Sign up today for the second series of aquathlons. Courtesy Ignite Wellness
Sign up today for the second series of aquathlons. Courtesy Ignite Wellness
Sign up today for the second series of aquathlons. Courtesy Ignite Wellness
Sign up today for the second series of aquathlons. Courtesy Ignite Wellness

Five things to do today: register for an aquathlon in Dubai


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register today to take part in the second series of aquathlons with a swim in the sea followed by a run on the beach. There are separate categories based on age and fitness level, plus a non-competitive fun run. June 14, The Shack, Kite Surfers Beach, Umm Suqeim, Dubai, register before June 12 at www.premiermarathons.com

check out the exhibition A Miracle for the Whole World. The Iranian artist Mehdi Farhadian presents works featuring vibrant colours and a vivid imagination to create magical scenes that evoke a nostalgic longing for the past and also hint at a futuristic utopia. From 10am to 6pm, Lawrie Shabibi, Alserkal Avenue,
Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 346 9906, www.lawrieshabibi.com

Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015

- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France

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