• US Secretary of State John Kerry takes a photo with a group of students before delivering a speech on climate change in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 16, 2014. Kerry will issue a clarion call for the world to do to more to combat climate change, warning the planet is being pushed to “a tipping point of no return”. Evan Vucci / AFP photo
    US Secretary of State John Kerry takes a photo with a group of students before delivering a speech on climate change in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 16, 2014. Kerry will issue a clarion call for the world to do to more to combat climate change, warning the planet is being pushed to “a tipping point of no return”. Evan Vucci / AFP photo
  • Men in loincloths participate in the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, at Saidaiji Temple in Okayama, Japan, on February 15, 2014. Some 9,000 men battle to grab a pair of lucky sticks thrown by priests. Trevor Williams / Getty Images
    Men in loincloths participate in the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival, at Saidaiji Temple in Okayama, Japan, on February 15, 2014. Some 9,000 men battle to grab a pair of lucky sticks thrown by priests. Trevor Williams / Getty Images
  • Muslim brides show hands decorated with henna paste during a mass wedding ceremony in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on February 16, 2014. A total of 181 Muslim couples from the across the Gujarat state took part in the event organised by a Muslim voluntary organisation, organisers said. Amit Dave / Reuters
    Muslim brides show hands decorated with henna paste during a mass wedding ceremony in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad on February 16, 2014. A total of 181 Muslim couples from the across the Gujarat state took part in the event organised by a Muslim voluntary organisation, organisers said. Amit Dave / Reuters
  • A resident cleans up ash that damaged houses and farms in Malang, East Java, on February 16, 2014, following the volcanic eruption of Mount Kelud on February 13. Three Indonesian airports reopened February 15, while four others remained closed, officials said, after the eruption killed four people and forced mass evacuations. Aman Rochman / AFP photo
    A resident cleans up ash that damaged houses and farms in Malang, East Java, on February 16, 2014, following the volcanic eruption of Mount Kelud on February 13. Three Indonesian airports reopened February 15, while four others remained closed, officials said, after the eruption killed four people and forced mass evacuations. Aman Rochman / AFP photo
  • A model displays an autumn/ainter design by Juana Martin on February 15, 2014, during Madrid’s Fashion Week, in Madrid, Spain. Andres Kudacki / AP photo
    A model displays an autumn/ainter design by Juana Martin on February 15, 2014, during Madrid’s Fashion Week, in Madrid, Spain. Andres Kudacki / AP photo
  • A Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) government soldier from the 2nd Battalion smokes a cigarette at the SPLA headquarters in Nyang, in the county of Yirol East, South Sudan, on February 15, 2014. Fighting between forces loyal to South Sudanese president Salva Kiir and former vice president Riek Machar erupted on last December, sparking heavy clashes across the country that have left thousands dead and displaced close to 900,000 people. Fabio Bucciarelli / AFP photo
    A Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) government soldier from the 2nd Battalion smokes a cigarette at the SPLA headquarters in Nyang, in the county of Yirol East, South Sudan, on February 15, 2014. Fighting between forces loyal to South Sudanese president Salva Kiir and former vice president Riek Machar erupted on last December, sparking heavy clashes across the country that have left thousands dead and displaced close to 900,000 people. Fabio Bucciarelli / AFP photo
  • Olga Gharkova bathes in a hot pot at the British Banya bathhouse, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on February 15, 2014, “The most important thing about the banya is to have a good spirit in the body,” said bathhouse master Ivan Tkach. Jae C. Hong / AP photo
