A volunteer with the UAE-based charity, Takatof.
A volunteer with the UAE-based charity, Takatof.

How to do something new in 2010



THE ONCE-A-WEEK WORKOUT Concept 10/10 is a new approach to personal training that involves a 20-minute intensive muscular workout just once a week. During the first one-hour session, your trainer will determine your optimal weights and positions for each machine. The gym has six specially designed machines that isolate certain muscles: lower back, legs, arms, chest, abdominals and neck. Each session takes place in a cool environment because muscles work more intensively in cold environments. Plus, since you don't break a sweat, you can work out first thing and head straight to work. Dh275 per session (Dh1,950 for 10 sessions). Concept 10/10, 1st Floor Building 5B, Maaskar Al Nahyan Commercial Complex, Delma St (next to the Emirates National School), Abu Dhabi, 02 643 3353. Dubai Healthcare City, 04 429 8567 and 2406 HDS Towers, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, 04 434 4292, www.concept1010.ae

REFORMER PILATES This new, updated version of the floor-based exercise uses a raised machine with springs and straps. It combines basic Pilates with resistance training, helping you to improve core strength, develop good balance and increased flexibility. After just a few sessions, you'll notice a change in your body shape and an improvement in your posture. Dh700 for 10 sessions, Abu Dhabi Ladies Club, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, 02 666 2228. Dh265 per class (Dh2,400 for 10 classes), Soma Pilates Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 667 6579. Dh90 per class (Dh980 for 12 classes), Zen Yoga Dubai, Emirates Hills, Dubai, 04 422 4643. Dh90 per class (Dh850 for 12 classes), Exhale, Murjan 1, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, 04 424 3777.

FELINE FRIENDS Founded in 1991 to improve conditions for Abu Dhabi's street cats, volunteers can help by fund-raising, homing or fostering needy cats as well as operating the Feline Friends emergency phone. To enrol, call 050 582 2916 or 050 823 1569. www.felinefriendsuae.com TAKATOF This UAE-based voluteer group is involved in a range of charity work. From volunteering in the health care sector, to beach clean-ups, school renovations and international humanitarian aid programmes, there are plenty of places Takatof reaches out to. Register on their website (www.takatof.ae) and they will phone you back with the details of where you can volunteer. 800 TAKATOF (8252863)

ADACH COURSES Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage runs a range of workshops at the capital's Cultural Foundation. Courses include photography, acrylic, watercolour, silk and glass painting, as well as fashion design, sculpture, home decorating and Arabic calligraphy. Two-hour classes are available five days a week during the morning, afternoon and evening, costing from Dh150 for eight classes. To register, bring a passport copy and personal photo. 02 657 6355.

SCUBA DIVING: One-on-one lessons are available at Arabian Divers, based at Al Bateen Marina. The school has a classroom, training pool and fully certified instructors with lessons at a range of prices depending on the individual's needs. Call Greg Heinricks on 050 614 6931. LEARN TO SAIL Lessons are available for private groups of four to six people on a 50-foot yacht from the dock near Marina Mall. Two-hour courses are available from 4-6.00pm with Captain Berend at Dh3,000 per outing. Call Captain Berend on 050 661 2176.

STOP SMOKING ARABIA This method, used by motivational speaker and trainer Dave Crane, uses hypnosis to help you quit smoking. His technique is based on the belief that smoking is a mental and physical habit that should be nipped in the bud by eliminating the desire to smoke entirely. Hypnosis is thought to be able to do just that, and is far more effective than quitting through willpower, which may be strong one day and weak the next. The course is available online at www.stopsmokingarabia.com for $77.99 (Dh285).

When is it? March 13, 2010 What is it? The first event of its kind in Abu Dhabi, the triathlon incorporates swimming, cycling and running in succession over varied distances, with a prize fund of over US$250,000 (Dh918,375) on offer. Where will it take place? The swimming will take place in the lagoon next to the Emirates Palace, while the cycling route will wind through the city, taking in the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the road over Saadiyat Island and even the Yas Marina Formula One Circuit. The running section of the race will be near the Corniche. Do I have to be a serious athlete to enter? No. Both professional and amateur athletes are welcome to enter. There will be a short-distance course (1.5km swim, 100km bike, 10km run) as well as long-distance (3km swim, 200km bike, 20km run), plus a relay event. However, high levels of stamina are necessary, so training does require discipline and dedication. What kind of training is required? The first step is to concentrate on the area in which you are weakest and create a workout for one to three hours a day of training, five to six days a week. It is essential that one day should be dedicated to resting your body because it won't work to its full potential without a chance to recover. After the rest day, start with your weakest event, followed by the other two throughout the week, thus working different muscle groups on different days. The next step is to alternate between intensity and distance. For the first few weeks your workouts should emphasise power, followed by a gradual decrease in strength and increase in distance. Once you are able to reach the target distance, switch back to strength training, and so on. A few weeks before the race, start training for all three sports on the same day, while continuing to alternate the distances. This will help improve your ability to switch from one section to the next and reduce your transition period during the race. Closer to the day, extend your rest periods and focus on keeping your body loose and relaxed. How do I enter? Entry is available online from $123 (Dh450) at www.abudhabitriathlon.com. Those who wish to compete at elite level should e-mail pip.davey@imgworld.com

