Visit Modhesh World for family fun with renowned entertainment characters and an array of interactive and themed experiences, including fair rides, video games and a Heritage Zone. Plus, opening this week is the WW non-contact wrestling experience, Hello Kitty & Friends, Lego and Duplo Zone and Laser Quest. From 10am to midnight, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.modheshworld.com
See the exhibition Muallaqat. The artist, poet and philosopher Adonis presents works featuring whimsical narratives expressed through visual language and poetic texts. From 10am to 7.30pm, Salwa Zeidan Gallery, Space 22, The Collection, St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 9656, www.salwazeidangallery.com
Try summer yoga sessions with the wellness expert Sasha Quince. Hot hammam yoga begins on June 21 and runs alternating weeks, while classes in core strength vinyasa and ashtanga core flow begin on June 24. Visit the Let's Go Yoga website for the weekly schedule and take advantage of the variety of yoga programmes. For more information, call 050 349 2336
Savour the flavours of Brazil at Jones the Grocer with the World Cup-inspired menu, including empanada salad, braised beef brisket, frango no churrasco barbecue chicken and Bridgadiero chocolate truffles for dessert. Plus, enjoy all the games at the Al Safa store at Etihad Travel Plaza in Dubai, which is open 24 hours. www.facebook.com/jonesuae
Attend a performance of Al Khayef. The classic German tragedy Woyzeck, by Georg Büchner, has been adapted for Arabia, but remains faithful to the theme of dehumanisation. At 8pm, suggested contribution Dh75 for adults and Dh50 for students, Emirates Writers Union Auditorium, National Theatre, off 15th Street, between 2nd and 4th streets, Abu Dhabi, www.resuscitationtheatre.com
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Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
Squid Game season two
Director: Hwang Dong-hyuk
Stars: Lee Jung-jae, Wi Ha-joon and Lee Byung-hun
Rating: 4.5/5
THE NEW BATCH'S FOCUS SECTORS
AiFlux – renewables, oil and gas
DevisionX – manufacturing
Event Gates – security and manufacturing
Farmdar – agriculture
Farmin – smart cities
Greener Crop – agriculture
Ipera.ai – space digitisation
Lune Technologies – fibre-optics
Monak – delivery
NutzenTech – environment
Nybl – machine learning
Occicor – shelf management
Olymon Solutions – smart automation
Pivony – user-generated data
PowerDev – energy big data
Sav – finance
Searover – renewables
Swftbox – delivery
Trade Capital Partners – FinTech
Valorafutbol – sports and entertainment
Workfam – employee engagement
THE SPECS
Engine: 4.4-litre V8
Transmission: Automatic
Power: 530bhp
Torque: 750Nm
Price: Dh535,000
On sale: Now
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
LOS ANGELES GALAXY 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 5
Galaxy: Dos Santos (79', 88')
United: Rashford (2', 20'), Fellaini (26'), Mkhitaryan (67'), Martial (72')
Groom and Two Brides
Director: Elie Semaan
Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla
Rating: 3/5
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome
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MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW
Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman
Director: Jesse Armstrong
Rating: 3.5/5
UAE v IRELAND
All matches start at 10am, and will be played in Abu Dhabi
1st ODI, Friday, January 8
2nd ODI, Sunday, January 10
3rd ODI, Tuesday, January 12
4th ODI, Thursday, January 14
Results
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