Check out the exhibition Code and Portraits of the Middle-Way

See the exhibition Code, in which Iraqi artist Serwan Baran, and Cheikhou Ba, from Senegal, use creatures, figures, shapes and numbers to create two and three-dimensional artworks infused with coded messages. The artists challenge the viewer to decipher their overt and obscured messages, which are embedded in fantastical scenes. From 10am to 7pm, The Mojo Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 347 7388, www.themojogallery.com.

Explore Portraits of the Middle-Way. The exhibition, by artist Olivia Pendergast, presents work painted in two African countries – Malawi and Kenya – and focuses on portraits of people from Kawangware slum and a rural village in Malawi. Pictured above is the work, Mother with Child. From 10am to 6pm, Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 379 0940, www.showcaseuae.com.

Sign up for the Island Landscape Painting course and learn how to compose and create oil paintings. The four-week course on Mondays, will be at Dolphin Island. The fee includes all art materials and transport from Yas Marina to the island by boat. Open to all skill levels. Starts September 28 and runs every Monday until October 19, 9am to 1pm, Dh3,500, 055 145 4595 or email mccobb@hotmail.com.

Get active and join #WalkWithMeUAE, a series of mini-walks hosted by Imperial College London Diabetes Centre, in the lead up to the annual diabetes awareness walkathon – Walk 2015 – at Yas Marina Circuit on November 13. Walks held on Mondays (7pm, Al Jaheli Park, Al Ain); Tuesdays (TrainYAS, 6:30pm, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi); Wednesdays (women only – GoYAS, 6:30pm, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi); for all (7pm, Al Gharbiya Public Park, Madinat Zayed); and Saturdays (8am, Abu Dhabi Mall; 7pm, Mushrif Park, Abu Dhabi), www.walk2015.com.

Get your tickets to see Al Murray. Best known as The Pub Landlord, the British comedian returns to Dubai for a live stand-up show, One Man, One Guvnor. October 2, doors open at 6pm, show starts at 8pm, from Dh300, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.platinumlist.net.

On Women's Day

Dr Nawal Al-Hosany: Why more women should be on the frontlines of climate action

Samar Elmnhrawy: How companies in the Middle East can catch up on gender equality

The National Editorial: Is there much to celebrate on International Women's Day 2021?

Justin Thomas: Challenge the notion that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus'

Main report

Ten years on, the UAE's stateless people reflect on how life has improved and on the challenges ahead

What it means to be a conservationist

Who is Enric Sala?

Enric Sala is an expert on marine conservation and is currently the National Geographic Society's Explorer-in-Residence. His love of the sea started with his childhood in Spain, inspired by the example of the legendary diver Jacques Cousteau. He has been a university professor of Oceanography in the US, as well as working at the Spanish National Council for Scientific Research and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Biodiversity and the Bio-Economy. He has dedicated his life to protecting life in the oceans. Enric describes himself as a flexitarian who only eats meat occasionally.

What is biodiversity?

According to the United Nations Environment Programme, all life on earth – including in its forests and oceans – forms a “rich tapestry of interconnecting and interdependent forces”. Biodiversity on earth today is the product of four billion years of evolution and consists of many millions of distinct biological species. The term ‘biodiversity’ is relatively new, popularised since the 1980s and coinciding with an understanding of the growing threats to the natural world including habitat loss, pollution and climate change. The loss of biodiversity itself is dangerous because it contributes to clean, consistent water flows, food security, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate. The natural world can be an ally in combating global climate change but to do so it must be protected. Nations are working to achieve this, including setting targets to be reached by 2020 for the protection of the natural state of 17 per cent of the land and 10 per cent of the oceans. However, these are well short of what is needed, according to experts, with half the land needed to be in a natural state to help avert disaster.

ZAYED SUSTAINABILITY PRIZE

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What is the Zayed Sustainability Prize?

Western Clubs Champions League:

Friday, Sep 8 - Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Bahrain
Friday, Sep 15 – Kandy v Abu Dhabi Harlequins
Friday, Sep 22 – Kandy v Bahrain

MATCH INFO

Arsenal 1 (Aubameyang 12’) Liverpool 1 (Minamino 73’)

Arsenal win 5-4 on penalties

Man of the Match: Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Arsenal)

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-final, second leg result:

Ajax 2-3 Tottenham

Tottenham advance on away goals rule after tie ends 3-3 on aggregate

Final: June 1, Madrid

Key developments in maritime dispute

2000: Israel withdraws from Lebanon after nearly 30 years without an officially demarcated border. The UN establishes the Blue Line to act as the frontier.

2007: Lebanon and Cyprus define their respective exclusive economic zones to facilitate oil and gas exploration. Israel uses this to define its EEZ with Cyprus

2011: Lebanon disputes Israeli-proposed line and submits documents to UN showing different EEZ. Cyprus offers to mediate without much progress.

2018: Lebanon signs first offshore oil and gas licencing deal with consortium of France’s Total, Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek.

2018-2019: US seeks to mediate between Israel and Lebanon to prevent clashes over oil and gas resources.

Teaching in coronavirus times

Coronavirus: 10 top e-learning platforms for kids and adults

Coronavirus: parents and pupils reflect on first week of digital learning

Coronavirus: UAE bans private tutoring amid Covid-19 outbreak

Notable groups (UAE time)

Jordan Spieth, Si Woo Kim, Henrik Stenson (12.47pm)

Justin Thomas, Justin Rose, Louis Oosthuizen (12.58pm)

Hideki Matsuyama, Brooks Koepka, Tommy Fleetwood (1.09pm)

Sergio Garcia, Jason Day, Zach Johnson (4.04pm)

Rickie Fowler, Paul Casey, Adam Scott (4.26pm)

Dustin Johnson, Charl Schwartzel, Rory McIlroy (5.48pm)

How to apply for a drone permit

Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
Submit their request

What are the regulations?

Fly it within visual line of sight
Never over populated areas
Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
Should have a live feed of the drone flight
Drones must weigh 5 kg or less

What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE

Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood.Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues.Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity.Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.