Don't miss the last two events of the 2009/10 season as Dame Evelyn Glennie, the first person in musical history to successfully sustain a full-time career as a solo percussionist, takes to the stage tonight at Zayed University. She will be accompanied by Philip Smith on the piano. The final concert brings the BBC Concert Orchestra to Emirates Palace on Saturday night to perform a host of classic British tunes, including Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March (Land of Hope and Glory). Keith Lockhart will conduct.
Listen - The World's Foremost Solo Percussionist Today 7pm, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, tickets Dh250 (children/students Dh30), 800 4669
The Best of the British Gala Saturday 8pm, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, tickets Dh250-650 (children/students Dh30), 800 4669
Sounds of Arabia The final two nights of this excellent festival of regional music are very different. The musician Waed Bouhassoun and the singer Aicha Redouane provide a powerful double bill tonight. Prior to this, at 5.30pm, there is a talk on Islamic Spanish music by Manuela Cortes Garcia. The final concert on Saturday is an Iranian evening, featuring the bands Neyestan and Zarbang.
Today and Saturday 8pm, National Theatre, Abu Dhabi, tickets Dh50 (students Dh30), 800 4669
Harry Connick Jr The concert is two days after the Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship, so hopefully they'll have had time to hose down the stage and remove any spare body parts left lying around.
Sunday 8.30pm (doors open 6.30pm) Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, tickets Dh395-595, 02 499 1713
Birdhouse Factory A splendid show where factory workers are acrobats and machines are circus props. A contortionist performs on a turntable powered by unicyclists, a trapeze artist flies high, and trampoline artists defy gravity - and all the while circus-goers are enchanted by the laugh-filled story of love, flight, and the quest to build a better birdhouse.
Today, Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday 8pm, The First Group Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, tickets Dh125-150, 04 366 6546
A Man and his Music Ovidio de Ferrari and his piano provide a fine array of world and classical music, with a touch of fun. He is accompanied by his chamber orchestra - not something which many performers can boast.
Thursday 7.30pm, Courtyard by Marriott Green Community, Dubai, tickets Dh160 (Dh280 including welcome drink and buffet), 800 4669
FAKiE The first skateboard art show in the country will display a wonderfully diverse mixture of work from 30 artists from nine countries over four continents. All works will be sold at the end of the exhibition for Dh2,000 in what is to become an annual event.
Daily until May 27 9am-9pm (Fridays 4pm-9pm), The Shelter, Dubai, 04 434 5655
Beyond Borders and Time Regained Frederic Lezmi, a German with a Lebanese father, charts his trip from Vienna to Beirut with his photographs in Beyond Borders. Sini?a Vlajkovic may have been born in Serbia, but he was to find out that Lebanon and Syria both played a part in his earlier life, as he shows in Time Regained.
Tuesday until June 6, 9am-10pm (Fridays 3pm-10pm), The Empty Quarter, DIFC, Dubai, 04 323 1210
Against the grain A new solo show by Jalal Luqman, the Emirati artist who continues to push the boundaries of digital art.
Daily until June 3 (closed Fridays), Tashkeel Gallery, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, 04 336 3313.
Recent works Mohammed el Rawas's exhibition of his latest creations is another fine mix of three-dimensional structures and mixed media.
www.artsawa.com, 04 340 8660
Daily until June 6 (closed Fridays)
Art Sawa, Dubai, 04 340 8660
Diary of the Future Lara Baladi's exhibition brings together three years of work that explore the Middle Eastern tradition of coffee cup reading.
Daily until June 10 (closed Fridays), Gallery Isabelle van den Eynde, Dubai, 04 323 5052
Islands For his first solo exhibition in the region, Abbas Akhavan's project deals with the mapping and remapping of space, geography and architecture of Dubai and its art market. We wonder if the Canadian-based, Iranian-born artist is up for putting his aerial shots into book form and producing the first definitive A-Z of the UAE? Now, that would be a work of art.
Daily until June 10 10am-7pm
(closed Fridays), Third Line Gallery, Dubai, 04 341 1367
Argana Celebration Moroccan Culinary Week brings a host of excellent dining to the capital. Apart from the authentic flavours of this region, you can enjoy fashion parades, henna painting and live music. You can have a tea ceremony with friends, brunch with your family or a corporate dinner.
