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CONTENTS FEATURES 10. Your party checklist ! 12.Rhino Rampage Register Now 14. Al Ain gets world class aesthetics facility 16. Al Ain Zoo expansion project nearly complete
36. Environment 60 Arabian Oryx to be released in Jordan
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38. Scientists find record warm water in Antarctica, pointing to cause behind troubling glacier melt 43. Conscious Consumption and Sustainable Living with Minimal Costs
46. Pink Caravan Ride Mobilises the Community in the Fight Against 18. Mediclinic in Al Ain going to the Cancer next level with top notch management team 49. “Coins of Islam: 20. 8 Mothers Day Ideas that won’t break the bank 22. In Focus
Al Ain community event pictures
History Revealed”
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25. Six ways Generation Z differs from other generations in the work- 52. Recipes place Its Veganuary ! 28. The Workplace Choice should not distract career aspirations
54. Family Fun
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You Are My Heart And Soul Thank you… For standing by me through thick and thin For not giving up on me when I didn’t win For your patience when I kept pushing you away I am grateful knowing …. I can count on your strength Ask for your support, and know you’ll go to Any length When I lose my way You help me get back on track When in pain Your comfort soothes and brings me back I am lucky because … When I was sad you gave me faith and hope When I was confused you taught me how to cope When I felt I couldn’t go on You carried me long miles When I didn’t believe You restored my smiles Mom, thank you For your guidance and the faith you’ve shown For giving me a safe place where I have grown For showing me how to strive Happy Mother’s Day
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ONE MONTH Choose a theme Think about colours, décor themes and entertainment Set time, date & place Create guest list & send invitations Include time, date, location, RSVP date and contact info, attire, registry, etc. Book major vendors Pay any necessary deposits on venue, rentals and entertainment
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ONE WEEK Shop for groceries and supplies Buy non-perishable groceries,remaining party and décor supplies Complete DIY projects Craft any DIY’s that can be done in advance
TWO DAYS Clean the house (for at-home parties) Pick up rentals Purchase last minute perishables Confirm with all vendors & helpers
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Dr Khalid Al Nuaimi Specialized Clinic opens in Hili Mall to look our best. It has been proven time and again that image plays a role in success. We help people maintain that image that in turn builds their self-confidence and makes them feel and look good.
With the rise of social media and the ever-increasing need to compete with the “beautiful people”, The Source headed down to the newly opened Dr Khaled Al Nuaimi Specialized clinic in Hili Mall to weigh in with Dr Khaled himself on this hot topic.
Q: Do you only see women patients or men as well? A: We are seeing an increasing number of men coming for treatments and facials. Taking care of yourself is almost becoming a workplace requirement now.
The clinic is a state of the art medical centre designed to the highest international standards. Beautifully appointed suites house different therapy zones for a multiple of different treatments. In Dr Khaled’s words, his aim is to always be the best. They have the best equipment, latest technology, latest procedures and no expense has been spared. “When it comes to health you cannot accept anything less than number one” explains Dr Khaled. We use only the best products as we achieve the best results. You cannot put a price on that and I am a doctor first and businessman second.”
Q: I have seen some movie stars that look awful after they stop using botox and filler. Is this because it damages the skin? A: Not at all. Treatments merely help slow the aging process. They don’t stop it. So if you are used to seeing someone that has been having treatments for ten years and then they stop completely, the result will be more shocking as it will seem they have aged overnight. The result you will see is their normally aged face which you are not used to seeing.
Dr Khaled feels there needs to be more education around some of the treatments being offered so that the public can learn to differentiate the fake products and treatments currently available. There are many unprincipled practitioners that are offering fake products at discounted rates which end up having disastrous results for the patients. A fake filler can do tremendous and often irreversible damage. This can be life-changing if it is somewhere like the face.
Q: Do you only do aesthetic treatments here? A: No, we do man other treatments for example treatment of fungal infections in diabetic patients. We have one of the best machines to assist with this. About Dr Khaled Salem AL NUAIMI Dr. Khaled Al Nuaimi started his life in medicine in Al Ain Police medical services/UAE. He finished his police training in Abu Dhabi Police Academy as an officer and he became later on a medical director and acting chief of services. After he finished his Arab Board of Dermatology and Venereology specialization, he moved on to TAWAM Hospital in Al Ain/ UAE (the largest tertiary medical Centre in the country) as a Specialist Dermatologist. Later on he joined Al Ain Hospital/ UAE and became the Chief of Dermatology service in Al Ain Governmental hospital / UAE. Now he is concentrating on his private practice as a Consultant Dermatologist.
Dr Khaled explains that his aim is always to improve the image of his patients without people being able to notice they have had a procedure. “I want to make people look like they did 10 years ago, not for everyone to see they have had their lips done. My work is subtle. I am an artist. With every client, we design a range of synergistic treatments based on their desired outcomes. Our role is to enhance the natural beauty and because of that, I refuse to entertain unreasonable requests from people trying to move outside that natural beauty. There is an art to what we do. I have many clients that require the utmost discretion and they come to me because they know they will look amazing without people being able to see what procedure has been done.”
Dr. Khaled now is the founder and the president of the “ Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Conference “ MEIDAM which held annually in Dubai / UAE. Dr Khaled travels regularly to train and lecture all over the world.
Q: How important do you think it is to look good nowadays? A: It is a reality of the world we live in that we need The Source
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of-the-art dermatology clinic specializing in the newest proven skin treatments and most advanced non-surgical aesthetic procedures. We offer the most innovative, safe, highly effective treatments, alongside a five-star service. Setting gold standards in clinical excellence, our philosophy is to provide the best, individualized care in the safest environment while delivering outstanding results. With the vision to be one of the top clinics in United Arab Emirates, our most trusted medical team and highly skilled staff will continuously work to create a safer atmosphere within the aesthetic industry and will assure that we only use most advanced FDA and CE approved technology and products from the most renowned suppliers in the industry.
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Al Ain Zoo expansion projects announced Our Zoo actively seeks to achieve its three main pillars of conservation, education and experience, by providing a habitat and an integrated environment for large wild animals such as elephants. This also includes our conservation and management programs in the Safari, as well as the provision of educational programs on the protection of endangered animals. As a result, Al Ain Zoo attracts a large number of visitors from around the world, supporting the tourism sector and putting Al Ain on the map of the country’s leading tourism spots.
Abu Dhabi-based Musanada has started construction on four expansion projects at Al Ain Zoo. The AED 152 million ($41 million) additions include new areas for reptiles, elephants, gorillas and sand cats.
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his is the only project of its kind in the Arabian Gulf that gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy watching these amazing African animals up close in the heart of the wildlife that resides at Al Ain Zoo. It includes a rare global diversity of species that mixes a large group of antelopes, lions, elephants and others.
GORILLA SANCTUARY
Al Ain Zoo is home to a band of gorillas that includes four males, we are the only Zoo to house this number of the critically endangered species.
The project extends over an area of 23.77 hectares and is located to the near of the current Al Ain Safari. It consists of the Elephants Safari, the African Village, an educational area, and open spaces for roaming, which are secured for the safety of visitors. In addition, an area where visitors can get a view of the safari animals from a walkway and watchtower. The Elephant Safari Café provides a restful place from where visitors can enjoy observing the elephants in an environment that simulates their natural environment, while also taking in the vast areas of the project that are decorated with local manmade sculptures, rock formations and wooden structures that resemble their natural African habitats.
The Sanctuary includes 3 indoor and outdoor exhibition areas, walkways and the “Jewel of Africa” area. This allows visitors to witness the gorillas living their daily lives naturally on an area of 8.725 square meters in an environment that simulates their natural African habitat. The Sanctuary’s land area is covered by 1,881 square meters of green space, where the four male gorillas live. They are classified as critically endangered according to the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, due to their low numbers in the wild and the deterioration of their natural habitats.
The Elephants Safari also provides a range of associated experiences, such as feeding the elephants, in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere and the ability to feed other animals while listening to stories about the animals from their Keeper. Emirati tour guides will accompany all visitors in the Safari.
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The Sanctuary offers visitors closed and air-conditioned areas from where they are able to see the gorillas in different seasons of the year through two main viewing areas. In addition, visitors can experience wandering through an
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authentic African environment under the shade of rainforest trees and plants scattered throughout the Sanctuary.
The world’s first centre dedicated entirely to these rare animals, is now home to the largest number of Arab sand cats in captivity in the world, with between 15 and 20 of the animals in breeding groups over an area of 279 square meters.
The Zoo organises many animal conservation programs, including those for the gorilla, as part of its species management and conservation programs in environments that mimics their native habitat. The Zoo also works to provide various educational programs that serve university students studying animal science and behaviour specialities.
The centre is devoted to the care and reproduction of these shy animals within strict criteria that also take into account their extreme sensitivity to respiratory infections by controlling the temperature and humidity of the shelters. The breeding centre contributes to increasing the numbers of sand cats in breeding programs and improving the genetic origins of this species, locally and globally.
