Try the earthy, fresh and nourishing ingredients in Jones the Grocer's raw and vegan chef's special menu. It includes a vegan take on shepherd's pie, filled with vegetables and pulses, topped with roasted sweet potatoes and swede mash; cauliflower soup with roasted chick peas (pictured); and a vegan blackberry and blueberry tart with a pistachio, walnut and date crust. Available at Jones the Grocers locations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, www.facebook.com/jonesUAE
Take advantage of the water activities available at St Regis Abu Dhabi Nation Riviera Beach Club, in partnership with the Emirates Diving Centre. Options include motorised fly-fishing, flyboarding as well as waterskiing and wakeboarding. Seasoned and amateur divers can enjoy professional instruction in a variety of diving disciplines. Group trips and private boat tours can be booked for diving, snorkelling and fishing around the islands and mangroves. Various prices, Corniche, Abu Dhabi, 02 694 4781, www.nationrivierabeachclub.com
Plan to take part in the UAE's first Stuttering Awareness Day. Stutter UAE, a regional support group for those with the speech impediment, will host discussions by stutterers and speech pathologists. Thursday, October 22, 6.30pm to 9pm, The Space, twofour54, Park Rotana, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, register at www.stutteruae.eventbrite.com
Register to attend the RSA Conference Abu Dhabi 2015, consisting of 50 sessions on security topics and industries, including critical infrastructure, cybercrime and threats. The conference will also showcase the UAE's commitment to promoting awareness of information security across the region. November 4-5, various prices, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.rsaconference.com
Sign up your kids, ages 8 to 16, to take part in a voice-over masterclass, where they will learn from singer and actress Siri Steinmo, who has done voice-over work for video games and audio books. Friday, October 23, 9am to 11am, from Dh225 for registered Hayleys Comet students; Dh250 for non-students, James & Alex Dance Studios, Dubai Media City, info@hayleyscomet.com
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How to avoid crypto fraud
- Use unique usernames and passwords while enabling multi-factor authentication.
- Use an offline private key, a physical device that requires manual activation, whenever you access your wallet.
- Avoid suspicious social media ads promoting fraudulent schemes.
- Only invest in crypto projects that you fully understand.
- Critically assess whether a project’s promises or returns seem too good to be true.
- Only use reputable platforms that have a track record of strong regulatory compliance.
- Store funds in hardware wallets as opposed to online exchanges.
THE LIGHT
Director: Tom Tykwer
Starring: Tala Al Deen, Nicolette Krebitz, Lars Eidinger
Rating: 3/5
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
Banned items
Dubai Police has also issued a list of banned items at the ground on Sunday. These include:
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SERIE A FIXTURES
Saturday (All UAE kick-off times)
Cagliari v AC Milan (6pm)
Lazio v Napoli (9pm)
Inter Milan v Atalanta (11.45pm)
Sunday
Udinese v Sassuolo (3.30pm)
Sampdoria v Brescia (6pm)
Fiorentina v SPAL (6pm)
Torino v Bologna (6pm)
Verona v Genoa (9pm)
Roma V Juventus (11.45pm)
Parma v Lecce (11.45pm)
The biog
Name: Shamsa Hassan Safar
Nationality: Emirati
Education: Degree in emergency medical services at Higher Colleges of Technology
Favourite book: Between two hearts- Arabic novels
Favourite music: Mohammed Abdu and modern Arabic songs
Favourite way to spend time off: Family visits and spending time with friends
The specs
Engine: 3-litre twin-turbo V6
Power: 400hp
Torque: 475Nm
Transmission: 9-speed automatic
Price: From Dh215,900
On sale: Now
Factfile on Garbine Muguruza:
Name: Garbine Muguruza (ESP)
World ranking: 15 (will rise to 5 on Monday)
Date of birth: October 8, 1993
Place of birth: Caracas, Venezuela
Place of residence: Geneva, Switzerland
Height: 6ft (1.82m)
Career singles titles: 4
Grand Slam titles: 2 (French Open 2016, Wimbledon 2017)
Career prize money: $13,928,719