Daily until May 22, The Yas Hotel,
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, prices and dining options vary, 02 656 0000
Wendy's/Arby's and P.F. Chang's Go ahead, let those visions of roast beef sandwiches and salad rolls dance in your head, because they're all within reach as of this week. Dubai's list of American food chains just got longer with a joint Wendy's and Arby's in Festival City Mall and P.F. Chang's in Mirdif City Centre. Although we're a bit sceptical of Arby's Sauce being made available as "chili" and are wallowing at the lack of a "Pick 5" deal.
Abu Dhabi Fighting Championship Hot on the heels of UFC112 comes the capital's very own event. A couple of changes to the fight card shouldn't detract from the night, especially as Dave "Pee-Wee" Herman is now on the bill. Although we're still not sure if he cycles into the octagon. Today 6pm-midnight, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, tickets Dh180-2,650 (under 12s must be with an adult), www.abudhabifc.com
Jet Ski and Dhow races Dubai International Marine Club hosts two watersports events this weekend. First a day of jet ski races, and then a traditional 60-foot dhow sailing competition that involves more than 100 dhows and follows the traditional route pearl divers used to take home.
Today 10.30am, jet ski races, spectators can watch from DIMC breakwater, Dubai
Saturday 2pm, spectators can watch the race finish near Jumeirah Beach Residence beach, Dubai
Yas Track Day Always wanted to drive on a Grand Prix circuit? Track Day is your chance. You can bring your own car and get tips from Yas Driving Academy's professional instructors or ride as a passenger in either a race-spec sports car or an F1 two-seater.
Saturday Morning and afternoon sessions, Yas Marina Circuit, prices vary, 800 927 or 02 446 0384
Al Saheel - A 1001 Horse Tales Forty-four trained horses and 30 riders take part in this show celebrating the timeless bond between man and horse. Today 7.30-9.30pm, Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, Dubai, tickets Dh225-325 (12 and under Dh100), 050 181 0401
The Never Ending Story Rodney Bogg's new works explore abstract landscapes and his fascination with the horizon. "The horizon exists but is never reached and an illusion of activity is created," he explains. Sadly the exhibition does not live up to its name, as it will close in mid-May.
Today & Saturday 10am-11pm, Kenza Art Gallery, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 368 6603
Bumbu Bali The chef Heinz von Holzen bases his dishes in bumbu, a paste that comes from blending different types of spices to concoct a particular Balinese dish. And you have the chance to eat his, or learn to make your own from the master.
Today & Saturday Burj Al Arab, Dubai, lunch Dh325, dinner Dh375, cooking class Dh395 including snacks and cocktails, 04 301 7600
Fragrance from the Sufi garden Shems Friedlander's photos, like a Sufi garden, have much meaning beneath the surface. His atmospheric work is almost abstract in style, with natural lighting and ghostlike imagery. There is also a mixed media flower installation, specially created by the guest artist Ava Ansari.
Today (3pm-10pm) & Saturday (9am-10pm), The Empty Quarter, DIFC, Dubai, 04 323 1210
Photojournalism: Views from Near and Far Zayed University students exhibit their photography of life around them, including images that represent the word giving and what a rare day of rain in the UAE looks like.
Daily until Wednesday (closed today) 9am-1pm, 5pm-9pm, Ghaf Gallery, Abu Dhabi, www.ghafgallery.com
Watercolours With works by Spencer Tart, Trevor Waugh, Alan Hepburn and John Harris, four artists who have travelled extensively throughout the Arab world over the last 30 years, this collection of landscapes provides a unique record of a crucial era in the region's history.
Daily until Thursday (closed today) 10am-6pm, Majlis Gallery, Dubai,
04 353 6233
Hairspray auditions Fancy a part in this classic big-time musical? Then start warming your vocal cords. The show will run July 13-17.