KOALA LAND
Located in front of the Education Centre, Koala Land, the only one of its kind in the Middle East, covers an area of 1,650 square meters and offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to enjoy Australian nature while watching these cute marsupials from characteristic wooden buildings. Australian koalas are considered to be amongst the cutiest creatures in the animal kingdom. The exhibit features indoor and outdoor exhibitions, animal shelters and a variety of visitor services.
The centre offers specialized visits for researchers and those interested in becoming acquainted with the Arabian sand cats while studying their behavior, working to improve the outcome of the breeding programs.
The building itself is designed in the style of Queensland Australian homes with wooden walkways that allow visitors to view the unique marsupial in an outdoor environment during winter and indoors during the summer. See the koalas up close and personal from a gradually sloping high walk-way just three meters away, as you view the tree branches where they live in a facility that simulates their natural environment.
Our experts at Al Ain Zoo, in cooperation with the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, have conducted integrated genetic laboratory analysis of the Arabian sand cats which has helped in determining the most appropriate cats for breeding and improving the genetic health of cat groups for the future to facilitate work on the genetic comparisons between the Arabian sand cat and other wild cats in Africa and Asia.
The exhibit offers visitors a fascinating opportunity to explore the life of the koala, the world’s second most popular animal after the giant panda, and offers wonderful opportunities to take photographs with this wonderful animal.
Other new projects include the Chimpanzee forest, Reptile Park, Al Ain Nature Reserve, Rescue Centre, Penguin Beach, Event Pavillion and the Sand Cat Conservation area. Updates on this project can be found on the Al AIn Zoo website.
Koala Land is currently home to six Australian koalas, and Al Ain Zoo is the only zoo in the Middle East to have a specially designed Eucalyptus trees farm to feed the koalas their unique diet.
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The koala has long sharp claws that help it climb tree trunks and has an acute sense of hearing that is useful in discovering if predators get close. They also have a very keen sense of smell which helps them to identify the juiciest eucalyptus leaves to feed on.
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Mediclinic in Al Ain going to the next level with top notch management team With the medical landscape in Al Ain constantly evolving and improving, The Source caught up with Phillip Tyler, director of Mediclinic Al Ain and Mediclinic Al Jowhara hospitals, to find out what new offerings he will be spearheading at Al Ain’s flagship Mediclinic facilities.
oping UAE Nationals through training, learning and research. We have fostered a strong relationship with the universities here in Al Ain and are passionate about our commitment to placing Emirati candidates in roles where they can thrive.
What do you feel puts Mediclinic ahead of the pack in terms of quality?
Why did you chose to accept the job at Mediclinic in Al Ain?
Mediclinic is a worldwide network that operates on a “Board to Ward” monitoring system. This standardisation ensures that you are getting the same level of care in any Mediclinic facility anywhere in the world. The importance of such standards cannot be stressed enough in an industry like healthcare – especially when you have professionals coming from such diverse training backgrounds. With Mediclinic you can be assured that all of our staff are constantly monitored so if a particular physician has a higher than usual “return to ward” rate, that will send up a red flag that we can deal with.
At the time I was working for Spire in London UK, a sister company of Mediclinic, and so I was excited to join a world class healthcare organisation. I now have colleagues across the UAE, South Africa and Switzerland. I raised my family in the Middle East and it was always a highlight of the year to bring my three sons to the annual rugby festival in Al Ain. Within Mediclinic it is an honour to manage our healthcare business in Al Ain as this is the home of the Emirates and we care for families with centuries of history in this beautiful city.
Overall I think what makes Mediclinic so special is the culture that we are a family, and like a family we take action together. This attitude shows in the way our staff interact with the patients. When people feel cared for it is easy for them to care for others. We also encourage our staff to really act as role models from a health perspective and we constantly have internal programs to ensure that our staff are doing all they can to maintain health and balance in their personal lives that can help inspire our patients. I would like to take this opportunity to invite Al Ain residents to find out more about the educational outreach programs we have and the support we can offer to the community by following our social media or visiting our facility.
What is the current strategy for Mediclinic in Al Ain region? Mediclinic sees healthcare changing rapidly with new technologies from genetic medicine to artificial intelligence, but our mission remains the same, to provide the best possible clinical care tailored to the individual needs of our patients. Mediclinic is unique in Al Ain with a network of two hospitals and four clinics and we are always looking to see how this might be expanded. We also look to continue to attract the best doctors and clinicians – a new catheterisation laboratory, the region’s best neurosurgeons and paediatric specialists are some of this year’s new additions. Finally, we know that Al Ainers demand the best and so we continue to invest in upgrading our facilities with 5 star VIP rooms in our hospitals, and more to come.
Philip has a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities from Manchester, UK and undertook his Management Studies in Greenwich, UK. He has over 30 years’ experience in healthcare management, of which 20 years have been in the UK with the NHS and private sector. He worked for 10 years in Qatar managing healthcare facilities such as cancer and pathology centres. Prior to joining Medicinic Middle East, he was Hospital Director for Spire Thames Valley Hospital and Windsor Clinic. Philip likes running, football and scuba diving.
How is Mediclinic contributing to the healthcare economy? At Mediclinic we feel very strongly about really becoming part of the community and a big part of that is our commitment to supporting and devel-
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ideas that won’t break the bank Mother’s Day is a lot of things. It’s special, meaningful, and a pretty big deal. It’s also a day to thank your mom for everything she’s ever done for you. Ultimately, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to treat your mama like a queen. But what happens when your bank account says otherwise? Instead of resorting to whatever you can find at the drugstore, consider one of these cheap activities for Mother’s Day. These ideas are not only thoughtful and fun, but easy on the wallet too.
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Besides, the most expensive gifts don’t necessarily equal the best gifts. And with the right mindset, you can totally pick an amazing present that costs little to no money. The key is to think about the little things that make your mother happy, whether she loves spending time in nature or just relaxing at home.
2. Go on a hike The weather is perfect to get outdoors at the moment, so why not celebrate Mother›s Day in the fresh air? Take her on a hike and enjoy the cool weather before it gets too hot. There are some great places to explore around Jebel Hafeet. A trip up the Wadi to the historical dam will also be a great way to spend the afternoon. If your mom isn›t the hiking type, consider a stroll around a park or feed the fish at the Green Mubazzarah lake. It›s a great way to give your mom the gift of time and company.
But of course, celebrating Mother’s Day isn’t limited to our biological moms. It’s for honoring all the maternal figures in our lives, from stepmothers to aunts and mentors to teachers. And thanks to this list of affordable gift ideas, you’ll be able to treat each and every one of them without breaking the bank.
3. Have a picnic
1. Buy Used Books
Al Ain has so many amazing parks to choose from so why not make the most of them. Pack a picnic basket to share, or for those wanting to go further afield, a day on the beach could be a wonderful family activity.
If your Mom loves to read, why not keep a look out online for people selling used books. Al Ain always has people coming and going and a keen eye can see you getting a good bargain and The Source
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6. Offer to do the dishes / laundry for a week
Take the load off your Mom by offering to do the dishes or fold the laundry for a week. Its a rminder that appreciation should not only be shown on one day of the year and we can all do more for the ones we love. We gaurentee Mom will not say no !
4. Serve Breakfast in bed
Who doesn›t love breakfast in bed? And for tired Mom›s who are always on the giving end, a treat like that would be a great way to give her some down time. Check out our Mother›s Day breakfast recipes for some easy but delicious options.
7. Give her some home made massage vouchers Make a few vouchers for massages or different chores that your Mom can keep for those days she is really feeling tired or stressed.
5. Have a movie night with snacks & takeout
Let Mom put her feet up and enjoy a fun night with a good movie and family bonding. Prepare a snack tray with all her favorite treats to make it extra special.
8. Try something new
One of the things your Mom will cherish most is making memories with her family so why not try a new activity. Lazer tag, climbing wall, water skiing or even surfing are all available in Al Ain so get out there and have fun. Most of all just make sure that your Mom knows how much you love and appreciate her and this Mother›s Day will be one she will never forget.
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Six ways Generation Z differs from other generations in the workplace
Aaditya Tangri, Co-Founder & CEO of Kalebr Americas
Generation Z is the demographic cohort following the Millennials born between 1996 and 2015, meaning they are no longer the ‘future’ workforce - they are the present and among us. There are various ways in which Generation Z differ from Millenials and the generations who have come before them, not least with regards to their attitude and traits in the workplace. The workplace is still coming to grips with and adapting to Millennials, and now there is a new Generation on the rise, aptly named Z. People still poke fun at the millennial generation with idiosyncratic jokes, but the Generation Z will be at the workplace in about a decade’s time.
Take, for example, AdBlocker, of which 51 percent of Americans now utilise to stop unwanted ads popping up whilst they surf the net - a product which 50 years ago was probably inconceivable to most. In conjunction with mental health experts and organizations, Facebook and Instagram have also introduced tools that restrict the amount of time people spend on apps. Users can monitor just how long they’ve spent scrolling and swiping away the hours, set a reminder for when they’ve reached their allocated time, and limit notifications. Additionally, Generation Z’s experience in filtering through high volumes of content means they are uniquely positioned to help their organisations evolve their approach to more effective marketing strategies to both internal and external stakeholders because they are easily distracted.
