• The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Interactive Science and Technology installation at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • The Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
    The Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi speaks at the Majlis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions. Reem Mohammed / The National
    Dr Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi speaks at the Majlis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions. Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, give a talk at the Majilis.
    Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, give a talk at the Majilis.
  • Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, arrives at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, arrives at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Students arrive at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Photos: Reem Mohammed / The National
    Students arrive at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions, held at Adnec. Photos: Reem Mohammed / The National
  • Students attend Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
    Students attend Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
  • An artist draws a caligraphic mural of Sheikh Zayed at during the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
    An artist draws a caligraphic mural of Sheikh Zayed at during the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations sessions.
  • An installation inspired by traditional Emirati clothing at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    An installation inspired by traditional Emirati clothing at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Mariam Al Shaloubi, 19, a student at UAE University, plays the piano at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Mariam Al Shaloubi, 19, a student at UAE University, plays the piano at Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, at the Majilis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    Students listen to Abdullah Bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet, at the Majilis in Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
  • National service students attend at session in the assembly hall for the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.
    National service students attend at session in the assembly hall for the Mohammed Bin Zayed Council for Future Generations.

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Young Emiratis turn out in droves for Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis - in pictures

Two-day event is spread across five dedicated zones in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre

The National

October 09, 2018

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Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis

Hundreds of young Emiratis attended the first day of the Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations on Monday.

The two-day event is spread across five dedicated zones that explores the themes: taking pride in a nation, mastering 21st-century skills, and developing global mindsets.

On the first day, students heard from Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, and Abdullah bin Touq, Secretary General of the UAE Cabinet.

The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km

Price: Dh133,900

On sale: now 

Gulf Under 19s final

Dubai College A 50-12 Dubai College B

How to wear a kandura

Dos

  • Wear the right fabric for the right season and occasion 
  • Always ask for the dress code if you don’t know
  • Wear a white kandura, white ghutra / shemagh (headwear) and black shoes for work 
  • Wear 100 per cent cotton under the kandura as most fabrics are polyester

Don’ts 

  • Wear hamdania for work, always wear a ghutra and agal 
  • Buy a kandura only based on how it feels; ask questions about the fabric and understand what you are buying
Results

4pm: Al Bastakiya Listed US$300,000 (Dirt) 1,900m; Winner: Emblem Storm, Oisin Murphy (jockey), Satish Seemar (trainer).

4.35pm: Mahab Al Shimaal Group 3 $350,000 (D) 1,200m; Winner: Wafy, Tadhg O’Shea, Satish Seemar.

5.10pm: Nad Al Sheba Turf Group 3 $350,000 (Turf) 1,200m; Winner: Wildman Jack, Fernando Jara, Doug O’Neill.

5.45pm: Burj Nahaar Group 3 $350,000 (D) 1,600m; Winner: Salute The Soldier, Adrie de Vries, Fawzi Nass.

6.20pm: Jebel Hatta Group 1 $400,000 (T) 1,800m; Winner: Barney Roy, William Buick, Charlie Appleby.

6.55pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 Group 1 $600,000 (D) 2,000m; Winner: Matterhorn, Mickael Barzalona, Salem bin Ghadayer.

7.30pm: Dubai City Of Gold Group 2 $350,000 (T) 2,410m; Winner: Loxley, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby.

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The biog

Most memorable achievement: Leading my first city-wide charity campaign in Toronto holds a special place in my heart. It was for Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women program and showed me the power of how communities can come together in the smallest ways to have such wide impact.

Favourite film: Childhood favourite would be Disney’s Jungle Book and classic favourite Gone With The Wind.

Favourite book: To Kill A Mockingbird for a timeless story on justice and courage and Harry Potters for my love of all things magical.

Favourite quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

Favourite food: Dim sum

Favourite place to travel to: Anywhere with natural beauty, wildlife and awe-inspiring sunsets.

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Western Region Asia Cup Qualifier, Al Amerat, Oman

The two finalists advance to the next stage of qualifying, in Malaysia in August

Results

UAE beat Iran by 10 wickets

Kuwait beat Saudi Arabia by eight wickets

Oman beat Bahrain by nine wickets

Qatar beat Maldives by 106 runs

Monday fixtures

UAE v Kuwait, Iran v Saudi Arabia, Oman v Qatar, Maldives v Bahrain

Suggested picnic spots

Abu Dhabi
Umm Al Emarat Park
Yas Gateway Park
Delma Park
Al Bateen beach
Saadiyaat beach
The Corniche
Zayed Sports City
 
Dubai
Kite Beach
Zabeel Park
Al Nahda Pond Park
Mushrif Park
Safa Park
Al Mamzar Beach Park
Al Qudrah Lakes 

The Sky Is Pink

Director: Shonali Bose

Cast: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Farhan Akhtar, Zaira Wasim, Rohit Saraf

Three stars

Mohammed bin Zayed Majlis
UAE