May 21 10am-10pm, DUCTAC,
Mall of the Emirates, www.hairspraydubai.com
Verdi's Masterpiece: Messa da Requiem A local delivery of a wonderful work from a 130-strong Festival Chorus and 65-piece UAE Festival Orchestra. Martyn Bagnall will conduct proceeds and Christina Dunwoodie and Clare Shearer are among the singers.
May 21 8pm American University of Dubai Auditorium, Dubai, tickets
Dh150, 800 4669
The Duke Ellington Big Band Big tunes from the band who were formed in tribute to one of America's greatest composers. Duke's grand-daughter Mercedes will accompany the band.
May 27 The Palladium, Dubai, tickets Dh195, 800 4669
Toploader Their show in Abu Dhabi last month was cancelled - volcanic ash prevented them from dancing in the moonlight. Hopefully nature won't stop the Britpoppers trip this time.
May 27 9pm, Alpha Club, Le Meridien, Dubai, tickets Dh95 (over 18s only), 800 4669
Ice Warrior Challenge A 2km course with 18 obstacles awaits, as Ice Station Zebra meets It's a Knockout. Entries must be sent to marketing@skidxb.com by May 21, and the super-fit have the chance to do it all for charity.
June 4 6am, Ski Dubai, 04 409 4000
Whose Line Is It Anyway? Stephen Frost, Andy Smart, Niall Ashdown, Steve Steen and Ian Coppinger, all regular members of the Comedy Store Players in London, stop by for a bit of improvisational comedy. Expect quick wits and quicker punchlines.
June 10-12 The First Group Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, tickets from Dh150, 04 366 6546
Robin Hood
For those unfamiliar with his work, Hood (Russell Crowe, above) and his band of marauders (some might say merry men) confront corruption and generally bash the upper classes to correct the injustices of 13th-century England. He's like a Medieval RoboCop, only he wears baggier clothes and is quite handy with a bow and arrow. www.reelcinemas.ae
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Kick-Ass
High school student Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson), despite having no special powers, decides to become a super hero. His initial attempts at saving the day end badly, but he soon teams up with some other vigilantes who have a better idea of what they are doing, including the father-daughter pairing of Big Daddy (Nicolas Cage) and Hit-Girl (Chloë Moretz). Super stuff. www.grandcinemas.com
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Badmaash Company
Set in Mumbai (sorry, Bombay) in the mid-Nineties, four bright young things decide to go in to business together. They are determined to live the bling lifestyle but can all their egos fit into one movie? Written and directed by Bollywood actor Parmeet Sethi. Hindi with English and Arabic subtitles. www.grandcinemas.com
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The Secret of Moonacre
When her father dies, teenager Maria Merryweather (Dakota Blue Richards) has to give up her London life and move to Moonacre Manor, her eccentric uncle's country pile. Maria later discovers she is the last Moon Princess and is given the task of saving Moonacre from disappearing into the sea before the moon rises again. You won't be surprised to hear this film is not based on a true story. www.grandcinemas.com
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The Forgotten Ones
After a group of friends are shipwrecked on a desert island, they begin to be savagely picked off one-by-one by a cannibalistic enemy that time forgot. Bet you didn't see that one coming, did you? www.grandcinemas.com
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Museum of the Future in numbers
- 78 metres is the height of the museum
- 30,000 square metres is its total area
- 17,000 square metres is the length of the stainless steel facade
- 14 kilometres is the length of LED lights used on the facade
- 1,024 individual pieces make up the exterior
- 7 floors in all, with one for administrative offices
- 2,400 diagonally intersecting steel members frame the torus shape
- 100 species of trees and plants dot the gardens
- Dh145 is the price of a ticket
MATCH INFO
Fixture: Thailand v UAE, Tuesday, 4pm (UAE)
TV: Abu Dhabi Sports
What are the influencer academy modules?
- Mastery of audio-visual content creation.
- Cinematography, shots and movement.
- All aspects of post-production.
- Emerging technologies and VFX with AI and CGI.
- Understanding of marketing objectives and audience engagement.
- Tourism industry knowledge.
- Professional ethics.