With that said, the questions companies must ask themselves include: What drives this newest generation of young workers? What is required to keep them engaged in the workplace? Understanding how to adapt the workplace culture to the needs of Generation Z will help give companies a competitive edge. Importantly, Generation Z must also consider how they themselves must adapt. It will not be about them solely shaping the future workplace, but also how the future workplace will shape them. As Generation Z will be required to respond to new problems, opportunities and unknowns presented by the digital economy, read on to discover six key ways Generation Z differs from other generations in the workplace and what to consider when recruiting them into an organization.
2. Second-Nature Digital Literacy (and Distraction) Another spin-off of Generation Z’s aptitude and experience with managing multiple devices, digital platforms and information streams, is that this cohort has consequently trained themselves to become professional digital multi-taskers. They can be listening to a podcast, reading an email, flicking through Instagram and rearranging their desktop in a separate window, all at the same time. While it may sound grand, multi-tasking doesn’t necessarily equate to focus, and a distracted workforce can have a negative impact on a business’s ability to value-add to the society. If employees aren’t fully engaged by content that is critical to doing their jobs well, their overall productivity and performance will suffer. That, in turn, could undermine business innovation and well-being. There are many schools of thought regarding the attention span of the younger generations. Significantly, findings from Prezi’s 2018 State of Attention report demonstrated that today’s workers are “definitely distracted”, with “ninety-five percent of all business professionals surveyed say they multitask during meetings”.
1. Challenged attention spans Owing to their high level of engagement on a vast array of digital platforms and the volume of digital noise they field on a day-to-day basis, some research suggests Generation Z is growing up with shorter attention spans than its predecessors. Research has pointed to the hypothesis that exposure to the constant distraction of multi-channel notifications across digital platforms is potentially re-wiring the cognitive pathways of those born and raised in the digital age.
The study also found evidence that attention spans were not only “intact” across generations, but also expanding in younger generations due to the requirement to juggle a lot of “noise”. (above we are talking about how they are not expanding - generation z’s attention span is getting less is the general conversation above so this statement is a contradiction). That’s important information for businesses as many organ-
With this in mind, employers must consider what organisational measures to put in place to optimize workflow and well-being amongst employees of this generation. This phenomenon further presents business owners and product developers with previously unforeseen opportunities to cater to this shift through new and innovative products and technologies. The Source
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isations struggle to communicate effectively with and develop engaging content for all groups in their multigenerational workforce - ringing especially true with Generation Z. Catering to this more selective attention span is difficult, but not impossible. Based on findings in the State of Attention report, success will hinge on developing content that features “a compelling narrative combined with stimulating visuals and dialogue”.
and programmers, will be entirely educated online. This means organisations must be prepared for a potentially younger set entering organisations well ahead of the traditional “higher education to first job” timeline, and the entrance of a cohort of self-educated, self-starters who are for the most part independent and creative, having built their knowledge, skills and technical credentials outside of the traditional walls of tertiary education. More early-starters in the workplace means a more significant age gap within teams that will also comprise of the many baby boomers working beyond traditional retirement age. Generation Z will, therefore, need to focus on developing relational and interpersonal skills so that they can work effectively with older colleagues and learn from their knowledge and experience. Equally, older generations will need to adapt to new ways of working, embrace new technologies and accept that they may be reporting to people from a less experienced, younger generation.
The top two most important factors Generation Z expert Ryan Jenkins cites for Generation Z at work are “supportive leadership” and “positive relationships at work.” This also reflects the skills that must be taught to future proof the young for a world we don’t yet know. “For Generation Z, technology is a must, but it’s not enough. Serve up the technology they expect while delivering the human element they crave,” says Jenkins. Finally, though Generation Z is the first generation boasting complete digital literacy, studies conducted by Ryan Jenkins suggest they seek human interactions in their place of work. In fact, 72 percent of Generation Z want to communicate face-to-face in a workplace setting..
4. More Entrepreneurial In short, Generation Z desires more independent work environments. According to Generation Z marketing strategist Deep Patel, “the newly developing high tech and highly networked world has resulted in an entire generation thinking and acting more entrepreneurially.” In fact, global surveys have revealed that 72 percent of teens say they want to start a business someday. It is suggested that many of Generation Z’s identifying traits can be traced back to the recession in 2008, from their frugality, to their value of experiences, and increased likelihood to become entrepreneurs.
3. Made up of “early-starters” Studies have revealed that Generation Z greatly values independence and efficiency, and the prediction is that more 16 to 18-year-olds will go straight into the workforce or educate themselves online, rather than seek out higher education if it isn’t necessary for their chosen career path or passion. While employers in mainstream industries have traditionally examined CVs and candidate applications for the citation of relevant university degrees, increasingly some of the most talented self-directed learners in creative fields of the digital economy, such as web developers, hardware engineers
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5. Prefer the Gig Economy Studies conducted by Deloitte in Australia suggested Generation Z were more agile and desired greater job movement than their predecessors. According to research, the “gig economy” (work that is contract-based or freelance) has become an attractive employment option for Generation Z, with 81 percent considering working in a contract or freelance capacity, rather than going down the fulltime job route. While for many years the gig economy was considered to be ‘alternative work’, supplementary to full-time jobs, today, this segment of the workforce is mainstream. Smart businesses are recognising that this is how Generation Z want to work and are looking strategically at all types of work arrangements in their plans for growth. Think cross-functional, multicultural and virtual teams which will form and then disband rapidly as per project demand.
screen, movies can be downloaded with the click of a button, and uber and home food delivery can be ordered with the tap of a finger. Most of life’s “admin” which once took time and effort can now be managed within a mere few seconds, and all from the palm of our hand. For this reason, when things don’t happen fast, members of Generation Z are likely to believe something is “wrong” and will grow impatient and frustrated. How does this translate to the workplace? Generation Z is more likely to expect high functioning and seamless IT systems and fluid physical work environments, in order to feel enabled, productive and satisfied. Both the challenges and strengths presented by Generation Z, if managed and harnessed effectively, can transform teams and organisations into powerhouses, and therefore organisations must observe, listen, and adapt their corporate culture and systems to the varied needs of this group. For companies who wish to succeed, it is imperative to rethink strategies to best leverage the new age ideas, knowledge, independence, and ambition of this tech savvy generation of digital natives, and organisation who facilitate this evolution so will reap the rewards.
6. More impatient / higher expectations This generation values information on-demand; and you can’t exactly blame them. Generation Z was born into a world effectively entwined with technology. Innovations and inventions that were once viewed as incredible and inspiring are now taken as a given for Generation Z. Bank transactions and new friends can be made with the swipe of a
Incredible new outdoor attraction open in Abu Dhabi - and for now it’s FREE Jubail Mangrove Park opened on January 30. The much-anticipated Mangrove Walk on Al Jubail Island in Abu Dhabi opened on Thursday. A project by Modon Properties, the 1 million-square-metre area is full with mangroves that spread out on either side of a winding boardwalk. The Qurum Walkway is open to visitors daily from 8am to 6.30pm, and is free to visit at the moment. The visitors' centre includes a coffee shop and washrooms. Guests can then head out to the boardwalk, which has three routes. The longest is 2 kilometres and the shortest is 1km. A casual stroll through the longest route takes between 35 and 40 minutes. The Source
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Over 5,000 new parking spaces to be created in in Al Ain
Motorists are now advised to secure parking permits before the activation of the scheme in their areas More than 5,000 new parking slots are set to be created in Al Ain city starting March 1, transport authorities in Abu Dhabi announced on Monday, February 17
sued bi-annually for Dh400 for the first one and Dh600 for the second - based on the remaining time of the tenancy contract, or according to the tenant’s request.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi said that with the initiative, a total of 5,198 paid parking bays will be built in Al Ain Mall area (Othman Ibn Affan Street) and Al Sarouj area (Zayed bin Sultan Street).
Specifically, there will be 830 standard parking bays at Al Hosn; 581 at Al Murabaa; 1,492 at Al Neyadat; and 2,137 standard parking bays along with 158 premium parking bays at Al Kuwaitat. The project is part of the second phase of Al Ain’s new public parking scheme called Mawaqif, which seeks to provide innovative parking solutions, streamline traffic flow, and organise parking in the city.
Motorists are now advised to secure parking permits before the activation of the scheme in their areas. “The ITC calls on motorists in residential areas to obtain resident parking permits from affiliated customer happiness centres or online via (www.itc.gov.ae) before the activation of the parking management to avoid fines. Permits shall be valid from the actual date of the service launch,” officials said.
Owing to the city’s growing population and a significant increase in the number of registered vehicles, Mawaqif has been implemented in Al Ain since August 2017. “The overall objective is to ensure the smooth flow of traffic and reduce random parking all over the city,” officials said in a statement.
