Issue 107 | Oct. 1 - Oct. 15, 2015
meet the Middle East’s female car-racing team
GULF BIKE WEEK 2015
Reza's "A Dream of Humanity"
ABU DHABI / AL AIN / AJMAN / DUBAI / FUJAIRAH / RAS AL KHAIMAH / SHARJAH / UMM AL QUWAIN
CONTENTS
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INBOX This page is all about you! Send us your poems, pictures or letters and see them published here. Ask us your questions and pick up some handy environmental tips.
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NEWS
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ENVIRONMENT Pierre-Yves Cousteau at Eye on Earth Summit 2015
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URBAN WOMAN Sarah Jones takes Mini to the MAX!
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STUFF FOR MEN GULF BIKE WEEK 2015
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COVER STORY Speed Sisters: meet the Middle East’s female car-racing team
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At the Heart of the Matter with Al Noor Hospital
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FAMILY Raising a Spirited Child
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Reza's "A Dream of Humanity" on the banks of the Seine in Paris
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PORTS OF PONDER Emotional Strength; The First Step To Life Greatness
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CITY REVIEW Al Ain SME event brings together the region’s SME business community
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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood Gossip
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TECH TALK New Technology on the Street
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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE World Heart Day 2015: What to Eat & What Not to Eat
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MY WORLD Travelling this Halloween? Here are 5 creepy places you need to see!
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DIARY What are your plans for next week? Take a look at our diary for the latest events happening around town.
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Camilla's words of widsom
“Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.“ Francis of Assisi
HAFLA Means Party
So If you want to say, the party was so beautiful, you say Kant al hafla gamela gedan
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Wacky World
Cat-Shaped Egg Mold Lets You Make Breakfast Kitty-Side Up
The worst thing about eating breakfast is that your eggs don’t come in a fun animal shape, but Egg Addiction has finally solved this terrible problem by designing the Cat Egg Mold, an egg corral that allows you to make catshaped sunny-side eggs on demand. It’s a strange product, but there’s clearly a demand for it, as their Kickstarter is doing incredibly well. If you want to make cat-shaped eggs of your own, then check them out!
Al Jimi Mall announces the 3rd winner of the Mercedes Raffle Draw
Al Jimi Mall, the first mall to open in the ‘Garden City’, was pleased to announce the winner of the third and final three annual automotive raffle draws, which took place on September 26th. The winner, Najah Jane Galapon, was presented with her 2015 obsidian black Mercedes Benz ML400 Sports Edition by Mohammad Almomani, General Manager at Eastern Motors. Also present for the exciting giveaway were Khaled Badran, FM Manager at Jimi Mall, Edmond Mourad, Marketing Manager at Al Ain Retail, Ahmed Al Neyadi, FM supervisor at Jimi Mall and Katarzyna Szelag, marketing supervisor at Eastern Motors.
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Go Green At Hilton Al Ain Al Ain, said: “Adopting the method of converting the food waste into the rich organic compost, which can be utilized for growing plants and help in maintaining lush-green landscapes, makes us feel like an eco-human! We are thankful for the Travel with Purpose 2015 Program which helped us bring the idea alive.”
The Concept of Recycling Waste Food Finally Became Possible at Hilton Al Ain. Hilton Al Ain is happy to announce its commitment towards a sustainable and ecofriendly environment with the installation of the first ever small size food composting machines within the Hilton Worldwide. The machines were installed after participating in the Hilton Worldwide Travel with Purpose 2015 Program.
The Green Good Oklin food waste decomposition system is designed for rapid composting performance (aerobic composting), using an energy-efficient and automated control process. The system employs high temperature microorganisms to decompose food waste and organic
matter. This is accomplished without the need for repeated additions of microorganisms or other additives to the composting chamber. It reduces the food waste, as much as 90 percent volume in 24 hours, and converts into an organic compost. This organic compost can be used as a soil amendment suitable for landscaping, gardening or for the organic garden. With the help of these composting machines, Hilton Al Ain will go green and fresh. This project will have a significant effect on the environment and will be working for the cause of economy, community, health and sanitation.
Food waste is one of the major challenges among the hospitality industry. As a hotelier, the property has to embrace sustainability as a lifestyle and not only a single action. Food waste cannot be avoided 100 percent, but surely it can be turned into a valuable resource. Therefore Hilton Al Ain considers the food waste as an asset, for the very reason of it, being the source of life. Jacques Claudel, general manager, Hilton
Your Health is Your Wealth Actioned by Al Ain Rotana and Hili Rayhaan by Rotana
UAE, Al Ain, September 28, 2015 – The new strategic CSR plan in collaboration with the Rotana Hotels in Al Ain and Specialized Medical Care Hospital, is strongly focused on the health of the citizens of Al Ain. The ambitious six months CSR plan being inaugurated this month has been divided into six main topics, each being highlighted in terms of its causes, prevention and cure. Yesterday, Zakher ballroom at Al Ain Rotana paid host to the first successful event the “Silent Killer”, led by Mr. Carlos Malliaroudakis General Manager of Al Ain Rotana, Mr. Amr Adel General Manager of Hili Rayhaan by Rotana and Dr. Ahmed Farhoud Managing Director of Specialized Medical Care Hospital. More than hundred attendees including guests from both Rotana hotels, Doctors, partners and colleagues were present. 10
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our community to raise awareness at all levels of certain diseases and Hypertension, known as the ‘Silent Killer’ being one of them” said Dr. Ahmed Farhoud.
“Our main asset is our people. Creating a wellness campaign is paramount to its success as the majority of our citizen’s time is spent at work”, said Mr. Carlos Malliaroudakis, at the inaugural of the event. “We are sure that this initiative will benefit each and every one and with the support of our partner Specialized Medical Care Hospital and we are bound to make a difference”, said Mr. Amr Adel. “We feel it is our moral obligation towards
To serve this matter, Dr. Doaa El Kholy a Cardiology Specialist from Specialized Medical Care Hospital with her years of expertise took the opportunity to make the audience aware about this “Silent Killer”. Continuing this awareness program during the month of October, all citizens of Al Ain are invited daily to get a complimentary checkup at Al Ain Rotana. By initiating this CSR activity, Rotana Hotels in Al Ain is not only ensuring that the guests are provided with an opportunity to learn about the prevailing diseases around them but are also making an impact upon the colleagues about leading a healthier lifestyle.