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Super 30
Produced: Sajid Nadiadwala and Phantom Productions
Directed: Vikas Bahl
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Pankaj Tripathi, Aditya Srivastav, Mrinal Thakur
Rating: 3.5 /5
Where to buy
Limited-edition art prints of The Sofa Series: Sultani can be acquired from Reem El Mutwalli at www.reemelmutwalli.com
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
Full Party in the Park line-up
2pm – Andreah
3pm – Supernovas
4.30pm – The Boxtones
5.30pm – Lighthouse Family
7pm – Step On DJs
8pm – Richard Ashcroft
9.30pm – Chris Wright
10pm – Fatboy Slim
11pm – Hollaphonic
Difference between fractional ownership and timeshare
Although similar in its appearance, the concept of a fractional title deed is unlike that of a timeshare, which usually involves multiple investors buying “time” in a property whereby the owner has the right to occupation for a specified period of time in any year, as opposed to the actual real estate, said John Peacock, Head of Indirect Tax and Conveyancing, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates, a law firm.
'Avengers: Infinity War'
Dir: The Russo Brothers
Starring: Chris Evans, Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Robert Downey Junior, Scarlett Johansson, Elizabeth Olsen
Four stars
Traits of Chinese zodiac animals
Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent
Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.
Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.
“Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.
“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.
Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.
From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.
Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.
BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.
Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.
Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.
“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.
Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.
“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.
“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”
Libya's Gold
UN Panel of Experts found regime secretly sold a fifth of the country's gold reserves.
The panel’s 2017 report followed a trail to West Africa where large sums of cash and gold were hidden by Abdullah Al Senussi, Qaddafi’s former intelligence chief, in 2011.
Cases filled with cash that was said to amount to $560m in 100 dollar notes, that was kept by a group of Libyans in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
A second stash was said to have been held in Accra, Ghana, inside boxes at the local offices of an international human rights organisation based in France.
Brief scoreline:
Liverpool 2
Keita 5', Firmino 26'
Porto 0
ALL THE RESULTS
Bantamweight
Siyovush Gulmomdov (TJK) bt Rey Nacionales (PHI) by decision.
Lightweight
Alexandru Chitoran (ROU) bt Hussein Fakhir Abed (SYR) by submission.
Catch 74kg
Omar Hussein (JOR) bt Tohir Zhuraev (TJK) by decision.
Strawweight (Female)
Seo Ye-dam (KOR) bt Weronika Zygmunt (POL) by decision.
Featherweight
Kaan Ofli (TUR) bt Walid Laidi (ALG) by TKO.
Lightweight
Abdulla Al Bousheiri (KUW) bt Leandro Martins (BRA) by TKO.
Welterweight
Ahmad Labban (LEB) bt Sofiane Benchohra (ALG) by TKO.
Bantamweight
Jaures Dea (CAM) v Nawras Abzakh (JOR) no contest.
Lightweight
Mohammed Yahya (UAE) bt Glen Ranillo (PHI) by TKO round 1.
Lightweight
Alan Omer (GER) bt Aidan Aguilera (AUS) by TKO round 1.
Welterweight
Mounir Lazzez (TUN) bt Sasha Palatkinov (HKG) by TKO round 1.
Featherweight title bout
Romando Dy (PHI) v Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) by KO round 1.
The specs
Engine: Four electric motors, one at each wheel
Power: 579hp
Torque: 859Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh825,900
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Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
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The President's Cake
Director: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Rating: 4/5
Sui Dhaaga: Made in India
Director: Sharat Katariya
Starring: Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma, Raghubir Yadav
3.5/5
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six
Power: 480hp at 6,500rpm
Torque: 570Nm from 2,300-5,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch auto
Fuel consumption: 10.4L/100km
Price: from Dh547,600
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ONCE UPON A TIME IN GAZA
Starring: Nader Abd Alhay, Majd Eid, Ramzi Maqdisi
Directors: Tarzan and Arab Nasser
Rating: 4.5/5
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League, semi-final result:
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona
Liverpool win 4-3 on aggregate
Champions Legaue final: June 1, Madrid
Fresh faces in UAE side
Khalifa Mubarak (24) An accomplished centre-back, the Al Nasr defender’s progress has been hampered in the past by injury. With not many options in central defence, he would bolster what can be a problem area.
