Wooden accessories are a great way of adding a touch of warmth to your home. Look for woods that have been sourced sustainably or, better yet, recycled. And don't be afraid to experiment with different types - there's no law against mixing light and dark, or rough and smooth.
Accent piece
Crate and Barrel's Atwood chest is made of reclaimed peroba wood and solid black walnut, creating a one-of-kind piece brimming with character. It's a great statement piece for an entrance area or living room, and offers generous amounts of storage space too. Dh6,999, Crate and Barrel, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre
In the frame
Antika Dubai's frames are made from reclaimed wood from houses that have been demolished in India. The wood is treated but retains its original markings and colouring. The frames come in a number of different sizes. Small frame, Dh125, Antika Dubai, currently showing at the Hayya Centre, Springs Town Centre, Dubai
Made in Morocco
This walnut bowl is handcrafted by carvers in the Moroccan village of Agouti and made from naturally fallen wood collected in the countryside surrounding the village. It's as sustainable and socially responsible as they come, and looks great to boot. Dh147, www.boxedonline.com
Upping sticks
The Nest dining table consists of solid timber sticks topped with toughened glass. The sticks are of varying lengths and stacked at random to create an intricate and unusual form. The product is designed by the boutique British design studio MacMaster. Dh10,875, www.macmasterdesign.com; info@macmasterdesign.com
Branching out
We love the raw simplicity of the Driftwood mirror and bowl by Luz de Luna. The bowl reminds us of an oversized bird's nest. It's a set that looks great indoors and out. Mirror, Dh400 and bowl, Dh220, Luz de Luna, Umm Suqeim, Dubai
Against the grain
Delicate carvings make this wooden box by Indigo Living a must-have accessory. In an interior consisting of dark woods, the lighter grain of this piece will soften the scheme and create interesting contrast. Dh309, Indigo Living, Dubai
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Barings Bank
Barings, one of Britain’s oldest investment banks, was
founded in 1762 and operated for 233 years before it went bust after a trading
scandal.
Barings Bank collapsed in February 1995 following colossal
losses caused by rogue trader Nick Lesson.
Leeson gambled more than $1 billion in speculative trades,
wiping out the venerable merchant bank’s cash reserves.
THREE POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS
Khalfan Mubarak
The Al Jazira playmaker has for some time been tipped for stardom within UAE football, with Quique Sanchez Flores, his former manager at Al Ahli, once labelling him a “genius”. He was only 17. Now 23, Mubarak has developed into a crafty supplier of chances, evidenced by his seven assists in six league matches this season. Still to display his class at international level, though.
Rayan Yaslam
The Al Ain attacking midfielder has become a regular starter for his club in the past 15 months. Yaslam, 23, is a tidy and intelligent player, technically proficient with an eye for opening up defences. Developed while alongside Abdulrahman in the Al Ain first-team and has progressed well since manager Zoran Mamic’s arrival. However, made his UAE debut only last December.
Ismail Matar
The Al Wahda forward is revered by teammates and a key contributor to the squad. At 35, his best days are behind him, but Matar is incredibly experienced and an example to his colleagues. His ability to cope with tournament football is a concern, though, despite Matar beginning the season well. Not a like-for-like replacement, although the system could be adjusted to suit.
The Sand Castle
Director: Matty Brown
Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea
Rating: 2.5/5
City's slump
L - Juventus, 2-0
D - C Palace, 2-2
W - N Forest, 3-0
L - Liverpool, 2-0
D - Feyenoord, 3-3
L - Tottenham, 4-0
L - Brighton, 2-1
L - Sporting, 4-1
L - Bournemouth, 2-1
L - Tottenham, 2-1
Countdown to Zero exhibition will show how disease can be beaten
Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease, an international multimedia exhibition created by the American Museum of National History in collaboration with The Carter Center, will open in Abu Dhabi a month before Reaching the Last Mile.
Opening on October 15 and running until November 15, the free exhibition opens at The Galleria mall on Al Maryah Island, and has already been seen at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Farasan Boat: 128km Away from Anchorage
Director: Mowaffaq Alobaid
Stars: Abdulaziz Almadhi, Mohammed Al Akkasi, Ali Al Suhaibani
Rating: 4/5
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Mohammed Abukhater, vice president at FireEye in the Middle East, said:
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- Besides a strong password, use two-step authentication. There should be a second log-in step like adding a code sent to your mobile number
- Usually smart devices come with many unnecessary features. Users should lock those features that are not required or used frequently
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