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onservationist PierreYves Cousteau lends his voice to Eye on Earth Summit 2015 as guest speaker. He is one of the many respected sustainable development leaders to join the speaker line-up at the threeday international Summit, taking place in Abu Dhabi from 6 - 8 October. Held under the patronage of The UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Summit will explore the critical need for better access to and sharing of environmental, social and economic data to support informed decision-making for sustainable development. As the youngest son of the legendary author and filmmaker explorer, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Pierre-Yves has inherited his father’s passion for marine conservation. He is the founder
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of Cousteau Divers, a global non-profit citizen science platform of divers united to study and protect the world’s oceans and marine life. Pierre-Yves’s most recent project Project Hermes is a revolutionary initiative helping to measure ocean temperatures worldwide at the scale of the ecosystem. Spearheaded by Cousteau Divers, the project deploys reference instruments, as well as providing training to divers on how to use the equipment, ensuring that every time a Cousteau diver enters the underwater realm, they provide vital data on how ocean temperature varies. The significance of producing a new source of scientific data such as this is groundbreaking. Project Hermes has the potential to increase understanding of the ocean at large and to improve management and conservation of its resources. In line with the Eye on Earth Summit
theme “informed decision-making for sustainable development”, Pierre-Yves will discuss the importance of accessible marine data for sustainable development and the value of harnessing citizen science to help to close the data gap. In the context of Eye on Earth’s Oceans and Blue Carbon Special Initiative, which focuses on the importance of collecting data on oceans and coastal ecosystems, the work of Cousteau Divers and Project Hermes will be hugely beneficial in providing vital knowledge and data to enhance management of marine ecosystems around the world. Close to 30 sessions will be delivered by more than 150 prominent speakers during the three-day Eye on Earth Summit. For more information, please visit www.eoesummit.org.
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Sarah Jones takes Mini to the MAX! A while back we published an article featuring Sarah Jones, an extremely focused entrepreneur that found a market gap here in the UAE and proceeded to sprint with it in the only direction she knew; straight to the top! Less than a year later we are so impressed with this young woman’s tenacity and simply must tell you all about Mini gone MAXI! Mini Exchange is the Middle East’s online marketplace for everything mums and kids, featuring thousands of products from over 250 global, sought-after brands. Catering for mothers, babies, and children from newborn to 14 years of age, parents can search for items by category, size, brand or colour. Brands include everything from Havaianas and Gingersnaps to Baby Jogger and Chicco strollers, to Frozen and Minion toys. Purchases are then delivered directly to customer’s doors, both locally and internationally. Mini Exchange sources directly from brands, retailers and distributors across the Middle East, ensuring 100% authenticity. New arrivals are added regularly to bring customers the very latest trends in fashion, essentials, such as strollers, and lifestyle products such as toys, backto-school equipment and outdoor goods. The user-friendly, mobile site supported by Mini Exchange’s tech savvy team, is there to make a mother’s life easier, and to free up time otherwise spent in the malls! The company started out in January 2015 with a mere 500 items and, through a very effective marketing campaign and a highly active social media presence, quickly grew to become a thriving online marketplace. Today, Mini Exchange boasts an impressive offering of over 30,000 items, including both full priced items and an outlet section where buyers can find well-priced promotions and products from past seasons. In January 2015, Mini Exchange was selected as the GCC-based start-up for the 10th edition of the U.S. hosted Google Blackbox Connect programme, which founder Sarah Jones attended in Silicon Valley. Blackbox’s vision is to empower entrepreneurs in startup communities, whilst its two-week long programme, Blackbox Connect, offers these entrepreneurs the chance to collaborate with likeminded founders of start-ups from all around the world. Nothing can be more rewarding to an entrepreneur than the voice of support from both an international and local investment community, and last month, Sarah’s hard work, perseverance and innovation paid off large in the form of a secured seed fundraising round of over $1million from strategic Middle Eastern and European angel investors. Aside from creating a platform for product sales, the Mini Exchange website also includes a blog, featuring articles focusing on kids’ fashion and lifestyle. It is a creative and informative platform that parents can visit for fun-filled activities, recipes that kids love, and updates on what’s happening in Dubai and the neighbouring Emirates. There’s something for everyone! With 50 AED off your first order it’s definitely time to visit www.miniexchange.com!
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GULF BIKE WEEK
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Book now and save on tickets for the coolest bike show to hit the UAE
TICKETS are now on sale for the Middle East’s premier motorcycle, music and lifestyle festival, Gulf Bike Week 2015. When you buy your ticket online at www.gulfbikeweek.com, you can both guarantee your spot at this not-to-be-missed event and save by booking in advance.
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ulf Bike Week returns to Dubai on 22-24 October, and promises to be the biggest and best yet at it’s brand new home for 2015 - The Dubai Autodrome. There are savings to be made for this action packed event through unique ticket deals.
The 3 day Pass (120AED in advance /150AED on the door) means you can leave and re-enter the show as many times as you please throughout the weekend maximising your opportunities to enjoy the live music and motoring action. Now in its seventh year, Gulf Bike Week is the ultimate celebration of all things bike and motoring, making it a must attend event for motor enthusiasts, petrol heads and lovers of motorcycles. Why not share your passion with friends and save more with the newly introduced Bike Club group packages (x10 tickets for 500AED), working out at only 50AED per ticket. Ahead of Gulf Bike Week’s unique festival-feel schedule of entertainment, motorcycle license holders can book themselves in for a one-of-a-kind Bike Track Session (entrance plus 3 x 20 minute track sessions 250AED) enabling thrilling experiences at the show. This exclusive ticket also includes access to the show and it even works out to be less expensive than doing a track day at Dubai Autodrome. Families will be pleased to know that tickets for kids aged 5-16 are only 25AED giving you one hour access to the Adventure Zone by Adventure HQ, and Kids under 5 enter for free.
