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Issue 75 | Jun 12 -26, 2014

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The miracle of baby Abdulla

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Contents 8 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

10 NEWS

All the news from around Al Ain

13 ENVIRONMENT

What’s Mine is Mine

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14 URBAN WOMAN

What's happiness to you?

16 STUFF FOR MEN Snack Attack

RECIPES

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CITY REVIEW Edu Fun Nursery: Putting the ‘FUN’ back into Education.

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ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood & Bollywood gossip

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MY WORLD Petra: The rose-red city

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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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TIME OUT

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COMMUNITY FORUM ProVita - The miracle of baby Abdulla

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Ditch your dry skin

22 AL MAJLIS

Drumming to an environmental beat with Dr. Majid Sultan Al Qassimi

24 FAMILY

Going on vacation?

Don’t forget to pack travel insurance!

28 CULTURE & HERITAGE Game on

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In quest of beef

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Director's Note!

MANAGING DIRECTOR Farid Nouisser EDITOR IN CHIEF Mahra Saeed Al Muhairi ENGLISH EDITOR Brenda Chandler ASSISTANT EDITOR / WRITER Komal R. Lakhani ARABIC EDITOR Jehad Srour ASSOCIATE ARABIC EDITOR / SENIOR TRANSLATOR Diana Joudieh SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PHOTOGRAPHER Sikkandar Sharpudeen DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Joe Mathew ADVERTISING advertising@thesourceuae.com CONTRIBUTORS Dr. Nadia Hussain, Dr. Talal Mohammed Al Darwich, Amanda Reid, K.Radhaskishan, Ahamed Barnard, J.J. Green, Fiona Duerden ACCOUNTS & ADMIN Lana Hilal TO CONTACT US +971 3 7668111 faridn@thesourceuae.com www.thesourceuae.com FOLLOW US ON

rather gloomy looking morning confronted me screaming pathetic fallacy as the bombs continue to rain on Syria - one small example of the global chaos that has become the norm for us all - and a thick layer of butter settles gently into my lightly browned toast. This morning I was overwhelmed with a feeling of both gratitude and grief as I went through the routine of preparing my two beautiful boys for school. Why am I so blessed while so many others live lives of perpetual suffering?

I began singing a song I wrote a few years back: So much waste but not enough to eat Plenty of oil but you better dig deep Too much take but not enough give Will anything ever change…?

We try to convince ourselves that things are getting better but realistically speaking, we have been a warring people since the dawn of time and the world today is still, by and large, a battle field. From the insanity raging in Israel since 1948, to the dozens of other wars being waged today, it seems preposterous to accept that virtually nothing much is being done by the masses to stop any of the madness – it certainly isn’t going to stop as a result of political intervention! To really comprehend the reasons for violent conflict during our history, we need only examine the one simple catalyst – the humungous divide between have and have-not!

Provide all people with food for their bellies, adequate housing, healthcare, education, the freedom to practice their religion, their dignity and I promise you, no one will suffer the urge to fight a war!

Complacency my friends, is the cancer that will be the ruin of us all, and I am speaking most definitely about the ‘haves’. Let’s first and foremost be grateful for our bounty and blessings and act in the direction of change today!

Our children are potentially a brighter future but we cannot expect this without first building a better and safer road for them to travel on.

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"Age‌Is a matter of feeling, not of years."

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We've all heard that white bread is bad for health, but these days people tell me even brown bread is not that healthy. With all the different types of bread on the market, whole grain, whole wheat, brown, nine grain, rye bread and so on; which one of these is the healthiest option?

Dear Reader, Whole-grain breads usually offer greater nutritional value than processed white bread, so in that sense they are healthier.

However, all types of bread contain a high percentage of carbohydrates and so for people who are obese or have diabetes,

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means Wait For Me! So if you are about to miss your ride and want to ask them to stop or tell you friends to hold on just say Entazernee / entazereene! (female)

Thanks, Gabe The doctor is always on call at The Source and asking the right questions can lead to better health.

Dr. Gabriel comes to us from Oasis Hospital, where he practices family medicine. Simply send your questions to askthedoctor@thesourceuae. com and see them answered and published in the magazine.

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Pooping Dog Diverts Cross-Country Flight A cross-country flight had to make an unscheduled landing when a service dog pooped twice in the aisle, sickening passengers with the odor. US Airways spokesman Andrew Christie said the May 28 US Airways flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia had to make an unscheduled stop in Kansas City,

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even healthy, whole-grain brown bread must be eaten in small amounts.

Christie called the episode a "rare and unfortunate situation." The flight continued after the mess was cleaned up on the ground. The passenger and service dog were rebooked on another flight. Jim Kutsch, president at The Seeing Eye guide dog school in Morristown, New Jersey, tells The Philadelphia Inquirer that such incidents are rare, but that dogs occasionally get sick on planes, too.

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Ain Al Khaleej Hospital receives Joint Commission International Certificate

Ain Al Khaleej Hospital hosted a celebration party for distinguished VIP guests and staff on June 6 at Hilton Hotel Al Ain on the occasion of achievement of Joint Commission International Certificate 5th Edition.

The Hospital Chairman Mr. Mohammed Shamel Ibrahim conveyed his appreciation to Mr. Michael Sandess, Hospital COO and the hospital staff for working diligently through the accreditation process and achieving the certification.

The hospital was surveyed under the 5th Edition of Joint Commission International.

The Joint Commission is a US-based

organization that has established patient safety and quality service standards and goals for health service facilities. The JCIA survey was conducted from April 28 - May 1. This accomplishment is a significant milestone for a health care facility that celebrated its first birthday in April, 2014.

Attending the celebration were Mr. Mohammed Shamel Al Maamari, Chairman of Ain Al Khaleej Hospital, Sultan Mohammed Shamel Al Maamari, Director, Hamdan Mohammed Shamel Al Maamari, Dr. Ahmed Saadi, Mohammed Fadel Al Maamari, Abdulla Mohammed Al Maamari and Dr. Abdul Aziz Abdulla Al Maamari.

EAD launches pilot phase of its Sustainable Campus Initiative

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Borouge, a leading provider of innovative plastics solutions, have launched the pilot phase of the Sustainable Campus Initiative (SCI), an extension of EAD’s award-winning environmental education programme, the Sustainable Schools Initiative (SSI).

The Sustainable Campus Initiative encourages university students in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to take responsibility for their campus’s ecological footprint. EAD will do this by teaching the students how to lead, how to measure and assess their campus’s environmental footprint, and how to develop an action plan to reduce it.

H.E Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, Secretary General of EAD, commented: “The Sustainable Schools Initiative was immensely successful and students across the UAE showed great interest and passion in protecting the environment. EAD is proud to build on this achievement with the Sustainable Campus Initiative, which will further empower students to make positive environmental impacts and advocate for a sustainable future.”

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Al Ain Zoo to enhance the ‘Bird House’ exhibit

Al Ain Zoo’s Bird House will be undergoing enhancements during the upcoming months. The renovations taking place will be based on the highest international standards, as part of Al Ain Zoo’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a leading zoo both regionally and globally. The zoo’s diverse collection of species and animal exhibits offers a range of exciting animal experiences and activities. Furthermore, it is home to important international conservation programs, and provides a wide range of educational activities that give visitors the opportunity to connect with wildlife and nature.

