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They say 40 is the new 30! As the years tick by it becomes much easier to invest in such an idea. Speaking from personal experience, I myself am a much fitter, leaner, healthi
er, happier person in my 40s than I was in my 20s and 30s. Why is this? I can sum it up in 1 simple word; behaviour! I simply display better habits now than I did in any previous phase of my life. This is why I am enjoying the most fulfilling spell of my life so far at 43 years old. Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of people in their 40s,50s and 60s make the same changes
I did. Have a look at the fol lowing simple rules and start changing your habits today!
You want to change your life, start by changing your hab
its!
1. Exercise….
Try and add some form of ex ercise into your daily routine, 5- 6 days per week. Start with something between 2060 minutes per day. Choose something that is enjoyable! Fat loss and cardiovascular health is all about getting your heart beating faster. The method in which you do this is not important right now. NEVER pick something you don’t enjoy. Walking is a fantastic start for beginners.
If I were to give an exception to this rule it would be to
post-menopausal women. I would strongly advise you in clude resistance/weight train ing into your startup plan if at all possible. There are lots of studies suggesting this kind of addition will improve fat burning capabilities, increase bone health alongside over whelming data suggesting a huge improvement in mental health. Get in that gym ladies! You don’t have to break world records, simply start on the lightest weight and nail the movement.
Try to eat 4-5 times a day. Have a protein source in every meal and try to keep your higher carbohydrate meals closest to your most active part of the day. If you are not exercising in the evening, try to avoid carbohydrates in your final meal. Look at carbohy drates as fuel. If you are not at a part of the day where you are overly active, theoretical ly you don’t really need fuel. Keep this in mind.
If you have been good during the week, have a nice treat meal at the weekend plus a dessert. There is no such thing as bad food if eaten in moder ation. If you eat 27 junk food meals per week plus 1 salad, do you think the salad will have an impact on your body composition over the week?
The same goes the other way around. 1 cheat meal a week will satisfy cravings and have zero impact on fat gain over
the course of the week.
We are very fortunate to live in a time where most health conditions are controllable. These conditions are only controllable if we are aware they exist in the first place. A basic haemoglobin test will flag certain areas we could potentially improve by taking charge of our own nutrition and exercise. Things like HDL LDL, Thyroid, Blood Glucose levels and Blood Pressure can all be controlled without the use of medicine.
As we approach our 40’s we start to lose a little muscle mass. Around 10% per dec ade is the general consensus. This can be addressed and re versed if we take action.
Assuming we consume an adequate amount of protein (around 2g per kg of body weight) we can grow muscle tissue through our 40s, 50s, 60s and even 70s depending on our training history. 45 minutes per day 3-5 days per week is more than enough to get this process started.
As exercises get easier we can add more repetitions or increase the weight or resist ance. As we get stronger our body creates a need for more food so we get to eat more and stay leaner. VERY FEW negatives here! Resistance training carries a plethora of additional benefits. Fat loss, increased bone density, im
proved insulin sensitivity and mental health to name but a few.
I have numerous customers approach me and ask if there is any point trying to start their fitness journey in their 40s or 50s. There is a stigma going around that we turn 40 and everything shuts down and it is impossible to get in shape all of a sudden. I am of the absolute opposite opin ion. I think it is miles easier to get in shape in your 40s than it was in your 20s.
As we get older we get smart er. We get more organized. Most of us are married with families so we have less social commitments. Some of us are lucky enough to have enough disposable income to help pay for higher quality food sources, trainers and coaches. Metabolism and hormones are always on the top of the excuse list for people in their 40s and 50s when it comes to fat loss.
Metabolism is said to reduce 1% a year after you hit 20. If you are eating 2000 calories per day that is 20 calories a day of a disadvantage. Your hormones are not slowing you down, it is your behav iour. Take this on board, start designing your plan and watch your health and fitness sore to levels you never believed pos sible.
To start your fitness journey get in touch with Fraser: Email:fraser@fmphysiques.com Instagram @fm_physiques Whattsapp +971565930319
The Emirates Dubai 7s, part of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series, will host an entertaining lineup of international musi cal artists and DJs at the festival set to take place over the long weekend from Thursday 1st to Sat urday 3rd December.
This year’s festival-goers can look forward to an ex citing weekend filled with international sporting ac tion against a backdrop of amazing music and entertainment, including world class performanc es and popular hits from The Cuban Brothers, Gor gon City and Craig David presents TS5.
English electronic music production duo, Gorgon City and chart-topping performer, Craig David presents TS5, will head line Frequency on 8, a visual and audio expe rience, while the high ly entertaining musical band, The Cuban Broth ers, will perform at Beats
on Two, a unique ‘Ibiza style’ bar concept which overlooks all the action on Pitch 2. In addition, the fan favourite ‘Rugby Rocks’ stage will show case the very best local talent along with the world-famous ‘Heinek en House’ blasting out classic house tunes all weekend long.
The famous duo, Gorgon City, have smashed the charts for over 10 years and are set to kick off the entertainment on Friday 2nd Decem ber at Frequency on 8 starting at 10pm.
On Saturday 3rd De cember, funk-filled party starters, The Cuban Brothers, will perform at Beats on Two, between 4pm – 5:30pm. Closing this year’s festival, one of the biggest British artists of all time, Craig David presents TS5 will bring soul, funk and hiphop hits to Frequency on 8 at 9:30pm.
Ticket holders will gain access to the concert events taking place dur ing the Emirates Dubai 7s. Ticket options for the weekend include the ul timate Hangar Hospital ity for an upscale and all-access experience, Weekend General Ad mission and Weekend Reserved Seating, as well as single-day tick ets that are available in limited quantities. Children under 12 years of age gain free entry dur ing the weekend.
For the latest news and updates, please visit https://dubairugby7s.com or @dubai7s on Insta gram.
Dhabi members, with no previ ous rugby experience needed to enrol in any age group.
players from all over the UAE.
New Zealand Rugby’s (NZR) famed Small Blacks brand is go ing global with the Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) in the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) becoming the historic first international home of the acclaimed junior coaching resource.
Small Blacks Abu Dhabi is NZR’s only officially licensed grassroots development pro gramme outside of New Zea land. Girls and boys between three to 16 years will be able to become Small Blacks Abu
NZR Commercial CEO Rich ard Thomas said: “This is an exciting partnership for New Zealand Rugby to broaden the reach of the Small Blacks brand and create new rela tionships for our develop ment programmes. We have been impressed by the care and passion Abu Dhabi Crick et & Sports Hub has shown for growing rugby in the UAE and we believe Small Blacks can help grow the game in emerg ing markets and foster some lasting relationships.”
Small Blacks Abu Dhabi builds on an existing NZR/ADCSH partnership which has seen the Black Ferns and All Blacks sevens teams using the Hub’s training facilities in the lead-up to major international compe titions since 2017. During that time New Zealand players and coaches have conducted com munity coaching sessions with
We have been impressed by the care and passion Abu Dha bi Cricket & Sports Hub has shown for growing rugby in the UAE and we believe Small Blacks can help grow the game in emerging markets and foster some lasting relationships.
Richard Thomas, NZR Com mercial CEO
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub CEO Matt Boucher said: “We couldn’t be prouder that New Zealand Rugby has entrusted us with the Small Blacks’ first international out-post and look forward to building on our ex isting relationship to establish a longer-term partnership be tween us.