Motorcycle license holders can show their license at the door on entry and get a Bikers Day Pass (70AED) and enjoy reduced entry rates unique to riders. Mike Soper, marketing manager of Gulf Bike Week comments “We are delighted to announce that tickets for this year’s show are now on sale, giving people in the region the chance to save money at this unique, action packed event. “Gulf Bike Week 2015 is gaining pace to become the best motoring day out of the year for bike enthusiasts, day trippers, music lovers and families, and this year it offers much more for our visitors to enjoy. It’s a super-charged bike event with a festival feel, complete with a wide range of food trucks and cool music entertainment. “The exclusive ticket prices for motorcycle license holders means that bikers from across the region will be able to enjoy the region’s only bike show for less and with more flexibility this year.”
Tickets can be booked online now at http://gulfbikeweek.com/visiting/book-tickets TICKETS Day Pass: Advance: AED 70 / On the door: AED 90 Bikers Day Pass (Show your motorcycle license on the door): AED 70 3 Day Pass: In advance: AED 120 / On the door: AED 150 Biker Track Sessions (Entrance plus 3 x 20 minute track sessions): AED 250 Kids 5-16 (includes access to the Adventure HQ Kids Zone): AED 25 Kids under 5: Free Bike Club Group Packages (10 tickets): AED 500 For more information about Gulf Bike Week please check out: Website - http://www.gulfbikeweek.com/ Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/bikeweek Twitter - https://twitter.com/gulfbikeweek
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meet the Middle East’s female car-racing team
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Palestine’s girl racers customise ordinary cars to compete against established male teams across the West Bank. Now they’re the subject of a feature-length documentary. We find out what drives them
he acrylic nails aren’t the first thing you notice, but they’re definitely in the mix, alongside hot dust, hot air, thick engine oil, makeshift tracks, customised street cars and puffy one-piece racing suits. Oh yes, and women; Palestinian women, some of whom wear amazing nail art. Meet the world’s first all-female racing-car driving team from occupied Palestine. There’s Maysoon Jayyusi, the team’s 38-year-old manager, from Jerusalem, who says her love for racing-car driving came from the frustration of being stuck in the West Bank’s constant traffic jams and checkpoints; Mona Ali, 29, from Ramallah, who was one of the first female racers in Palestine; Marah Zahalka, 23, who was a racing champion at 19; Noor Dauod, 25, from Jerusalem, who is determinedly persistent, if not always successful on the race track; and finally Betty Saadeh, 35, the only member who comes from a wealthy family of racers in Bethlehem. The five women are the focus of Amber Fares’ feature-length documentary, Speed, which recently played to full houses at an international documentary festival in Sheffield. It’s a full-throttle but sensitive take on the adventures this female team face as they take on all the stereotypes that confront them while attempting to break into a male-dominated sport within a conservative - relatively speaking as this isn’t Saudi Arabia society.
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“I was racing cars when I was a kid, learning how to do it and speeding with the boys from school,” says Ali. When she was 16 and too young to have a licence, she would borrow her sister’s car and race through Ramallah by night, when the streets were deserted. She was the first woman to join the fledgling Palestinian racing federation in 2005. “At first, the boys wouldn’t accept me; they didn’t want to race with me,” she says. “But I told them I’d carry on racing whether they liked it or not.” And so she did. As the other women joined the federation in the years that followed, they soon became a regular fixture on Palestine’s increasingly popular car-racing circuit – the “circuit” being market squares and airstrips repurposed for weekend races. Being accepted – first by family, then by male peers – as female racing-car drivers was a challenge. The film shows the terrible pressure and sacrifices made by families scrabbling funds together, in an economy stunted by occupation, for what is an inaccessibly expensive sport Costs for cars, continuous maintenance, repairs and training can run into tens of thousands of dollars. We see how Zahalka, for instance, has varying degrees of support from her immediate family – her grandfather doesn’t think she should have been encouraged to race, while her father is easily her number one fan. Her family delayed the purchase of land on which to build a home and decided instead to buy her a car. Weaved into all of this is the essentially Palestinian story of life under occupation: trying to find freedom and agency in pursuits such as sport while the economic and practical realities of a decades-long military occupation seem to stymie these attempts at every turn. The West Bank, where the Speed Sisters live and train, doesn’t have car-racing tracks, and the women can’t afford actual racing vehicles, so they end up customising standard street cars to race against male teams. They practise on stretches of land next to Israeli military compounds, where, at one point in the film, one of them is hit by a tear-gas canister fired by a soldier. You’d only put yourself through all this if you loved the sport. And these racers clearly do. Team manager Jayyusi now lives in Jordan, but she still leads the team. “It’s true that, when we first started, people looked at us as though we’d just landed from space,” she says. “But when they saw us race they changed their minds. Now we have fans, people who encourage us and sponsor us.” She thinks female racing-car drivers becoming a formidable force within the Arab world, is just like anything else in any other place: “You prove that you are strong enough, not scared, that you can compete with the men,” she says. “And then it just becomes acceptable.”
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AT THE HEART OF THE MATTER
WITH AL NOOR HOSPITAL
World Heart Day is part of an international campaign to spread awareness about heart disease and stroke prevention. This is the perfect day to quit smoking, get exercising and start eating healthy – all in the name of keeping your ticker in good working order, and improving the health and well being of people the world over.