The Bird House will be temporarily closed starting from June, and will reopen following the completion of the renovations.

During the renovation works, penguins will be moved into isolation pens in the same building. The improvements in the Bird House will also include the introduction of a new internal cooling system and animal related educational graphics.

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BRIGHTON COLLEGE AL AIN on tr a ck f or sp orting s u pre m a c y

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hen Brighton College pupils achieved the highest examination results in British history last summer, few would have believed that it would be outgunned by sister school Brighton College Abu Dhabi within just a month.

With the reward of 100% A* grades in its first set of GCSE examinations, however, the prestigious Abu Dhabi school set a new standard for education in the Middle East; one that left Al Ain parents excited at the launch of a brand new Brighton College in the Garden City.

So, is it all work and no play at Brighton College? ‘Not at all,’ insists Director of Sport, Chris Branch as he breaks off from preparing a group of excited pupils for their annual Swimming Gala. ‘Children who are physically active are happier and more fulfilled, and so are best placed to achieve. That is why we offer the most extensive extra-curricular activities programme of any school in Al Ain.’

A stroll around the College campus quickly validates the words of Chris, 34, who left behind an elite cricketing career to join a school that aims to transform the sporting landscape of Al Ain. As an exciting group of youngsters scurry off to a surfing lesson at Wadi Adventure, older pupils busily consult the College’s suite of iPads to study the perfect swimming stroke.

Chris explains: ‘I took a call from the Brownlee brothers coaching staff asking if they could use the track, at which point I had to pinch myself as these are two of the biggest names in world athletics.

‘When they arrived they were nearly as surprised as I was, as we are the only school in the region that has its very own state-ofthe-art athletics track. They have promised to return next year – and this time they will be using our 25-metre swimming pool to complete the training!’

Brighton College Al Ain is currently offering all-rounder scholarships with a 25% fee remission, placing its fees at the same level of other British style schools in the city. Call (03) 7133 999 or email admissions@ brightoncollegealain.ae for further details.

‘We are very fortunate to have close ties with one of the best schools in the world,’ muses Chris, ‘but even Brighton College UK does not have an IAAC-approved athletics track.

We do, and as a Director of Sport there is little else that you can ask for.’

This latest addition to the Brighton College campus set tongues wagging in February when Olympic medalists the Brownlee brothers made it the centrepiece of their preparations for the Abu Dhabi Triathlon.

So how did this come about?

Brighton College Al Ain is currently offering

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all-rounder scholarships with a fee remission, placing its fees at the same level of other British style schools in the city.

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news Brighton College Al Ain pupils dive to dizzy heights 100% SUCCESS RATE STUNS SCUBA DIVING EXPERTS

Talented pupils at Brighton College are celebrating after achieving a 100% success rate in a rigorous scuba diving course in Fujairah.

The 12-14 year old youngsters wowed instructors at the world’s leading scuba diving organisation as they undertook a series of challenges more commonly targeted at adult divers.

The Brighton College pupils undertook an intensive two week safety course with 5* PADI Dive Centre, Al Boom, before heading to the ocean depths of Fujairah to test out a range of scuba diving skills.

As the pupils dived at a variety of depths, navigated themselves underwater and caught rare sightings of black-tipped sharks, organisers were left stunned at the progress of the Al Ain-based children.

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PADI Schools Co-ordinator Don Dornbrack commented: ‘We work with many adult divers but the children of Brighton College Al Ain were extraordinarily good.

‘To achieve a 100% success rate in their final exams was a spectacular achievement and something that many adults struggle to achieve. They were a real pleasure to dive with and we look forward to many more dives with Brighton College in the future.’

Mr. Alun Yorath, Head Master at Brighton College, was equally fulsome in his praise of the pupils as they returned to their academic studies. ‘The boys and girls of Brighton surprise me every day with their determination and their talent and are making the very most of the unique opportunity that they have with us.

‘I am delighted that the progress of our scuba divers has been every bit as rapid as their academic progress over the course of a wonderful first year for Brighton College Al Ain.’

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On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5th a tree planting drive was hosted by M.B. Dallah at their labour camp area in Mezyad. Damas tress were planted which are fast growing, inexpensive and green all year round. The company has plans to plant 25 trees after selecting locations throughout the camp that houses about 650 labourers.

WHAT’S Mine is Mine

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od bless mine wife, the sweetest woman on earth. She cooks and cleans and looks after the lifestyle inhibitors, and she holds down a full time job as well.

There’s a lot of stuff to get done. As a result, she maintains a rigid division of labor, thus ensuring she gets the help she needs.

will? I chuck it in the big green bin outside.

And note that’s in the bin, not beside, near, nor somewhere in the vicinity of it. And certainly not on the Great Barrier Reef.

She cooks, yes, but I must bake the bread. She strips the bedclothes for washing, yes, but I must dress the mattresses and mash the quilts back into the covers. She ties the trash, yes, but I must take it out.

Now, as an Australian, there’s much of which I’m proud: The Sydney Opera House, The Harbor Bridge, Uluru; The Big Banana, The Big Pineapple, The Big Merino et al; and the Great Barrier Reef.

I can’t be sure why the work must be divided this way, but I’m not about to argue.

Experience has taught me that seditious inklings will be crushed like Bambi under Godzilla’s boot. Once upon a time a finger rose in query, and the response was at once formidable and amusingly contradictory: there stood the little Asian woman, like a stone wall.

I have no problem taking out the trash. It’s our waste and therefore mine, and if I don’t dispose of it in a responsible manner, who

The cognitive pathway linking the bin near my place with the vast coral habitats of North Eastern Australia spans an abyssal void, I know. But stick to it and you’ll make it across. You see, as Australian ports expand to meet mining industry demands, they’re dredging the seafloor and dumping the waste onto the reef.

I’m also proud of the epic bauxite, iron, uranium and copper ore mines, and the monumental oil, coal and gas fields. If that surprises, I should explain that I’m fond of modernity, and modernity springs from raw materials such as these, after all.

But while both these groupings set my beer a-bubbling with Aussie pride, I’m certain they shouldn’t be combined. Imagine the Sydney Opera House buried under a mountain of iron ore and tell me it wouldn’t lose some of its iconic appeal…

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degradation of the reef, not dredging. They might as well be saying, “Nooo, no-no, not us! I mean, phssphwpwpwpp…”

Surely smothering the thing in muddy sludge ain’t helping. Maybe I’m missing something…

If what’s mine is mine, then what’s dredged is theirs, and they should simply find a more appropriate place to throw their trash.

Fortunately, I know the perfect spot.

First, load the slop onto barges and tow it down to Melbourne. Then, truck it up Collins Street to 171 where BHP Billiton engineers its empire from spiffing new digs.

Dump the muck on the roof and let it ooze down the air ducts and lift wells until every surface is coated and every life-form inside is entombed in the goo. See if anything degrades.

Adverse effects could be blamed on cyclones, bleaching or, perhaps, marblemunching silverfish. Have the truck-drivers trained to parrot, “Nooo, no-no, not us! I mean, phssphwpwpwpp…” if questioned.

