Attend a talk by Robert Baldwin on the history, mystery, current study and uncertain future of the Arabian Sea humpback whales. Baldwin has more than 20 years of experience in environmental consultancy and marine conservation initiatives. He also represents several international organisations as an expert adviser on marine mammals and sea turtles, including the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the International Whaling Commission. Today, 7pm, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, abudhabi.enhg.org
Explore the exhibition Phantom Limb by sculptor Diana Al Hadid. She presents works that transform Renaissance and classical imagery into contemporary forms that appear to be decaying or resurfacing. Daily until May 28, noon to 8pm, Mondays to Saturdays (closed Sundays and Fridays), NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, 02 628 8000, www.nyuad-artgallery.org
Attend the auditions for the Short + Sweet Dance Festival which are now open to those who have registered. Each audition should fall between a four- to 10-minute format. At Ductac, Mall of the Emirates; Friday, The Hive, Bur Dubai; Saturday, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, www.shortandsweet.org
Cycle your way to a fitter lifestyle with TrainYas Tuesday open-track nights. Bike rentals are available on site, and registration can be done online or when you arrive at the track. Appropriate for all ages and ability levels. The circuit length is 5.55km. Walkers and runners are also welcome. Every Tuesday, 6pm to 10pm, free, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.yasmarinacircuit.com
Attend a talk by Adam Clifton, titled The Next Really Great Thing: A Discussion of the Next Step in the Capital, which is a part of the Warehouse Project Talks. Clifton, an independent consultant on global macroeconomic policy, will look at economic projects that relate to new thoughts on the future. 7pm, Warehouse 82, Alserkal Avenue, Street 8, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, www.facebook.com/AlserkalAve
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Kat Wightman's tips on how to create zones in large spaces
- Area carpets or rugs are the easiest way to segregate spaces while also unifying them.
- Lighting can help define areas. Try pendant lighting over dining tables, and side and floor lamps in living areas.
- Keep the colour palette the same in a room, but combine different tones and textures in different zone. A common accent colour dotted throughout the space brings it together.
- Don’t be afraid to use furniture to break up the space. For example, if you have a sofa placed in the middle of the room, a console unit behind it will give good punctuation.
- Use a considered collection of prints and artworks that work together to form a cohesive journey.
COMPANY PROFILE
Initial investment: Undisclosed
Investment stage: Series A
Investors: Core42
Current number of staff: 47
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Other workplace saving schemes
- The UAE government announced a retirement savings plan for private and free zone sector employees in 2023.
- Dubai’s savings retirement scheme for foreign employees working in the emirate’s government and public sector came into effect in 2022.
- National Bonds unveiled a Golden Pension Scheme in 2022 to help private-sector foreign employees with their financial planning.
- In April 2021, Hayah Insurance unveiled a workplace savings plan to help UAE employees save for their retirement.
- Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based investment manager, has launched a fund that will allow UAE private companies to offer employees investment returns on end-of-service benefits.
PROFILE OF CURE.FIT
Started: July 2016
Founders: Mukesh Bansal and Ankit Nagori
Based: Bangalore, India
Sector: Health & wellness
Size: 500 employees
Investment: $250 million
Investors: Accel, Oaktree Capital (US); Chiratae Ventures, Epiq Capital, Innoven Capital, Kalaari Capital, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Piramal Group’s Anand Piramal, Pratithi Investment Trust, Ratan Tata (India); and Unilever Ventures (Unilever’s global venture capital arm)
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