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l Noor Hospital seized an opportunity to do what it does best, extend a helping, healing hand to the community. Along with supporters from Lulu Hypermarkets and the Al Ain Danat resort, hearts were warmed and welcomed in an effort to help educate visitors on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by opting for organic/fat free food intake, a consistent exercise schedule, and regular medical check-ups. According to The World Heart Federation, heart disease and strokes are the world’s leading cause of death, killing 17.1 million people every year – that’s more than the victims of cancer, HIV, AIDS and malaria. Overeating, lack of exercise, unhealthy diets, high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose levels, are all factors which can trigger heart disease and threaten our lives, and those of loved ones. Heart Day was set up to drive home the message that heart problems can be prevented and the aim of the day at Al Noor Hospital was to encourage people to make lifestyle changes and promote education that leads to healthier hearts! The Hospitals Department of Cardiology is housed with stateof-the-art facilities providing a wide range of procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease including cardiac catheterization amongst other procedures. The department provides general, non-invasive and interventional services for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Patients at Al Noor benefit from the most recent and advanced diagnostic services conducted by a team of experienced cardiologists, interventional radiologists, homodynamic study staff and critical care experienced nursing staff, patient education and a comprehensive rehabilitation program, ensuring expert and personalized care. Be kind to your heart every day and know that Al Noor Hospital is always ready to help.
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family
Not too long ago I saw a Facebook video of a father quite pleased with the feedback that he received from his child’s new nursery. He was extremely pleased with the new caregiver’s choice of vocabulary that included words like energetic instead of hyper-active and affectionate instead of inappropriate when describing his child’s desire to hug his teachers and classmates. It was a popular video and as parents, there have been or will be times, when we cringe at the vocabulary used to describe our children. The term “spirited,” for example, is far easier to digest than “stubborn” or even “strong willed”. When it comes to my own “high spirited” son, I am well aware of the meaning of these gentler terms and when confronted with these reports, I sympathize with the victimized teacher knowing well that my little bundle must have let them really have it today!
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efore we had children most of us were very opinionated about what we would and would not accept. We judged the parent whose child was sprawled out across the floor and the parent of that confrontational screaming child. How many of you have that child now? You know the “spirited” child; the one that doesn’t ever consider “no” to be the final answer and in many cases, has trouble obeying whatever his or her parents may say. The child that makes you look like an unfit parent in public. Yes, that spirited, stubborn and strongwilled child. My spirited child is only two years old but we have been bumping heads since he was about 10 months old. So while I haven’t had years of experience raising a spirited child, there are a few things I have learned along the way. 1. He was born this way. Seriously, he came out of the womb screaming at the top of his lungs. When I heard it, I knew. I just knew. Once I accepted the fact that my son isn’t trying to get under my skin, it made dealing with him a lot easier.
2. I don’t have to attend every argument I am invited to. Sometimes just saying “ok, have it your way” gets what I want done a lot faster than trying to force him. 3. Give him choices. Trying to force a strong-willed child to do anything is asking for a battle. Some battles are worth the fight, and some are not. We strong-willed adults can attest to this. 4. Listen to him and see things from his prospective. Often, when he is upset, it’s because he feels as though something was unjustly done. Sometimes he’s right. His reaction to the injustice is not acceptable but his feelings should be validated, so I try to address both the cause and his response. 5. Try to be consistent with rules and routines. I can’t just wing it with my spirited child or he will challenge every decision made. My goal is to teach my son how to manage his initial reactions to the things around him, but not to change his overall outlook on life. Here’s to all the “spirited” children and to the parents riding the childhood rapids that will surely lead to a peaceful and placid lake in the years to come! LaAisha Lorick is a full time mom and wife, from South Carolina, USA. She is also a teacher and best of all, sharing her parenting expertise with The Source readers. 22
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REZA'S
"A DREAM OF HUMANITY" ON THE BANKS OF THE SEINE IN PARIS
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A gigantic photo exhibition now covers the walls along the banks of the Seine in Paris. The 370-metre long panorama includes photos representing humanity and diversity as well as seven key words translated into languages from all around the world:respect, peace, solidarity, friendship, dignity, hospitality and hope. he exhibition that UNHCR helped plan includes photos taken by the famous photojournalist Reza over the past 30 years, and portraits of refugees by photographer Ali Bin Thalith. It also features photographs taken by Syrian refugee children living in Kawergosk refugee camp in Iraq and trained in photography by the world-renowned Reza. The exhibition is organized by Reza in partnership with UNHCR and the ÂŤMairie de ParisÂť and is sponsored by the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (HIPA). It was officially launched on 4 August. All over the summer and until mid-October this year, the Parisians, visitors and tourists will have the opportunity to see these photographs while
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walking on the banks of the Seine opposite the Orsay Museum. The first visitors were struck by the photos and what they mean to them. "I think that France and Paris should be more open to hosting refugees. I don't know if borders should exist. It is not only the French, but it is all the nations who don't react. We should at least give them the minimum, to give them back their dignity. For example, before we had public baths that were open in Paris. Taking a shower is not once a week, it is every day. They need to be able to shower. Hygiene is important. They are human beings. We should give them back their dignity," said 63 year-old Cecile while talking to UNHCR volunteers who guide the visitors through the exhibition. Another visitor noted the current situation in Europe and commented that the situation is still better in France than in many other European countries.
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A few hundred metres further down the river the photos already turn into reality where refugees and migrants are sleeping in a makeshift settlement under a bridge on the banks just beneath the CitĂŠ de la mode. "In the current context of the worsening situation of asylum in Europe and worsening conditions for asylum seekers and refugees, the exhibition is reminding us that 60 million people are uprooted around the world and that many of their basic needs are not covered. We hope that the exhibition will invite visitors to reflect on the situation of refugees, create awareness, empathy and actions of solidarity," said Philippe Leclerc, UNHCR's Representative in France. For many visitors, the most stunning part of the exhibition is the section with the photos of Kawergosk refugee camp taken by Syrian refugee children. These were taken in December 2013 when Reza travelled to Kawergosk refugee camp hosting Syrian refugees in Iraq. During his mission he started a photography workshop for the children living in the camp. Some 10 children aged from 12 to 15 took part in the workshop and the result was astonishing. "Many professional photographers, including myself are jealous of these photos. We would have loved to take photos like these," Reza explained.
