Schermata by Fabrizio Gunnella. Courtesy Sconci Art Gallery
Schermata by Fabrizio Gunnella. Courtesy Sconci Art Gallery
Schermata by Fabrizio Gunnella. Courtesy Sconci Art Gallery
Schermata by Fabrizio Gunnella. Courtesy Sconci Art Gallery

5 things to do: See the exhibition Path of an Artist: From Figuration to Abstraction or take part in the fun at Yasalam 2015


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See the exhibition Path of an Artist: From Figuration to Abstraction, featuring works by Fabrizio Gunnella in which the colour takes prominence over precision, and leaves the rest to the viewer's imagination. From 11am to 7pm, Sconci Art Gallery, Dubai Design District, Dubai, 04 456 7183, www.sconcigallery.com.

Take part in the fun at Yasalam 2015, where you can watch today's big F1 race on the large screens, plus enjoy the racing simulators, pit-stop challenge and more. The Urban Art Zone has workshops and also a custom-built Muscle Beach. From 5pm to 11pm, free, F1 FanZone, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.yasalam.ae.

Register to take part in the Bodytree Body Mixed Couple Bootcamp, a high-intensity workout that combines low-and high-intensity intervals with deep-toning and sculpting segments. December 12, 9am to 10.30am, Dh125 with nectar juice for one person; Dh210 with nectar juice for two people, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, www.bodytreestudio.com.

Visit the Bawadi Mall for musical celebrations to mark the 44th UAE National Day, with performances that bring alive the noble concept of the union, as well as culture-driven activities that let visitors learn more about the Emirati culture. From 10am to 11pm, Bawadi Mall, Al Ain, 03 784 0000, www.bawadimall.com.

Sign up your children between the ages of 5 and 12, for the ZSC Kids Holiday Camp, where they can enjoy football and teambuilding challenges, plus ice-skating, bowling and arts and crafts. December 13 to 17 and December 20 to 24. From 8.30am to 5.30pm, Dh1,000 per child per week; Dh900 for the second child per week, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, register at 02 403 42222, kidscamp@zsc.ae.

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Top Hundred overseas picks

London Spirit: Kieron Pollard, Riley Meredith 

Welsh Fire: Adam Zampa, David Miller, Naseem Shah 

Manchester Originals: Andre Russell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Sean Abbott

Northern Superchargers: Dwayne Bravo, Wahab Riaz

Oval Invincibles: Sunil Narine, Rilee Rossouw

Trent Rockets: Colin Munro

Birmingham Phoenix: Matthew Wade, Kane Richardson

Southern Brave: Quinton de Kock

Race card

5.30pm: Maiden (TB) Dh82,500 (Turf) 1,400m

6.05pm: Handicap (TB) Dh87,500 (T) 1,400m

6.40pm: Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (Dirt) 1,400m

7.15pm: Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (T) 1,200m

7.50pm: Longines Stakes – Conditions (TB) Dh120,00 (D) 1,900m

8.25pm: Zabeel Trophy – Rated Conditions (TB) Dh120,000 (T) 1,600m

9pm: Handicap (TB) Dh105,000 (T) 2,410m

9.35pm: Handicap (TB) Dh92,500 (T) 2,000m

Saturday's schedule at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

GP3 race, 12:30pm

Formula 1 final practice, 2pm

Formula 1 qualifying, 5pm

Formula 2 race, 6:40pm

Performance: Sam Smith

Springtime in a Broken Mirror,
Mario Benedetti, Penguin Modern Classics

 

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Results:

6.30pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,400m.
Winner: Walking Thunder, Connor Beasley (jockey), Ahmad bin Harmash (trainer).

7.05pm: Handicap (rated 72-87) Dh 165,000 1,600m.
Winner: Syncopation, George Buckell, Doug Watson.

7.40pm: Maiden Dh 165,000 1,400m.
Winner: Big Brown Bear, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

8.15pm: Handicap (75-95) Dh 190,000 1,200m.
Winner: Stunned, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

8.50pm: Handicap (85-105) Dh 210,000 2,000m.
Winner: New Trails, Connor Beasley, Ahmad bin Harmash.

9.25pm: Handicap (75-95) Dh 190,000 1,600m.
Winner: Pillar Of Society, Pat Dobbs, Doug Watson.

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Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor

Power: 727hp

Torque: 1,000Nm

Transmission: 8-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km

On sale: Now

Price: From Dh650,000

French business

France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.