“At Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub we look to partner Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the world’s premium rights hold ers to host international sport in the UAE capital, while pro viding a world-class communi ty-focused facility for a growing
customer base of 760,000 an nually who play the 35 sports that we offer.
“The All Blacks are the stand ard bearers for international rugby and one of the most recognisable brands in world sport. We share their in herent values of integrity, teamwork, and community enhancement. This historic partnership demonstrates the hub’s deep commitment to providing exceptional sport ing opportunities to our com munity and to ensuring Abu Dhabi’s name resonates with the world’s greatest sporting brands and aspiring talent.”
NZR General Manager Com munity Rugby Steve Lancas ter added: “The Small Blacks brand has been developed over more than 20 years with thousands of Kiwi kids and coaches having fun participat ing in rugby and developing their skills, including numer ous All Blacks and Black Ferns.
When we got the chance to share the Small Blacks expe rience with young boys and girls in the UAE we couldn’t wait to get started.”
Through the Small Blacks, NZR has carefully curated a participation-based com munity programme, with an overarching philosophy that the game must be safe and enjoyable for all.
Small Blacks Abu Dhabi will use this blueprint to engage and educate children across the region, allowing young players the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills as they progress through the age groups, with skill devel opment and stringent safety measures a major focus for the coaches.
Once launched, Small Blacks Abu Dhabi will formally ab sorb Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub’s 10-month- old rugby product, with 245 boys
and girls being led by 12 World Rugby-certified coach es under the direction of New Zealand-born Aaron Persi co, who represented Italy 56 times and played at the 2003 Rugby World Cup.
Small Blacks Abu Dhabi will participate in regional tour naments and UAERF rugby fixtures across the season, which runs from 5 September 2022 to 6 May 2023. Seasonal prices are AED 1,450 (U4-U8) and AED 1,950 (U9-U16), ad ditional indoor and outdoor specialized skills camps will run throughout the season to keep rugby running all-year round.
Players can enrol today and interested parents can contact 0502382309 and log on to www. smallblacksabudhabi. com to get involved and find out more informa tion about family mem bership options.
Meeting in a popular coffee shop, Fatma stands as I approach and greets me warmly. Her enthusiasm is infectious as she shares her coaching phili sophy.
“I love making a difference and really touching people’s lives. No matter who it is I meet during my day, I want to leave them feeling better af ter I leave. This is my passion. This is my goal, to spread hap piness and help people real ise their own value no matter what their job or income.”
a very big part of your life and philosophy for living.
“Sport for me is key as a cat alyst for change. As a trans formational coach, I work with people that are stuck in a particular area of their life. I find using sport in these sit uations helps break through that barrier. Of course, I am not suggesting that everyone starts competing at a profes sional level, but it is the phys ical movement that is key in moving forward in your lifeliterally.”
“That is why I started the Ticket to Happiness program, to help people who feel stuck in their life find some direc tion. And then give them a sys tem to move forward. I work with a small group of ladies in a luxury setting here in UAE at one of the coastal hotels. We spend a weekend away doing activities and introspective ex ploration to figure out exactly what the course participants want out of life and how to get it. How to understand them selves, and who they want to be in the world.”
“I have developed a system called PPS - the Personal Posi tioning System. I take partic ipants step by step through a process whereby they under stand who they are and how they interact with the world. This helps them to know why they act the way they do and what they need to change in order to achieve their “ticket to happiness”.
The next course will be on the 15th October. To know more people can contact me on ins tagram @f.a.alshamsi.
How did you get together as a sporting group?
“We started as cousins and our other friends joined us”
Tell us about your experiences at the Gov Games. What was the highlight?
Gov games were one of our dream challenges. We nev er thought it would happen though as it was only for gov ernment employees. Under the vision of Sheikh Hamdan, there was a community cate gory added that we were eligi ble to compete in.
I can honestly say that we were not ready to compete at that level but we made it through the qualifiers and ended up finishing 14th overall at the actual games so it was an in credible achievement for us. Now that we know what to
expect we will train hard and we will be ready for next year.
Tell us about your experience at the recent Al Salam 109km Cycle Race through Dubai Desert.
Cycling was a challenge for me because I was new to the sport. To be ready in only a few months for a race that far was really tough. We prepared and trained very hard for it. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done. The wind was so strong in places we could not even see the track there was so much sand but we made it and I finished in the top 20 as an individual and came 4th in the race as a team which was a very proud achievement for all of us.
Do you feel that you are role models for other girls to join sports?
I can say yes we are, as we inspiring many girls to join different kinds of sports. Es pecially when we post our achievements on social me dia. It is a way to make people know more about how you can add sports into your life.
What would you say to people that have never done sports before or don’t feel that they are sporty people and believe they can’t do it?
You are missing out. It may be hard in the beginning, but the effort is worth it. Not having sport in your life means miss ing out on a lot of happiness, a feeling of freedom. Sport be comes a kind of meditation to recharge your energy for the rest of the day.
The support you get from your team, always there for you, shouting, wanting you to be your best. It is a special feeling, a special community. I hope that as many people as possible will join us.
For other Emirati girls that want to start doing more sports - what would be your advice?
Just start and do it - you will love it.
It is a challenge at the begin ning to continue, but you will be proud of yourself in the end. And you will find it is a kind of addiction that you can’t stop do ing it for the rest of your life.
What are the biggest challenges you have faced so far in sports?
Injuries. I injured my leg through over-training and had to stop doing what I loved for 6 months. That was my hardest challenge, to stop doing what I love to do every day.
But it made me seek out other kinds of sports so in hindsight it was a positive thing.
So my suggestion is always to listen to your body and give the
right rest and recovery. I was crazy to ignore the pain - I thought I would be fine but it only got worse. Love your body as much as you love the sports.
Do you think the Al Ain com munity is ready to have more Emirati women sporting he roes?
Sure we are all from Al Ain so if we can do it then anyone can do it.
My 109km cycling at Al Salam champion
And my 21km RAK marathon
Yes, when I was a kid I loved gymnastics and volleyball.
To achieve anything in life you need determination and per severance. It is no different in sport and I have both of those qualities. Once my mind is made up there is nothing I cannot achieve.
I get up at 6.00 am and run be tween 5 and 10km before work. Afternoon training is either cy cling or a gym workout. What time is left I devote to family and friends.
I have always been a sporty person but started getting more serious about it through team encouragement.
My speaking career takes up the remainder of my time. In spiring others to achieve their goals.
Running, cycling and volleyball will always be high on my list.
I also love cross fit as it has many movements and challenges that never end and does not have a fixed routine.
Which
do you be lieve you have that make you a great athlete?
Set to energize the Du bai community for 30 days, Dragon Mart, one of the world’s larg est trading hubs announc es the opening of its fitness hub as part of the Dubai Fit ness Challenge featuring free golf classes and badminton courts, from 29 October to 4 November.
MyGolf Dubai, the region’s largest indoor golf facility, will be providing free learn ing classes by certified pro fessionals to golf enthusiasts of all abilities to improve their handicap and enhance their techniques. Boasting an all-inclusive set up, par ticipants can experience the luxurious golf simulators, state-of-the-art equipment and personalised sessions to learn from 4PM to 6PM.
Similarly, the Yu Fu Lai Sports Club will be opening its doors to those passionate about staying active to take part in single and double matches with family and friends. Open from 11 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 2 pm, visitors will have free access to equipment and six badminton courts.
