Dubai
Exhibition
Alliance Francaise Dubai presents the group art exhibition Sinyar, the Khaleeji word for the departure of caravans. The exhibition is a showcase of works by Emirati and French artists featuring paintings, multimedia works, art tapestries and more, inspired by the heritage of the Gulf, and pays tribute to the friendship between the countries. Pictured: Twisted Tower by Claude Guenard
Opens tonight, 7.30pm, then runs daily until January 14, 9am to 8pm, Sundays to Wednesdays; 9am to 5pm on Thursdays and Saturdays (closed Fridays), La Galerie, Alliance Francaise Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai, 04 335 8712, www.afdubai.org
Abu Dhabi
Family fun
Make plans to be at Yas Waterworld on National Day to take part in what is being called Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Water Battle – a full 15 minutes of splashing fun, shooting water with coloured water pistols. The event is open to ticket holders, and will start at 11.46am sharp, in honour of the 46th National Day. The park will be decorated with UAE flags and guests will be able to enjoy interactive games and National Day-themed celebrations.
December 2, 11.46am, from Dh275 for the UAE Residents National Day Offer, which is access to both Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi for one price, Yas Waterworld, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yaswaterworld.com
Abu Dhabi
Exhibition
The Birmingham Quran Manuscript digital exhibition is on display at Umm Al Emarat Park as part of the UK UAE 2017 Year of Creative Collaboration. The exhibition lets visitors digitally explore one of the oldest surviving Islamic manuscripts as well as a detailed replica. Adults can take part in a free calligraphy workshop on Monday at 7pm by booking their spot at ukuae2017@britishcouncil.org.
Daily until November 29, 9am to 10pm, Sundays to Thursdays; 2pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday, Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi, www.britishcouncil.ae/en/uk-uae-2017
Abu Dhabi
Mall offer
Make plans to attend the Yas Mall Black & White Weekend Sale, where retailers will offer discounts of up to 90 per cent. Plus, families and visitors to the capital will enjoy the roaming entertainment, as well as race-themed decor including checkered flags, an F1 starting-line arch, as well as giant-sized F1 helmets. Spend Dh300 at the mall to be entered into a daily draw for a Yas Mall gift card.
Starts tomorrow, then runs daily until Sunday, 10am to midnight, Yas Mall, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmall.ae
Abu Dhabi
Concerts
EDM musicians Martin Garrix, Carl Cox and Tiësto will perform as part of the Beyond the Track concert series during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Garrix (In the Name of Love) opens the series on Friday night, followed by Cox (Fantasee) on Saturday, and Tiësto (Red Lights, The Only Way Is Up) after the race on Sunday.
Thursday to Sunday, from 10pm, from Dh395, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.tixbox.com
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Abu Dhabi
Kids’ camp
Register your children, ages 4 to 14, for the Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort winter camp, with a variety of swimming activities, water sports such as banana-boating and kayaking, beach games, boat trips, island picnics, fitness and Zumba classes and holiday arts and crafts.
December 17 to 28, 9am to 2pm, from Dh200 per day; Dh1,500 for all 10 days, Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel & Resort, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 02 697 0272, sheraton.resort@sheraton.com
Dubai
Performance
See Amazing Dubai, a musical performance that takes audiences on a journey from city's beginnings as a small fishing community in the 1800s to one of the world's most modern metropolises. The multinational cast present an upbeat script and production that runs year round, sharing the story of the resilience and strength of the Emiratis and their leaders' vision to triumph against all odds. Audiences will leave with a deeper understanding of the history, culture and heritage of Dubai.
Daily at noon and 2.30pm, plus 7.30pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Dh120 for adults; Dh90 for children younger than 18, Madinat Theatre, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 366 6546, madinatjumeirah.etixdubai.com
Dubai
Film screening
See the film Jodhaa Akbar, a 2008 Indian film directed by Ashutosh Gowariker as part of the Cinema Akil series of outdoor screenings, Jewels of Cinema. The historical romance tells the story of Mughal emperor Akbar (Hrithik Roshan) and the beautiful Rajput princess, Jodhaa (Aishwarya Rai), he marries for political reasons. The film will be introduced by an art historian from L'Ecole Van Cleef & Arpels, who will put the jewellery shown in the film in its historical context.
Tonight, 6.30pm, free with registration, Hai d3, Dubai Design District, Dubai, www.cinemaakil.com
Dubai
Festive fun
Register to take part in the Christmas Full Moon Desert Drumming event, featuring drum beats, a buffet dinner in the desert, and child-friendly entertainment including a visit from Santa Claus, who arrives on Clarence the camel bearing gifts.
December 8, arrival from 6pm to 7.30pm; departure from 9.30pm to 11pm, from Dh260 for adults; Dh110 for ages 6 to 14; Dh20 for ages 3 to 5, Planet Tours Desert Camp, Al Awir, Dubai, www.dubaidrums.com
Dubai
Food festival
Visit the four-day Chilli Crab Festival at Madinat Jumeirah and tuck into the famous Singaporean delicacy as well as dishes from the Far East. The family friendly event includes food stalls, cooking demonstrations and live entertainment.
Daily until Saturday, 3pm to midnight today; noon to midnight Thursday to Saturday, free entry; food and beverages to be purchased at the stalls, Amphitheatre at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, 04 366 6730, mjrestaurants@jumeirah.com
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The National Archives, Abu Dhabi
Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.
Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en
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TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:
- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools
- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say
- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance
- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs
- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills
- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month
- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues
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What the law says
Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.
“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.
“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”
If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.
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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.”
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