This workshop was the birth of the Exile Voices project, where Reza in partnership with UNHCR will organize photo workshops for youth in refugee camps throughout the world. "It is my pleasure and my honour that during my long photographer's career, somehow, I shared the lives of these people and invited the audience to think of refugee situations since anybody can become a refugee. I also witnessed UNHCR's work in the field and I want to pay tribute to the commitment of its staff", Reza added. HIPA is sponsoring the exhibition "A Dream of Humanity" to be part of the wide-ranging humanitarian responsibility and to document the living conditions of refugees and their everyday struggles. "We also feel that it is our moral obligation to raise awareness of the current plight of Syrian refugees and their bravery in telling us their stories by staring into the lens of a camera", said Ali bin Thalith, Secretary General of HIPA, who is a photographer himself. *The exhibition is located opposite the Orsay Museum, between the Louvre Palace and the Pont Royal, until 15 October. By Celine Schmitt, Zeinab Abouquir and Fadma Moumtaz in Paris, France
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EMOTIONAL STRENGTH;
THE FIRST STEP TO
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LIFE GREATNESS
Years have passed since I first started mentoring, inspiring and motivating young people through public speaking and writing and I am still frequently surprised by the interesting ways people frame questions about their challenges. A few weeks ago, one of my mentees sent me an email that caught my attention, simply as a result of the title and subject matter; “Things Emotionally Strong People Don’t Do” Part of the email read: “I love all your mentor-ship material. You've helped me get through some seriously tough times over the past six months but even though I’ve made significant progress, I often struggle with emotional weakness. I persistently resist what I know I need to do for myself and was wondering what emotionally strong people do NOT do? The reason I ask is because I’ve spent a lot of time implementing positive habits in my life, but haven’t really focused on removing any (parallel) bad habits.” This may relate to this gentleman’s unique life situation, but emotional weakness is something all of us struggle with at times thus prompting me to take a stab at answering his question in a general sense for the benefit of all. Here are four things emotionally strong people don’t do:
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As Henry Ford put it, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right.” Emotionally strong people know this is true. If you really want to do something, you can and you will find a way. If you don’t, you will surely find a long list of excuses. So stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will.” Turn your “can’t” into “can” and your dreams into plans that will eventually become a reality.
They don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves.
Emotionally strong people don’t sit around feeling sorry about their circumstances or how others have treated them. Instead, they take responsibility for their roles in life, work on changing what can be changed, and keep in mind that life isn’t always easy or fair. In the end, happiness is not the absence of problems, but simply the ability to deal well with them. So look at what you have, instead of what you have lost. Because it’s not what the world takes away from you that counts; it’s what you do with what you have left. •
They don’t compare their journey to everyone Else's.
Social comparison is the thief of happiness. Do "YOUR" best and don’t compare your progress with that of others. They aren’t YOU! We all need our own time to travel our own distance. Running your own race and making sense of your time is always the best choice you can ever make in life. Emotionally strong people know this is the truth, and they live by it.
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They don’t say, “I can’t.”
They don’t think it’s too late to start over.
Let go of the idea that it’s too late to start over. Remember, it’s always better to be at the bottom of the ladder you want to climb than the top of the one you don’t… even if it means beginning new. Just because some things didn’t work out as you had expected, or didn’t happen as fast as you thought they would, is no excuse to give up on yourself. Time passes one way or the other. Do what you need to do so that, at the very least, you can look back someday and say, “I gave life my best shot. This is precisely how life is and it’s our responsibility to give it meaning. Life without purpose is a life wasted!
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Al Ain SME event brings together the region’s SME business community • The Abu Dhabi Chamber is delighted to announce the launch of the first ever Al Ain SME Forum & Exhibition 2015. • The event will be held from October 27 to 28 at ADNEC, Al Ain • Platform to network with the region’s largest gathering of SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to invest in the Emirates’ leading business services and products.
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his new event will support a government drive to grow the Small and Medium Enterprise sector by providing an invaluable platform for entrepreneurs to build relationships and do business, while being the premier learning and networking arena for individuals and organizations involved in all types of SMEs. Al Ain SME Forum & Exhibition supports the vision of the Abu Dhabi Government of developing SMEs in order to build a sustainable, vibrant, and diversified economy. SMEs are a fundamental part of the economic fabric and play a crucial role in furthering growth, innovation and prosperity of nations. Al Ain SMEs currently represent a small percentage of all private sector companies in the city. This relatively low proportion suggests a huge potential for UAE based entrepreneurs to grow this vital sector, thereby increasing GDP and employment within the region. Mr/Ms. XYZ, Director/Head of ABC Dept. at the Abu Dhabi Chamber said “ADCCI are proud to be organizing the Al Ain SME Forum & Exhibition 2015. It is a widely held view among experts in the field that SMEs are more likely to succeed when they receive business development assistance in addition to funding. For this reason, we see events such as Al Ain SME Forum & Exhibition, where business people can seek out advice and funding, which is vital in stimulating the growth and nurturing of entrepreneurial talent within the city of Al Ain.”
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The Al Ain SME Forum & Exhibition consists of many features including free-to-attend conferences, workshops and seminars. These sessions will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from industry experts and government leaders on a variety of issues that are pertinent to business owners, while providing an outlook for the overall SME sector. Topics covered will include; franchising, sourcing finance, e-commerce, importing/exporting and managing growth. Another feature of the event is the exhibition where visiting business people can meet a variety of companies and organizations that are looking to provide solutions to their business needs. Exhibitors will include leading local banks and finance companies eager to offer financing products; government related organizations that will be available to offer support and advice; as well as numerous service suppliers such as ICT, Legal, Accounting and Logistics firms. For marketing and press inquiries, please get in touch with: Mr. Danish Shakil Phone: +971-2-4935108 Email: Danish.Shakil@informa.com Contact person at ADC w/details Website: www.abudhabichamber.ae/alainsme/en www.abudhabichamber.ae/alainsme/ar
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Pope Francis First Visit To America After his historic, first-ever visit to the United States, Pope Francis said he was surprised by “the warmth of the people, who are so lovable.” The Pope spent 45 minutes speaking with the media aboard the American Airlines flight that carried him back to Rome after his nine-day visit to Cuba and the United States, and answered a series of questions. He said the trip was “beautiful” and summed up the welcome he received in the three cities of his tour by saying that in Washington the welcome was “warm but more formal”; in New York the people were “exuberant” and in Philadelphia they were “very expressive.”...
