Catch a screening of the 1940 American movie The Grapes of Wrath, as part of A Hard Day's Night film programme presented by Alserkal Avenue and Cinema Akil, which focuses on the workforce, the manufacturing and industry. Based on the John Steinbeck novel of the same name and starring Henry Fonda and Jane Darwell, The Grapes of Wrath follows a poor family, who are forced off their land during the Great Depression, as they travel to California to find work. Tonight, 7pm, free, A4 Space, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
Take your kids ages 5 to 14 to KidZania for the OlympicZ in celebration of the Rio Olympic Games, where they can participate in a variety of activities, including badminton, long jump, hurdles and gymnastics. The events kick off with an opening ceremony parade in the main plaza. At 2pm and 6pm, Winners of each game will receive prizes. KidZania, The Dubai Mall, 04 448 5222, www.kidzania.ae
Get tickets now for Games Middle East, where video game fans can enjoy game and product launches, previews, trends, design, development, technology, competitions and showcases from the global and regional gaming industry. September 22 to 24, from Dh150, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.tickets.virginmegastore.me
Register to take part in the ZSC Academy, which offers year-round coaching through a series of programmes for novice sport enthusiasts all the way up to elite athletes. The Tennis Academy will offer high-performance lessons, group sessions, cardio, kids' and ladies-only sessions. Starts September 6, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, www.zsc.ae
Visit Al Ain Raceway with friends and family for some go-karting fun, with special offers including the Summer Happy Hour which gives 25 per cent off the thrilling Arrive and Drive sessions. No previous karting experience is required. From 4pm to 6pm, ages 7+, Al Ain Raceway, Al Ain, 03 768 6662, www.alainraceway.com
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Tips for SMEs to cope
- Adapt your business model. Make changes that are future-proof to the new normal
- Make sure you have an online presence
- Open communication with suppliers, especially if they are international. Look for local suppliers to avoid delivery delays
- Open communication with customers to see how they are coping and be flexible about extending terms, etc
Courtesy: Craig Moore, founder and CEO of Beehive, which provides term finance and working capital finance to SMEs. Only SMEs that have been trading for two years are eligible for funding from Beehive.
Test
Director: S Sashikanth
Cast: Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, R Madhavan
Star rating: 2/5
Desert Warrior
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Rating: 3/5
Crazy Rich Asians
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeon, Gemma Chan
Four stars
The Light of the Moon
Director: Jessica M Thompson
Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, Michael Stahl-David
Three stars
EA Sports FC 26
Publisher: EA Sports
Consoles: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox Series X/S
Rating: 3/5
Results
3pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (Dirt) 1,000m; Winner: Dhafra, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)
3.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 2,000m; Winner: Al Ajayib, Antonio Fresu, Eric Lemartinel
4pm: Handicap (PA) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Ashtr, Abdul Aziz Al Balushi, Majed Al Jahouri
4.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh40,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Falcon Claws, Szczepan Mazur, Doug Watson
5pm: Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Cup – Prestige Handicap (PA) Dh100,000 (D) 1,700m; Winner: Al Mufham SB, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Badar Al Hajri
5.30pm: Sharjah Marathon – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (D) 2,700m; Winner: Asraa Min Al Talqa, Al Moatasem Al Balushi, Helal Al Alawi
The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
Queen
Nicki Minaj
(Young Money/Cash Money)
Wednesday's results
Finland 3-0 Armenia
Faroes Islands 1-0 Malta
Sweden 1-1 Spain
Gibraltar 2-3 Georgia
Romania 1-1 Norway
Greece 2-1 Bosnia and Herzegovina
Liechtenstein 0-5 Italy
Switzerland 2-0 Rep of Ireland
Israel 3-1 Latvia
The Sky Is Pink
Director: Shonali Bose
Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf
Three stars
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