And if any mining men protest, send them to an authority with the moxie to compel them to shoulder their responsibilities. There’s a little Asian woman at my place who’d soon get the job done.

The mining industry blames cyclones, bleaching and coral-devouring starfish for

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What's

happiness

By Komal R. Lakhani

to you?

Because I’m happy Clap along if you know what happiness is to you Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like that’s what you wanna do Happy Pharrell Williams

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feel happiness is underrated! We spend most of our lives in pursuit of things because we believe they will make us happy. Such is human nature and it cannot be changed overnight.

It is also said that when you are happy it shows; which is true, but for me there is another side to this coin.

When I’m happy on the inside it shows, but when I’m happy on the outside I automatically feel good on the inside. It might sound vain and maybe I am a bit vain, but that doesn’t change the fact that for many of us, looking good on the outside makes us feel better. Think of a time when you may not have been in the highest of spirits but still got dressed up for a party, and the second you entered the place someone paid you a compliment - the result was an instant uplift. If the compliments continued throughout the night, your evening would have been nothing less than magical.

For me, every day is an effort at happiness without the requisite of material pleasures.

Having a porcelain skin (but too pale) is a part of that effort. Over the years with the depletion of the ozone layer and the harmful effects of UVA and UBV rays, I have taken to applying sun protection daily.

You have to try out various products before determining which suits you best (I love to experiment) and get the help of

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a dermatologist if needed. I’m currently using the gold radiance day and night cream. The Youthful Glow Day cream has an SPF 15++ and is ultra-light on my skin, compared to other day creams on the market. The Youthful Night Repair has real gold micro particles just like the day cream. They both have a very mild fragrance (just the way I like it) and leave a bit of golden glitter on your face that subsides a few minutes after application. I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and loving it! With any cream, you need to use it for at least four weeks to see results, so be patient. I tend to avoid make up in the morning and prefer opting for a BB cream. For the UAE summer you need extra sun protection and can opt for the Pond’s age miracle BB+ cream with a SPF 30 PA++. It blends well and conceals imperfections without the hassle of using a foundation. Ponds’ products are available everywhere and are easy on the budget.

Remember what the doctor’s say; stay out of the sun, especially between 11 am – 4 pm.

Before I sign off I’ll leave you with a question – What makes you truly happy?

– Think about it.

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Snack Attack

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uys, do you ever have those cravings for a late night snack? My wife goes for something sweet but I’m more of a salt guy. What really calls my name all hours of the day is a cheap Shawarma. This kind of fast food speaks to me. Fine dining is not my thing. I’m not paying an enormous amount of Dirham’s for a vegetable stick and 4oz of beef drizzled with fancy sauce. I love McDonalds! That’s right; bring on the pink slime, processed beef and fries. We all have to die of something, so I might as well go out with a smile on my face and a cheese burger in my hand. Don’t judge me!

I’m still doing “lazy exercise” to balance things out.

Being in the UAE has changed me a bit.

These days I am looking for a late night charred hunk of meat displayed in a cafeteria window with a vegetable or fruit smashed on top slowly dripping juices down and sizzling on a burner. I’m looking for a shiny kabob or the right texture of hummus.

I asked a few friends to recommend some places with quick, unique, cheap and awesome munchies. These are some of the places mentioned that are sure to rock your ‘man gut’.

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cafeteria menu minus kabobs. What caused me to drool was the chicken. I come from a deep fry anything and everything place so I got a bit misty eyed when their fried chicken gave me a taste of home. It’s cheap, it’s crispy, and it’s really good food.

SILVER SANDS RESTAURANT AND CAFETERIA Where: Inside Al Falah Plaza next to Emirates

in this city. Because I’m the one writing, I get to include this little place filling a huge need in the city of Al Ain. After ordering, the food took a while but that means it was not prepared to just sit under a warmer.

The tacos hit the spot and took very little out of my pocket. When you want or need Mexican food to satisfy your snack attack, this bright little place will do just fine.

Al MALLAH Where: Same plaza with Choithrams Supermarket off Khalifa Commercial Complex This is a great cozy cafeteria hidden on the second floor of a busy plaza with a Chinese Indian fusion menu. The friendly staff recommended their popular Tandoori Chicken or the Chicken/Mutton Biriyani special. Both were under AED 14. Whatever your choice, call me when you’re ready because I’m ready to go back.

FRESCO

Where: Off Khalifa a block from the Abela Market near Tawam hospital.

Where: Wahat Hili Mall food court

This stand alone square building has a great sandwich selection with the traditional

It’s not exactly fair to include a food chain but there is a lack of CHEAP Mexican food

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The meat stacked in the window begs you to come in. Immediately you see the busy chefs assembling some of the best fast or slow food in town. Upstairs is seating but I’d rather stand and watch them put a masterpiece together that I will soon devour.

The next time you need to squash that snack attack, don’t just drive by wondering if these places are any good; stop and check them out!

With only twenty-five Dirham in my pocket, I’m heading out to seek the next new place I’ve just heard about

social & community forum hope that one day she would bring her beloved baby home.

After a ten month hospital stay dependant on a ventilator, Ms Al Mahri transferred her son to the Al Ain ProVita Clinic to benefit from the more personalized care offered by its team of highly skilled professionals.

Since being admitted to ProVita Al Ain, Abdullah has achieved remarkable milestones and his family are delighted that he has recently been discharged home.

Abdullah’s physical therapy focused on trunk control and balance through prone and sitting work, followed by supported standing and weight-bearing by kneeling. Through occupational therapy he has developed the use of his arms and hands to support, reach, grasp, and hold. He also engaged in play therapy to encourage exploration and free play on the floor. Abdullah is now able to roll, sit without support, wave and clap bringing great pleasure to his family. The ProVita team has conducted home visits to ensure a smooth transition.

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ast year The Source Magazine featured a special clinic in Al Ain and its team of unsung heroes whose daily outstanding efforts create miracles in the lives of a select group of very special people.

One year after ProVita opened the doors of its facility in Al Ain; the brand’s second in the UAE, the team is celebrating the occasion alongside some remarkable progress made by its residents.

In this issue of The Source we are delighted to share the miraculous story of baby Abdullah Ali Al Dhaheri. Born premature at 23 weeks and weighing barely half a kilogram, doctors offered little hope that Abdullah would survive, and if he did manage to defy these incredible odds, it was almost certain that there would be little 18

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chance of leading a normal life free of both physical and mental handicaps.

Today, at 17 months, the toddler has astonished all including his mother, Ms Al Mahri, who never ceased clinging to the

ProVita delivers a ground breaking concept of providing patient centric, long-term care for ventilated patients in a personalized, non-hospital setting. The facilities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain provide exceptional care and rehabilitative services to ventilatordependent residents who have been treated within ICU units of hospitals, or even had to go abroad to get the quality care they needed and deserved. ProVita is a local facility that provides medical and rehabilitative care at the best international level, enabling residents to enjoy their accustomed cultural and spiritual environment and even more importantly, remain in close proximity to their families.

