Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for November 19, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun.
Abu Dhabi
Family festivities
Book your spot for a magical afternoon with Santa at the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort. Families can take part in the Gingerbread Factory, where kids can decorate their own gingerbread house, plus enjoy a petting zoo, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus, complete with a gift for each young guest. There will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 6pm along with cheerful Christmas carols.
December 7, 4pm to 6pm, from Dh139 for children; from Dh109 for adults, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, book at 02 677 3333, irene.vilches@sheraton.com
Abu Dhabi
Classics concert
Get tickets now for Stephan Moccio & Orchestra. As part of the Abu Dhabi Classics series, the Grammy Award-winner and Academy Award-nominated composer, known for his songs written for The Weeknd (Earned It) and Celine Dion (A New Day Has Come) as well as Miley Cyrus’s hit Wrecking Ball, will lead a string orchestra and two soloists to showcase his blend of classical and pop music.
December 14, 8pm, from Dh100, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabiclassics.ae
Abu Dhabi
Art festival
Catch the final day of Abu Dhabi Art, which features The View, a blend of theatre, visual art and performance by Miet Warlop; the talk Remembering Hassan Sharif: The Sandcastle as part of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Talking Art Series; a talk about public art and social change; as well as workshops, tours and exhibitions, plus various relateds events taking place at other venues.
Today, from 2pm, various venues in Abu Dhabi including Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Cultural District, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, www.abudhabiartfair.ae
Abu Dhabi
Motor sports festival
Visit the F1 Fanzone as part of the Yasalam events on the Corniche in the run-up to the 2016 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Take part in a variety of fun, family-friendly, adrenaline-pumping racing events, including simulators and contests, plus car exhibitions, a kids’ driving school and merchandise.
Open 4pm to midnight, Thursdays to Saturdays; 5pm to 11pm, free, Sundays to Wednesdays, West Plaza, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.yasalam.ae
Nationwide
New movie
Catch a screening of the animated adventure Raven the Little Rascal – The Big Race, in which Raven accidentally destroys the supplies the woodland animals need to survive the winter. Hoping to win money to restock the supplies, he enters a car race against a world champion driver. Along the way Raven learns something about teamwork.
Screening at cinemas across the UAE, including Vox Cinemas, Novo Cinemas, Star Cinemas, Cinemacity, Cine Royal and Reel Cinemas. (G)
Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah
Health festival
Attend the Live Healthy Carnival, which aims to encourage healthy living through good lifestyle habits, and features games, face-painting, competitions, fashion and magic shows geared towards helping children understand. Visitors will be encouraged to look at a wholesome, healthy lifestyle through contributions from all family members, as they address issues and find solutions together.
Today, 3.30pm to 8pm, free, RAK Diabetes Centre, Jumeirah, Dubai; RAK Hospital, Ras Al Khaimah, register at www.diabetesrak.com
Dubai
Theatrical performance
See the play Unfaithfully Yours, starring Indian television stars Mona Singh and Rohit Roy about Akash and Preet and their 26-year-long relationship that is the perfect love story, with one major glitch. The play will be performed in English.
Today, 5pm and 8pm, from Dh150, ages 21+, Ductac, Centrepoint Theatre, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org
Dubai
Art exhibition
See the exhibition by Frank Stella featuring six large-scale, high-relief artworks by the American artist who is known for his pioneering minimalism and post-painterly abstraction. Pictured: La Scienza della Fiacca.
Daily until January 4, 10am-7pm, Saturdays to Thursdays (closed Fridays), Leila Heller Gallery, I-87, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 056 831 3520, www.leilahellergallery.com
Dubai
Lifestyle Festival
Visit SoleDXB, the regional footwear, fashion and lifestyle fair, featuring activities and events such as a basketball tournament, live music including the German singer-songwriter Bibi Bourelly (pictured) at 5.30pm, and talks including Yassine Saidi, global head of Puma Select and Lifestyle Footwear, who will speak at 4pm with Trapstar founders Mike, Lee and Will about the collaboration with Puma.
Today, noon to midnight, free before 3pm with registration; Dh100 after 3pm, Dubai Design District (d3), Dubai, www.soledxb.com
Dubai
Performance
Get tickets to attend The Recipe for Happiness – Storytelling Performance, an event organised by the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Paola Balbi (pictured) and Martina Pisciali, artists and storytellers from the Raccontamiunastoria Storytelling Company in Italy will search for happiness across five continents.
Friday, 7.30pm to 9pm, Dh100, Emirates Literature Foundation, House 290, Al Shindagha Area, Bur Dubai, www.elfdubai.org
Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
Business Insights
- As per the document, there are six filing options, including choosing to report on a realisation basis and transitional rules for pre-tax period gains or losses.
- SMEs with revenue below Dh3 million per annum can opt for transitional relief until 2026, treating them as having no taxable income.
- Larger entities have specific provisions for asset and liability movements, business restructuring, and handling foreign permanent establishments.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
Business Insights
- Canada and Mexico are significant energy suppliers to the US, providing the majority of oil and natural gas imports
- The introduction of tariffs could hinder the US's clean energy initiatives by raising input costs for materials like nickel
- US domestic suppliers might benefit from higher prices, but overall oil consumption is expected to decrease due to elevated costs
From Zero
Artist: Linkin Park
Label: Warner Records
Number of tracks: 11
Rating: 4/5
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.
The five new places of worship
Church of South Indian Parish
St Andrew's Church Mussaffah branch
St Andrew's Church Al Ain branch
St John's Baptist Church, Ruwais
Church of the Virgin Mary and St Paul the Apostle, Ruwais
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
Disclaimer
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville
Rating: 4/5
The specs
Engine: 77.4kW all-wheel-drive dual motor
Power: 320bhp
Torque: 605Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh219,000
On sale: Now
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AGL AWARDS
Golden Ball - best Emirati player: Khalfan Mubarak (Al Jazira)
Golden Ball - best foreign player: Igor Coronado (Sharjah)
Golden Glove - best goalkeeper: Adel Al Hosani (Sharjah)
Best Coach - the leader: Abdulaziz Al Anbari (Sharjah)
Fans' Player of the Year: Driss Fetouhi (Dibba)
Golden Boy - best young player: Ali Saleh (Al Wasl)
Best Fans of the Year: Sharjah
Goal of the Year: Michael Ortega (Baniyas)
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The Sky Is Pink
Director: Shonali Bose
Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf
Three stars
Afghanistan fixtures
- v Australia, today
- v Sri Lanka, Tuesday
- v New Zealand, Saturday,
- v South Africa, June 15
- v England, June 18
- v India, June 22
- v Bangladesh, June 24
- v Pakistan, June 29
- v West Indies, July 4
Despacito's dominance in numbers
Released: 2017
Peak chart position: No.1 in more than 47 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Lebanon
Views: 5.3 billion on YouTube
Sales: With 10 million downloads in the US, Despacito became the first Latin single to receive Diamond sales certification
Streams: 1.3 billion combined audio and video by the end of 2017, making it the biggest digital hit of the year.
Awards: 17, including Record of the Year at last year’s prestigious Latin Grammy Awards, as well as five Billboard Music Awards
