I love to combine statement lighting pieces that create an impact with subtler light sources, such as dimmable bulbs and candles, to create a more intimate, tranquil and soft ambience, depending on the time of day and mood you wish to create.
Light shouldn’t only be used in a practical or ambient sense – it should create art in your home. I like to experiment with levels of light, to draw the eye from the floor to the ceiling.
One of my favourite pieces in my home is a cage light. I love this concept; it’s a design piece that ties this corner of the room together, and the fact that it gives light is an added value.
Mirrors fill a blank wall and create subtle detail with their reflective properties. This brings the illusion of space into a room. Tied in with correct lighting, the space will be entirely transformed. In addition to this, it’s creating the perfect balance of functional and artistic artificial light. I love hanging pendant lights – they save space on bedside tables and are quite poetic.
• Niloufar Bakhtiar-Bakhtiari, founder, NBB Design, www.nbbdesign.com
WHAT IS A BLACK HOLE?
1. Black holes are objects whose gravity is so strong not even light can escape their pull
2. They can be created when massive stars collapse under their own weight
3. Large black holes can also be formed when smaller ones collide and merge
4. The biggest black holes lurk at the centre of many galaxies, including our own
5. Astronomers believe that when the universe was very young, black holes affected how galaxies formed
Five expert hiking tips
Always check the weather forecast before setting off
Make sure you have plenty of water
Set off early to avoid sudden weather changes in the afternoon
Wear appropriate clothing and footwear
Take your litter home with you
Name: Brendalle Belaza
From: Crossing Rubber, Philippines
Arrived in the UAE: 2007
Favourite place in Abu Dhabi: NYUAD campus
Favourite photography style: Street photography
Favourite book: Harry Potter
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Classification of skills
A worker is categorised as skilled by the MOHRE based on nine levels given in the International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO) issued by the International Labour Organisation.
A skilled worker would be someone at a professional level (levels 1 – 5) which includes managers, professionals, technicians and associate professionals, clerical support workers, and service and sales workers.
The worker must also have an attested educational certificate higher than secondary or an equivalent certification, and earn a monthly salary of at least Dh4,000.
Citadel: Honey Bunny first episode
Directors: Raj & DK
Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon
Rating: 4/5