Annual permit fees for expat residents are Dh800 for the first year and Dh1,200 for the second. Permits are also is-
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Choice should not distract career aspirations Career frustration is not fun for anybody and seems to be all too common. Yet so many procrastinate while finding ways through it, weighing up the alternatives, considering them from all angles, picking them up and turning them inside out and upside down. These alternatives provide so many choices that the essential energy needed to move beyond career frustration towards career fulfillment is all but spent on the decision-making. With choice comes burden, the burden of concern about ‘is this the best solution’, ‘will this get me what I want’ along with many other worries choice can produce.
possibility of jumping into those cars kept invading my determination to break through the pain point, and my focus on reaching my goal became encumbered with the choice of ‘how best to’. When frustration exists at work, there will be a multitude of ways to move through the frustration, with choice existing in resignation, in re-designing responsibilities, in forging new communication lines across departments, along with many others. Your ultimate outcome for is to dissipate the workplace frustration and remove its effect from your daily life. Yet, the more options we have and the more exploration we invest in those options, the more the options mask or worse still take us away from our ultimate outcome we hope to gain and into the realm of detail.
Isn’t choice supposed to be a great thing to have in all aspects of life? The answer is a resounding yes, if you are one who is completely capable to efficiently sift through the myriad of options and make sense of it all, or if you have time on your hands to ponder and create. Given that many of us do not fit those criteria, choice can become our greatest enemy, stealing our focus while leading us down a rabbit hole of detail. Here’s a great ‘life’ example of that I’ve personally experienced. I was recently trekking across the desert for 5 days from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in the Women’s Heritage Walk. The organization of the walk was second to none with backups at every stage of the walk. We were constantly supported by a support team of 4WD vehicles that you could choose to call for a one-hour respite for the feet, or a drive direct to camp if you felt you couldn’t make it. Here’s my issue with that. When there’s no choice, you find the way to keep going, for the very fact that there is no choice; you simply have to keep focused on getting to the goal you set out for. For me however, the essential support cars became a distraction to my focus of the experience of walking to camp. The
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Take Farzaneh for example! She needed to remove herself from the negative impact her work situation was having on her home life, yet was aware of the positive impact her monthly salary was bringing. Rather than focusing on what life will feel like once out of the frustration, she intensely sought out others who have made the break, listening to every detail of their
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strategic escape. She then compared each person’s journey against a pre-determined measurement of ease, and time taken as well as the amount of effort invested. With this measurement providing untold amount of variable data, Farzaneh little by little was seduced by the possible breadth of choice rather than focusing on the ultimate end outcome and aligning her actions towards that. The longer she had that salary, the longer the salary became her focus. Choice can be a distraction purely because the details of the choice can transport us into the land of detail. If choice is an essential component of your frustrating work life, perhaps you could do well to channel any choice into this question: How will I remain firmly focused on the ‘what’ and allow the best ‘how’ to emerge as I take tiny action steps toward the ‘what’. While navigating that, Surround yourself with winners, positive attitudes and those you feel an affinity with. Convert your desired outcome into a sensual experience in your mind. Not only see what life will be like without the frustration, but also feel the peace you’ll be surrounded by, appreciate the time you’ll be gaining and hear the calmness (vs personal chaos) at the start of each day. Trust that your focus on a new outcome will bring the energy to your every day that will attract new ideas into the ‘how’. Understand that your own future, and the change required to get to that, cannot be measured against others. Run your own race to be bigger or better than your former self. Check in with your own progress each day, and reward yourself once again for the small but consistent effort you are taking. Choose your destination of career fulfillment. Define its look and feel, associate that with what life will look like when having that fulfillment, and align each and every decision according to that. Be clear on what you want, and use it as your anchor to guide every decision from there. Stay out of detail, stay away from procrastination, stay focused on that new career, and move full speed ahead. The responsibility for career fulfillment is yours and yours only; when we own something wholeheartedly, we also know what to say ‘no’ to. Distraction from choice – be done with! Lead your career future with clarity, consideration and conviction.
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FESTIVAL SET TO KICK OFF ON 26 FEBRUARY The culinary capital of the Middle East, Dubai, is gearing up to host the seventh edition of the region’s biggest citywide celebration of food, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), from 26 February – 14 March. The citywide culinary extravaganza will be a feast for the senses, with a delicious array of food on offer to suit every taste bud and budget. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), the 18-day festival will offer an appealing range of mouth-watering events including annual favourites: Dubai Restaurant Week, Etisalat Beach Canteen, Hidden Gems and Foodie Experiences. During DFF, diners in the city will be able to seek out authentic dishes hidden in the city’s bustling streets, and try out the newest food concepts in Dubai, as well as masterclasses, chef’s tables and unique dining experiences – all available for a limited period only. Plus, appearances by celebrity chefs, cooking competitions, one-time only promotions in malls across the city and much more! Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) said, “Now in its seventh year, Dubai Food Festival (DFF) is a magnificent platform for the city to demonstrate what it has to offer when it comes to food. A powerful name in the industry, the festival showcases Dubai as a gastronomy leader on the world map. For 2020, we are set to continue delivering on the DFF concepts that put it firmly on the annual calendar – plus new initiatives to celebrate the citywide event. We look forward to welcoming both residents and tourists, of all nationalities and cultures from across the world to celebrate Dubai Food Festival 2020.” From street food to fine dining, mass events to retail offers, DFF has something for everyone. Highlights of the 2020 festival will include: Etisalat Beach Canteen (26 February – 14 March) The festival’s flagship event, Etisalat Beach Canteen, will return to Jumeirah Beach behind Sunset Mall, and showcase some of Dubai’s best food concepts. The pop-up event will also feature entertainment and a dedicated family area. The free-to-attend space will be perfect for a family day out – little ones will be sure to love the wide range of fun activities in a dedicated kid’s zone, while foodies can take part in cooking workshops and attend live cooking sessions at the beachside theatre. There will also be a gaming square and sports court to add to the fun! The Source
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Dubai Restaurant Week (5 – 14 March) Dubai Restaurant Week will see 35 of Dubai’s most in-demand restaurants come together for 10 days to offer diners carefully curated two-course lunch menus and three-course dinner menus. The specially curated menus will feature the restaurants’ most irresistible dishes, catering to more than 18 cuisines city-wide. This year, diners will be able to choose from a selection of restaurants including those by award winning chefs such as Paru by Michelin-star chef Akira Back, COYA, Hell’s Kitchen, Scalini and many more. Prices will range, with lunch prices starting from AED 75, and dinner from AED 150. Hidden Gems (26 February – 14 March) Away from the main streets of Dubai are a whole host of hidden culinary hot spots that are yet to be discovered. DFF’s Hidden Gems allows curious culinary fans the chance to indulge at the top hidden food hot spots in the city. These undiscovered culinary gems will offer incredible authentic tastes and a vibrant atmosphere at pocket-friendly prices. Foodies across Dubai will have the chance to vote and select the 10 best Hidden Gems of Dubai. Voting will open on February 16 and the winners will be announced on March 14. Foodie Experiences (26 February – 14 March) After the hugely successful launch of Foodie Experiences at last year’s DFF, the concept is back for 2020, and will deliver unique, one-of-a-kind food adventures. Foodie Experiences will feature masterclasses, chef’s tables and experiential dining in unique venues. Experiential dining concepts will be held across the city at venues including an organic tasting tour and farm dinner at Emirates Bio Farm, which will treat diners to flavours from the field whilst learning about organic and sustainable farming. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) will also host a dinner under the stars in the stunning Al Fahidi District in Old Dubai with a delicious menu of authentic Emirati cuisine. Chef’s table events and interactive masterclasses will be available to book at some of Dubai’s most iconic restaurants, including Zhen Wei, BB Social Dining and Tresind Studio, and many more. Designed for residents, tourists and families alike – DFF 2020 promises a memorable, exciting and educating festival, celebrating the best of food in the city – which cannot be found elsewhere on the annual calendar. With a list of events, offers and special promotions to be announced, diners in the city should keep their eyes peeled for a whole host of foodie surprises still to come. The line-up includes Taste of Dubai which will be returning for its 13th year from 12 to 14 March with its signature line-up of food creations, celebrity chefs and family-friendly entertainment. For more information and a full update on DFF activities, visit: https://www.visitdubai.com/en/dff or @DubaiFoodFest and #DubaiFoodFest. 33
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Top tips to increase personal savings in 2020! Over the past decade the unpredictability of economic trends worldwide have taught us a valuable lesson on the importance of saving money regularly. Those wise among us have already started to keep some money back to safeguard against the uncertainties of life. Money management now has become an important topic for discussion in social and financial spheres alike as more people look to improve personal savings. Savings and personal finance management are common knowledge but sometimes we tend to overlook the basics. Limiting our spending and saving a portion of our income are key steps towards effective savings. It is also extreme-
ly important to keep a budget and log income vs. expenses monthly. Here are some handy tips that will help you become a smart saver:
start small and gradually increase as you become better at managing your finances.
Pay yourself first: Transfer some amount of your monthly income from your salary account to your savings account. Some banks will give you a direct deposit facility, automatically transferring a set amount of money from the salary account to a saving account.
Avoid impulsive buys: Resisting the urge to buy is an effective way to save money. We are often tempted to buy certain items that we want but don’t really need. In such cases, give yourself 48 hours as a cooling off period will tell you whether you really need to buy or not.