    Olga Gharkova bathes in a hot pot at the British Banya bathhouse, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia, on February 15, 2014, “The most important thing about the banya is to have a good spirit in the body,” said bathhouse master Ivan Tkach. Jae C. Hong / AP photo
  • Children warm up with the heat of an armchair burning in the Hanano district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on February 15, 2014. The death toll in nearly three years of conflict in Syria has risen to more than 140,000 people including nearly 50,000 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Fadi Al-Halabi / AFP photo/Aleppo Media Centre
    Children warm up with the heat of an armchair burning in the Hanano district of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo on February 15, 2014. The death toll in nearly three years of conflict in Syria has risen to more than 140,000 people including nearly 50,000 civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Fadi Al-Halabi / AFP photo/Aleppo Media Centre
  • A Palestinian man selling packs of Lupini beans is seen from behind rain-covered glass near the Gaza City port on February 15, 2014. Mohammed Saber / EPA
    A Palestinian man selling packs of Lupini beans is seen from behind rain-covered glass near the Gaza City port on February 15, 2014. Mohammed Saber / EPA
  • Boys are silhouetted against the setting sun while playing cricket in Karachi, Pakistan, on February 15, 2014. Athar Hussain / Reuters
    Boys are silhouetted against the setting sun while playing cricket in Karachi, Pakistan, on February 15, 2014. Athar Hussain / Reuters
  • A Sri Lankan traditional dancer applies make up before Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo on February 15, 2014. Over 50 elephants are participating in a street parade for Gangaramaya temple’s annual Perahera festival, along with a nightly procession of traditional dancers, fire twirlers and traditional musicians. Dinuka Liyanawatte / Reuters
    A Sri Lankan traditional dancer applies make up before Navam Perahera, a Buddhist pageant of elephants, dancers and drummers, in Colombo on February 15, 2014. Over 50 elephants are participating in a street parade for Gangaramaya temple’s annual Perahera festival, along with a nightly procession of traditional dancers, fire twirlers and traditional musicians. Dinuka Liyanawatte / Reuters
  • An anti-government protester stands behind a shield on the Maidan (Independence square) in Kiev, on February 15, 2014. Ukraine’s political situation has been volatile since a massive protest movement erupted last November, when Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovich rejected a key EU trade pact in favour of closer ties with Russia, angering pro-EU parts of the population. The movement has since evolved into an outright drive to oust Yanukovych, with protesters continuing to occupy the city’s central square. Martin Bureau / AFP photo
    An anti-government protester stands behind a shield on the Maidan (Independence square) in Kiev, on February 15, 2014. Ukraine’s political situation has been volatile since a massive protest movement erupted last November, when Ukraine president Viktor Yanukovich rejected a key EU trade pact in favour of closer ties with Russia, angering pro-EU parts of the population. The movement has since evolved into an outright drive to oust Yanukovych, with protesters continuing to occupy the city’s central square. Martin Bureau / AFP photo
  • A Palestinian protester helps another who was injured on February 15, 2014, during clashes with Israeli forces near the West Bank village of Tourah, west of Jenin. Dozens of Palestinians held a march to protest against the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks and US Secretary of State John Kerry’s peace efforts. Mohammed Ballas / AP photo
    A Palestinian protester helps another who was injured on February 15, 2014, during clashes with Israeli forces near the West Bank village of Tourah, west of Jenin. Dozens of Palestinians held a march to protest against the Palestinian-Israeli peace talks and US Secretary of State John Kerry’s peace efforts. Mohammed Ballas / AP photo

