Find original paintings, photographs, mixed media, furniture and home accessories from professional and emerging artists, who are residents of the UAE, at the Ramadan Art Bazaar, including Peace by R P Chezhiyan (pictured). From 9am to 3pm and 8pm to 11pm, The Space, twofour54, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, www.sumayyahalsuwaidi.net
See Scripts of Our Unspoken Words, a group exhibition by three African artists. The artworks, including Tantalising Pomegranate by Alison Coulthurst (pictured), express power and implications of abstract writing. From 10am to 6pm, Showcase Gallery, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 379 0940, www.showcaseuae.com
Enjoy a traditional Middle Eastern iftar with family and friends at Silk Route. For every meal purchased, Holiday Inn will donate Dh5 to the IHG Shelter in a Storm disaster-relief programme, which enables hotels to act quickly to support guests and communities in emergencies around the world. At Holiday Inn, 2nd Street (Airport Road) and Dhafeer Street, Abu Dhabi, reservations at 02 657 4856, fnb.hiabudhabi@ihg.com
Get a mani-pedi at The Cure and take home the nail varnish you've chosen at no extra cost. The Cure Beauty Spa, Dubai Media City, 04 391 6485; Green Community, Park & Shop Plaza, 04 883 0818, www.thecure.ae
○ Learn Arabic for free when you sign up for the forthcoming introductory course at Eton Institute. Learn greetings, introductions and basic phrases, plus have a better understanding of the local culture. From Sunday to July 24, 3.30pm to 5pm, Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dubai Knowledge Village; Sunday to July 20, 3.30pm to 5pm, Sundays to Thursdays, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, www.etoninstitute.com
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Cricket World Cup League 2
UAE squad
Rahul Chopra (captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Tanish Suri, Vishnu Sukumaran, Vriitya Aravind
Fixtures
Friday, November 1 – Oman v UAE
Sunday, November 3 – UAE v Netherlands
Thursday, November 7 – UAE v Oman
Saturday, November 9 – Netherlands v UAE
england euro squad
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Man Utd), Sam Johnstone (West Brom), Jordan Pickford (Everton)
Defenders: John Stones (Man City), Luke Shaw (Man Utd), Harry Maguire (Man Utd), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool), Kyle Walker (Man City), Tyrone Mings (Aston Villa), Reece James (Chelsea), Conor Coady (Wolves), Ben Chilwell (Chelsea), Kieran Trippier (Atletico Madrid)
Midfielders: Mason Mount (Chelsea), Declan Rice (West Ham), Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund), Kalvin Phillips (Leeds)
Forwards: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Man Utd), Raheem Sterling (Man City), Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton), Phil Foden (Man City), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa), Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
Leap of Faith
Michael J Mazarr
Public Affairs
Dh67
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
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
The bio
Who inspires you?
I am in awe of the remarkable women in the Arab region, both big and small, pushing boundaries and becoming role models for generations. Emily Nasrallah was a writer, journalist, teacher and women’s rights activist
How do you relax?
Yoga relaxes me and helps me relieve tension, especially now when we’re practically chained to laptops and desks. I enjoy learning more about music and the history of famous music bands and genres.
What is favourite book?
The Perks of Being a Wallflower - I think I've read it more than 7 times
What is your favourite Arabic film?
Hala2 Lawen (Translation: Where Do We Go Now?) by Nadine Labaki
What is favourite English film?
Mamma Mia
Best piece of advice to someone looking for a career at Google?
If you’re interested in a career at Google, deep dive into the different career paths and pinpoint the space you want to join. When you know your space, you’re likely to identify the skills you need to develop.