Having this group of dedicated, professional and highly specialized healthcare providers in our beautiful city is a most welcome and comforting reality, and we look forward to sharing many more of ProVita’s miracles with you in the future!

tech talk

Apple Unveils OS X Yosemite and Promises “Continuity”

Apple has revealed the latest version of its Mac operating system, Yosemite OS X, which includes a Dropbox-like “iCloud Drive” that syncs content from apps running on Apple mobile devices, a “mail drop” feature for sending big files in email, and more continuity between Mac and iOS devices.

What we are most excited about is the “continuity” feature in the Yosemite OS that enables greater interoperability between mobile and desktop.

For example, AirDrop, a native mobile app for sharing content like photos between iPhones, now works between iOS and Mac. If users are composing an email on the iPhone, and are near a Mac, the Mac will pick up the email. There is greater compatibility between SMS (“green” messages from other devices for iPhone users) and the Mac desktop running iMessage. Users can also cue their iPhones to make phone calls from the Mac desktop.

Other features will include the “spotlight” tool that now brings up a giant, Google-like search bar in the middle of the desktop.

Markup in Mail now includes photo editing, commenting and captioning with the body of an email. Yosemite will also allow up to two hours longer battery life when streaming video like Netflix — without needing to install a plug-in.

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health & lifestyle

Dr. Nadia Hussain

MBBS, MSc Str.M.Bio (UK), PhD (c)

Dr. Nadia is a physician pursuing her PhD in Physiology from UAE University. She is the Chief Editor for Capsule (UAEU), author of Fragments of my Time (Minwa Press) and an award winning poet.

DITCH YOUR

DRY SKIN

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ummer is here and along with it air conditioning and brutal heat. The combination of cold air and moisture draining heat can give many people dry and itchy skin.

Some simple tips will bring back glowing and healthy skin.

S H O R T E R SHOWERS – Take

shorter showers of no more than ten minutes.

The hot water strips moisture from your skin. Pat your skin dry with a towel instead of rubbing. Moisturize immediately after to lock in moisture.

MOISTURIZE WELL – this is the secret

weapon for battling dry skin. Look for product ingredients such as olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter or petrolatum. Greasy products are best for bedtime routines and fast-absorbing options for the day. Keep smaller sizes of your favourite products within reach for frequent application. Apply a generous amount of moisturizer every time you wash your hands, face or body unless otherwise advised by your dermatologist.

EXPERT EXFOLIATION – this is an

essential part of a good skin regimen. It means removing the outermost layer of dead skin cells. Dead skin cells can build up and block the efficacy of lotions and creams. You can exfoliate using physical or chemical methods. Physical exfoliation

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such as loofah or a shower sponge uses an abrasive to dislodge and remove dead cells. Glycolyic acids provide a chemical solution for cell detachment. Use what suits your skin and don’t go overboard.

HANDS AND FEET – you use them

all day long so be nice to them! Wash your hands regularly and use sanitizers. Many people have dry, chapped and irritated hands and should use mild cleansers. Avoid alcohol-based hand sanitizers or use a lotion or ointment right after application.

Protect your hands during house work that uses hot water such as doing dishes - use gloves and mild chemicals. At night, use a rich hand moisturizer and wear cotton gloves to lock in the moisture.

Heel cracks affect many people and look unsightly during slipper season. Prevent these by using a thick ointment or heel cream on your heels at night. Going to bed with socks helps lock in moisture. The simple combination of petroleum jelly and wearing socks is effective for most people.

Use foot cream during the day. Soak your feet regularly in warm water – there’s plenty

on tap! Add salt or a little shampoo for softening and healing. You can remove any dead skin with a pumice stone but be gentle.

LIP CARE – dry lips affect many people.

Using a high moisturizing lip balm is the best protection - especially a mildly greasy one.

You should carry lip balms in your pocket or purse and apply as needed. Never lick your chapped lips. Saliva evaporates and dries them out even more.

DIET CHECK – increase your intake of essential fatty acids. These keep the skin fresh and supple and are found in coldwater fish, flax seeds and walnuts. They are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids that help replace moisture in dry hair and skin.

Also consider adding evening primrose oil to your diet. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will help your skin be fresh and keep your body well hydrated. Drink more if you are active or step out.

al majlis

Drumming to an environmental beat

By Farid Nouisser

Our Emirati in focus in this issue of The Source is not only a very unique individual, but also a very dear personal friend, and I am thrilled to be able to share his story with our readers.

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met Majid on an extremely hot summer’s evening – not too unusual in Al Ain – while strolling through our compound, The Village. Being a musician I was singing a tune and reminiscing about the good old band days back in Canada, when a thunderous assault of drumming stopped me dead in my tracks. Like a zombie, arms stretched forward, I homed in on the sweet beat of ROCK! I don’t know what possessed me to knock on a complete stranger’s door but I did and the rest is history.

Majid Al Qassimi was born in Sharjah to a German mother and a father who is a member of the ruling Sharjah Al Qassimi Dynasty. I should add that not only do we have music in common, but my mother is also German and my father of Arabic origin – truly ‘brothers from another mother’!

At that particular time Majid was living in Al Ain and working at the Al Ain Zoo as an assistant veterinarian. As well as blowing off steam on his drum kit, he spent a great deal of his free time grinding on the rugby pitch with the Al Ain Amblers.

The UAE is spending a great deal of effort on educati ng young Emiratis; having accomplished becoming a veterinarian, what are your views on education from a personal perspective?

“I was blessed with the opportunity of a fine international school education but suffered from a lack of desire and had no concise goals in my early adolescent years.

It wasn’t until my mother asked me about my expectations for the rest of my life that I stepped up to the plate and began taking a series of aptitude tests. I discovered that I liked sciences and especially biology, and with a constant reminder to aim high, I eventually began the journey towards veterinary school.

I completed my A levels at Oxford in the UK, preclinical vet school at Bristol and spent 3 and ½ clinical years in Budapest, Hungry. It was a long and extremely rewarding voyage and I cannot emphasize the importance of a solid education enough to the up and coming Emirati youth, who have so much opportunity, should they choose to use it wisely.”

Are there many Emirati veterinarians?

“There are only 4 that I know of out of the approximately 1,000 vets currently employed in the UAE.” Do you see this changing?

“It must change! There are so many challenges and demands for this type of work in our growing cities and our people need to, and will make the effort to meet these challenges.”

When we first met you were a vet at The Al Ain Zoo; tell us about your new challenges since having joined The E.A.D. (Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi) “In 2012 I joined the EAD as a vet and began working with 20,000 different animals of varying species. These are all

In 2012 I joined the EAD as a vet and began working with 20,000 different animals of varying species. These are all endangered species and some, like the Arabian Oryx and Scimitar Horned Oryx, are extinct in the wild. We breed these animals in conservation breeding centers between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and later reintroduce them to protected areas here and abroad.

endangered species and some, like the Arabian Oryx and Scimitar Horned Oryx, are extinct in the wild. We breed these animals in conservation breeding centers between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and later reintroduce them to protected areas here and abroad.”

Is our local desert suffering the same environmental dangers as elsewhere on the planet?

“Absolutely, and that’s where the EAD comes in. Our job is to mitigate and insure sustainable environments and the continuation of indigenous species in both our marine and terrestrial eco systems. In the short time the EAD has been around (since 1996) we have seen a great deal of progress and each additional year brings bigger and better success stories.”

