Catch a screening of the 2014 Chinese film Factory Boss. Directed by Zhang Wei, and starring Anlian Yao and Yan Tang, the film is about the owner of a struggling toy factory who accepts an offer from an American conglomerate to keep the factory running, and the challenges he faces. The screening is part of the A Hard Day's Night film programme presented by Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil, which focuses on the workforce, manufacturing and industry. Tonight, 7pm, free, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
Take your children, between the ages of 18 months and 5 years, to the Caboodle Summer Camp, where they can enjoy puppet shows, music, weekly themed crafts, free play, storytelling, role play and more. Runs until September 1, 9am to 1pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh150 per day; Dh700 per week, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 616 6973, thegalleria@caboodle.ae
Have some fun at The Laughter Factory. This month's line-up of comedians includes the left-field observations of Tom Wrigglesworth, the surrealist and deadpan Marlon Davis and Christian Schulte-Loh, who is known as "The German Comedian". Tonight, 8pm, Dh140, ages 21+, McGettigan's, JLT, Dubai, 04 355 1862, www.platinumlist.net
Attend a storytelling and photography exhibition celebrating the #ItsTheWayYouSeeIt campaign, a heritage journey along the Bharathappuzha, or River Nila, in Kerala led by Gopinath Parayil and documented by Ajay Menon. Tonight, from 7pm, The Cartoon Art Gallery, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, register in advance at 052 832 4193, cartoonartgallery@gmail.com
Enjoy an evening of Brazilian culture at Eton Institute. Olympics fans and Brazil enthusiasts are invited to learn more about the country's community spirit, as well as useful words and expressions in its national language, Brazilian Portuguese. Tonight, 6.30pm to 8pm, free with registration, Eton Institute Dubai, Block 3, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, register at www.middleeast.etoninstitute.com
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RESULTS
5pm Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m
Winner Thabet Al Reef, Bernardo Pinheiro (jockey), Abdallah Al Hammadi (trainer)
5.30pm Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner Blue Diamond, Pat Cosgrave, Abdallah Al Hammadi
6pm Arabian Triple Crown Round-1 Listed (PA) Dh230,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner Hameem, Adrie de Vries, Abdallah Al Hammadi
6.30pm Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner Shoja’A Muscat, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami
7pm Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner Heros De Lagarde, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami
7.30pm Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (T) 2,400m
Winner Good Tidings, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi
Smart words at Make Smart Cool
Make Smart Cool is not your usual festival. Dubbed “edutainment” by organisers Najahi Events, Make Smart Cool aims to inspire its youthful target audience through a mix of interactive presentation by social media influencers and a concert finale featuring Example with DJ Wire. Here are some of the speakers sharing their inspiration and experiences on the night.
Prince Ea
With his social media videos accumulating more half a billion views, the American motivational speaker is hot on the college circuit in the US, with talks that focus on the many ways to generate passion and motivation when it comes to learning.
Khalid Al Ameri
The Emirati columnist and presenter is much loved by local youth, with writings and presentations about education, entrepreneurship and family balance. His lectures on career and personal development are sought after by the education and business sector.
Ben Ouattara
Born to an Ivorian father and German mother, the Dubai-based fitness instructor and motivational speaker is all about conquering fears and insecurities. His talk focuses on the need to gain emotional and physical fitness when facing life’s challenges. As well managing his film production company, Ouattara is one of the official ambassadors of Dubai Expo2020.
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.
Mia Man’s tips for fermentation
- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut
- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.
- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.
- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.
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