Michelle Obama Jokes About Life After The White House On ‘The Late Show’
Va va voom! Our jaws hit the floor as soon as Michelle Obama appeared on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Sept. 28, as she wore a super sexy low-cut top. And she’s not only beautiful — she’s also really funny! FLOTUS joked about what she can’t wait to do after leaving the White House in 2016.
Jennifer Lawrence & Liam Hemsworth: ‘Hunger Games’ Co-Stars Dating? Jennifer Lawrence, 24, and Liam Hemsworth, 25, have reportedly taken their love story off the big screen and into real life! The Hunger Games costars are spending a lot of quality time together, following JLaw’s split from Chris Martin, 36, according to a new report. Could these two have finally gotten together just as we’ve always hoped?!...
Stephen Colbert, 51, welcomed the fiercely gorgeous Michelle Obama, 51, to his stage during the Sept. 28 episode of The Late Show, and we couldn’t keep our eyes off of her. Not only did FLOTUS wear a sexy top during her interview, but Michelle touted her “Let Girls Learn” and “Reach Higher” initiatives, while also giving Stephen the scoop on what she can’t wait to do after leaving the White House in 2016. It’s pretty crazy!...
Beyoncé and Ed Sheeran Go Global Ed Sheeran made for a top trending moment over the weekend, joining forces with Beyoncé at the Global Citizen Festival for a sultry, acoustic rendition of “Drunk in Love.” Prior to slaying their duet, “The Insider With Yahoo” correspondent Keltie Knight caught up with the 24-year-old crooner backstage on his world tour, where he dished on the opportunity to be one of only four headliners. But Queen Bey and Ed weren’t the only stars making beautiful music over the weekend. 30
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Emily Blunt On Ex Michael Bublé's Rumored Infidelity: 'It's Complicated' Emily Blunt and ex-boyfriend Michael Bublé might've parted ways in 2008, but that doesn't mean that time heals all cheating wounds. Blunt, who is making the rounds for her new movie, "Sicario," recently sat down with Howard Stern for a revealing interview on his SiriusXM radio show. Stern inquired about Blunt's previous relationship with singer Bublé, who she dated from 2005 to 2008...
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Vacheron Constantin
breaks record for world's most complicated watch With a massive 57 complications, the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 blows the previous title holder out of the water.
Firefox Gets Built-In Instant Messaging Step aside, Skype and Google Hangouts. Now you can instant message with your friends right from Firefox. The latest version of the browser, Firefox 41, made its debut this week with a new built-in instant messaging feature, letting you send and receive IMs when you're in a Hello video call. At this point, the feature is only available on the desktop version
for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The feature comes after Mozilla in January officially launched the WebRTC-based Hello video-calling feature, developed in partnership with Spanish telecom giant Telef贸nica, in Firefox 35. Now, for the first time, Hello includes IM support as well. By Pc Mag ME Team
Disney invests $65 million to help make virtual-reality movies the next thing
Must-have games and gear for fall 2015 Call of Duty: Black Ops III Fall begins gaming's busy season. Check out what our experts think every gamer should have their eye on.
The stream of cash flowing into virtualreality startups just got a boost, and this time it's for a camera maker whose technology could help change the movie industry. Jaunt, a Palo Alto, California, startup that makes cameras that can shoot video in 360 degrees, has received a $65 million investment by the Walt Disney Co. and other media-focused investors in Europe and China. All told, the startup, which makes hardware and software for virtual reality, has now raised more than $100 million since it was founded two years ago. The company says that makes it the best-funded player in the emerging field of "cinematic" virtual reality...
Tesla launching
Model X electric crossover Malware attacks App Store, Apple pulls infected apps Apple continues to be a tempting target. Hackers find a way to infect high-profile, trusted apps with malicious code. One firm offers $1 million to anyone that can hack the new iOS 9 software for iPhones and iPads -- and not tell Apple...
Invitations to the official launch of the Tesla Model X electric crossover SUV are hitting inboxes this morning. The shadowy Model X Delivery Event invitation simply depicts the crossover in silhouette with its characteristic vertical, dual-hinged "Falcon doors" deployed and LED daytime running lights glowing. The event will be held at Tesla's Fremont, California, factory at 7 p.m. PT on September 29, which lines up with an earlier confirmation that the Model X will reach the first customers by September 30... by Antuan Goodwin
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World Heart Day 2015:
What to Eat & What Not to Eat The everyday stresses in today’s life have started taking a toll on people’s health. In earlier days, heart ailments would typically affect only the elderly. Those days are long gone. Bad food habits, an unhealthy and sedentary lifestyle and high-stress careers have brought down the age of those affected drastically. It is no more uncommon for an executive in his/ her prime to complain of high cholesterol levels. The number of cases of 35-45 year olds suffering from heart attacks has also seen a steady rise in recent years. To maintain a healthy heart, it is critical to exercise, maintain your fitness levels and get adequate sleep. However, all of this must be balanced with a well thought through diet for it to have a positive effect. One must know which foods are enemies of the heart (as they increase your cholesterol levels) and should be avoided or had in controlled quantities. It is equally important to know which foods to load up on and include in your daily diet. FOODS THAT ARE BAD FOR THE HEART:
OATS A diet that includes oats is effective in lowering the cholesterol levels in our body. Oats are also rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.
TRANS FAT Studies have conclusively proven that trans fat is the ultimate villain. It finds its way into processed and packaged goods, especially those with a longer shelf life. Read nutrition labels carefully and avoid hydrogenated oils.
NUTS Nuts have high amounts of unsaturated fats, which is good for the heart as it helps in reducing the inflammation of the arteries. A handful of nuts every day will help keep heart problems at bay!
RED MEAT Red meat is known to have a whopping amount of saturated fat that raises the number of harmful LDL cholesterol globules in your body. Red meat is not all bad, it does have higher levels of zinc, vitamins B6, B12, amino acids and iron than white meat. Do not avoid it altogether, just limit its intake.