• MyGolf Dubai, the region’s largest indoor golf facility, to extend free classes to golf enthusiasts of all abilities throughout the city-wide initiative
• Yu Fu Lai Sports Club will invite fitness enthusiasts to take part in single and double matches with family and friends
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A lot of people talk about fitness journeys as something you take alone. But don’t overlook the sin gle best tool you have for getting healthier: other people. When you hit the gym or chart your fit ness goals, you don’t have to do it alone! In fact, having a workout buddy join you for exercise may end up being the single most im portant factor in your (and their) success.
So, why not combine the two: grab a workout buddy who also wants to have a great time, and sweat together to achieve the desired fit ness goals?
Having a workout buddy means that your training sessions can be more enjoyable, challenging and also consistent. It means hav
ing someone to rely on as well as someone relying on you, to push each other to get the best results possible. Fitness and body transfor mation expert, Yasir Khan, advises that while working out to maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle, it is also crucial to do so with the company of a friend, this will help you keep on track with your fitness goals while also pushing you to work harder.
Weight training with a partner is ideal. You can alternate your exercises so that your friend completes their set during your rest period and vice versa. This should eliminate any distractions in between sets like scrolling through your phone on social media, something many of us are guilty of!
It can be incredibly easy to make excuses not to visit the gym. This is especially true if you’re going on your own. You are, however, much more likely to keep going if you’ve got a workout buddy. This is because you may feel guilty about not turning up and letting them down. This could help you keep going with your regular workouts.
Sometimes, all we need is a little bit of encouragement to help us push out that last rep, run that bit faster, go the extra mile, or hang in there for another minute, all for the kudos that your workout partner’s “well done”, high-five or pat on the back brings with it. Having a workout partner can help inspire you to keep going and get even better.
The National Basketball AssociA total of 45 Na tional Federations have been confirmed to compete in next month’s World Triathlon Championship Finals 2022 Age Group races in Abu Dhabi, pre sented by Daman, with Great Britain and the United States of America (USA) arriving with the two largest contingents of athletes.
Held between 23rd to 26th November at Yas Island, the prestigious global event, which is being hosted for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, will feature participants from all around the world including the UAE, competing across dif ferent categories.
Great Britain will have the big gest squad of 351 athletes reg istered as of today, followed by USA, who will bring 294 partic ipants to the UAE capital. Can ada will have the third largest with 115.
The four-day event will also feature experienced and up-coming athletes from the MENA region. As hosts, the UAE will aim to make the na tion proud while Egypt and Kuwait will be sending its larg est contingents since the 2015 Chicago edition.
The Age Group World Cham pionship teams will be among thousands of triathletes com peting across five categories: Elite Men & Women; Elite U23 Men & Women; Elite Para Men & Women; Age Group Men & Women (super sprint time tri al distance, standard distance, and aqua bike); and the Com munity and Youth Races.
Members of local communities can be part of the Finals with registration still open for adults and kids’ community events.
For adults, there are three events to choose from – Super Sprint (400m swim, 10km bike and 2.3km run), Sprint (750m swim, 20km bike and 5km run), while the Standard consists of 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. These races can be completed by one individual or as relay with two or three peo ple competing in a discipline. The junior races offer race categories for children aged 9 years and above.
His Excellency Aref Alawani, General Secretary of Abu Dha bi Sports Council, said: “We are delighted to be welcom ing some of the best and upand-coming international age group triathletes to the World Triathlon Championship Finals in what promises to be a thrill ing spectacle of sport and en tertainment.
“With 44 international federa tions plus the UAE set to fea ture, this only signifies how prestigious the event is. Fans can look forward to watch ing the inspirational athletes across Elite, Para and Age Group categories up close in action as they aim to end their season as World Champions.
“The Finals also presents a fantastic opportunity for our local communities to get in
volved and the packed sched ule includes a variety of races that cater to both adults and youth.”
Mario Casado, President of World Triathlon and a mem ber of the IOC, added” “The Championships Finals is a once-in-a-lifetime experi ence for everyone, and I am convinced that all those ath letes traveling to Abu Dhabi in November will have one of the greatest experiences of their lives.
“The pandemic forced us to postpone the Age Group World Championships the last couple of years, but it is fan tastic to be able to come back and give athletes from all over the world the opportunity to perform at their best.”
Organised by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and World Triathlon, the competition strengthens Abu Dhabi’s posi tion as a global sporting des tination.
Located within 8 hours’ fly ing time for two-thirds of the world’s population, the emirate is perfectly situated to welcome athletes, media, federations, and spectators alike to the pinnacle of the sport.
For more information please visit: abudhabi.triathlon.org
• Polestar 3 is the company’s first SUV and its first car planned to be produced on two continents
• Unique design language inspired by Polestar Precept makes production debut
• Fully electric 5-seat SUV produces up to 380 kW and 910 Nm
• Very high level of standard equipment available at launch; priced from EUR 89,900[1]
With tPolestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) officially reveals the Polestar 3 electric performance SUV. Scandinavian minimalism and purity work to gether with the key ingredients of a sport utility vehicle, defining the SUV for the electric age. Polestar 3 makes the SUV not only more relevant and responsible, but also desirable for all the right reasons.
“Polestar 3 is a powerful electric SUV that appeals to the senses
with a distinct, Scandinavian design and excellent driving dy namics,” says Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO. “It takes our man ufacturing footprint to the next level, bringing Polestar produc tion to the United States. We are proud and excited to expand our portfolio as we continue our rapid growth.”
Polestar 3 premieres a new aer odynamic profile where strong focus has been placed on re
taining the hallmarks of an SUV, including a powerful and wide stance. This has been led by sub tle yet effective aerodynamic optimisation – including a front aero wing integrated into the bonnet, an aero wing integrat ed into the rear spoiler, and rear aero blades.
“This car has been designed as a Polestar from the start and fea tures new defining characteris tics for us – like the dual blade
headlights, SmartZone and front aero wing,” continues Thomas In genlath.
Materials used inside Polestar 3 have been selected for their sustainability credentials, while raising premium aesthetics and luxury tactility. These include bio-attributed MicroTech, animal welfare-certified leather and ful ly traceable wool upholsteries. In line with Polestar’s commit ment to transparency, a complete life-cycle assessment (LCA) will be completed on Polestar 3 when production begins. Subsequent assessments will follow through its life cycle and work will continue to constantly find ways of reduc ing its carbon footprint.
Polestar 3 is the first car from Pole star to feature centralised com puting with the NVIDIA DRIVE core computer, running software from Volvo Cars. Serving as the AI brain, NVIDIA’s high-performance auto motive platform processes data from the car’s multiple sensors and cameras to enable advanced driver-assistance safety features and driver monitoring.
The infotainment system is pow ered by a next-generation Snap dragon Cockpit Platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. As a central component of the Snap dragon Digital Chassis – a compre hensive set of open and scalable cloud-connected automotive plat forms – the Snapdragon Cockpit Platform will be utilised to provide immersive in-vehicle experiences with its high-performance capabil ities to deliver high-definition dis plays, premium quality surround sound and seamless connectivity throughout the vehicle.
With Volvo Cars embarking on a new era of safety, Polestar 3 car ries next-generation advanced ac tive and passive safety technology from Volvo Cars as part of its DNA. This includes the latest innovation – interior radar sensors that can detect sub-millimetre movements in the interior of the car, to help
protect against accidentally leaving children or pets inside. The system is also linked to the climate control system to avoid heat stroke or hypothermia.
