Take part in the Puma #DoYou fitness and fashion event, supported by GuavaPass. The fun will take place on October 14 and 15 at The Burj Club in Dubai and will feature high-energy workouts like Pound, a cardio and strength workout inspired by drumming, and Aquaphysical, a HIIT workout on water. Both activities are being run for the first time in Dubai and will be led by experienced studio trainers.
Other classes include Floatfit, rooftop vinyasa flow, Beyoncé Dance, GoGo Boxing, and aqua yoga. Complimentary refreshments will be served after the classes and visitors can also check out the latest Puma apparel collection.
The Puma #DoYou campaign encourages women to recognise their inner strength, grace and confidence by celebrating personal achievements, progress, empowerment and confidence in an unapologetic, joyful way.
• October 14-15, 8.30am to 5.50pm, Dh100 for the weekend, includes three classes per day, The Burj Club, Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai, www.guavapass.com/pumadoyoudxb
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What is the FNC?
The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.
It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.
They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning.
The FNC’s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.
Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.
Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler’s Courts of the seven emirates.
In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.