BERRIES Berries are the new power foods. These fruits are packed with antioxidants and help to significantly reduce blood pressure. They also boost the good HDL cholesterol levels, and thus help in your endeavour towards a healthy heart. Berries are rich sources of photo-chemicals which are a powerful tool to aid smoother blood flow and to fight serious ailments.
EGG YOLK It is the egg yolk that stores saturated fats. Having said that, not all saturated fats are bad and some are actually required by your body. Do not cut away completely from egg yolks as they contain vitamin A and B and are a powerhouse of energy – simply limit the portions! SALT AND SUGAR Too much sodium and sugar intake is directly linked with higher blood pressures, as it retains the excess fluid in your body. The recommended daily intake of sodium should be less than 1,500 mg according to The American Heart Association. 32
SO WHAT’S THE GOOD NEWS? Here are some heart-friendly foods that you must make sure are included in your diet:
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LEGUMES Legumes are great for the heart and have antioxidants, proteins and fiber. SALMON Salmon boasts abundant amounts of omega 3 fatty acids, which are great for a healthy heart.
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Travelling this Halloween?
Here are 5 creepy places you need to see! What the heck, Halloween is coming and for the adventurous travelers out there, who are bound and determined to pack a whole lot of weird into their next vacation, we did a little searching and found some places that are sure to satisfy any eccentric bucket list plans. Just be careful that these creepy places don’t instigate that proverbial “kicking of the bucket”!
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1. ISLAND OF THE DOLLS Macabre, creepy, weird, and dark; the perfect recipe for a tourist attraction. Not far from Mexico City there is a small island adorned with sinister looking dolls hanging from trees and buildings and from every available nook and cranny, and which has been drawing in tourists in their droves. A little girl drowned in a canal, and Don Julian Santana, the man who found her floating by, later found a doll drifting in the same canal, and so he hung that doll by the nearest tree as a way to honor the little girl’s spirit. Then he hung another one nearby, then another, then another, and then he went crazy and became obsessed, going round doing nothing but hanging dolls everywhere on the island. But here’s the weird thing… he ended up dying by drowning in that same canal a few years later. His family ‘run’ the island as a tourist attraction and many people have reported sights of ghosts and strange phenomena. 2. ANWICK POISON GARDEN A lot of people are fascinated by the healing power of plants and all their mercurial qualities, but not so with the Duchess of Northumberland. She’s drawn to their ability to kill, and how gruesome and painful those deaths could be. So she created a garden filled with all these dangerous plants; around 100 of them, some of which can kill you if you even touch them, and then opened it to the public, set inside a gothic castle which was used as a stand-in for the Harry Potter films. Kids of all ages are welcome. 3. KARNI MATA TEMPLE Rats and lots of them. In the town of Deshnoke in India, there is a temple which people flock to in order to pay homage to a C14th mystic who they believe was the reincarnation of the goddess Durga. Over the years rats have infested the place and for some strange reason the people believe that they are sacred and should not be harmed, so they just let them crawl around and even feed them, an estimated 20,000 of them, and they’ve even dug out specially made tunnels for them. Now people go there to see the rats. Nice place to take the kids. 4. IZU ISLANDS A vacation destination where you have to wear a gas mask. That’s not right is it? Japan’s Izu Islands is a little cluster of volcanic isles which have erupted multiple times, the last time a mere ten years ago, and where harmful gases, slightly poisonous and with a foul smelling odor, regularly leak through the ground. The islands do possess a lush landscape though, so people still visit, but only once they acquire the gas masks which are obligatory by law. 5. GNOME COUNTRYSIDE A whole landscape in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, filled with gnomes, where you can go camping and hiking, and where you can meet the owner and founder, Rich Humphreys, who’ll tell you all about the habits, the history, and folklore of these little bearded people. Apparently he believes that they actually existed once upon a time. And he actually looks like one of them. And he’s married to one of them. Allegedly…
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EVENTS IN AYLA HOTEL – OCTOBER 2015 SKY 5 CAFÉ • All students from various Universities and Colleges may join the specially designed Student’s Club in Ayla Hotel. Each student will receive an ID card which will entitle them for the full list of benefits and discounts. All students can join the Club by just filling the Form at Sky 5 Café in Ayla Hotel. • Rainbow Cake Promotion: Take an interesting picture of the Rainbow cake @ Sky 5, share it on Facebook or Instagram of Ayla Hotel and win a shopping voucher from Bawadi Mall. AYLA RESTAURANT • Teacher's Night - Join us for a night of fun activities and quiz, along with tasty International Buffet. Every Monday at Ayla Restaurant from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm, at only AED 73 per person • Candles Night - Let romance fill the air, and experience such a romantic dinner with candlelight’s with your beloved one where you can savor an array of food delicacies. Every Tuesday, at only AED 90 per person • Mediterranean Night - Go through our unique gastronomic journey from north to south Mediterranean coast with delicious buffet and delectable specialties for dinner. An elaborate array of fish, meat and salads, among inspired interiors and superb services are offered every Wednesday at AED 105 per person • Seafood Night - Savor creatively prepared dishes from world-renowned chefs and indulge in a dining experience that will stimulate all your senses at Ayla Restaurant. Delicious Seafood night is available every Thursday, with rates starting from 139 AED per person. • Fulfill your senses with an exquisite journey to the essence of Morocco and experience an array of Moroccan delicacies and tagines presented by our talented chefs. Moroccan Night is waiting for you every Friday at AED 99 per person. EVENTS IN AYLA BAWADI HOTEL – OCTOBER 2015 AROUND THE WORLD IN 20 DISHES Every Saturday, enjoy specially designed buffet showcasing various dishes inspired by culinary treats from around the world! Savor the variety of intercontinental specialties prepared by the best chefs in town, accompanied by live cooking and unique décor Only AED 80* per person (inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee) SEAFOOD MANIA Escape to sensational buffet that offers wide selection of fresh fish, lobster, oysters, crabs,