Keep a budget: As mentioned earlier, logging income and expenses, and setting a limit on monthly budget will ensure you keep a track of your money. This will help you monitor your spending to know where you can curb.
Look online for better deals: If you have decided to buy something, look online for rates first. Often the best deals and cheaper prices can be found on the internet. They might even come with free delivery.
Set a realistic goal: You don’t have to cut your spending drastically to increase savings. Ideally, 20% of your income should be saved every month but if that is not possible,
Extra income: If you have additional income from tax refunds, prizes, bonuses, gifts, or any other sources, it’s always a good idea to save them rather than spend; for you never know when those additional expenses might show up. Change to spare: Don’t scatter away that change. An effective way to make most of small change is to put it in a jar. You will be surprised how a jar of change over a couple of months will fill out and can be exchanged for a decent-sized note at the bank. Managing personal finances and saving regularly is not that difficult. We need to make it a habit to follow such simple steps to make the most of our money.
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Louvre Abu Dhabi and Théâtre du Châtelet Present the World Premiere of Singing Trees by Acclaimed Digital Artists Umbrellium Louvre Abu Dhabi and Théâtre du Châtelet, with the support of Bloomberg Philanthropies, are pleased to announce the world premiere of Singing Trees, a new interactive installation created by award-winning digital artists from London, Umbrellium, in collaboration with Paris’ Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music (IRCAM) and independent producer, Katherine Jewkes. After its premiere at Louvre Abu Dhabi, Singing Trees will be presented in cities around the world including in the garden of Paris’ Palais Royal from 10 to 20 September 2020, followed by presentations in London, New York and Paris again for the Olympics in 2024. Launching in Abu Dhabi on 25 February 2020, Singing Trees illuminates the pressing need for environmental awareness in the age of climate change. Combining innovative technology, music and an interactive visitor experience, the installation offers a unique opportunity to engage with, and appreciate, nature. Activating the outdoor landscape of Louvre Abu Dhabi, Umbrellium will give a voice to the palm trees around the museum’s entrance using non-invasive, electronic belts attached to each tree. These belts – designed with the support of sound engineers from the Institute for Research and Coordination in Acoustics/Music (IRCAM) – will enable the trees to sing together as a choir that will change in response to the audiences’ interaction with the work. As visitors move closer to the trees, the choir becomes louder and more in-synch. Visitors are then invited to hug the tree to maximise the volume of the choir. The trees will sing a combination of songs in English, Arabic and French. In each country that exhibits the installation, new songs will be commissioned for the trees to sing. The featured musical pieces for Singing Trees at Louvre Abu Dhabi include Ayyala, a traditional Arabic song that reflects the artistic heritage of the UAE; “Greensleeves”, a traditional English folk song from the late 16th century and the French Medieval choir song “L’Amour de Moy.” Manuel Rabaté, Director of Louvre Abu Dhabi commented, “Singing Trees speaks to Louvre Abu Dhabi’s mission to provide an educational and innovative space where visitors can engage in dialogues around the issues that affect us all. Timed to coincide with UAE Innovation Month, the piece explores how technological advances can bring us closer to nature and heighten our understanding of the environment. We are grateful to our partners Théâtre du Châtelet and Bloomberg Philanthropies who made this project possible and look forward to seeing Singing Trees travel the world.”
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60 Arabian Oryx to be released in Shumari Wildlife Reserve in Jordan Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Arabian Oryx Reintroduction Programme The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) and the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will see the two organisations work together on a project to develop a vital herd of Arabian oryx in the Shumari Wildlife Reserve in Jordan. The project, which will be managed by EAD and implemented by RSCN, aims to release 60 Arabian oryx in the Shumari Wildlife Reserve over next two years. The project is expected to improve the genetic structure of the existing herd of 68 oryx. The Shumari Wildlife Reserve will also be expanded to ensure there are enough suitable grazing sites for the Arabian oryx, by rehabilitating land outside the boundaries of the reserve. The MoU signing took place on the sidelines of the 10th World Urban Forum in Abu Dhabi and was signed by Her Excellency Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of the EAD and His Excellency Yahya Khalid, Director General of RSCN. The project is part of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Arabian Oryx Reintroduction Programme which was launched in 2007 and aims to
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provide large sanctuaries within the historical range and create a self-sustaining population that can roam freely in their natural habitat under effective and long-term management. HE Dr Shaikha Al Dhaheri said: “The Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Arabian Oryx Reintroduction Programme is part of Abu Dhabi’s vision to restore this species to its natural distribution in the region. During the past years, the programme contributed to enhancing the numbers of Oryx in the wild, resulting in changing their status from “Endangered” to “Vulnerable” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2011, which is considered one of the most important achievements in the field of species conservation at the global level. HE Al Dhaheri said “Since the launch in 2007, we have undertaken extensive breeding and reintroduction programmes, where so far, more than 1,000 Arabian Oryx have been released across the UAE, Oman and Jordan. Today, the Arabian Oryx Conservation is considered as one of the world’s most successful conservation programmes, which helped to increase the number of Arabian Oryx in the UAE to 10,000, of which 5,000 are in Abu Dhabi - the largest group of Arabian Oryx in the world”.
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HE Yehya Khaled, Director General of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN), said: “This project will contribute greatly to diversifying the genetic make-up of the Arabian oryx herd in the Shumari Wildlife Reserve. The reserve has always had a pivotal role in the reintroduction programmes for the species and we value the support of the UAE and the government of Abu Dhabi in nature conservation efforts at the regional and global level.” EAD and the RSCN will also develop an education center and curriculum to help visitors and school students learn more about the Arabian Oryx conservation initiatives. Activities such as clubs, environmental camps and events that involve the local community in various stages of reintroduction programmes will raise awareness further. The Shumari Wildlife Reserve located near the town of Azraq in Jordan is 120 km east of the capital Amman. Established in 1975 with the support of the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature and the World Wildlife Fund, the Reserve is the first nature reserve in Jordan. The reserve witnessed the release of the Arabian Oryx in 1978 and is a prime Arabian Oryx habitat.
UAE’s Agthia Group produces Middle East’s first plant-based bottles A Middle Eastern drinking-water company is producing the region’s first bottles made entirely from fermented plant sugars.
Benchmark Brent crude has dropped about 13% this year, after gaining 23% in 2019, as the coronavirus weighs on demand. OPEC and its allies have reduced oil production and will meet next month to consider extending the output cuts beyond March.
Agthia Group, which markets the Al Ain brand of drinking water, plans to distribute its first shipment of water in the biodegradable containers within a few months, Chief Executive Officer Tariq Ahmed Al Wahedi said in an interview.
However, the plant-based bottles are costlier to make than plastic ones, Al Wahedi said, without giving details. The new bottles also have a shorter shelf life.
The Abu Dhabi-based company is in talks with potential buyers across the United Arab Emirates including hotels, restaurants and government agencies, he said.
Agthia currently sells 50 million cases, or about 1 billion liters (264,000 gallons), of water a year. All of them could use plantbased bottles if there is enough demand and resin available, he said. The company wants to produce 5% of its bottles from plant-based sources by 2021, though it isn’t marketing them to the general public because they require special handling for collection and decomposition.
Agthia makes the new bottles from corn sugars, which it processes into a resin and molds like plastic. It fashions the bottle caps from fermented s u g a r cane. The plant-based materials c a n
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decompose in as little as 80 days, Al Wahedi said in Dubai, the second-biggest emirate in the UAE after Abu Dhabi. The company is experimenting with these alternatives to plastic even as the UAE and other oil and gas producers expand into manufacturing petrochemicals - the building blocks for plastics. Governments in the region see producing petrochemicals as a way of squeezing more profit from crude and gas while limiting their exposure to the price volatility of fossil fuels.
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Scientists find record warm water in Antarctica, pointing to cause behind troubling glacier melt Discovery serves as a warning signal for sea-level rise A team of scientists has observed, for the first time, the presence of warm water at a vital point underneath a glacier in Antarctica—an alarming discovery that points to the cause behind the gradual melting of this ice shelf while also raising concerns about sea-level rise around the globe. “Warm waters in this part of the world, as remote as they may seem, should serve as a warning to all of us about the potential dire changes to the planet brought about by climate change,” explains David Holland, director of NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Global Sea Level Change and New York University’s Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory. “If these waters are causing glacier melt in Antarctica, resulting changes in sea level would be felt in more inhabited parts of the world.” The recorded warm waters—more than two degrees above freezing— flow beneath the Thwaites Glacier, which is part of the Western Ant-
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arctic Ice Sheet. The discovery was made at the glacier’s grounding zone—the place at which the ice transitions between resting fully on bedrock and floating on the ocean as an ice shelf and which is key to the overall rate of retreat of a glacier. Thwaites’ demise alone could have significant impact globally. It would drain a mass of water that is roughly the size of Great Britain or the state of Florida and currently accounts for approximately 4 percent of global sea-level rise. Some scientists see Thwaites as the most vulnerable and most significant glacier in the world in terms of future global sea-level rise—its collapse would raise global sea levels by nearly one meter, perhaps overwhelming existing populated areas. While the glacier’s recession has been observed over the past decade, the causes behind this change
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had previously not been determined. “The fact that such warm water was just now recorded by our team along a section of Thwaites grounding zone where we have known the glacier is melting suggests that it may be undergoing an unstoppable retreat that has huge implications for global sea level rise,” notes Holland, a professor at NYU’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences as well as the US lead of this joint US-UK project on the Thwaites Glacier. The scientists’ measurements were made in early January, after the research team created a 600-meter deep and 35-centimeter wide access hole and deployed an ocean-sensing device to measure the waters moving below the glacier’s surface. This device gauges the turbulence of the water as well as other properties such as temperature. The result of turbulence is the mixing
of fresh meltwater from the glacier and salty water from the ocean. It marks the first time that the ocean cavity at the Thwaites Glacier grounding zone has been accessed through a bore hole and that a scientific instrument measuring underlying ocean turbulence and mixing has been deployed at that site. The hole was opened on January 8 and 9 and the waters beneath the glacier measured January 10 and 11. Aurora Basinski, an NYU graduate student who made the turbulence measurement, said, “From our observations into the ocean cavity at the grounding zone we observed not only the presence of warm water, but also its turbulence level and thus its efficiency to melt the ice shelf base.”
