Ramadan is not only about charity and generosity for the less fortunate, but also about being responsible towards protecting mother nature.
Pro Partner Group, a business formation and support company in UAE has launched the #GreenRamadan social media campaign to encourage residents to protect the environment during the Holy Month. The most motivating work will be selected for prizes, including a family day pass to Saadiyat Beach Club, an organic iftar for a family of 4 at Traders Hotel by Shangri-La, a children’s bike and a family meal for 4 at the Noodle Box at Viceroy Hotel.
Social media users have to photograph their effort to save the environment and post it on Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #greenramadan and #propartnergroup.
The entries will be judged by Rene Vincent-Ernst, the general manager of Saadiyat BeachClub, Bart Van Den Dries, the general manager of Yas Cycles, Mark Sterner, hotel manager at Yas Viceroy and Sandro Mazza, general manager of Traders Hotel by Shangri-La.
For details, follow @propartnergroup on Twitter and Instagram.
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UK's plans to cut net migration
Under the UK government’s proposals, migrants will have to spend 10 years in the UK before being able to apply for citizenship.
Skilled worker visas will require a university degree, and there will be tighter restrictions on recruitment for jobs with skills shortages.
But what are described as "high-contributing" individuals such as doctors and nurses could be fast-tracked through the system.
Language requirements will be increased for all immigration routes to ensure a higher level of English.
Rules will also be laid out for adult dependants, meaning they will have to demonstrate a basic understanding of the language.
The plans also call for stricter tests for colleges and universities offering places to foreign students and a reduction in the time graduates can remain in the UK after their studies from two years to 18 months.
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Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
