Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 25, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE.
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Abu Dhabi
Art exhibition
Visit Warehouse421 in Mina Zayed and see Bayn: The In-Between, a group exhibition that explores the transformations that the current generation of artists have witnessed in the UAE and region. The exhibition seeks to describe and question the threshold between a start point and its end, highlighting the state as equally important to the start – in this case the history of the UAE – and its goal: the future. Pictured: Artwork by Manal Al Dowayan
Daily until June 18, 10am to 8pm, Tuesdays to Sundays (closed Mondays), Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, www.warehouse421.ae
Dubai
Art exhibition
See the exhibition Atelier M. Alliance Française Dubai presents paintings by UAE-based French artist Myriam Schryve that show the challenges faced by visually-impaired people. Pictured: An image by Myriam Schryve
Daily until May 15, open all day, Plantation, Sofitel JBR, Dubai, www.afdubai.org
Sharjah
Art exhibition
Once Upon a Time: Hadiqat Al Umma by Iraqi artist Sadik Kwaish Alfraji features a panoramic multimedia video installation based on the artist's childhood in Baghdad, specifically a park that was a sanctuary from heat and the city. It remains a vivid memory in his mind and is brought to life in drawings and animation, across nine projectors.
Daily until May 6, 10am to 10pm, Saturdays to Thursdays; 4 to 10pm, Fridays, Maraya Art Centre, Al Qasba, Al Taawun Road, Sharjah, 06 556 6555, www.maraya.ae
Abu Dhabi
Cycling event
Register to take part in the Neon Ride, presented by Cyacle and ICT, to celebrate the launch of new Bikeshare stations in the city. Enjoy entertainment, food and fun during this community initiative on Thursday, as you pedal with bike enthusiasts along the Corniche from Nation Galleria Mall towards Emirates Palace and back.
Thursday, 5.30pm to 7.30pm, with the Neon Ride starting at 6.30pm at Nation Galleria Mall, at the Corniche, Abu Dhabi, register at www.cyacle.ae
Abu Dhabi
Fitness event
Join GuavaPass, the monthly fitness membership that lets you participate in unlimited group classes across the city, and take part in the Les Mills launch at Adrenagy on Saturday. Have a go at Body Pump, Body Combat and Abs & Stretch, enjoy snacks and refreshments, and take on the Monkey Bar Challenge for prizes.
Saturday, from 10.15am, free for GuavaPass members; non-members can contact abudhabi@guavapass.com, Adrenagy, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, www.guavapass.com
Abu Dhabi
Anzac event
Attend an Anzac Day family sunset service presented by Aussies Abroad to commemorate the Australian, New Zealander and Turkish men and women who served and died in the First World War. A dinner follows the service.
Today, 5.30pm to 9.30pm, the service at 6.10pm, Dh140 for The Club and Aussies Abroad members; Dh160 for non-members, The Club, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, 050 120 5354, www.aussiesabroad-abudhabi.com
Dubai
Film screening
Catch a screening of the French film La Dune as part of the Cine-Debat series presented by Alliance Française Dubai, which also includes a discussion. The 2014 film is about a man who, after breaking up with his girlfriend, goes to Paris and begins to follow a detective for mysterious reasons.
Tonight, 8pm, free entry, auditorium, Alliance Française, Oud Metha, Dubai, www.afdubai.org
Dubai
Comedy show
Register to attend tonight’s launch of Comedians at Work, an evening of stand-up comedy presented by Dubomedy and featuring new and seasoned comedians on stage, including Simeon Goodson, Omar Ismail and Jyotsna Lakhiani (pictured). Arrive early to get coffee, food or dessert and to get a good seat.