A relatively short time ago you began your career as a veterinarian and are currently working as a director with the EAD; where do you see the future taking you?

“During my studies I realized that Veterinary medicine was under represented in the UAE and I believe I have a responsibility to assist in both the development of this country and its people, especially in regards to the education of young Emiratis striving to excel in a field that has become my passion.”

What advice do you have to offer the youth of this country?

• • •

Develop a strong work ethic Be a team player Value education and share knowledge and experiences

your

Last but certainly not least Majid, what leisure time activity do you really enjoy?

That’s easy Farid, and you should know the answer to this one; I love ‘rockin’ out’ with my all Emirati metal band, RADMAN! The Source

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Have a nice vacation – don’t forget the travel insurance!

As many of us will go on vacation soon for part (or all) of the summer, here are some top reasons why it’s wise to purchase travel insurance.

Many argue that if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. Travel insurance exists to protect your journey and ensure you receive medical help, if things go wro ng. Whether your luggage is lost or stolen, you get Delhi belly or tick-borne encephalitis; you need to know that help is available without financial strain. And that's where insurers come in.

Choosing a suitable policy will give you peace of mind. At best, it could save your life. So when considering which policy is right for you, it pays to examine the details.

What could it cost me to travel uninsured?

In the event of serious injury or illness, insurance payouts can run into hundreds of thousands of US dollars. An uninsured Australian injured in Texas will end up at the mercy of the expensive American healthcare system. If you consider a Canadian bitten by a rabid dog in Rwanda or British backpacker needing an airlift out of the Himalayas, the benefits of travel insurance are clear.

High prices don’t always mean the best coverage. List what aspects of a policy are important to you. It’s pointless paying a premium to reduce car rental excess if

To speak to an expert on travel insurance, visit Continental Group right here in Al Ain; conveniently located at The Danat Hotel.

Call 03 737 0832 and ask for Tony Ashton or Russell Cash.

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you can’t drive, or covering your luggage when all you have is a backpack full of dirty socks and a dodgy mp3 player. Removing options or lessening limits often reduces the premium you pay.

What needs to be covered by my travel insurance?

Emergency medical coverage is most important. Insurance policies vary, so read the fine print carefully to see exactly what is covered. Certain pre-existing medical conditions that increase the likelihood of a claim may be excluded. If you have a heart condition or terminal illness, you may need to provide additional information before you can be offered a policy. Sporty people, off-piste skiers and bungee jumpers should check if their activities are covered. And injuries occurring during professional sports are generally not covered.

Other things to consider Will a provider airlift you home? Do they have doctors on the staff of their emergency hotline? Will they pay to fly your family to you if you’re unable to be moved? Read the fine print and choose what suits your needs.

Are your belongings covered?

Next, confirm how your luggage is covered,

particularly for theft or damage. Are there individual item limits? Are electronic devices included? Is theft from inside a car excluded?

If accidents happen When travelling, keep the emergency number close. If you need medical help, seek treatment immediately. If you can’t call for help, someone else will, so make sure you keep a copy of your Certificate of Insurance on you. If your situation is not medical in nature, it’s always best to phone the provider for protocol advice.

Making a claim back home is generally straightforward - you’ll need to submit some forms, so keep receipts, get police reports, evidence - everything you can to support your claim. If the claim is investigated and accepted, you should normally be reimbursed within a few weeks. If not, an appeals process is always available.

With some careful investigation, travel insurance doesn’t need to cost the earth.

Shop around, get insured, keep your details close at hand, and hopefully you'll never need them. But if you twist your ankle in Rome or get bitten by a snake in Africa, you'll be very glad to be covered.

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culture and heritage

GAME ON

J

et skis and dune buggies are a common sight in the UAE today but a few decades ago palm trees, seashells and pebbles were all that kids had accesses to. Children then were very creative in inventing their own games and making toys from the materials they found. In the previous issue we discussed some of the traditional games played in the UAE, but there are some more that we just had to share with you.

AL MERYEIHANA

A strong rope is tied to a tree branch. Two girls sit on two facing ropes and two other girls push them to make them swing. It can also be played by one girl alone.

AL QARAHIEF

Al Qarhaf is made from empty circular tins.

Two tins are pierced in the middle and a string is passed through the holes and fixed inside each tin. The player puts his feet into each of the tins and then tries to move forward without falling over.

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This is a game where one of the girls acts out the role of the mother, who must defend her children against the wolf (represented by one of the other girls).

THE HOMEMADE DOLLS GAME

A girl’s game in which each child makes her own doll from scraps of wood and clothing.

Usually, the girls meet in one of their houses and play with their toys.

AL GHOMAID

One of the players is blindfolded and then he or she must try to catch one of the other children. The whole group makes sounds to confuse the catcher. When the blindfolded child catches one of the other players, it is that child’s turn to be blindfolded and the game is repeated (I’m sure most of us have played this game in our childhood; I know I have).

THE PALM BRANCH CAR GAME

A toy car is made of palm branches stripped of their leaves. The two ends of the palm branch are tied and the car is decorated with pieces of bright coloured cloth. The boy runs along pushing the car from behind.

AL MA'OKAZI

A game played by a group of boys. They must walk on tip toes. The player who walks the fastest for the longest distance is the winner.

AL KASHTI - THE JOURNEY

A game played by the sea. It consists of a boat made of palm branches stripped of leaves, in which a hole is made and some feather's (chicken or pigeon) are fixed to represent a sail. The boys then push their toy boats in the sea.

THE COCK & CHICKEN GAME

A group game for boys played in shallow water. The boys form a circle and one of them strikes the water with his fingers. If the stroke makes a sound it means it’s a cock but if it makes no sound, then it is a chicken.

HAWARI:

Similar to Al Kashti, a toy ship is made of palm leaves and cloth is used for the sail.

recipes FOR THE TEMPURA Ingredients: vegetable oil, for deep frying 200ml | plain flour 50 gm | fizzy water 75 ml | ice cubes 4 | Baby spinach 100 gm | Method: Heat the oil in a deep heavy-based pan (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)

Mix the flour and water together in a bowl until the batter has the consistency of single cream.

Add the ice cubes to chill the batter.

Dip the spinach into the batter, and then place in the pan with hot oil. Deep-fry for 4-5 minutes or until golden-brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

Assemble the plate, place fondant potato place, tempura baby spinach on top. Place beef on centre pour sauce on side and garnish with rock salt.

Black Angus beef

with fondant potato, onion confit and fried baby spinach

BLACK ANGUS

Ingredients: Tenderloin of Black angus 200 gm |Veal jus 40ml | Pink pepper corn 10gms | Butter 10gms | Salt 5gms | Pepper 5gms | Cream 10ml Method: Clean Beef Tenderloin steak 1855 Sear the beef in a pan then put in the oven.

Bake to cook until medium rare.

Heat butter in a pan until it melts. Sauté pink pepper corn. Put the veal jus and season with salt & pepper, finish with cream.

ONION CONFIT

Ingredients: Butter 2 tablespoons | yellow onions, chopped 2 | Brown sugar 2 teaspoons | Salt 20gm | black pepper ¼ teaspoon | dried thyme ½ teaspoon Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the onions and demerara sugar and sauté, stirring frequently, until the onions become tender and start to turn golden.

Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir the mixture and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are wilted, very soft, and are a medium gold

throughout. Add the vinegar during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Remove from oven; cool the onions in the pan until they reach room temperature.

FONDANT POTATO

Ingredients: Butter 30 gm | Potatoes shaped using a cookie cutter 2 medium | chicken or vegetable stock 150 ml | garlic cloves, sprigs, fresh thyme, sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper as per desired taste Method: Heat the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan. When the butter is foaming, add the potatoes and fry until deep goldenbrown on one side, about 5-6 minutes. (Do not move the potatoes as they cook.)

Turn over the potatoes and cook for a further 5-6 minutes, or until golden-brown on both sides.

Carefully pour in the stock, and then add the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs. (CAUTION: the hot fat will splatter when it comes into contact with the stock.) Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat until the stock is simmering. Simmer the potatoes until tender, then remove the potatoes from the pan using a slotted spoon and keep warm.

ABDUL SIKANDER Executive Sous Chef For this issue, The Source Foodies were in quest of beef and what we discovered at the Horse and Jockey was enough to humble any die hard beef fan. HOLY COW; I couldn’t believe the size of the chunk of steak that was placed in front of me! I should have brought some climbing equipment to first scale the face of this puppy before eating it! The only question I had for the chef was how many cows were required to prepare this mammoth steak? The scrumptious picture above will speak much louder than any further descriptions I can offer. And better still; head over to The Horse and Jockey, located at The Danat, for an up close and personal experience of the best 1855 cut of beef you have ever experienced at an astoundingly reasonable price!

Oh, and when you’re done, be sure to stick around for the delightful sounds of the very talented Evolver Band, who will help you dance off those extra calories!

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city review

EDU FUN NURSERY Putting the ‘FUN’ back into Education

By Farid Nouisser

With the current school year rushing to a close, many of Al Ain’s parents will be either re-enrolling their kids or in the case of preschool, perhaps searching for that ideal place to introduce your toddlers to their first real taste of education.

In this issue, The Source travelled to Edu Fun Nursery to discuss their facility’s early childhood education philosophy with the principal, Wendy Frost. Wendy explained that early childhood is a crucial stage from a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional and developmental perspective and that growth in these areas progresses at an astounding rate from birth to age 6. Naturally, learning continues for human beings through the entire course of their lives, but not as intensely as during the preschool years.

“At Edu Fun we take your child’s early education very seriously and our dedicated team of caring, professional and highly qualified staff is passionate about teaching and caring for your children in a ‘home away from home’ environment.”

Edu Fun adheres to an Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, incorporating teaching principals, methods and practical life skills from the highly acclaimed Montessori Method.

“Through play and gentle teacher guidance, from toddlers to our Foundation Stage, your children will enjoy activities designed to promote their individual developmental needs.” Wendy goes on to emphasize the importance of nourishing children with love and care in a safe and secure environment.

“As Early Year practitioners, we at Edu Fun truly believe to have the best jobs in the world and our results driven program, along with our many success stories, clearly demonstrates this love and dedication for our work.”

We were absolutely delighted to discover that this school comes equipped with a mini zoo and is currently offering a Summer Camp that runs from the 29th of June to the 21st of August (8:00 am – 1:00 pm).

If you are planning to enroll your children in a school that truly strives to impact learning in the best way possible or are searching for a fresh start for your little ones, then we strongly suggest that you take the time to visit Edu Fun Nursery and let Wendy and her delightful staff of educators introduce you to a very special school right here in the Garden City.

Located in Al Naseriyya (Near Airport Roundabout), Villa No. 25, Al Ain. Call 03-7612-686 / 050-4710-376 for more info.

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entertainment

Miss congeniality takes home the Decade Of Hotness Award

On Saturday, June 7, Sandra Bullock was awarded the Decade of Hotness title at Spike TV's Guys' Choice Awards. Surrounded by past co-stars Hugh Grant, Keanu Reeves and Matthew McConaughey, she was handed a gold "Mantlers" trophy, which hopefully clashes with her home decor.

"We've been courting Sandra so long for this award that she was eventually going to say yes or take out a restraining order," Casey Patterson, Executive Vice President of Viacom said in a release. The movie "Speed" came out in June of 1994, so Bullock has been hot for more than two decades now.

Salman Khan to play ‘The Devil’ Sajid Nadiadwala unveiled the first look of Salman Khan’s much awaited film Kick on social media. The poster has just a mask saying the first look arrives on June 15.

Salman will be playing the lead role of a character named ‘The Devil’ in the film.

Salman will be seen in this mask in most of the major scenes in the film. (We are getting a Krish Déjà vu here). His character is that of a thief who robs banks and rich businessmen to provide money to the needy (Anyone Remember Robin hood Pandey?)

Randeep Hooda plays the guy who is trying to find this thief. Salman has done some incredible action and stunt scenes for the film.

'Fault in Our Stars' jumps past Tom Cruise's ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ Over the weekend, the film adaptation of John Green's wrenching YA novel -- starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as young lovers who meet in a cancer recovery group -- opened to a stunning $48.1 million at the domestic box office, where it easily beat Tom Cruise's Edge of Tomorrow.

The sci-fi Edge debuted to $29.1 million and cost $178 million-plus to make, compared to a modest $12 million spent by Elizabeth Gabler's Fox 2000 on Fault in Our Stars.

It’s a baby

Girl for Imran

The actor wanted a girl and his wife wished for a boy. It seems like the Gods were listening Melanie Griffith and Antonio to Imran Khan as the couple proud parents of a Banderas end 18 Years of Marriage became baby girl on June 9, 2014 (she The couple who have filed for divorce shares her birthday with style released the following statement icon Sonam Kapoor). regarding their split: "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to In an interview, Imran confessed finalize our almost twenty years marriage to being more excited than in a loving and friendly manner honoring Avantika at the prospect of and respecting each other, our family being a parent. He also shared and friends and the beautiful time we that he would want his baby have spent together - Melanie & Antonio". to have certain qualities of his pretty wife such as - her love Griffith has cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for life, her warmth, and her for ending her marriage to the Spanish actor and is asking ability to make people feel for spousal support. The famous duo have one daughter comfortable around her. together, Stella, who turns 18 this year.

Genelia’s baby bump makes an appearance Pregnant Actor Genelia D’Souza was snapped here at the launch of her beau Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming Marathi first Marathi film Lay Bhari as lead actor. The to-be-mommy was seen utterly happy and radiant as ever at the event.

Excited Riteish confirmed the news to media, “Yes, my wife is pregnant. We are looking forward to the baby and are very excited about it,” and was seen accompanying his wife.

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PETRA

The rose-red city

Nothing really prepares you for this vast, aweinspiring city, carved into the sheer rock face. Our guest columnist travels to Jordan and discovers that Petra has to be seen to be believed

A

By Amanda Reid

s you approach Petra, you experience the mixed sense of excitement and nervous apprehension that goes with the Ancient Wonders. But, unlike the Giza Pyramids, Petra does not give up its secrets in one magnificent view. You have to work for this one!

Locals had insisted we needed at least two days to see Petra properly. Unless you are an experienced trekker, or are happy to skip many of the individual sites, they are right. Even in the one-day short version that we plumped for, the walking varies tiringly between pleasant and airy, to narrow, steep and bumpy. But the sights, oh the sights!