Further collaborations with in dustry-leading safety technol ogy partners like Zenseact, Lu minar and Smart Eye, provide Polestar 3 with cutting-edge ADAS (Advanced Driver Assis tance System) technology that integrates seamlessly thanks to the centralised computing pow er.
As standard, Polestar 3 features a total of five radar modules, five external cameras and twelve ex ternal ultrasonic sensors to sup port numerous advanced safety features. The SmartZone below the front aero wing collects several of the forward-facing sensors, a heated radar module and camera, and now becomes a signature of Polestar design. Inside, two closed-loop driv er monitoring cameras bring leading eye tracking technology from Smart Eye to a Polestar for the first time, geared towards safer driving. The cameras monitor the driver’s eyes and can trigger warning messages, sounds and even an emergency stop function when detecting a distracted, drowsy or discon nected driver.
Android Automotive OS is the in-car operating system, co-de veloped with Google and front ed by a 14.5-inch centre display. It is an evolution of the technol ogy first launched in Polestar 2 – the first car in the world with Google built-in – and a revo lution of functionality and de sign for the large SUV segment. Over-the-air (OTA) updates are included to allow for continuous software improvement and the introduction of new features without the need to visit a ser vice point.
Polestar 3 launches with a du al-motor configuration and a
power bias towards the rear. The standard car produces a total of 360 kW and 840 Nm of torque. With the optional Performance Pack, total output is 380 kW and 910 Nm. Adjustable one-pedal drive is included, as well as an electric Torque Vectoring Dual Clutch function on the rear axle –an evolution of what was first de veloped for Polestar 1. A decou pling function is also available for the rear electric motor, allowing the car to run only on the front electric motor to save energy un der certain circumstances.
Advanced chassis control is pro vided by dual-chamber air sus pension as standard, allowing Polestar 3 to adapt between comfort and dynamic suspension characteristics, and the car can adjust its active damper veloci ty electronically once every two milliseconds (500 Hz).
“Our goal was to offer the perfor mance and precision that define all Polestar cars, without com promising the comfort of the dai ly drive,” says Joakim Rydholm, Polestar’s chief chassis engineer. “To do this, we used new com ponents like the adaptive air sus pension to engineer the ‘Polestar feeling’ for this type of car.”
A 111 kWh battery pack provides Polestar 3 with generous driving range of up to 610 km WLTP[2] (preliminary) . The lithium-ion battery features a prismatic cell design housed in a protective al uminium case with boron steel reinforcement and liquid cooling. A heat pump is included as stand ard, helping Polestar 3 utilise am bient heat for climate- and bat tery preconditioning. Polestar 3 is also equipped for bidirectional charging, enabling future poten tial for vehicle-to-grid and plugand-charge capabilities.
As with Polestar 2, the list of standard equipment in Polestar 3 is extensive, with few options for easy configuration and sim plified production logistics. All
versions include air suspension, a full-length panoramic glass roof, all-LED lighting inside and out, re tractable door handles with prox imity sensing, and 21-inch alloy wheels. The Plus Pack and Pilot Pack are fitted as standard for the first model year and include a raft of premium, luxury and conveni ence features like a 25-speaker au dio system from Bowers & Wilkins with 3D surround sound and Dol by Atmos capability, soft-closing doors, a head-up display and Pilot Assist.
Available to order from the second quarter of 2023, the optional Pi lot Pack with LiDAR from Luminar will add an additional control unit from NVIDIA, three cameras, four ultrasonic sensors and cleaning for the front- and rear-view cameras, providing accurate real-time data about the car’s surroundings es
pecially in the long-range field. This enables enhanced 3D scan ning of the car’s surroundings in greater detail and helps prepare the car for autonomous driving.
The optional Performance Pack sharpens driving dynamics even further and includes the maxi mum power and torque output (380 kW and 910 Nm), along with performance optimisation for the air suspension, unique 22-inch forged alloy wheels and additional signature ‘Swedish gold’ details.
Polestar 3 is the first car out on a new all-electric technology base developed by and shared with Volvo Cars. Production for initial launch markets[3] is planned to begin in Volvo Cars’ facility in Chengdu, China, in an incremental ramp-up phase[3]
from mid-2023, with first deliver ies expected in the fourth quar ter of 2023.
Additional manufacturing at Vol vo Cars’ Ridgeville, South Caro lina facility in the United States, is expected to follow towards the middle of 2024 – from which point supply to North American and other markets is planned to switch from China to the US. In itial deliveries from this factory are expected around the middle of 2024.
At launch, the Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor (360 kW, 840 Nm) is available with an indicative launch price of EUR 89,900[1]. Orders commence on line from 12 October 2022 in all initial launch markets[3] with full specification available at Pole star.com/polestar-3.
With a lively, dynamic line-up of events, Abu Dhabi is offering countless unforgettable moments this winter that residents and visitors can enjoy with their fami lies. From award-winning Broadway musicals to culi nary festivals, visitors can explore the ultimate desti nation for family fun and entertainment.
The top unmissable family fun events on the Abu Dha bi Calendar this winter are:
Movie Screenings at The Matinee, The WB™ Abu Dhabi
Until 31 October 2022
Boasting a dive-in theatre where you can watch clas sic Warner Bros. films from the pool, The Matinee restaurant at The WB Abu Dhabi is also keeping the littles ones busy with their favourite cartoons, includ ing Tom & Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck.
Abu Dhabi Culinary Season
5 October – 5 December 2022
Across Abu Dhabi
Returning for its fifth edition, Abu Dhabi’s annual cel ebration of food is plating up something to suit every palate with a diverse array of culinary experiences. Take your family on a culinary tour around the world by introducing them to out-of-the-box experiential dining concepts, hidden gems, chef’s tables, and mas terclasses, exclusively curated for Abu Dhabi Culinary Season.
Disney’s The Lion King
16 November – 10 December 2022
Etihad Arena
The landmark Broadway musical Disney’s The Lion King is set to appear in the region for the first time at Etihad Arena. Marking 25 years since its Broadway premier, The Lion King is the most popular stage mu sical in the world, known for offering an unparalleled theatrical experience to families and kids of all ages.
World Cup Fan Zone – Abu Dhabi
20 November – 18 December 2022
Yas Links Abu Dhabi
With a thrilling line-up of family fun entertainment and exciting activations, Abu Dhabi’s flagship fan zone at Yas Links Abu Dhabi will feature interactive foot ball-themed games such as FootPool, an amateur e-sports tournament, retro arcade games and F&B pop-ups from local and homegrown popular eateries.
Mother of the National Festival
9-18 December 2022
Abu Dhabi Corniche
Offering family-friendly fun and cultural awareness, the Mother of the National Festival will return from 9 to 18 December with a jam-packed schedule, featur ing exciting zones and live entertainment, including a performance by Miami Band.
See your kids step into the role of a ma rine biologist in a guided programme at The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi. Open to children between 5 and 15 years of age, the programme, led by an experienced ed ucator, showcases what professional biolo gists do every day.
For more information on upcoming events on the Abu Dhabi Calendar, go to inabudhai.ae
Dr. Rita Nawar, Medical Director, WEMA Health
Obesity knows no bor ders” were the words ut tered by Dr. Hans Kluge, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Eu rope. Although referring to the rate of obesity that’s reaching ep idemic proportions in the Europe an region, no sentiment rings tru er than this, especially with the UAE ranking among the top 40 countries in the world for a high prevalence of obesity.
