This week, the world celebrates several initiatives dedicated to the health of the environment and ourselves. Find out how you can take part at events across the country, including mask selfies, free coffee, a sustainable dinner and free fitness classes.
World Environment Day, June 5
Visit the Last Straw project or get free coffee at Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee celebrates World Environment Day, which is on June 5, with an upcycled straw globe installation at DXB Terminal 3 Arrivals. Last Straw is made from 60,000 straws and reminds viewers to take greater care of our planet. Customers who bring in their re-usable cup on June 5 will get a free coffee from any Costa Coffee store across the UAE.
June 5, Costa Coffee locations across the UAE, www.costacoffee.ae
Don UN Environment masks
For World Environment Day, residents in the Middle East are as being asked by UN Environment to join the Mask Challenge and make a pledge towards beating air pollution. To participate, just post an image on social media of yourself wearing a mask and tag friends to challenge them to do the same. Use the hashtag #BeatAirPollution and #WorldEnvironmentDay as well as tag @UNEnvironment to make your impact known.
Get MyClub points with a Carrefour reusable bag
Buy a reusable bag at Carrefour and get your money back in MyClub points, the loyalty programme that offers discounts and coupons. The durable bags are made from natural fibre, have a sturdy handle and even feature a bright green tree – perfect for World Environment Day – and a stylish way to say no to plastic. www.carrefouruae.com
World Oceans Day, June 8
Visit Pierchic in Dubai
Visit Pierchic to celebrate World Oceans Day, which is on June 8, and enjoy haute-cuisine meals created from ethically sourced, sustainable fish and locally grown produce. The limited-edition, five-course menu includes lobster and ricotta ravioli, Hamachi and salmon ceviche (pictured) and ricotta cheesecake.
Until June 8, from Dh395 per person, Pierchic, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Dubai, 800 666 353, www.pierchic.com
Global Wellness Day, June 8
Free fitness and yoga at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort
Celebrate Global Wellness Day at Spa and Bodyism at Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort. Take part in a free fitness and yoga session followed by a one-hour use of Spa’s wet facilities. Add on two 30-minute treatments from the summer glow menu for an additional Dh280: back, neck and shoulder massage; express facial; body scrub; or foot massage.
June 8, 7am; 8am; 9am; 10am, free for fitness and yoga session; from Dh280 for spa treatments, Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 811 4357, jsispa@jumeirah.com
Free fitness at Mandarin Oriental Jumeira
As part of Global Wellness Day, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira hosts a day of activities including meditation, group exercises and more. The day begins with a healthy breakfast and includes a Mo Max high-intensity class, triggerpoint and mobility session, kickboxing, Zumba, snacks, massages and fitness analysis.
June 8, 9.15am to 4.30pm, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Dubai, 04 777 2222, modub-fitness@mohg.com
RESULTS
5pm: Maiden | Dh80,000 | 1,600m
Winner: AF Al Moreeb, Tadhg O’Shea (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)
5.30pm: Handicap | Dh80,000 | 1,600m
Winner: AF Makerah, Adrie de Vries, Ernst Oertel
6pm: Handicap | Dh80,000 | 2,200m
Winner: Hazeme, Richard Mullen, Jean de Roualle
6.30pm: Handicap | Dh85,000 | 2,200m
Winner: AF Yatroq, Brett Doyle, Ernst Oertel
7pm: Shadwell Farm for Private Owners Handicap | Dh70,000 | 2,200m
Winner: Nawwaf KB, Patrick Cosgrave, Helal Al Alawi
7.30pm: Handicap (TB) | Dh100,000 | 1,600m
Winner: Treasured Times, Bernardo Pinheiro, Rashed Bouresly
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi
Director: Kangana Ranaut, Krish Jagarlamudi
Producer: Zee Studios, Kamal Jain
Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Danny Denzongpa, Atul Kulkarni
Rating: 2.5/5
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The specs
Engine: 2.4-litre 4-cylinder
Transmission: CVT auto
Power: 181bhp
Torque: 244Nm
Price: Dh122,900
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About Karol Nawrocki
• Supports military aid for Ukraine, unlike other eurosceptic leaders, but he will oppose its membership in western alliances.
• A nationalist, his campaign slogan was Poland First. "Let's help others, but let's take care of our own citizens first," he said on social media in April.
• Cultivates tough-guy image, posting videos of himself at shooting ranges and in boxing rings.
• Met Donald Trump at the White House and received his backing.
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