The Dubai Cares pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai will take visitors on an immersive journey, designed to illustrate the transformative power of childhood education.
Installations will also explore how future generations need to upskill and adapt for the fourth industrial revolution.
Under the theme ‘The Future is Human’, the emirate's philanthropic organisation hopes to entertain and engage visitors and invite them to join and support its movement.
Our goal with the Dubai Cares Pavilion is to carefully explore what lies ahead for our children, and emphasise the fact that, while it may not seem so now, the future is indeed human
Dubai Cares works to provide children around the world with equal access to education and helps them to take charge of their future.
The pavilion will be located in the Opportunity District.
The 1,000 sq/m space – spread over two levels – will introduce the wider world to the charitable contributions made by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of Dubai, and the residents of the emirate.
The history of Dubai and the UAE goes way beyond what meets the eye, said Dr Tariq Al Gurg, commissioner general for the Dubai Cares Pavilion and Dubai Cares chief executive officer.
"This is the story of a land, whose people have been known for their generosity and kindness for decades, and their legacy continues today.
"At its very core, Dubai Cares embodies the spirit of altruism of the people of the UAE, who take great pride in associating themselves with the dynamic global movement that the organisation has become today.
"We believe that this deeply enriching, engaging and empowering story of Dubai, the UAE and Dubai Cares must be shared with the whole world – and what better platform than Expo 2020 Dubai to proudly showcase it.”
The need to disrupt education
The pavilion's ground-level space will feature a series of engaging activities in zones designed for children and adults, aimed at enriching their understanding of Dubai and the Emirates.
It will also introduce visitors to Dubai Cares and its mission, and enlighten them about the importance of the various stages of learning in a child's life.
Visitors will come to understand what a level playing field can look like if children are educated early and in the right way, said Dr Al Gurg.
"While new-age technology has unlocked a whole new world of opportunities for global industries, our education system has not made any real progress in terms of effectively utilising the opportunities presented by this new dynamic," he said.
"As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on livelihoods, health and the future, we believe that the time has come for a major disruption in the education space.
"This will be done through a complete overhaul of the entire ecosystem that will combine the power of technological advancement with the infinite strength of human skills, vision and connection which, we firmly believe, is the centrepiece of the human progress and development story.
"Our goal with the Dubai Cares Pavilion is, therefore, to carefully explore what lies ahead for our children and emphasise the fact that, while it may not seem so now, the future is indeed human.”
Engaging discussion
In the upper-level space of the pavilion, students from UAE schools can participate in workshops.
These will provide opportunities for young people to volunteer in Dubai Cares’ activities and serve as young ambassadors.
The space will also be used to host elements of Dubai Cares' flagship RewirEd Summit, which will take place from December 12 to 14, in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and in co-ordination with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.
The three-day, in-person summit will convene more than 2,000 diverse participants to identify ideas and drive change for education.
RewirEd is a global platform that aims to rewire education for a prosperous and sustainable future, and mobilise both public and private sector support for increased connectivity for learning and livelihoods.
Visit the RewirEd Summit website for more information and to register attendance.
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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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'The worst thing you can eat'
Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.
Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines:
Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.
Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.
Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.
Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.
Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.
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match info
Union Berlin 0
Bayern Munich 1 (Lewandowski 40' pen, Pavard 80')
Man of the Match: Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich)
SPECS
Toyota land Cruiser 2020 5.7L VXR
Engine: 5.7-litre V8
Transmission: eight-speed automatic
Power: 362hp
Torque: 530Nm
Price: Dh329,000 (base model 4.0L EXR Dh215,900)
Why it pays to compare
A comparison of sending Dh20,000 from the UAE using two different routes at the same time - the first direct from a UAE bank to a bank in Germany, and the second from the same UAE bank via an online platform to Germany - found key differences in cost and speed. The transfers were both initiated on January 30.
Route 1: bank transfer
The UAE bank charged Dh152.25 for the Dh20,000 transfer. On top of that, their exchange rate margin added a difference of around Dh415, compared with the mid-market rate.
Total cost: Dh567.25 - around 2.9 per cent of the total amount
Total received: €4,670.30
Route 2: online platform
The UAE bank’s charge for sending Dh20,000 to a UK dirham-denominated account was Dh2.10. The exchange rate margin cost was Dh60, plus a Dh12 fee.
Total cost: Dh74.10, around 0.4 per cent of the transaction
Total received: €4,756
The UAE bank transfer was far quicker – around two to three working days, while the online platform took around four to five days, but was considerably cheaper. In the online platform transfer, the funds were also exposed to currency risk during the period it took for them to arrive.