This research was supported by a $2.1 million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation (PLR-1739003). The grant is part of the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration (ITGC), headed by the United Kingdom’s Natural Environment Research Council and the National Science Foundation, which has been deploying scientists to gather the data needed to understand whether the glacier’s collapse could begin in the next few decades or centuries. Other members of the field team included researchers from Penn State, Georgia Tech, and the British Antarctic Survey.
Another researcher, Keith Nicholls, a scientist with the British Antarctic Survey and the UK lead of the project, added, “This is an important result as this is the first time turbulent dissipation measurements have been made in the critical grounding zone of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.”
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A MEMORABLE EVENING OF BALLET AT ABU DHABI CLASSICS Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, the ninth season of Abu Dhabi Classics shone the spotlight on the true magic of ballet with a captivating Stars of the Bolshoi Ballet evening at Cultural Foundation on Friday, January 31. Celebrated ballerinas Kristina Kretova, Eleonora Sevenard, Margarita Shrayner and Bolshoi’s prima, Anastasia Stashkevich, were joined by world-famous male contemporaries Denis Rodkin, Vyacheslav Lopatin, Igor Tsvirko and Jacopo Tissi, in a two-act performance of grace and beauty, taking the audience on a journey through some of the finest ballets in history. The evening opened with a pas de deux from ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and the famed balcony scene from ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Stashkevich and Lopatin then took to the stage in a duet from ‘Chroma’, and then Rodkin and Sevenard stunned the audience with their ‘Spartacus’ performance. Act One then closed with a spectacular performance of ‘The Flames of Paris’ and ‘The Dying Swan’. In Act Two, the audience were treated to pas de deux from ‘Swan Lake’, ‘Carmen Suite’, ‘La Sylphide’, ‘Russian Dance’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ with the enthralling evening of ballet ending with grand pas de deux from ‘Don Quixote’. Abu Dhabi Classics, presented by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, brought to you by du Live and produced by Flash Entertainment, continues Saturday 1 February with a performance by French solo pianist Lise de la Salle at the Cultural Foundation.
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Finnish Footprints on Arabian Sands Garden City British School opened its portals on 23rd January, 2020, to welcome the Finnish Ambassador to the UAE, Ms. Marianne Nissilä. It was definitely a historic moment for the school having a diplomat at school, not to merely visit, but more so to witness the unique learning experiences that the students have at the school. Keeping up with the school’s philosophy of collaboration, it is very conspicuous that the school has taken its philosophy very seriously and going beyond borders with the visit of Ms. Marianne Nissilä. The diplomat, having been the Ambassador of Education in Finland, was very eager to see the kind of learning that happens within and out of the classrooms and how the school builds its learning environment beyond the walls of the class. It was really a great experience to have an educator wear the diplomat’s hat from the most sort after place in the world for education – Finland. The school also rolled out the red carpet to welcome officials from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), Mr. Mohammed Alhashmei and Ms. Noora Al Rasheedi. The school was also very happy and felt privileged to have Ms. from the Crown Prince Office, whose primary focus was to see how the school implemented the Moral Education Programme through a technology driven, cross curricular approach. This was a further endorsement from the Crown Prince Office, having officially given the school the status of being a “note-worthy school in its implementation of the Moral Education Programme. Ms. Marianne Nissilä along with the ADEK officials, the Management and the Board of Governors, began the day with the morning assembly. The assembly began with the warming up, followed by the School Choir singing the UAE National Anthem and the Finnish National Anthem. The Ambassador and her team was pleasantly surprised to hear the rendition of the Finnish National Anthem and said that is singing and pronunciation was perfect. The students then presented a skit on the Environment and how man’s intervention has greatly affected its’ survival. After the Assembly, the team went on a school tour along with the principal, Ms. Jaana Wilkko. Ms. Marianne Nissilä and the other officials were very impressed to see active learning, student led lessons and technology driven classes through the use of learning applications such as Seppo, Qridi and Eduten. The Ambassador, in particular, commented that the school mirrored the Finnish education in so many ways, which she said, is so wonderful to see – not just because it mirrors Finnish model of education, but more so because of the exciting and enthusiastic learning that children experience at Garden City British School. It was truly an honour for Garden City British School to have Ms. Marianne Nissilä, the Ambassador of Finland to the UAE, and the dignitaries Mr. Mohammed Alhashemi, Ms. Noora Al Rasheedi from ADEK and Ms. Alanoud A Khabi from the Crown Prince Office visit the school and interact with the children and above all, to see learning happening, which is what makes a school a true abode of learning.
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Conscious Consumption and Sustainable Living with Minimal Costs
We live in an era where consumers are now more familiar with sustainable living, saying no to plastic, going vegan and making sure to save our environment however we all need to take a step and begin somewhere. If you’re one that’s looking to make a change in your lifestyle but aren’t sure where to begin, Connect with Nature, a programme that encourages youth to protect the environment has embarked on an initiative to conscious consumption. It doesn’t cost you any extra or require any additional time out of your schedules, you can be in the comfort of your home, by your office desk, in a classroom, at the beach or even at the mall and make a difference. Our environmental enthusiasts bring to you top 10 tips on conscious consumption and how they choose to live a healthier and sustainable lifestyle. You do not need to make a big transformation overnight or within a week, it takes time to get used to a change. Our future environmental ambassadors suggest starting with small alterations in your lifestyle and gradually making your way to bigger and better changes.
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1. Reduce the Use of Single Use Plastic As you may know, one of the main problems faced in the current generation is the use of plastic. In a realistic world, there’s no way we can completely banish out plastic overnight however, as mentioned earlier starting small can really make a big difference. Doua Benhida, Founder of Zero Waste Collective said, “I have become 100% zero waste: from grocery shopping where I carry my own reusable items to saying no to the straw at restaurants & even carrying my containers when I’m out and about for any to go, or leftover food! I have become aware, more importantly - being aware about the problem, will help you in taking action to reduce your plastic consumption and simply live a more sustainable lifestyle”.
Nadia AlKhatib, Environmental Activist and Vegan Blogger suggests starting with what’s on your plate. “Choosing greens over meats and dairy can be a benefit not only to the environment but also for your body. A vegan diet is always recommended however, even starting by eliminating meats on a daily basis can be the first big step in saving our natural resources”. 3. Reduce Food Waste We totally understand the agony of seeing something exciting on the menu but also having your favourite signature meal at a restaurant and not being able to decide whether you want to order both meals or one. Based on a recent research report released by the Dubai Industrial Park and The Economist Intelligence Unit, annual food waste in the UAE is estimated at 197 kg per person, compared with 95 to 115 kg in Europe and North America, making food wastage one of the major crisis in the UAE. Every time you decide to order additional food in thoughts of it being insufficient, keep in mind that food waste eventually ends up at landfill sites making it decompose or rot and emit methane gas.
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Doua Benhida, Founder of Zero Waste Collective states that she chose to do composting to reduce the food waste at home, and take better care of plants, additionally, it also helps in getting rid of plastic bags in the kitchen.
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Global Village delivers its most spectacular season yet As one of the most cost effective destinations for a family outing, Global Village keeps going from strength to strength in the amazing offerings for visitors to this impressive park. At only AED 15 per person to get into the park it is certainly worth every penny. The Wonder pass at AED 100 per person offers additional benefits for those looking to experience all of the Parks attractions: Wonder Pass Use the Wonder Pass to access our attractions. Load any amount and use it as you go. You can top it up any time during your visit or online. Select your load amount With Your Wonder Pass, you can access: Stunt Show Survivor entry @ AED 10 Circus Circus entry @ AED 15 Ripley’s Believe it or Not!(R) Galleries entry @ AED 40 Ripley’s Mirror Maze entry @ AED 25 and all Carnaval rides & attractions Keep checking globalvillage.ae for updates on concerts and shows to help you plan your next trip.