Where to find the items featured in M this week. M IS ALL ABOUT Ordning & Reda: Gate Village DIFC, Dubai, 04 370 0520 Gerard Darel: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 3350; Dubai Mall, 04 339 9780 TREND ALERT: TEA PARTY Jimmy Choo: Dubai Mall, 04 339 8925 Louis Vuitton: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 2166; Dubai Mall, 04 341 4462; Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4462 Sugar Daddy's Bakery: Corniche, Abu Dhabi 050 182 9075; Village Mall, Dubai, 04 344 8204 S*uce: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 8650; Village Mall, Dubai, 04 344 7270; Dubai Mall, 04 344 7270 FUTURE TENSE Chloé: Dubai Mall, 04 339 8200; Emirates Towers, Dubai, 04 330 0700 Christian Dior: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 7477; Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 323 5322 Dries Van Noten: Gate Village DIFC, Dubai, 04 323 0277 Galeries Lafayette: Dubai Mall, 04 339 9933 Gucci: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 6844; Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 0669 and elsewhere Harvey Nichols: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 409 8888 Loewe: Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 0747; Dubai Mall, 04 339 8055; BurJuman Centre, Dubai, 04 352 0222 Marni: Gate Village DIFC, Dubai, 04 382 5120 New Look: Dubai Mall, 04 434 0741 and elsewhere S*uce: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 8650; Village Mall, Dubai, 04 344 7270; Dubai Mall, 04 344 7270 Samsaara: Souk Al Bahar, 04 420 0122 Villa Moda: DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 382 5150

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
The specs

Engine: 6.2-litre V8

Transmission: ten-speed

Power: 420bhp

Torque: 624Nm

Price: Dh325,125

On sale: Now

My Country: A Syrian Memoir

Kassem Eid, Bloomsbury

MATCH INFO

Europa League semi-final, second leg
Atletico Madrid (1) v Arsenal (1)

Where: Wanda Metropolitano
When: Thursday, kick-off 10.45pm
Live: On BeIN Sports HD

Paatal Lok season two

Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy 

Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong

Rating: 4.5/5

 

Rock in a Hard Place: Music and Mayhem in the Middle East
Orlando Crowcroft
Zed Books

Cryopreservation: A timeline
  1. Keyhole surgery under general anaesthetic
  2. Ovarian tissue surgically removed
  3. Tissue processed in a high-tech facility
  4. Tissue re-implanted at a time of the patient’s choosing
  5. Full hormone production regained within 4-6 months
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
 
Started: 2020
 
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
 
Based: Dubai, UAE
 
Sector: Entertainment 
 
Number of staff: 210 
 
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
German intelligence warnings
  • 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
  • 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
  • 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250 

Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

The specs

Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
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Guide to intelligent investing
Investing success often hinges on discipline and perspective. As markets fluctuate, remember these guiding principles:
  • Stay invested: Time in the market, not timing the market, is critical to long-term gains.
  • Rational thinking: Breathe and avoid emotional decision-making; let logic and planning guide your actions.
  • Strategic patience: Understand why you’re investing and allow time for your strategies to unfold.
 
 
How to avoid crypto fraud
  • Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
  • Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
  • Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
  • Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
  • Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
  • Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
  • Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
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Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

Rating: 2/5

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TICKETS

Tickets start at Dh100 for adults, while children can enter free on the opening day. For more information, visit www.mubadalawtc.com.

if you go

The flights

Emirates have direct flights from Dubai to Glasgow from Dh3,115. Alternatively, if you want to see a bit of Edinburgh first, then you can fly there direct with Etihad from Abu Dhabi.

The hotel

Located in the heart of Mackintosh's Glasgow, the Dakota Deluxe is perhaps the most refined hotel anywhere in the city. Doubles from Dh850

 Events and tours

There are various Mackintosh specific events throughout 2018 – for more details and to see a map of his surviving designs see glasgowmackintosh.com

For walking tours focussing on the Glasgow Style, see the website of the Glasgow School of Art. 

More information

For ideas on planning a trip to Scotland, visit www.visitscotland.com

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”