Sheikh Zayed and Queen Elizabeth II at the 1979 inauguration of Le Méridein Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Le Méridien
Sheikh Zayed and Queen Elizabeth II at the 1979 inauguration of Le Méridein Abu Dhabi. Courtesy Le Méridien

5 Things to Do Today: celebrate the 35th anniversary of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi



Mark the 35th anniversary of the inauguration of Le Méridien Abu Dhabi, which was attended by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Sheikh Zayed (pictured in 1979). The 35 on 35 promotion offers guests 35 per cent off everything all week. The exhibition A Journey Through 35 Years reveals exclusive photography of the hotel's history. Visit www.lemeridienabudhabi.com/en/35thbday for information.

Get your tickets now for The Oil ­Barons Charity Ball. The event will raise funds for Friends of Cancer Patients during this evening of glitz and glamour with the headliner ­Beverley Knight (pictured) and the Bond-inspired theme Licence to Thrill. On February 28, 6.30pm, from Dh275 for an individual Tier 3 ticket, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, book at www.theoilbaronscharityball.com.

Register now for The Color Run Abu Dhabi and take part in "The Happiest 5K on the Planet", an untimed event where children and adults are covered head-to-toe in coloured powder at each kilometre. On March 29, Dh140, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.thecolorrun.ae.

Attend Gulfood, the food service, hospitality and retail event with suppliers offering a wide variety of brands, innovations and products. Until February 27, Dh150, Dubai World Trade Centre, register at www.gulfood.com.

Sign up to attend the Zumba Fitness Party. Beto Perez, the founder of the fitness movement that has swept the globe, will lead a two-hour masterclass featuring the international music workout. Open to men and women of all fitness levels. On March 14, 3pm to 6pm for the fitness party with DJ and warm-up, 6pm to 8pm for the masterclass, from Dh300, Al Bateen Secondary School football pitch, Aldar Academy, Abu Dhabi, 056 339 8919 or 050 109 0927.

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UK-EU trade at a glance

EU fishing vessels guaranteed access to UK waters for 12 years

Co-operation on security initiatives and procurement of defence products

Youth experience scheme to work, study or volunteer in UK and EU countries

Smoother border management with use of e-gates

Cutting red tape on import and export of food

The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE.

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

Read part one: how cars came to the UAE

Who has been sanctioned?

Daniella Weiss and Nachala
Described as 'the grandmother of the settler movement', she has encouraged the expansion of settlements for decades. The 79 year old leads radical settler movement Nachala, whose aim is for Israel to annex Gaza and the occupied West Bank, where it helps settlers built outposts.

Harel Libi & Libi Construction and Infrastructure
Libi has been involved in threatening and perpetuating acts of aggression and violence against Palestinians. His firm has provided logistical and financial support for the establishment of illegal outposts.

Zohar Sabah
Runs a settler outpost named Zohar’s Farm and has previously faced charges of violence against Palestinians. He was indicted by Israel’s State Attorney’s Office in September for allegedly participating in a violent attack against Palestinians and activists in the West Bank village of Muarrajat.

Coco’s Farm and Neria’s Farm
These are illegal outposts in the West Bank, which are at the vanguard of the settler movement. According to the UK, they are associated with people who have been involved in enabling, inciting, promoting or providing support for activities that amount to “serious abuse”.

Secret Nation: The Hidden Armenians of Turkey
Avedis Hadjian, (IB Tauris)