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Yogafest Al Ain 2020!
Now in its eighth year, Yogafest Dubai has become the go-to place for authentic community yoga, wellness and health classes, and always for a good cause.
Head to Al Ain Jahili Park for an Authentic Yoga Experience
Wendy from Love Yoga UAE (based in Al Ain) says, “We are excited to partner with Yogafest to bring this community-based charity-focused event to Al Ain.
In partnership with Love Yoga UAE and Yoga Oasis, Yogafest comes to Al Ain.
Yogafest Middle East raises funds through donations for charities that improve the lives of children. To date, the festival has raised AED 325,000 for charities such as Al Jalila Foundation, Dubai Cares, Palestine Children’s Relief Foundation and Smiletrain amongst others.
The largest free outdoor wellness event in the region is coming to Jahilli Park in Al Ain for the first time on 5th and 6th March, 2020. The festival hopes to welcome more than 1000 people to participate in a huge variety of workshops, classes and talks about health, happiness and well being.
The festival will be bringing the most popular Yoga Circle along with three other tents, Learning and Meditation tent, Shakti tent and Family tent to Al Ain.
Yogafest Al Ain 2020 Al Jahili Park 5th March, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm 6th March, 8:00 am - 6 pm Tickets: FREE Registration required www.eventbrite.com/yogafest-al-ain
As an eco-conscious festival, the Marketplace will showcase sustainable fashion and products that are good for everyone and the planet as well as a Nourish zone with healthy vegetarian options for refueling. Attendees are required to register online to confirm their attendance here. The one and a half day ticket allows access to any class, spaces are on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats (or rent at the festival) and re-fillable water bottles. 45
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Pink Caravan Ride Mobilises the Community in the Fight Against Cancer The 10th edition of annual 10-day Pink Caravan Ride to raise breast cancer awareness which will start from Sharjah on February 26 and run till March 6, has evolved into a tradition over the past decade. By offering early detection screening tests for breast cancer and spreading awareness about the importance of self-examination amongst the UAE community, it has wrought many positive changes in the way cancer is perceived and treated. Here, we list ten of them: Breast cancer no longer a taboo Breast cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in women, has always been considered a taboo. People refused to acknowledge it or discuss it. This, however, is not the case today in the UAE. Over the past 10 years, the Pink Caravan Ride has managed to change the community’s perception - especially women - on breast cancer. It has become normal to talk about it, which is a very important part of encouraging people to get screened and tested. Making men aware too It’s a myth that only women are susceptible to breast cancer and that men are immune to it. Thanks to awareness raised by Pink Caravan, many men have started approaching the convoy as it travels across the emirates to get themselves screened. So far, 10,000 men have been screened, which can be critical and lifesaving in many cases as there is a 98 percent cure rate of Stage-1 breast cancer. Thanks to the Pink Caravan Ride’s campaigns, has begun to attract more and more men who not only come for screening but also learn about self-examination. Dispelling myths Traditionally, breast cancer and its occurrence has been shrouded in myths that have misled people leading to The Source
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tragic results. The Pink Caravan Ride’s awareness campaigns have contributed vastly to dispelling myths and false rumours about what causes breast cancer, how the disease develops, about breast cancer screening and detection, and how different treatment options affect patients and aftercare. Frequency of examinations The campaigns have not only changed people’s perceptions about breast cancer, it has also managed to create a mindset where people have realised the importance of getting themselves examined every year. PC holds numerous breast cancer awareness campaigns held throughout the year especially in October. Keeping abreast of latest treatments and tests The Pink Caravan Ride took three years to build the mobile screening unit at a cost of AED 15 million. Its mobile mammography unit is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostics equipment and latest technologies to offer breast and cervical cancer tests. The world-class screening equipment and latest technologies in the clinic allows one person to be examined within 15-20 minutes. The unit’s services include PAP Smear testing owing to the fact that cervical cancer is the second leading form of cancer in women in UAE. Moreover, the equipment is constantly updated to include the latest devices and methods. It introduced genetic testing in 2019 to make breast cancer treatment more effective. Available throughout the year The services of the Pink Caravan ini-
tiative’s permanent mobile medical clinic can be availed by organisations throughout the year by signing up to the Pink Caravan Corporate Wellness Day, which offers the following booking options: awareness lectures, minivan presence, and finally a combination of mobile unit plus an awareness lecture. Helped equip screening centres throughout the country In order to enable communities across the country to have access to testing facilities for regular checkups and timely diagnosis, the Pink Caravan initiative has collaborated with and helped local authorities to spread breast cancer awareness and offer early detection services to people across UAE communities. Moral and financial support The initiative’s responsibility does not stop with helping diagnose cases of cancer. Whenever a person is detected with breast cancer, the initiative ensures that the patient is supported through counselling sessions and free treatment in cases of financial difficulty.
Inspiring volunteerism For the person diagnosed with cancer, friends and family members provide a comforting presence and practical support to deal with the feelings of sadness, anger, confusion, and helplessness that come with it. For people without anybody to fall back on, life can seem very bleak. It is very important to have moral and physical support. Pink Caravan encourages friends of patients and other concerned individuals to volunteer in its activities to bring about positive changes in the lives of the patients, and also bring some meaning into their own lives. This has resulted in volunteers putting over 300000 hours to help cancer patients and survivors through the initiative. Spread hope in the community Through the 10 years of its existence, the Pink Caravan Ride has been spreading love, hope, and warmth to cancer patients and their families in communities across the country. Through its activities, it has been able to send the message that there is always life after cancer and that fear should not stop anyone from getting examined and treated. With all its achievements, the Pink Caravan’s mission has grown to encompass many different aspects of fighting the scourge of cancer. It lobbies for the creation of a National Cancer Registry for UAE, and advocates public and private medical bodies to improve the standard of breast cancer screening and treatment within the UAE. With this year’s slogan “Plenty is Not Enough”, PC will continue its unrelenting fight to save lives, celebrate survivors’ victories and strive for a world without cancer.
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‘RETURN TO THE VALLEY’ Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Welcomes Back Guests Early February, EmiratesOne&Only Wolgan Valley reopened and began welcoming guests back to the valley, following the resort’s temporary closure in response to the bushfires. “We are delighted to be back in the valley,” says Tim Stanhope, General Manager, Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley. “We are keen to share with our guests this unique opportunity to witness and be part of the regeneration of the landscape and the abundant wildlife still here on the reserve. ” Large areas of the bushland that surrounds Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley remain untouched, a blessing for wildlife biodiversity, and in the landscape affected by the bushfires is starting to regenerate with the recent rains. Thanks to the incredible efforts of the NSW Rural Fire Service, the resort itself was spared and is in excellent condition. Perhaps most importantly, the native wildlife that call the 7,000-acre Wolgan reserve home have already returned with kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, reptiles and birdlife roaming abundantly. Conservation, sustainability and a deep love of nature have always been at the heart of Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley, and now, more than ever, the conservation work led by the dedicated team of Field Guides has assumed an even greater importance. Habitat restoration work has been stepped up to support the regeneration of the landscape, and guests are invited to participate in the restoration of affected bushland and waterways. “This is a rare opportunity to observe firsthand the resilience and extraordinary transformation of nature and to contribute to our conservation efforts,” commented Simone Brooks, Activities and Conservation Manager. “We are deeply appreciative of the contributions of our guests; with their help, we have built a seedbank of over one million seeds representing 25 local native species that is now playing a vital role in repopulating areas of damage.” The Emirates One&Only Wolgan Valley Team were deeply saddened by the devastation of bushfires and are indebted to the NSW Rural Fire Service for their support. “As our friends at Tourism Australia have said, we encourage you to holiday here this year,” adds Tim Stanhope. “There has never been a better and, quite frankly, a more important time to return to the valley. We welcome guests with open arms and grateful hearts.”
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“Coins of Islam: History Revealed” 1.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, under the Patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak opened the exhibition on Tuesday 28th January at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi
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One of the world’s most significant collections of Arab and Islamic coinage ever assembled Over 300 coins in the exhibition which will run until 28th April 2020
HE Abdurrahman bin Mohammed Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, stated that “Islamic history and culture inspired this exhibition in line with the SZGMC’s vision.”
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His Excellency continued: “Since its establishment, the Centre has become a leading cultural destination, serving as a beacon of intellect and reason through its various activities. By displaying historical artifacts, like these extraordinary coins, SZGMC aims to underline the rich history and cultural legacy of successive Islamic eras across centuries.”
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Commenting on the inauguration of the Visitor Centre and Souq Al Jami’ his Excellency stated that “Ever since its establishment, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has worked towards supporting the UAEs efforts to establish rapprochement between cultures. While also improving the quality standards of cultural tourism across the country and transform it into a leading global destination. Today as we witness another outstanding achievement at this grand edifice that is considered an important addition to the integrated system of services and facilities, SZGMC seeks to develop and provide millions of different religions and nationalities.
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His Excellency considered such an achievement to be an opportunity to recall the founding father’s aspiration to create a spectacular masterpiece that serves as a platform to promote tolerance and coexistence. Sheikh Zayed laid down the foundations of the UAE’s moderate approach, making it a meeting point of cultures from all across the globe.”