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Match info

Huddersfield Town 0

Chelsea 3
Kante (34'), Jorginho (45' pen), Pedro (80')

Meydan racecard:

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (PA) Group 1 | US$75,000 (Dirt) | 2,200 metres

7.05pm: UAE 1000 Guineas (TB) Listed | $250,000 (D) 1,600m

7.40pm: Meydan Classic Trial (TB) Conditions $100,000 (Turf) 1,400m

8.15pm: Al Shindagha Sprint (TB) Group 3 $200,000 (D) 1,200m

8.50pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (D) 1,600m

9.25pm: Handicap (TB) $175,000 (T) | 2,000m

10pm: Handicap (TB) $135,000 (T) 1,600m

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THE SPECS

Engine: AMG-enhanced 3.0L inline-6 turbo with EQ Boost and electric auxiliary compressor

Transmission: nine-speed automatic

Power: 429hp

Torque: 520Nm​​​​​​​

Price: Dh360,200 (starting)

NO OTHER LAND

Director: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham, Rachel Szor, Hamdan Ballal

Stars: Basel Adra, Yuval Abraham

Rating: 3.5/5

THE BIO

Favourite book: ‘Purpose Driven Life’ by Rick Warren

Favourite travel destination: Switzerland

Hobbies: Travelling and following motivational speeches and speakers

Favourite place in UAE: Dubai Museum

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How much do leading UAE’s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?
  1. Nord Anglia International School (Dubai) – Dh85,032
  2. Kings School Al Barsha (Dubai) – Dh71,905
  3. Brighton College Abu Dhabi - Dh68,560
  4. Jumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) – Dh59,728
  5. Gems Wellington International School – Dubai Branch – Dh58,488
  6. The British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) - Dh54,170
  7. Dubai English Speaking School – Dh51,269

*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024/2025 academic year

Key findings
  • Over a period of seven years, a team of scientists analysed dietary data from 50,000 North American adults.
  • Eating one or two meals a day was associated with a relative decrease in BMI, compared with three meals. Snacks count as a meal. Likewise, participants who ate more than three meals a day experienced an increase in BMI: the more meals a day, the greater the increase. 
  • People who ate breakfast experienced a relative decrease in their BMI compared with “breakfast-skippers”. 
  • Those who turned the eating day on its head to make breakfast the biggest meal of the day, did even better. 
  • But scrapping dinner altogether gave the best results. The study found that the BMI of subjects who had a long overnight fast (of 18 hours or more) decreased when compared even with those who had a medium overnight fast, of between 12 and 17 hours.
MWTC

Tickets start from Dh100 for adults and are now on sale at www.ticketmaster.ae and Virgin Megastores across the UAE. Three-day and travel packages are also available at 20 per cent discount.

Bharatanatyam

A ancient classical dance from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Intricate footwork and expressions are used to denote spiritual stories and ideas.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

Bangladesh tour of Pakistan

January 24 – First T20, Lahore

January 25 – Second T20, Lahore

January 27 – Third T20, Lahore

February 7-11 – First Test, Rawalpindi

April 3 – One-off ODI, Karachi

April 5-9 – Second Test, Karachi

The biog

Favourite colour: Brown

Favourite Movie: Resident Evil

Hobbies: Painting, Cooking, Imitating Voices

Favourite food: Pizza

Trivia: Was the voice of three characters in the Emirati animation, Shaabiyat Al Cartoon

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The specs: 2018 BMW R nineT Scrambler

Price, base / as tested Dh57,000

Engine 1,170cc air/oil-cooled flat twin four-stroke engine

Transmission Six-speed gearbox

Power 110hp) @ 7,750rpm

Torque 116Nm @ 6,000rpm

Fuel economy, combined 5.3L / 100km

MATCH INFO

World Cup qualifier

Thailand 2 (Dangda 26', Panya 51')

UAE 1 (Mabkhout 45 2')

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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Wicked: For Good

Director: Jon M Chu

Starring: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Ethan Slater

Rating: 4/5

Emirates Cricket Board Women’s T10

ECB Hawks v ECB Falcons

Monday, April 6, 7.30pm, Sharjah Cricket Stadium

The match will be broadcast live on the My Sports Eye Facebook page

 

Hawks

Coach: Chaitrali Kalgutkar

Squad: Chaya Mughal (captain), Archara Supriya, Chamani Senevirathne, Chathurika Anand, Geethika Jyothis, Indhuja Nandakumar, Kashish Loungani, Khushi Sharma, Khushi Tanwar, Rinitha Rajith, Siddhi Pagarani, Siya Gokhale, Subha Srinivasan, Suraksha Kotte, Theertha Satish

 

Falcons

Coach: Najeeb Amar

Squad: Kavisha Kumari (captain), Almaseera Jahangir, Annika Shivpuri, Archisha Mukherjee, Judit Cleetus, Ishani Senavirathne, Lavanya Keny, Mahika Gaur, Malavika Unnithan, Rishitha Rajith, Rithika Rajith, Samaira Dharnidharka, Shashini Kaluarachchi, Udeni Kuruppuarachchi, Vaishnave Mahesh