Check out Unseen, a summer exhibition that features six artists who have recently presented at Lawrie Shabibi gallery. Works include the imagined resurrection of Michael Jackson, the exploration of human preservation and a tribute to forgotten female Algerian soldiers. Open 10am to 6pm, Lawrie Shabibi, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9906, www.lawrieshabibi.com
Attend the Community Market and browse an array of stalls selling art, children's fashion, handmade jewellery, scarves, essential oils, handbags and more. Open 11am to 6pm, Qanas Suite, Falcon Clubhouse, Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, 02 885 3555, www.adgolfclub.ae
Enjoy discounted treatments at Jenny Rose Hair & Beauty for Eid. Get a blow-dry and style with an eyebrow shape and tint for Dh169 and select an add-on treatment of a mani-pedi for Dh99 or lash extension for Dh499. Open 9am to 8pm, Jenny Rose Hair and Beauty Salon, Dubai Motor City, Dubai, 04 551 6620, www.jennyrosebeauty.com
Enter Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes, a photography competition organised by The Office of Government Communication and Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority. Amateur and professionals are invited to send in images capturing the spirit of Abu Dhabi. The top prize is Dh50,000. Deadline is July 15. www.abudhabitye.com
Visit Modhesh World and enjoy family fun in a fully air-conditioned, child-safe environment featuring games, rides and interactive experiences, including mini-bowling, a climbing wall, bumper boats, a mini train and more. Open 10am to midnight, from Dh25, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, 600 555 559, www.modheshworld.com
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The story in numbers
18
This is how many recognised sects Lebanon is home to, along with about four million citizens
450,000
More than this many Palestinian refugees are registered with UNRWA in Lebanon, with about 45 per cent of them living in the country’s 12 refugee camps
1.5 million
There are just under 1 million Syrian refugees registered with the UN, although the government puts the figure upwards of 1.5m
73
The percentage of stateless people in Lebanon, who are not of Palestinian origin, born to a Lebanese mother, according to a 2012-2013 study by human rights organisation Frontiers Ruwad Association
18,000
The number of marriages recorded between Lebanese women and foreigners between the years 1995 and 2008, according to a 2009 study backed by the UN Development Programme
77,400
The number of people believed to be affected by the current nationality law, according to the 2009 UN study
4,926
This is how many Lebanese-Palestinian households there were in Lebanon in 2016, according to a census by the Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue committee
'The Batman'
Stars:Robert Pattinson
Director:Matt Reeves
Rating: 5/5
Pharaoh's curse
British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.
Lexus LX700h specs
Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor
Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm
Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm
Transmission: 10-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 11.7L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh590,000
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The Sheikh Zayed Future Energy Prize
This year’s winners of the US$4 million Sheikh Zayed Future Energy Prize will be recognised and rewarded in Abu Dhabi on January 15 as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainable Week, which runs in the capital from January 13 to 20.
From solutions to life-changing technologies, the aim is to discover innovative breakthroughs to create a new and sustainable energy future.