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7. Ilkhans, Muhammad Khan (AD 1336-1338), AV dinar, alJazirah AH 737 (AD 1336_7) 8. Byzantine Empire, Leo VI (AD 886-912), AV solidus showing Virgin Mary, Constantinople, undated 9. Russian Empire, Catherine II (r. 1762-1796 CE), AV 10 roubles, St. Petersburg, 1766. 13.03 g., 29.5 mm 10. UAE, Abu Dhabi, Shaikh Zayed b. Sultan Al Nahyan (b. 1918, r. 1966-2004 CE), AV medal commemorating the Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque. 40.47 g., 40 mm
1. Decadrachm - Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) 2. Roman Empire, Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), gold aureus, 7.46g 3. Roman Empire, Hadrian (r. 117-138 AD), gold aureus, 7.46g 4. Umayyad Caliphate, Abd al-Malik bin Marwan (r. 685-705 AD), AV dinar, no mint (Damascus), c. 72-74 AH (c. 691-694 AD) 5. Set of post-reform Umayyad gold dinars dated AH 77-132 (AD 696_7-750). Damascus 6. Filali Sharifs of Morocco, Moulay Hasan I (1873-1894), AR 10, 5 and NI ½ and 1 dirham patterns, Paris AH 1298 (1880_1)
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Al Ain Music Festival ends on a high note The Al Ain Music Festival 2020 made for a memorable weekend, as its talented performers delighted the Garden City fans of live performances. This year’s theme was ‘East meets West’. A series of concerts held outside in the picturesque setting of the Danat Al Ain Resort Hotel’s garden entertained lovers of live music, young and old alike. This year’s festival benefited from the Patronage of H.H. Sheikh Saeed Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, who attended the Grand Finale with his son, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saeed Al Nahyan, as well as His Excellency Fouad Chehab Dandan, Ambassador of Lebanon in the UAE, and several other VIP guests and prominent artists. Al Ain Music Festival was organized by La Dolce Vita – the Art Learning Center based in Al Ain. Students from UAE University also participated actively in the 3 days of events. They were involved in production, videography, organization, reception, registration, ticketing, art activities and more. Activities for families and children were also made available by the organizer (La Dolce Vita) such as family yoga, art workshops and more besides. The festival opened on Thursday, 30th January 2020 with the ‘Composers’ Night’, when brilliant young singer-songwriter, Ollie Chapman, performed original music while jamming away on his guitar. Ghaliaa, a multi-talented musician who plays 4 instruments and sings in 4 different languages performed Arabic and English songs while
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rocking the grand piano. She has been featured in ‘Vogue Arabia’ recently. And, the Brazilian singer and guitarist, Midian Almeida, performed bossa nova, samba, and her original music. On Friday, 31st January 2020 gifted students from Al Ain’s schools (Brighton College Al Ain, Al Ain Academy, Liwa International School for Girls , Liwa International School, The International School of Choueifat - Al Ain, and Al Ain English Speaking School) showcased their musical talents in the ‘Young Hands and Voices’ concert organized by Yaremi Alvarez. This concert was followed by a ‘Rock Bands Evening’ that included the first Emirati rock artist, Mohammed Bafoory, and Al Ain-based bands, Desert Groove and Night Shift. The following evening the Grand Finale began with a live performance of the UAE National Anthem, followed by several musical performances from different countries around the world, making it a cross cultural event that demonstrated the power of music to bridge cultural divides. The UAE Pioneer Musicians, Eman Al Hashimi - first Emirati Female Composer and Pianist, Mohammed Morshed - first Emirati Saxophonist, Elham Al Marzooqi - first Emirati Cellist and other exceptional locally based musicians were part of the Grand Finale last Saturday, 1st of February 2020. The string quartet - Mohamad Hamami, Sonja Stojiljkovic, Rebecca Saxby, and
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Sebastian Bose impressively performed ‘Adagio for Strings’. An enthralling performance from Dana Obeid, Arabic Singer with Diyaa Al Safadi, oud player during the grand finale took the crowd on a journey into the middle eastern culture. Oboist Yulia Shkolnikova performed ‘Oboe Concerto in D Minor Allegro’ with Stephen Aston’s (piano) accompaniment. There was an amazing solo performance from oud player, Mohammed Alnaqbi. Kudos to Louise Ryan, soprano and opera performer who dedicated her time and effort in organizing the ‘Classical and Arabesque Evening’ and to her ravishing performances during the grand finale. She serenaded the crowd with her golden voice with the accompaniment of the UAE Pioneer Musicians. She also performed along with the duo Natalia Nechepurenko (pianist) and Ilya Netkach (violinist) that mesmerized everyone’s heart during that night. It was indeed an incredible event to remember! The festival’s organizers were very grateful for the vital sponsorship provided by Eastern Motors, Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting, and Golf Club, Bank of Sharjah, Mediclinic, Bounce, Al Sanawbar School, Ka’ aki w nos, Sarieddine Trading Est., and Mpi QR as well as to Marwa Abouelsaoud from Abu Dhabi Classic FM for being the Master of Ceremonies in the grand finale. They were also thankful for the Danat Al Ain Resort Hotel’s staff who extremely worked hard during the three-day event.
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Bacon, Egg & Cheese Toast Bowls
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• 6 slices thinly sliced white bread
• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. • Roll each piece of bread to thinly flatten. • Microwave the butter with a large pinch of salt in a small microwave-safe bowl until melted, about 1 minute. Brush both sides of each slice of bread with the butter. • Make the toast bowls: Gently press a slice of bread inside a cup of a 12-cup muffin tin. The bottom and sides of the bread should be flush against the cup; pleat the sides of the bread as needed to fit. Repeat with the remaining bread, filling every other muffin cup so that the bread bowls do not touch. Bake, rotating about halfway through, until lightly browned and crispy in spots, 12 to 15 minutes. • Meanwhile, whisk together the milk, eggs, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. • Put the bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is crispy, 12 to 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet and adjust the heat to low. • Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Cook the eggs, stirring and scraping the sides of the skillet as needed, until small curds form and the eggs are just set, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in the cheese until almost completely melted. • Divide the hot eggs among the toast bowls and top with the crispy bacon. Serve with hot sauce.
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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
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• 1 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon cake flour • 3 tablespoons sugar • 1 heaping tablespoon baking powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (more if needed) • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (more juice if lemon isn’t very juicy) • 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus more softened for serving • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 1 large egg • 1 cup blueberries • Maple or pancake syrup, warmed, for serving
• Heat a heavy skillet or grill over medium-low heat.
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• In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Set aside. • In a separate bowl, mix the evaporated milk, lemon zest and juice. Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla. Mix to combine. • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently to combine. Stir in the melted butter. Splash in more evaporated milk if the mixture is overly thick. Stir in the blueberries. • Melt a little of the softened butter in the heated skillet. Drop the batter by 1/4 or 1/3 cup measures and fry the pancakes on both sides for a couple of minutes until golden. • Serve with more softened butter and warm syrup.
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FIND AND COLOR 5 LETTER T SHAPES IN THE PICTURE
What did the left eye say to the right eye? Between us, something smells! What is fast, loud and crunchy?
A rocket chip!
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Dubai to host the second edition of the region’s largest international cheese festival SOPEXA’s latest event to capitalise on Dubai’s growing food scene will see the biggest cheese event of its kind take place on February 22nd at Barasti.
to satisfy the appetite of UAE cheese aficionados with a bigger selection of cheeses from different parts of the world.
Cheese connoisseurs can rejoice as SOPEXA, the international partner of food and beverage companies, has announced the return of the largest cheese event of its kind in the Middle East.
“The CheeseFest will be for many the chance to try new varieties and discover new ways to enjoy and appreciate cheese - all in one place. We are confident that every visitor will be amazed by the new flavours and recipes they try,” said Edwina Salvatori, Managing Director, SOPEXA Middle East.
The CheeseFest, which returns for a second year after a successful debut in 2019, will take place at Barasti, Le Méridien Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, from 12pm to 11pm on February Saturday 22nd.
Demonstrating the versatility of cheese, the festival will showcase the talents of experts such as the French award-winning cheesemonger Ludovic Bisot working with CNIEL, the French Dairy board, as well as others cheese specialists brought by USDEC, the US Dairy Export Council and Bord Bia, the Irish food board. They will be creating unique and original recipes through demos and masterclasses throughout the day.
This year, the festival will feature a range of cheeses and dishes served by a line-up of prestigious and acclaimed producers. During the day, producers will be joined by cheese experts, sommeliers and chefs, who will wow even the most knowledgeable cheese lover.
“The Cheese Festival it is a fabulous event for friends and families. Adults can enjoy a line-up of irresistible pairings, while a kids’ corner, petting zoo, contests and games will keep families entertained throughout the day,” added Salvatori.
“After the success of the first edition of the CheeseFest in 2019, we had to come back for a second year
The event, which is free to enter, is produced by SOPEXA, the international food & drink marketing agency, involved in promoting food culture worldwide and creating unique food experiences.
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