Ali Salmeen (22) Has been superb at the heart of Al Wasl’s midfield these past two seasons, with the Dubai club flourishing under manager Rodolfo Arrubarrena. Would add workrate and composure to the centre of the park.
Mohammed Jamal (23) Enjoyed a stellar 2016/17 Arabian Gulf League campaign, proving integral to Al Jazira as the capital club sealed the championship for only a second time. A tenacious and disciplined central midfielder.
Khalfan Mubarak (22) One of the most exciting players in the UAE, the Al Jazira playmaker has been likened in style to Omar Abdulrahman. Has minimal international experience already, but there should be much more to come.
Jassim Yaqoub (20) Another incredibly exciting prospect, the Al Nasr winger is becoming a regular contributor at club level. Pacey, direct and with an eye for goal, he would provide the team’s attack an extra dimension.
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LILO & STITCH
Starring: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders
Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
Rating: 4.5/5
Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
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Leaderboard
63 - Mike Lorenzo-Vera (FRA)
64 - Rory McIlroy (NIR)
66 - Jon Rahm (ESP)
67 - Tom Lewis (ENG), Tommy Fleetwood (ENG)
68 - Rafael Cabrera-Bello (ESP), Marcus Kinhult (SWE)
69 - Justin Rose (ENG), Thomas Detry (BEL), Francesco Molinari (ITA), Danny Willett (ENG), Li Haotong (CHN), Matthias Schwab (AUT)
The specs
Engine: 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8
Transmission: seven-speed
Power: 620bhp
Torque: 760Nm
Price: Dh898,000
On sale: now
How to wear a kandura
Dos
- Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion
- Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
- Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work
- Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester
Don’ts
- Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal
- Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law
COMPANY PROFILE
Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
Total funding: Self funded
Favourite book: ‘The Art of Learning’ by Josh Waitzkin
Favourite film: Marvel movies
Favourite parkour spot in Dubai: Residence towers in Jumeirah Beach Residence
BIO
Favourite holiday destination: Turkey - because the government look after animals so well there.
Favourite film: I love scary movies. I have so many favourites but The Ring stands out.
Favourite book: The Lord of the Rings. I didn’t like the movies but I loved the books.
Favourite colour: Black.
Favourite music: Hard rock. I actually also perform as a rock DJ in Dubai.
ASHES FIXTURES
1st Test: Brisbane, Nov 23-27
2nd Test: Adelaide, Dec 2-6
3rd Test: Perth, Dec 14-18
4th Test: Melbourne, Dec 26-30
5th Test: Sydney, Jan 4-8
Brief scores
Barcelona 2
Pique 36', Alena 87'
Villarreal 0
Four motivational quotes from Alicia's Dubai talk
“The only thing we need is to know that we have faith. Faith and hope in our own dreams. The belief that, when we keep going we’re going to find our way. That’s all we got.”
“Sometimes we try so hard to keep things inside. We try so hard to pretend it’s not really bothering us. In some ways, that hurts us more. You don’t realise how dishonest you are with yourself sometimes, but I realised that if I spoke it, I could let it go.”
“One good thing is to know you’re not the only one going through it. You’re not the only one trying to find your way, trying to find yourself, trying to find amazing energy, trying to find a light. Show all of yourself. Show every nuance. All of your magic. All of your colours. Be true to that. You can be unafraid.”
“It’s time to stop holding back. It’s time to do it on your terms. It’s time to shine in the most unbelievable way. It’s time to let go of negativity and find your tribe, find those people that lift you up, because everybody else is just in your way.”
Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
TOUCH RULES
Touch is derived from rugby league. Teams consist of up to 14 players with a maximum of six on the field at any time.
Teams can make as many substitutions as they want during the 40 minute matches.
Similar to rugby league, the attacking team has six attempts - or touches - before possession changes over.
A touch is any contact between the player with the ball and a defender, and must be with minimum force.
After a touch the player performs a “roll-ball” - similar to the play-the-ball in league - stepping over or rolling the ball between the feet.
At the roll-ball, the defenders have to retreat a minimum of five metres.
A touchdown is scored when an attacking player places the ball on or over the score-line.
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