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Sarah Brightman coming to Dubai in February
Sarah Brightman, known for her blend of opera and symphonic rock, will perform as part of the inaugural Dubai Classics at the Dubai World Trade Centre on February 6 and 7, in collaboration with DXB Live and M Premiere. The new music festival will feature a range of classical entertainment. Dubai is the singer's first regional stop on a world tour promoting her latest album, Dreamchaser. Currently on tour in South America, Brightman's most recent performances were held in Brazil. For tickets, visit www.mpremiere.com. – The National staff
Fast & Furious franchise will continue
Sources involved in Fast & Furious 7 said there are no plans to scrap the franchise after the actor Paul Walker's death in a car crash last week, Deadline.com reported. The franchise, one of the most lucrative in Hollywood, has already made more than US$2.4 billion (Dh8.82bn) for Universal studios. The sixth instalment, released this past summer, made almost $789 million worldwide at the box office. Production on Fast & Furious 7 has been indefinitely stopped after Walker's death to "assess all options available to move forward with the franchise". It was recently reported that production would be scrapped and restarted from scratch, but sources say it is too early to determine whether the film will be recast or rewritten. The movie, which was filming in Atlanta, has completed roughly 50 per cent of the shoot in that location. Walker was to accompany Vin Diesel and other members of the cast and crew to film on location in Abu Dhabi next month. Fast & Furious 7 was initially scheduled to be released in July 2014. – The National staff
Pakistan Idol makes its debut
Pakistan Idol was screened on televisions across the country on Friday to much excitement. The reality programme has been described by the media as "a watershed in the history of music in Pakistan". The show, which is open to singers between the ages of 15 and 30, aims to find "exceptional, versatile and unsigned solo recording artists" and bring them "into the musical mainstream". "This is not only a reality show but the beginning of an interesting journey that will have many turning points; the life of those who reach its end point will be revolutionised," according to the Pakistani newspaper The News. – The National staff
Dylan’s electric guitar sells for nearly one million dollars
On Friday, the Fender Stratocaster that Bob Dylan played at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival sold for nearly US$1 million (Dh3.7m) – the highest price ever paid for a guitar at auction. A buyer, identified only as a private individual, agreed to pay $965,000 at Christie's auction, including the auction house's fees, for the sunburst-finish electric guitar. Dylan's performance at the folk festival in Rhode Island 48 years ago marked his rupture with the folk movement's old guard and solidified his shift away from acoustic music, such as in Blowin' in the Wind, and towards amplified rock, such as in Like a Rolling Stone. The raucous, three-song electric set was booed by some in the crowd and folk purists saw Dylan as a traitor and a sell-out. But "his going electric changed the structure of folk music," said the Newport Folk Festival founder George Wein. "The minute Dylan went electric, all these young people said: 'Bobby's going electric. We're going electric, too.'" – AP
Sanjay Dutt seeks parole to care for wife
The incarcerated Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has sought a month's parole to look after his ailing wife Manyata, official sources have revealed. He is likely to be released from Yerawada Central Jail in Pune in the next few days. The actor is currently serving a five-year sentence for his involvement in the March 1993 Mumbai blasts. – The National staff
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SPECS
Engine: Two-litre four-cylinder turbo
Power: 235hp
Torque: 350Nm
Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
Price: From Dh167,500 ($45,000)
On sale: Now
Essentials
The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes.
Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes.
In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes.
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.
Recycle Reuse Repurpose
New central waste facility on site at expo Dubai South area to handle estimated 173 tonne of waste generated daily by millions of visitors
Recyclables such as plastic, paper, glass will be collected from bins on the expo site and taken to the new expo Central Waste Facility on site
Organic waste will be processed at the new onsite Central Waste Facility, treated and converted into compost to be re-used to green the expo area
Of 173 tonnes of waste daily, an estimated 39 per cent will be recyclables, 48 per cent organic waste and 13 per cent general waste.
About 147 tonnes will be recycled and converted to new products at another existing facility in Ras Al Khor
Recycling at Ras Al Khor unit:
Plastic items to be converted to plastic bags and recycled
Paper pulp moulded products such as cup carriers, egg trays, seed pots, and food packaging trays
Glass waste into bowls, lights, candle holders, serving trays and coasters
Aim is for 85 per cent of waste from the site to be diverted from landfill
Crazy Rich Asians
Director: Jon M Chu
Starring: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeon, Gemma Chan
Four stars
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The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
MATCH INFO
Maratha Arabians 107-8 (10 ovs)
Lyth 21, Lynn 20, McClenaghan 20 no
Qalandars 60-4 (10 ovs)
Malan 32 no, McClenaghan 2-9
Maratha Arabians win by 47 runs
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying or online bullying could take many forms such as sending unkind or rude messages to someone, socially isolating people from groups, sharing embarrassing pictures of them, or spreading rumors about them.
Cyberbullying can take place on various platforms such as messages, on social media, on group chats, or games.
Parents should watch out for behavioural changes in their children.
When children are being bullied they they may be feel embarrassed and isolated, so parents should watch out for signs of signs of depression and anxiety
Russia's Muslim Heartlands
Dominic Rubin, Oxford
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
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
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Founders: Alhaan Ahmed, Alyina Ahmed and Maximo Tettamanzi
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Everton (Rooney 45 1')
Man of the Match Phil Jagielka (Everton)
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
UPI facts
More than 2.2 million Indian tourists arrived in UAE in 2023
More than 3.5 million Indians reside in UAE
Indian tourists can make purchases in UAE using rupee accounts in India through QR-code-based UPI real-time payment systems
Indian residents in UAE can use their non-resident NRO and NRE accounts held in Indian banks linked to a UAE mobile number for UPI transactions