Obesity and the relationship be tween having a healthy weight and the body’s proper function ality have long been studied by scholars, scientists, and health care practitioners all over the world. It’s no secret that this chronic condition affects the quality and quantity of a person’s life, impacting everything from respiratory and reproductive function to brain activities such as memory and mood. Most in terestingly, the complexity of the disease means that the causal factors cannot simply be limited to an unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
I explain to my patients that obe sity is a chronic relapsing complex with multi-factorial intricacies. The disease of obesity arises as a result of an interaction between a genetic and epigenetic back ground with a person’s environ ment, stressors, and sociocultural
factors resulting in behavior of inadequate dietary intake leading to elevated weight. This has been widely documented. But often missed, and not considered, are metabolic health and hormonal influences. When it comes to weight management or weight loss, I have since discovered that success does not boil down to a lack of willpower, but instead, is a metabolic issue which requires a holistic approach. Metabolic health involves not only the food we eat but also our energy and stress levels, emotional health and sleeping patterns. All these aspects play an important role and need to be taken care of when a person is living with obesity and is looking to regain health.
Furthermore, fat tissue is not an inert depot. Its presence is impor tant as it supplies the body with energy, aids nutrient absorption, immune response, maintenance of body temperature and regu lating insulin sensitivity. However, its dysfunction, at any level, may have negative metabolic and car diovascular consequences such as decreased insulin sensitivity, hypertension, etc. Thus it is im portant to focus on maintaining healthy adipose tissue and aim at overall health improvement.
With all this in mind, and the cur rent approximate 35% obesity rate in the UAE, it’s time to look
into the holistic medical solutions that are needed to combat this epidemic effectively and for the long term. The crux of the issue is that obesity can affect multi ple parts of a person’s body and health. To combat such a complex disease, multidimensional solu tions such as the WEMA Health program, which I helped co-de velop with some of the top med ical experts in Europe, must be used in order to change people’s lives and their health. At the core of WEMA Health is a virtual-first, medicated, end-to-end obesity program that helps members lose up to 20% of their body weight, connecting them with endocrine specialists through its innovative, state-of-the-art app, with a focus on diet, exercise and psycho-so cial support.
With metabolic health playing a vital role in a person’s weight loss success, the program also makes available to users the modern and clinically documented weight loss medicine, GLP-1, which is pre scribed in tandem with profes sional and personalized cognitive behavioral coaching, empowering members to make lasting lifestyle changes.
For more information, visit www.joinwema.com/en.
While commonly known as the UAE’s cultural capital, Shar jah is the only emirate with a coastline on the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, offer ing a wide array of fantastic activities to cool down during the summer months. Between jet-skiing, sailing, surfing, snor keling, scuba diving, and many more, visitors and residents of the emirate will find no short age of pristine beaches or aqua thrills to form unforgettable memories.
Building stamina in beautiful surroundings and picturesque scenery are key takeaways from rowing or pedaling on Al Khan and Khorfakkan beaches. For the ultimate experience, you can kayak or rent a pedal boat to explore the mangrove forest in Kalba Conservation Reserve and Al Rafisah Dam,
which offers visitors unparalleled natural views, in addition to the availability of water sports centres that can organise amazing activi ties.
A few minutes boat ride off the coast of Khorfakkan, you can scuba dive and explore colourful coral constel lations and a wide variety of marine species and fish. Diving centres in the area offer all that is needed to ensure amazing experiences. Wellknown spots in the area include Anemone Gardens, Coral Gardens, as well as Shark island, a family-fa vourite spot.
The surreal beauty of Al Khan, Al Hira, Al Hamriyah, Kalba, and Khor fakkan beaches make the emirate
the ideal destination for jet-ski ing, relaxing or reading a book while relaxing in the sun. The emirate’s beaches have all the facilities to make sun and sand visits memorable.
If you have had enough of seawa ter, you can book a day pass or a stay in one of the many beach front hotels in the emirate to en joy a dip in the pool, experience fine international dining, and wind down with a spa pamper ing.
What better way to spend your evening than hopping on a boat and experiencing an open pano ramic view of Sharjah’s most fa mous landmarks and attractions, such as Khalid Lake, Al Majaz
Waterfront,
There is no doubt that fishing is one of the recommended activities for stress re lief, social bonding, and recreation. Shar jah’s unique location on both the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, home to a wide variety of marine species, makes fishing in the middle of the sea a memorable ex perience. The emirate has many tourism companies offering revellers an opportu nity to enjoy fishing expeditions and fam ily-friendly tours to enjoy the open seas.
If you’re looking for aqua activities or a family-fun day, then Sharjah’s Al Mon tazah Parks is the place to be this sum mer. With a combination of Pearls King dom Water Park and Island of Legends amusement park, it offers visitors a world of fun with endless rides, shows, and pa rades.
If families want more, they can head to Al Majaz Mini Splash Park to let their kids aged 12 years and younger have unlimit ed fun in open spaces surrounded by ca fes and restaurants.
Ladies looking for privacy can enjoy swim ming in closed pools and a private beach at the Sharjah Ladies Club, which offers comprehensive secluded facilities that in clude a gym, spa, cafes, and restaurants.
To highlight Sharjah’s unique destinations and activities, the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCDTA) has launched the Sharjah Summer Cam paign 2022, which features an integrated package of exclusive hotel offers and dis counts on various activities throughout the emirate’s popular tourist and hospi tality destinations. For more information, please visit
https://www.shjsummer.ae/
Al Noor Island, Al Majaz Am phitheatre, Al Qasba and Al Khan Lake. The fantastic boat tours provide a unique view of the city, especially during sunset.
On World Dream Day, CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi welcomes adventure-seekers to turn their dreams into a reality by taking on two adrenaline-pumping experiences on the world’s largest indoor skydiving chamber and the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall, the SUMMYT™.
Featuring a heart-pumping indoor skydiv ing experience supervised by the facility’s trained instructors and five climbing walls of varying heights and difficulty, guests of all ages can enjoy an unforgettable day where their dreams come true.
The world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber features an unmatched width of 32ft and a record-breaking height of 104ft, promising guests an adrenaline rush like no other. Guided by a team of certified instruc tors, guests can harness their body control techniques and enjoy the ultimate flight experience at this one-of-a-kind attraction. Even guests aged 3 to 14 can become ex perts at skydiving by signing up for the Junior Flying Club where they will get oneon-one coaching sessions with CLYMB Abu Dhabi’s expert instructors.
For the experience of a lifetime, guests can enjoy five climbing walls varying in height and difficulty, including the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall at a record-break ing height of 138ft “The SUMMYT”. High ly trained climbing instructors are ready to assist guests as they reach new heights with every climbing wall. Little ones aged 4 and above of all skill levels can also join the fun and try out the climbing experience at CLYMB Abu Dhabi.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://www.clymbabudhabi.com/
Yas Theme Parks and attractions offer guests a wide range of family-friendly rides, experi ences and entertainment shows. Guests are required to present a valid Green Pass via ALHOSN UAE app to enter each of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi.
The Galleria Al Maryah Island offers new, exclu sive and exciting guest experiences. Already a lifestyle leader in Abu Dhabi, and with recent additions including As ador De Aranda, Breitling and the first Barry’s in Abu Dhabi, The Galleria continues to el evate and evolve its offering. In the coming weeks the des tination will also introduce new concepts including Patek Philippe, JYSK, Bally and more.
Now open at The Galleria: Founded in the heart of Spain in the sixties, Asador de Aran da, is now open in Abu Dha bi exclusively at The Galleria. With more than 35 branches in Spain, this is truly an authentic Spanish culinary experience.