Tonight, from 7.30pm, free, Public Cafe, Cluster T, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, rsvp@dubomedy.com
Dubai
Art exhibition
In the exhibition Dancing East, Ahmed Kassim presents works that aim to capture the social, political, ideological and cultural chaos of Arab countries, as seen through the artist's eyes in dances through the landscapes of the Middle East, with identifiable clues as to the locations. Pictured: The Sufi Journey – Dark Night
Daily until May 10, 10am to 6pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Gallery Ward, Al Quoz, Street 6, beside The Courtyard, Dubai, 04 388 3204, www.galleryward.com
Dubai
Performance
Get tickets to see Mandela Trilogy, a musical tribute to Nelson Mandela presented by Cape Town Opera with a cast of more than 30 performers. It features three incarnations of Mandela and diverse styles of music – Xhosa choral, jazz and jive, struggle songs and liberation music – while dramatising the defining moments of his life.
November 9 to 11, 8pm, from Dh150, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
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Dubai Bling season three
Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed
Rating: 1/5
Emergency
Director: Kangana Ranaut
Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry
Rating: 2/5
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
SERIES INFO
Cricket World Cup League Two
Nepal, Oman, United States tri-series
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Fixtures
Wednesday February 5, Oman v Nepal
Thursday, February 6, Oman v United States
Saturday, February 8, United States v Nepal
Sunday, February 9, Oman v Nepal
Tuesday, February 11, Oman v United States
Wednesday, February 12, United States v Nepal
Table
The top three sides advance to the 2022 World Cup Qualifier.
The bottom four sides are relegated to the 2022 World Cup playoff
1 United States 8 6 2 0 0 12 0.412
2 Scotland 8 4 3 0 1 9 0.139
3 Namibia 7 4 3 0 0 8 0.008
4 Oman 6 4 2 0 0 8 -0.139
5 UAE 7 3 3 0 1 7 -0.004
6 Nepal 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 PNG 8 0 8 0 0 0 -0.458
Living in...
This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
Tightening the screw on rogue recruiters
The UAE overhauled the procedure to recruit housemaids and domestic workers with a law in 2017 to protect low-income labour from being exploited.
Only recruitment companies authorised by the government are permitted as part of Tadbeer, a network of labour ministry-regulated centres.
A contract must be drawn up for domestic workers, the wages and job offer clearly stating the nature of work.
The contract stating the wages, work entailed and accommodation must be sent to the employee in their home country before they depart for the UAE.
The contract will be signed by the employer and employee when the domestic worker arrives in the UAE.
Only recruitment agencies registered with the ministry can undertake recruitment and employment applications for domestic workers.
Penalties for illegal recruitment in the UAE include fines of up to Dh100,000 and imprisonment
But agents not authorised by the government sidestep the law by illegally getting women into the country on visit visas.
The years Ramadan fell in May
In-demand jobs and monthly salaries
- Technology expert in robotics and automation: Dh20,000 to Dh40,000
- Energy engineer: Dh25,000 to Dh30,000
- Production engineer: Dh30,000 to Dh40,000
- Data-driven supply chain management professional: Dh30,000 to Dh50,000
- HR leader: Dh40,000 to Dh60,000
- Engineering leader: Dh30,000 to Dh55,000
- Project manager: Dh55,000 to Dh65,000
- Senior reservoir engineer: Dh40,000 to Dh55,000
- Senior drilling engineer: Dh38,000 to Dh46,000
- Senior process engineer: Dh28,000 to Dh38,000
- Senior maintenance engineer: Dh22,000 to Dh34,000
- Field engineer: Dh6,500 to Dh7,500
- Field supervisor: Dh9,000 to Dh12,000
- Field operator: Dh5,000 to Dh7,000
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First Person
Richard Flanagan
Chatto & Windus
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
Kamindu Mendis bio
Full name: Pasqual Handi Kamindu Dilanka Mendis
Born: September 30, 1998
Age: 20 years and 26 days
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Major teams Sri Lanka's Under 19 team
Batting style: Left-hander
Bowling style: Right-arm off-spin and slow left-arm orthodox (that's right!)
The specs
Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 400hp
Torque: 475Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Price: From Dh215,900
On sale: Now
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
MATCH INFO
Juventus 1 (Dybala 45')
Lazio 3 (Alberto 16', Lulic 73', Cataldi 90 4')
Red card: Rodrigo Bentancur (Juventus)
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