Within Petra (Latin for “rock”) are the impressive remains of the capital of the Nabataean culture. The who? The Nabataeans, while not the best known of ancient peoples, certainly knew how to impress.

In the first century BC, the kingdom stretched from southern Jordan to Damascus. While battling Romans and various Greek factions, they were perfectly positioned to manage the trade routes from the far East, near East and Africa; as a result they had a rich and integrated culture which is reflected in much of the architecture at Petra.

The walk begins on a broad “street”, pleasantly sloping down a valley, with red, yellow and white sandstone bluffs on either side. After admiring the natural beauty and some Pacman-ghost shaped enormous mounds on your right, you come to the first monuments, carved in the rock. The Obelisk tomb can be appreciated from ground level, or a small clamber up the rough-hewn steps allows you to poke about inside – especially fun for children.

What you are really waiting for, though, is the famous Treasury. Continuing on the pathway, the heat rises and the crowds increase as you take in the many tombs, caves and wave-shaped coloured rocks, as well as a glorious Greco-Roman amphitheatre. On entering As-Siq, the ancient entrance to Petra, the air cools. The kilometre-long narrow gorge winds its way down; at some points, the sky is barely visible and you can almost touch both

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sides of the 80-metre-high chasm. It twists delightfully so every step reveals a new view and small trees and bushes grow sideways out of the walls.

Emerging into a surprisingly small clearing, here it is: the iconic AlKhazneh (Treasury). It is beautifully preserved in its protected place, with its hybrid Corinthian/Doric columns and other Egyptian and Roman-style touches. Everyone stops to take a photo – bring your wide-angle lens to photograph the 30-metre width and 43-metre height. Yet, even with the right equipment, your images won’t truly capture the grandeur of the place. Avoid the camels and horse-drawn carriages that congregate here.

Find a shadowy wall to sit against and just look.

When you can tear yourself away, there is more to see. If, at this point, you want a ride (as we did), I recommend a donkey. Travelling down the Street of Facades and the Colonnaded Street, the donkey’s lilting sway is pleasant, soothing and gives hot feet a rest. I do not recommend the horse-drawn carriages, wantonly bumping along over stones, paving, sand and concrete. You could also opt for a camel, of course.

After another hour, our thoughts turn to lunch. There are small food and drink stands dotted around, but my tip is the Basin Restaurant (owned by the nearby Crowne Plaza but inside the Petra site). Sited at the exact spot where your hunger and thirst can no longer be ignored, at the base of the track ascending to the Monastery (Ad-Deir), it offers a wide-ranging buffet, an attractive terrace and Jordanian mint lemonade.

Continuing on involves climbing some serious steps. The Monastery is the largest monument in Petra with a fine hilltop view. There are other side trips up small mountains for the enthusiast. If you make it up any, well done. (I did not and I regret it.)

As you retrace your steps, whether by foot or on a beast of burden, you gain new perspectives on the rock formations and tombs that you were too overwhelmed to take in before. Once back at the top Visitors Centre, you have earned an ice-cream and maybe a stone bracelet from one of the charming children on a stall. Or how about a bottle filled with coloured sands formed into a picture of tombs and camels.

If you can stay till sunset, you will understand fully the meaning of the often-quoted 1845 poem by John William Burgon that describes Petra as: “… from the rock as if by magic grown … a rose-red city half as old as time”.

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diary MARK THESE EVENTS ON YOUR CALENDAR Football specials: From June 12 to July 13, Makani Tent and Paco's. Menu specials per country from AED 32* Darts Tournament: June 21, Paco's, prizes for the top three winners. Entrance fee: AED 50 Strawberry Mania: Throughout June at Palm Court Afternoon Tea: Every Saturday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, Palm Court. AED 55net

GRAND MERCURE

Daily Evening BBQ: At Eden Rock (Poolside Restaurant) from 8pm to 11pm @ AED 110 net per person

Flavours of Tuscany: From June 22 – 30, Casa Romana. Set menu with seasonal ingredients and Italian specialties Serata Italiana: Pick your favourite Italian treat from our live cooking stations every Tuesday for just AED 149* inclusive of unlimited reds and whites.

DANAT

Shisha: Available Sunday to Thursday from 12 pm to 4 pm at Eden Rock Restaurant

Taste of Thailand: Select from a wide variety of authentic Thai dishes every Thursday

Special room rates: From Saturday to Wednesday AED350 net Thursday to Friday AED525net inclusive of breakfast

Summer Payback Returns: Spend AED 100 at any participating restaurant (Arabesque, Tanjore, Luce and Horse & Jockey Pub or bar* and receive a voucher for AED 25 to be spent during your next visit. June 1 - August 30.

HILTON AL AIN

‘A Date with Mozart:’ The end of

AL AIN ROTANA

Tex-Mex Night: Choose your preferred TexMex dishes every Saturday for just AED 149* inclusive of mineral water and soft drinks.

Pimps and Hoe's party: June 18, Paco's, starting at 9:00pm Diesel Band Farwell party: Last day before Ramadan Paco's Diesel Fuel promotion, starting at 9:00pm

A NURTURING environment that fosters CREATIVITY and DEVELOPMENT Promote Creativity | Gain Indepenence Develop Social Skills | A Loving Staff

• EYFS curriculum • Native English speaking faculty • All classes equipped with interactive white boards and projectors • Large outdoor covered play area • Large padded indoor gym • Bus facility with female attendant • Full time registered nurse • Doctor on call in case of emergency • Secured with electronic surveillance system

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Summer Camp

New Mini

ZOO

year concert by House of Arts, June 13, 6:00pm - 8:00 pm, Al Ain International School Auditorium. Admission- adults AED 30, kids AED 15

At Edu Fun Nursery, your child is immersed in a rich learning environment with a strong focus on interactive play.

We put the “FUN” back into education.

Our loving and highly qualified staff ensure that the safety and development of your child comes first! Our state-ofthe-art early childhood education facility provides age appropriate IT skills to prepare your child for the ever-evolving high tech world that awaits them.

Please call us for details of our nursery and parent information pack.

Villa No.25, Al Naseriyya, (Near Airport Roundabout) Al Ain, U.A.E. Tel: + 03-7612 686 / 050 - 4710 376 Email: info@edufun-nursery.com & principal@edufun-nursery.com Web: www.edufun-nursery.com Facebook: EduFunNursery.AlAin

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LANGUAGE: English SYNOPSIS: After a bad blind date, a man and woman find themselves stuck together at a resort for families, where their attraction grows as their respective kids benefit from the burgeoning relationship.

RELEASE DATE: 12-06-2014

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A SUITABLE BOY

(A SUITABLE BOY #1)

By Vikram Seth Vikram Seth's novel is, at its core, a love story: Lata and her mother, Mrs. Rupa Mehra, are both trying to find -- through love or through exacting maternal appraisal -- a suitable boy for Lata to marry. Set in the early 1950s, in an India newly independent and struggling through a time of crisis, A Suitable Boy takes us into the richly imagined world of four large extended families and spins a compulsively readable tale of their lives and loves.