Barry’s is the original high in tensity interval workout. Bar ry's tones muscle and maximiz es fat loss with a combination of running and weights.
Situated in Books Kinokuniya, Sakura Café offers great coffee, Japanese desserts and hearty
breakfasts for guests to enjoy while reading their favourite books.
A one-of-a-kind family brand, Geox caters for women, men and children covering both classic and casual shoes.
Born in 1884, Breitling is a Swiss legacy watchmaking innovator known for breaking barriers in watch design and navigation.
Open in a new location on L2, Forever Rose Café, is an allday dining concept that serves decadent and sumptuous sig nature delights and premium beverages.
Iconic French fashion house Balenciaga is back with a new look to define the concept of modernity and elegance through the mastery of tech niques and the use of innova tive fabrics.
More to come very soon:
Audemars Piguet, one of the oldest fine watchmaking man ufacturers, intertwines bold
aesthetics and uncompromis ing craftsmanship to create a combination of quality and performance.
Born in Switzerland in 1851, Bally is one of the world's longstanding luxury footwear brands. Subscribing to the belief that quality speaks for itself, modern collections are still handmade in Switzerland, taking 240 artisanal tech niques to complete.
Patek Philippe, a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer founded in 1839, designs and manufactures timepieces that include some of the most com plicated mechanical watches. Lenskart, innovating the eye wear industry through fash ion, technology and style.
JYSK delivers great Scandinavi an furniture and décor to help you live better in every room of your home.
For more information about The Galleria Al Maryah Island and its new store openings, please visit www.thegalleria. ae or follow @TheGalleriaUAE
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub’s (ADCSH) magnificent Tolerance Oval has been granted full International Cricket Council (ICC) accreditation as a day/ night venue, meaning the ven ue can host official T20 and One Day International cricket matches just two years after its opening.
The Tolerance Oval becomes the fourth of its kind in the country to gain this level of ICC accreditation, alongside Dubai International Stadium, Sharjah Cricket Stadium and its elder sibling Zayed Cricket Stadium.
As a result, ADCSH not only makes history as the first crick eting destination in the world to house two such day/night, fully ICC accredited ovals on the same facility, but the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) increases its group of facilities capable of hosting even more cricket of the highest level.
Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports
Hub CEO, Matt Boucher said: “Our vision for Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub is two-pronged; we want our incredible venue to host the highest calibre of international events while simultaneously catering for the 760,000 community sport ath letes that use our facility annu ally.
The Tolerance Oval is a prime example of this vision, having already hosted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup warm-up match es, teams from the 2021 Indian Premier League, 2021 Pakistan Super League, 2021 Abu Dhabi T10, as well as the inaugural T20 Abu Dhabi Community Cup final in the last 12 months.
We also wanted the Emirates Cricket Board to have a fourth international ground at their disposal to make Abu Dhabi even more capable of hosting major, multi-venue global com petitions and tournaments. By gaining ICC accreditation in such a short period of time, we have successfully managed to do just that, and we look forward to
more world-class cricket coming to the country, and Abu Dhabi, as a result.”
Emirates Cricket Board Gener al Secretary, Mubashir Usmani, added: “We applaud Abu Dhabi Cricket in adding yet another ICC accredited stadium to their ven ue and to the UAE’s world-class cricket offerings. It immediately bolsters the country’s cricketing product and further establishes the UAE as one of the best sporting destinations in the world, while increasing Emirates Cricket’s abili ty to host and deliver multi-venue ICC tournaments and the world’s best franchise competitions.”
The Tolerance Oval has a total of nine turf pitches and five broad cast-rigged grass wickets, with full LED floodlights and an array of training facilities that include 20 natural grass wickets in the near by international nets area.
ADCSH BECOMES THE FIRST AND ONLY VENUE IN THE WORLD TO HAVE TWO SUCH OVALS AT THE SAME FACILITY
These facilities were highly commended by the ECB’s inspectors, with the Tolerance Oval given the highest rating in 17 out of the 29 categories under the examination which was then ratified by the ICC. It ranked, among others, as very good for its pitch, outfield, practice areas, changing facilities, artificial lighting, and Anti-Cor ruption Unit requirements.
The England Men’s Test side will be one of the first major interna tional teams to utilise the facility after its accreditation. They arrive at Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub on Friday 18 November for a training-camp prior to this winter’s tour of Pakistan and will face their Lions counterparts in a three-day warm-up match at the Tol erance Oval from Wednesday 23 November 2022.
Six of the world’s best DJs and performers will offer a grand slam experience at the World Tennis League in Dubai this December at the CocaCola Arena, in partnership with Dubai Sports Council.
Following the spectacular tennis on court from the likes of Novak Djokovic and Iga Świątek, the arena will transform and stage a series of six epic music concerts featuring stellar names; Tiësto, Wizkid, Deadmau5, Ne-Yo, Mohamed Ramadan and Armin van Buuren.
Guests who register online now for the #GreatestShowOnCourt - the major event that combines world-class tennis with epic post-game shows - can take advantage of a 10% discount when the pre-sale starts on 8 November at 10am.
Rajesh Banga, Chairman of The World Tennis League, said, “We’re so excited to reveal the full line-up of
top music acts for the inaugural World Tennis League in Dubai.
We have assembled an unbelievable set of DJs and performers who will give fans an unforgettable night of entertainment after they’ve watched the world class tennis on court.”
Taking place from December 19 to 24, the World Tennis League is an innovative round robin tournament that sees teams of star players face off in nail-biting two-set matches. Joining Djokovic and women’s world No. 1 Świątek
are reigning Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina and Aussie maverick Nick Kyrgios. The full player roster and team line-ups will be announced on Sunday 6 November.
Here’s the sensational concert schedule in full:
Tiësto
Opening the line-up for The World Tennis League is the Dutch DJ giant Tiësto, often nicknamed The Godfather of EDM. Voted the Greatest DJ of All Time by Mix Magazine in a 2011 fan poll, Tiësto was then named the best DJ of the last 20 years in 2013 by readers of DJ Mag, who also gave him their DJ of the Year award three years in a row from 2002 to 2004. His iconic gig at the opening ceremony
of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games remains a landmark of dance music and his hits such as The Business and The Motto received millions of global streams.
Dubbed Nigeria’s Justin Bieber, Wizkid is leading the charge in the Afrobeats genre. Wizkid was born in Lagos, Nigeria and announced his talent to the world with his 2011 debut album Superstar, following it up with 2014’s impressive Ayo which featured the standout track Ojuelegba. But the turning point in Wizkid’s career came in 2016 when he collaborated with Drake on One Dance, which helped him to become one of Africa’s most influential musicians today.
The award-winning DJ and highly respected producer will headline the third evening of entertainment at the CocaCola Arena. For more than two decades Deadmau5 has thrilled crowds across the globe with award-winning hits such as the two-time platinum certified single, Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff, as well as critically acclaimed tracks including Professional Griefers and Sofi Needs A Ladder. In 2012, He became the first electronic artist in history to grace the cover of Rolling Stone.
Riding high after the release of his ninth album Self Explanatory earlier this year, Ne-Yo will bring hits such as Because of You, So Sick, Miss Independent, Closer, Let Me Love You, Time of Our Lives (with Pitbull) and One in A Million to the Coca-Cola Arena this December. The three-time Grammy winner and prolific songwriter has also penned songs for other artists including Irreplaceable by Beyoncé and Unfaithful, Russian Roulette and Take a Bow for Rihanna.