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prawns, calamari, all cooked up to your liking by our talented chefs. This bountiful buffet is spread in an interesting interiors inspired by sea-shores, marine bays and pirates. Besides this new exciting experience, all guests get a chance to win a trip to Tanzania, courtesy of Oman Air. Venue: Sedra Bawadi Restaurant Rate: AED 125 per person (inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee) DANAT AL AIN RESORT A GRIPPING HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION • Horse and Jockey Pub’s themed party from 29 to 31 October with Hauntingly Happy Hours offering 50% off on selected beverages and live band • Arabesque’s Trick or Treat Brunch on 30 October at Dhs 130++ per person including unlimited house beverages, live entertainment, kids activities and access to the pool • Halloween pool party on 30 October with tickets at Dhs 60 net per person, including two beverages and live entertainment. Ladies enter for free until midnight. • Luce’s spooky four course set menu on 31 October at Dhs 110++ per person, complemented by music from our resident DJ. *Selected beverages only. FRIDAY BARBECUE NIGHT Indulge in a mini buffet with a selection of grilled meat for Dhs 89++ per person. The talented Wael Sherif, will keep you entertained throughout the night. *Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% tourism fee. HILTON: OCTOBER MONTHLY EVENTS 1.10.2015 - Waterfight Pool Party – pool side | 8pm – 2am | AED60 per person (2 drinks included) 8.10.2015 – Little Black Dress Party – Paco’s | 7pm – 2am | Free | raffle draw 16.10.2015 – Dance Night at Paco’s - Paco’s | 7pm – 2am | Free 30 and 31.10.2015 – Halloween Nights at Paco’s - Paco’s | 7pm – 2am | Free | raffle draw 31.10.2015 – Halloween Pool Party - pool side | 8pm – 2am | AED60 per person (2 drinks included) DAILY PROMOTION • Every Monday - Bingo Night at Paco’s with amazing prizes starting from 8pm onwards • Every Tuesday - Latin Night, special performance by Fire Band • Every Wednesday - ‘Ladies Night’ all ladies get complimentary drinks from 9pm-11pm • Every Thursday –Thirsty Thursday! At Paco’s
• Every Friday Hip Hop & R&B Night at Paco’s with special entertainment by DJ and Fire Band • Every Saturday Guess What? – "Guess What?" Night. Guess the song and win AED 100 to enjoy more at Paco’s! • Every Sunday - Sport Night, watch your favorite team on a BIG SCREEN SPECIAL OFFERS • Mussels with special sauce of your choice at AED69 for 500 grams at Casa Romana • Happy Hour at Paco’s – from 7pm to 8pm get 50% on all beverages (Sunday – Wednesday) ROTANA ZEST - ASIAN FUSION Noodles or curry? Choose Asian Fusion cuisine at Zest every Thursday 6.30-10.30 AED 149* The Aperitif at Falaj - The Aperitif at Falaj on October Get together with friends and enjoy a casual yet refined dining experience with our unlimited wines and tapas for just AED 99* per person at Al Falaj pool bar, 5:30pm onwards. Chill out and be in the mix with as our live band play soothing acoustic music to set the mood. Please confirm the monthly date of the event with our colleagues at our restaurants or at Guest Services. For more information, please call +971 (0)3 754 5111, ext. 1062, contact Guest Services or visit www. rotanatimes.com. 5.30 onwards - AED 99* TRADER VICS Teriyaki Temptations- The populat Teriyaki promotion is back at Trader Vic's. Fish, lamb, beef all grilled to perfection Teriyaki style with additional secret Trader Vic's ingredients for that memorable taste. Throughout October HYDRATE AND MOISTURIZE Rejuvenate your body with the perfect summer treat. Book a 60 minute Hammam treatment from AED 420* and receive a complimentary Mini Rehydrator facial. Throughout October - AED 420* BODYLINES FITNESS AND WELLNESS CLUB Personal Training 1st - 14th October Stay in top shape for less. Enjoy 10 sessions with your own personal trainer worth AED 1,500 for only AED 800* "*Prices are inclusive of 10% service chargeand 6% tourism fee."
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Flick Picks! KNOCK KNOCK (18+) LANGUAGE:English RUNNING TIME: 1 hr 39 min GENRE: Thriller STARRING: Keanu Reeves, Lorenza Izzo, Ana de Armas SYNOPSIS: When a devoted husband and father is left home alone for the weekend, two stranded young women unexpectedly knock on his door for help. What starts out as a kind gesture results in a dangerous seduction and a deadly game of cat and mouse.
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WONDER tells the story of Auggie Pullman: an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and the perspectives of everyone around him. AUGGIE & ME is a new side to the WONDER story: three new chapters from three different characters - bully Julian, oldest friend Christopher and classmate Charlotte giving an insight into how Aug ...
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or parks with my friends and family. When I grow up I would like to be a Scientist because I love experimenting and explaining new things.
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:تقرؤون بني صفحات هذا الكتاب بعض الكالم الجميلة مثل يك تبقى الضحك ُة لألطفال يك يبقى البيد ُر للمنجل ِ فوق َ يك َ نرتك األرض ِظالل ٍ تحيك عن زند ال يكسل األرض َ عن فال ٍح يروي ..…َع َرقاً والرتب ُة ال تبخل
Parents if you have a special youngster who you think would be great for our Sourceling of the week, send a photo and a bio of no more than 100 words to sourcelings@thesourceuae.com.
مرحبا أدرس يف الصف الرابع يف املدرسة الهندية النموذجية، و أنا من الهند،اسمي توبا .الجديدة يف العني كام أحب قراءة مجلة "املصدر" وخصوصا قسم،أحب القراءة و الرسم والتلوين أحب زيارة مركز التسوق و،األطفال مبا يحتويه من أنشطة ممتعة ومعرفة .الحدائق مع عائلتي و أصدقايئ يف عطلة نهاية األسبوع .و أطمح أن أصبح عاملة عندما أكرب ألنني أحب تجريب و تفسري أشياء جديدة
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Your foot has 26 bones in it
The rarest type of diamond is green
When born a baby giraffe is 1.8m (6ft) tall
A flea can jump 350 times its body length Leonardo Da Vinci invented scissors
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The Eiffel Tower has 1,792 steps
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