Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for April 2, 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
#YearofGiving
Donate pre-loved books as part of the #ShareYourBook initiative by the Wanna Read? charity, led by Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, which aims to create stimulating environments for children in local hospitals across the country. Donation boxes are available at Magrudy’s at The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, and visitors are encouraged to post a message about their donation on social media with the #ShareYourBook hashtag, as part of the UAE’s Year of Giving.
Daily until Wednesday, Magrudy's, The Mall at World Trade Center Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/WTCAD
Dubai
Art exhibition
In the exhibition Salvation, Sara Rahbar presents sculptures that represent the price of silence when we don't work tirelessly against discrimination, lack of safety and fear of the state. Pictured: Refuge
Daily until April 25, 11.30am to 7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Carbon 12, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 340 6016, www.carbon12dubai.com
Abu Dhabi
Kids’ class
Book a spot for your children, ages 2 to 5, to take part in the Fun in French class at Orange Wheels, where they can learn the basics of the French language in a 10-week programme that features a wide range of activities with an emphasis on learning through movement. The fee for the programme also includes free play time in the venue.
April 12 to June 14, 11am on Wednesdays, Dh650 for 10 weeks, Orange Wheels, Al Wahda Mall Extension, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 4411, www.orangewheels.com
Nationwide
New movie
In the film Chips, Jon Baker (Dax Shepard) and Frank Poncharello (Michael Pena) are new motorcycle police officers with the California Highway Patrol. Baker soon discovers that Poncharello is an undercover federal agent investigating a heist that may have been carried out by crooked cops. The odd couple clash, but need to work together, using their individual skills to become true partners. Action comedy, also starring Jessica McNamee, Adam Brody, Ben Falcone, Kristen Bell and Vincent D'Onofrio.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE. (15+)
Abu Dhabi
Cultural festival
Catch the Mother of the Nation Festival, which celebrates, commemorates and honours the inspirational values of Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak through performances, workshops and diverse activity zones, including a souq, a beach dining area, The Happiness Zone, interactive progress zone, Mother of the Nation Pavilion and more.
Ends on Tuesday, 4pm to midnight, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.motn.ae
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 the region. The exhibition seeks to describe and question the threshold found between a starting point and its end, highlighting the state as equally important to the beginning – in this case the history of the UAE –and its end goal: the future. Pictured: An image by Saif Mhaisen
Daily until June 18, 10am to 8pm Tuesdays to Sundays (closed Mondays), Warehouse421, Mina Zayed, Abu Dhabi, www.warehouse421.ae
Dubai
Concert
See the well-known Saudi singer Mohammed Abdo at Dubai Opera. The prominent Khaleeji performer has been described as The Artist of Arabs. His songs include Bent Alnoor, Al Amakin and Lana Allah.
Tonight, 11pm, from Dh750, Dubai Opera, Downtown Dubai, Dubai, www.dubaiopera.com
Dubai
Kids’ camp
Register your children, ages 2 to 5, for the final week of Springnasium, the British Orchard Nursery Spring Camp, where they can enjoy a variety of nature-based activities, including a rabbit-hole obstacle course, spring-themed yoga, paper-plate gardens, handprint flower frames and more.
Daily until Thursday, 9am to 2pm, prices vary per venue, British Orchard Nursery venues, Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, 800 773 724665, www.britishorchardnursery.com
Dubai
Performance
Get tickets to see a performance of the musical Grease. Curve Theatre presents the story of Sandy and Danny, who meet again after a whirlwind summer romance when Sandy is transferred to Rydell High. Hit songs include You're the One That I Want, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Summer Nights and Greased Lighting.
Friday to April 13, 8pm daily plus 2.30pm on Saturday, April 9 and 13, from Dh150, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net
Dubai
Kids’ camp
Register your kids, ages 3 to 13, to take part in the Gulf Star Sports spring multi-activity camps, where they can enjoy hours of fun and excitement as they learn new skills including sports, team games, arts and crafts, martial arts, performing arts and more.
Daily until Thursday, 9am to 2.30pm, Dh800, Foremarke School, Jebel Ali Primary School, Dubai, 050 429 4860, info@gulfstarsports.com
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'The worst thing you can eat'
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
THE BIO
Born: Mukalla, Yemen, 1979
Education: UAE University, Al Ain
Family: Married with two daughters: Asayel, 7, and Sara, 6
Favourite piece of music: Horse Dance by Naseer Shamma
Favourite book: Science and geology
Favourite place to travel to: Washington DC
Best advice you’ve ever been given: If you have a dream, you have to believe it, then you will see it.
In Search of Mary Shelley: The Girl Who Wrote Frankenstein
By Fiona Sampson
Profile
The biog
Born: High Wycombe, England
Favourite vehicle: One with solid axels
Favourite camping spot: Anywhere I can get to.
Favourite road trip: My first trip to Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan. The desert they have over there is different and the language made it a bit more challenging.
Favourite spot in the UAE: Al Dhafra. It’s unique, natural, inaccessible, unspoilt.
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The specs
Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cyl turbo
Power: 194hp at 5,600rpm
Torque: 275Nm from 2,000-4,000rpm
Transmission: 6-speed auto
Price: from Dh155,000
On sale: now
Analysis
Maros Sefcovic is juggling multiple international trade agreement files, but his message was clear when he spoke to The National on Wednesday.
The EU-UAE bilateral trade deal will be finalised soon, he said. It is in everyone’s interests to do so. Both sides want to move quickly and are in alignment. He said the UAE is a very important partner for the EU. It’s full speed ahead - and with some lofty ambitions - on the road to a free trade agreement.
We also talked about US-EU tariffs. He answered that both sides need to talk more and more often, but he is prepared to defend Europe's position and said diplomacy should be a guiding principle through the current moment.
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Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
RESULTS
2.15pm: Al Marwan Group Holding – Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (Dirt) 1,200m
Winner: SS Jalmod, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ibrahim Al Hadhrami (trainer)
2.45pm: Sharjah Equine Hospital – Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,000m
Winner: Ghallieah, Sebastien Martino, Jean-Claude Pecout
3.15pm: Al Marwan Group Holding – Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: Inthar, Saif Al Balushi, Khalifa Al Neyadi
3.45pm: Al Ain Stud Emirates Breeders Trophy – Conditions (PA) Dh50,000 (D) 1,700m
Winner: MH Rahal, Richard Mullen, Elise Jeanne
4.25pm: Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Cup – Prestige Handicap (PA) Dh100,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: JAP Aneed, Ray Dawson, Irfan Ellahi
4.45pm: Sharjah Equine Hospital – Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 (D) 1,200m
Winner: Edaraat, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi
The Settlers
Director: Louis Theroux
Starring: Daniella Weiss, Ari Abramowitz
Rating: 5/5
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