The Egyptian TV and movie star, singer and rapper has a huge following around the Arab world, many of whom will roar their approval when he takes the stage after the players at The World Tennis League leave the court. Hits like Tik Tok, Number One and Ya Habibi will form part of an
electric show from the irrepressible Ramadan, who in 2020 became only the second Arabic artist to have his image adorn the Spotify billboard in Times Square, New York.
Now a dance music veteran of almost 30 years, the DJ icon has the honour of closing the inaugural World Tennis League in Dubai a day before his birthday. A beloved figure on the international DJ circuit thanks to tracks like One More Time, Blah Blah Blah, and This Is What It Feels Like, the Dutchman has played to millions of people at some of the world’s biggest festivals, stadiums and nightclubs and came top of DJ Mag’s prestigious top 100 poll five times.
With many of the world’s best tennis players on court and top music acts to thrill ticket holders, #GreatestShowOnCourt has something for everyone. Register now for a special 10% off tickets for the presale to experience the #GreatestShowOnCourt at www.coca-cola-arena. com/en/events/WorldTennis-League
Panasonic continues to elevate the home cooking experience of modern, busy lifestyles with the launch of its latest kitchen ap pliance, the Slow Cooker NF-N51A. Designed for culinary experts and novices alike, the Panasonic Slow Cooker makes daily cooking much more convenient with only minimal food preparation – as well as less supervision while cooking, without compromising the meal delicious ness because all tastiest meal need time. Home cooks just need to toss the ingredients into the pot, press the switch on and the Slow Cooker’s automated cooking technology will do the rest to create tasty and nutri ent-dense dishes every day.
Available in 5-liter (NF-N51A) , the Panasonic Slow Cooker distributes heat evenly throughout cooking, al lowing food not to get too hot and thus eliminating the need to keep an eye on the pot all the time and stirring the ingredients. This handy automated cooking feature also makes it safe to leave ingredients to cook for up to eight hours with min imal supervision.
The Slow Cooker is built with three heat settings to suit cooking a va riety of healthy recipes, including
soups and stews, as well as ideal for braising and tendernizing the tough est of meat. The Low Pre-Set is ide al for stewing and keeping the food warm, the High Pre-Set is for cooking and boiling, while the Auto Pre-Set is for gently cooking throughout the day or night. The non-stick ceramic pot is thick and durable, and specially-de signed to retain heat, resulting in sta ble thermal heating during cooking.
Slow cooking allows the flavors to soak in, which makes this countertop appliance ideal not only for bringing out the maximum taste of the dish but also in preserving the nutrients of the food. Thanks to the slow cook er’s glass lid, heat is retained contin uously in order to make tender and flavor-packed ingredients, and for a more superior even heat distribu tion, there is the side heater design which ensures that the food is evenly cooked.
“Panasonic is committed to helping customers save time in the kitchen and worry less about meal time with out sacrificing quality or nutrition. That is why we continue to look for ways to use our technology to devel op new products, and we believe that adding the Slow Cooker to our kitchen range is yet another solution that will
“The joy of using the Panasonic slow cooker is in the ease and convenience of cooking a variety of one-pot dishes to perfection. The food is left to sim mer in its own juices, which ultimately preserves a lot of the vitamins and min erals otherwise lost during standard cooking. This then allows you to serve hot, healthy and tasty meals whenever you wish, without fussing over kitch en work, instead getting more time to spend with your family,” he added.
Adding to its long list of superb fea tures, the Panasonic Slow Cooker boasts ultra-sleek design with its sim ple, white matt body that complements any kitchen interiors. Built with easyto-grab side handles and slim control integrated rotary knob, the Slow Cook er has a heat-resistant glass lid, which is easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe. The smooth surface is non-stick, so food comes off easily and does not retain grime, making the clean-up pro cess a breeze.
The Panasonic Slow Cooker NF-N51A is now available across Panasonic outlets in the Middle East and online on Ama zon UAE.
help us make our customers live their best,” Kastsuki Nishimura, PMMAF, said.
As the official sponsors of the Canadian Women›s National Cricket Team, Dubai based - Galaxy Racer, a transmedia powerhouse focused on esports, content creators, music, and sports, celebrated the team›s victory at the 2022 Women›s South American Cricket Championship final match.
Canada played against Brazil, where they won by 36 runs, resulting in them being the newly crowned champions of the tournament.
Commenting on the victory, Galaxy Racer Founder Paul Roy, said “We are extremely proud and honoured to be the official
sponsors of Canada’s women›s national cricket team. I would like to congratulate all players on the win; all your hard work and dedication has truly paid off. We look forward to continuing our strategic partnership and reinforcing our association with global sporting events.”
Rashpal Bajwa, PresidentCricket Canada, said, “We are very proud of the Canadian Women›s team for getting crowned as the champions of the South American Women Championship. This dream could not have been accomplished without the help of our proud sponsors Galaxy Racer. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Galaxy Racer for partnering
with Cricket Canada and helping women cricket thrive in Canada. Looking forward to taking Canadian cricket to new heights with Galaxy Racer and the Cricket Canada partnership.
As part of its mandate, Galaxy Racer is dedicated to creating opportunities for women in sports and gaming. This includes funding for player salaries, providing coaches, and handling travel, marketing, public relations, and branding. Furthermore, the organization is dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, safe, and exciting environment for women.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi welcomes adventurous spirits and Ferrari fans again to an unforgettable expe rience with the reopening of the ‘Roof Walk’ experience where they can walk on the Park’s icon ic red roof and enjoy Yas Island breathtaking views starting from the 2nd of November.
Available for guests every week from Wednesday to Sundays between 12pm – 6pm,
‘Roof Walk’ is open to public for AED 195 while guests with a Park entry ticket can enjoy this experience for AED 125. Diamond and Gold Annual Passholders are eligible for a 25% discount while Silver Annual Passholders can get a 15% discount.
Home to over 43 rides and experiences, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi continues to offer world-class family-friendly experiences and unforgetta ble adventures for guests of all ages.
Located on Yas Island, Ferra ri World Abu Dhabi, home to a variety of family- friendly rides and attractions. It is just minutes away from, Yas Wa terworld, the world’s first and only Emirati-themed water park, Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, The world’s larg est indoor theme park and CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi the UAE’s ultimate adventure hub.
For more information, please visit: www.ferrariworldabudhabi.com
Fitbit, now a part of Google family, has returned as the Official Health and Well ness Partner of the sixth edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2022, which will include a monthlong calendar of physical events, sports, and health and wellness activities that will take place across the city from 29 October –27 November 2022.
For the fourth consecutive year, Fitbit is calling on residents and visitors of Dubai to take part in DFC by dedicating 30 minutes daily to their health and wellbe ing through DFC challenges and activities. Among the activities available to residents and visi tors during DFC, Fitbit will host a month-long series of group and individual fitness classes at the new Fitbit zone - a multi-lev el fitness area at the Kite Beach Fitness Village. Each floor in the Fitbit zone will be dedicated to different styles of fitness includ ing the popular Fitbit Rebounder. Fitbit will also bring back its Climb Together challenge at the Kite Beach fitness village. A popular feature at last year’s DFC, 1,219 participants climbed 201,265 stairs or 28,780 meters verti cal height, equivalent to 3.25 times the height of earth’s high est mountain – Mount Everest, standing at the certified elevation of 8,848.86 meters above sea lev el. The unique Fitbit activity and challenges are set to offer fun and engaging ways for residents to achieve their daily 30-minute activity goal this DFC.