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SOURCE KIDS SourcelingS Hi my name is Iman Fatima and I am 10 years old. I am a student in Al Manahill Private School studying in grade 5. I like to work hard. My favourite subjects are Science, English and Math.

I really love Science and I want to be a doctor because this is my mother's and father's wish. I have four sisters and two brothers. In my free time I like to cook and to do art work. I also like to go outdoors with my family.

Story time THE FORBIDDEN LIBRARY by Django Wexle Alice always thought fairy tales had happy endings. That--along with everything else-changed the day she met her first fairy When Alice's father goes down in a shipwreck, she is sent to live with her uncle Geryon--an uncle she's never heard of and knows nothing about. He lives in an enormous manor with a massive library that is off-limits to Alice. But then she meets a talking cat. And even for a rulefollower, when a talking cat sneaks you into a forbidden library and introduces you to an arrogant boy who dares you to open a book, it's hard to resist. Especially if you're a reader to begin with.

Soon Alice finds herself INSIDE the book, and the only way out is to defeat the creature imprisoned within.

‫ عبري بالن‬:‫الكاتبة‬ ‫نرش يف دار كلامت للنرش‬ ‫ فهو ينتظره بحامس يك يشاركه‬،‫يشتاق زين إىل أبيه كث ًريا‬ ‫ لكن أباه يعود دامئًا‬،‫ ويقرأ معه القصص ويأكل معه‬،‫اللعب‬ ‫ يفكر زين مبخطط ليجعل أباه يبقى يف‬،‫متأخ ًرا من العمل‬ ‫ هل ينجح مخططه؟‬.‫البيت وال يعود أبدًا إىل العمل‬

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.

‫ أنا طالبة صف خامس يف مدرسة‬،‫ سنوات‬10 ‫مرحبا اسمي إميان فاطمة و عمري‬ ‫ و أنا مجتهدة يف دراستي و املواد املفضلة عندي هي العلوم‬، ‫املناهل الخاصة‬ ‫ أنا حقا أحب العلوم وأريد أن أكون طبيبة ألنها‬.‫واللغة اإلنجليزية والرياضيات‬ ‫ لدي ستة أخوة و أحب أن أطهو الطعام و القيام باالعامل‬،‫رغبة والدي و والديت‬ .‫ و استمتع كذلك بالخروج يف الهواء الطلق مع عائلتي‬،‫الفنية يف وقت فراغي‬ ‫ للعدد القادم‬The Source ‫األهل الكرام الذين يرغبون برتشيح طفلهم لعمود طفل‬ ‫ كلمة فقط إىل الربيد االلكرتوين‬100 ‫إرسال صورة وسرية ذاتية من‬ sourcelings@thesourceuae.com

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2. What is the name of the actor best known for his portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series of movies?

3. Which is star is nearest to the Earth 1. Fauntleroy, 2. Tom Felton, 3. Sun 36

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100 ‫كيف تحصل عىل العدد‬1.1 ‫) خمس‬1( ‫بإستخدام الرقم‬ ‫مرات؟‬ ‫كيف يتنفس الضفدع تحت‬2.2 ‫املاء ؟‬ ‫ماهو الطائر الذي يلد وال‬3.3 ‫يبيض ؟‬ ،‫ من خالل جلده‬.2 ،111-11=100 .1 .‫ الخفاش‬.3

1. What is Donald Duck’s middle name?

‫أشتاق إىل بابا‬

‫لمحة عن كتاب‬

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‫هل تعلم؟‬

‫أن الفيلسوف اليوناين املشهور‬ ‫ارسطو كان املعلم الخاص‬ ‫لالسكندر املقدوين‪.‬‬

‫?‪Did you know‬‬ ‫?‪Did you know there is no such thing as a naturally blue food‬‬

‫الفتى المجتهد‬

‫دخل فتى صغري إىل محل تس ّوق وجذب صندوقاً إىل أسفل كابينة‬ ‫الهاتف‪ ،‬ووقف فوق الصندوق ليصل إىل أزرار الهاتف وبدأ اتصاالً‬ ‫هاتفياً‪.‬‬ ‫انتبه صاحب املتجر ملا يجري وبدأ باالستامع إىل املحادثة التي يجريها‬ ‫هذا الفتى‪.‬‬ ‫قال الفتى للطرف اآلخر‪ :‬سيديت‪ ،‬أميكنني العمل ِ‬ ‫لديك يف تهذيب‬ ‫عشب حديقتك؟‬ ‫لدي من يقوم بهذا العمل‪.‬‬ ‫فأجابت الس ّيدة عرب الهاتف‪ّ :‬‬ ‫قال الفتى‪ :‬سأقوم بالعمل بنصف األجرة التي يأخذها هذا الشخص!‬ ‫فأجابت السيدة بأنها راضية عن عمل ذلك الشخص وال تريد استبداله‪.‬‬ ‫أصبح الفتى أكرث إلحاحا وقال‪ :‬سأنظف أيضً ا ممر املشاة والرصيف أمام منزلك وستكون‬ ‫حديقتك أجمل حديقة يف املدينة‪.‬‬ ‫ومرة أخرى أجابته السيدة بالنفي‪.‬‬ ‫فتبسم الفتى وأقفل الهاتف‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫تقدم صاحب املتجر من الفتى وقال له‪ :‬لقد أعجبتني همتك العالية‪ ،‬وأحرتم هذه املعنويات‬ ‫اإليجابية فيك‪ ،‬لذا فأنا أعرض عليك فرصة للعمل لدي يف املتجر‪.‬‬ ‫أجاب الفتى الصغري‪ :‬ال يا سيدي‪ ،‬شكرا ً لعرضك‪ ،‬غري أين فقط كنت أتأكد من أدايئ للعمل‬ ‫الذي أقوم به حال ًيا‪ ،‬ألنني أنا من يعمل لحساب هذه السيدة التي كنت أتحدث إليها‪.‬‬

‫((قيم نفسك قبل أن يقيمها غريك))‬

‫!‪Colour me‬‬

‫ل ّوني!‬

‫‪Complete the drawing‬‬ ‫‪36‬‬

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‫‪The Bear and‬‬ ‫‪The Two Friends‬‬

‫‪Once two friends were walking through the forest. They knew‬‬ ‫‪that anything dangerous can happen to them at any time in‬‬ ‫‪the forest. So they promised each other that they would remain‬‬ ‫‪united in any case of danger.‬‬ ‫‪Suddenly, they saw a large bear approaching them. One of the‬‬ ‫‪friends at once climbed a nearby tree. But the other one did not‬‬ ‫‪know how to climb. So being led by his common sense, he lay‬‬ ‫‪down on the ground breathless, pretending to be a dead man.‬‬ ‫‪The bear came near the man lying on the ground. It smelt in‬‬ ‫‪his ears, and slowly left the place because bears do not touch‬‬ ‫‪dead creatures. Now the friend on the tree came down and‬‬ ‫‪asked his friend on the ground, “Friend, what did the bear‬‬ ‫‪whisper into your ear?” The other friend replied, “The bear‬‬ ‫”‪advised me not to believe a false friend.‬‬ ‫‪Moral: A true Friend is the one who always supports and‬‬ ‫‪stands by you in any situation.‬‬