Commenting on the long partnership Des Power, VP and Managing Director of Fitbit In ternational at Google, said “We are pleased to partner with Dubai Fitness Challenge for yet another year to encourage residents to get moving regularly.
Just 30 minutes of physical activity a day can help to lower stress and risk of cardiovascu lar disease, improve your mood, boost your immune system, and a whole host of other wellness benefits – both physical and mental. In this spirit, we look forward to hosting vis itors at Kite Beach Fitness Village for a series of workouts designed to empower visitors on their health and wellness journey.”
Ahmed Al Khaja, CEO, Dubai Festivals and Re tail Establishment, (DRFE), said “We welcome back Fitbit as a strategic and long standing partner of Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Under the aspirational vision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, DFC aims to empower and encourage residents and visitors to embrace a more active lifestyle and commit to a fitter future by making Dubai one of the most active cities in the world. We’re incredi bly happy to have Fitbit support us to further enhance the health and wellness of the popu lation of Dubai.”
Fitbit will have a range of special offers at its Kite Beach retail outlet throughout DFC. In support of businesses that are encouraging their employees to participate in DFC, Fitbit is offering corporate discounts and partnering with home grown apps to facilitate and man age corporate team challenges.
To find out more on how to get involved in the Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022, visit: www.dubaifitnesschallenge.com.
powers Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022 for the fourth year as the Official Health and Wellness partner with new fitness and fun activities
This year’s Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, held in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, got off to a flying start with a record-break ing number of participants com peting in its first Build-Up Ride.
Over 700 cyclists signed up to take part in the 35km race in preparation for the main event in February 2023, with organ isers confirming new additions to the local classic as riders set the tone for a competitive and fun-filled cycling season at the Al Qudra Track.
The Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 signups also saw a dramatic increase from last year, with more than 500 cyclists registering to com pete in all five races over the next few months. As a result of the renewed and increased in terest in the competition, the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Chal lenge has created a new way for participants to secure the covet ed leader jerseys – now officially recognizing two age categories across male and female riders.
Cyclists between the ages of 16 and 44 will fall under the “Open Category,” and will compete for the traditional yellow leader jer sey. Meanwhile, a brand-new “Vets Category” will allow riders who are 45 years old and above to cycle it out for a first-of-itskind blue leader’s jersey. Those in the Vets Category are still in the running for the tradition al jersey, though, as the overall Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 leader will ride in yellow regardless of his or her age category.
Build-Up Ride 2 of this year’s Aster Pharmacy BIG 5 is already fast-approaching, with the next stage of the season taking place on Sunday, October 30th. The second race will see the leaders from Build-Up Ride 1 sporting their jerseys, with Lian Aucamp from Beyond the Bike Team –returning champion from last year’s U23 Elite Category – lead
ing the way in the men’s Open Category and Lorraine Mullarkey heading up the women’s Open di vision.
Rene van Woerkom will be the in augural owner of the blue leader’s jersey for the men’s Vets Category, and will ride alongside Claire Mar tin, who is currently at the top of the all-new leaderboard for the Vets women division.
As one of the region’s premium sporting events, the Spinneys Du bai 92 Cycle Challenge is joined by Giant Bicycles, official Bike Partner, and GRIT + TONIC.com, the offi cial sport nutrition partner for this year’s event.
“Giant Bicycles and the Al Boom Marine team is really excited to be the Official Bicycle partner of Spinneys92 for the 5th consecu tive year. As leaders in the cycling industry, Giant recognizes the im portance of this event on the re gion’s sports calendar and its im portance on building an active and
positive cycling community.” Said Leonard Erlank, COO of Al Boom Marine, official Distributor for Gi ant Bicycles in GCC.
“As the official sport nutrition partner, we at GRIT+TONIC.com are very excited to be once again associated with the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge.” said Nicolas Girot, founder of GRIT+ TONIC.com.
“We will be providing every rid er with GU energy gels, which will supplement their nutritional requirements to complete such an amazing ride. It’s impressive to see how the event has grown over the years, and the number of participants confirmed for this year’s edition is a true reflection of how cycling has become so popular in the UAE.”
For more information on upcom ing Build-Up Rides and the main event in February 2023, please visit www.cyclechallenge.ae.
The beach-front site will host participants, visitors and special guests of the global football event, who will be able to enjoy hospitality and entertainment amenities, including beach and water activities, food & beverage, streaming of official games, retail pop-ups, and live music performances.
Football fans travelling to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 from the UAE will be able to experience all the tournament’s ac tion from an exclusive beachfront setting, after Qatar-based UVen tures and Qetaifan Projects an nounced a partnership to establish a multi-faceted entertainment area in Qetaifan Island North, in the new city of Lusail in the north of Doha, for the month-long football show case.
Operated jointly with Madaeen Al Doha Group in strategic partnership with Fusion Hospitality and Exhibi tions, the purpose-built Qetai-Fan Beach Fest powered by Unit-Y will operate from early morning until late-night hours during the entirety of the tournament, allowing guests to enjoy a full variety of hospitality services, activities, food & bever age, retail outlets, and live music performances.
The festival will be a unique enter tainment area in Qatar, with direct beach access and a license to oper ate catered music events – all de signed to offer iconic experiences merging local, regional, and inter national cultures.
As part of the entertainment, music will have a central role, with resident musicians and artists during the day, coupled with concerts and special performances by world-renowned and rising artists. The programming will be centered around the interna tional language of music, uniting all walks of life and cultures together in one venue to experience, exchange, play and celebrate.
“We are thrilled to put our vision into action ahead of the most eager ly awaited event in the world. Qe tai-Fan Beach Fest powered by Unit-Y is a first-of-its-kind entertainment concept that is meant to take the fan experience to a different level in Qa tar. With the support of our partners and supporting stakeholders as well as the relentless efforts of our team, we will be bringing a holistic and his torical entertainment experience to life, where all fans from all walks of life can gather to create memories and exchange cultures through the universal language that music pro vides,” said Sheikh Nasser Bin Ab dulaziz Al Thani – Head of Business Development of Qetaifan Projects.
“We are excited to be part of the most followed sporting event world wide happening in Qatar this year.
Together with our partners, we aim to deliver an entertainment offer that will enhance the magical experience of attending the World Cup,” said Xavier Adsera – CEO of UVentures.
“Qetai-Fan Beach Fest is set to be one of the most unique experienc es fans will be offered during the World Cup 2022, and as Fusion, we are eager to support this fes tival’s success. Together with our partners, visitors will get to expe rience some of the most memo rable performances and activities within this lifetime global event,” said Ryan Elzein – Director, Fusion Group Holding.
To support the mobility challeng es, Qetai-Fan Beach Fest will pro vide fans with numerous trans portation services to access the festival from different points of interest in the country, with three different access routes to arrive and depart from Qetaifan Island North. All transport access routes will operate from morning until evening.
Official tickets for Qetai-Fan Beach Fest are to be released in the com ing weeks in tandem with the re
veal of musicians and other performing artists. The beach festival will also include VIP sections sponsored by a select group of ambassador brands, to offer corporate clients and other guests bespoke experiences and hospitality services.
As part of the partnership, UVentures and Qetaifan Projects have joined industry leading companies for the design and operation of Qetai-Fan Beach Fest to ensure the highest quality service for all members and vis itors.
