Introduce a touch of rustic charm into your space.
1 Timeless staples
If repurposed items are your thing, grab this galvanised vintage round metal pail by Littlecows. Its distinctive colouring complements most palettes, and it will work as storage or a purely decorative piece.
• Pail, Dh198, Littlecows, www.littlecows.etsy.com
2 Dish it up
Go back to nature with this Tondo two-piece serving set from Crate & Barrel. The neutral tones make it easy to pair with other tableware, while the use of renewable natural acacia wood lends an eco-friendly edge.
• Tondo two-piece serving set, Dh37, Crate & Barrel, Mall of the Emirates and Mirdif City Centre, Dubai
3 Liquid living
Whether you’re making lemonade for a large group or searching for a new water cooler, consider this charming glass drink dispenser from Clas Ohlson. It can hold up to six litres, and will look great with any kitchen decor.
• Dispenser, Dh20, Clas Ohlson, Mirdif City Centre, Dubai
4 Homespun decor
Create a rustic look in your bedroom or hallway with this beautiful Aqua Marine chest by Sweetpea & Willow. The piece is functional, offering additional storage, and will inject a touch of provincial charm into a plain space.
• Aqua Marine chest, Dh2,789, www.sweetpeaandwillow.com
5 Fuelled up
This adorable set of containers from The Design Shop by S*uce is a great way to please coffee and tea lovers. The pair are easy to store and will make for a delightful addition to your countertops.
• Containers, Dh360 (for two), The Design Shop by S*uce, Wasl Square, Dubai
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Electric scooters: some rules to remember
- Riders must be 14-years-old or over
- Wear a protective helmet
- Park the electric scooter in designated parking lots (if any)
- Do not leave electric scooter in locations that obstruct traffic or pedestrians
- Solo riders only, no passengers allowed
- Do not drive outside designated lanes
How Voiss turns words to speech
The device has a screen reader or software that monitors what happens on the screen
The screen reader sends the text to the speech synthesiser
This converts to audio whatever it receives from screen reader, so the person can hear what is happening on the screen
A VOISS computer costs between $200 and $250 depending on memory card capacity that ranges from 32GB to 128GB
The speech synthesisers VOISS develops are free
Subsequent computer versions will include improvements such as wireless keyboards
Arabic voice in affordable talking computer to be added next year to English, Portuguese, and Spanish synthesiser
Partnerships planned during Expo 2020 Dubai to add more languages
At least 2.2 billion people globally have a vision impairment or blindness
More than 90 per cent live in developing countries
The Long-term aim of VOISS to reach the technology to people in poor countries with workshops that teach them to build their own device
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
The years Ramadan fell in May
UAE cricketers abroad
Sid Jhurani is not the first cricketer from the UAE to go to the UK to try his luck.
Rameez Shahzad Played alongside Ben Stokes and Liam Plunkett in Durham while he was studying there. He also played club cricket as an overseas professional, but his time in the UK stunted his UAE career. The batsman went a decade without playing for the national team.
Yodhin Punja The seam bowler was named in the UAE’s extended World Cup squad in 2015 despite being just 15 at the time. He made his senior UAE debut aged 16, and subsequently took up a scholarship at Claremont High School in the south of England.
Benefits of first-time home buyers' scheme
- Priority access to new homes from participating developers
- Discounts on sales price of off-plan units
- Flexible payment plans from developers
- Mortgages with better interest rates, faster approval times and reduced fees
- DLD registration fee can be paid through banks or credit cards at zero interest rates
Globalization and its Discontents Revisited
Joseph E. Stiglitz
W. W. Norton & Company
Abu Dhabi GP weekend schedule
Friday
First practice, 1pm
Second practice, 5pm
Saturday
Final practice, 2pm
Qualifying, 5pm
Sunday
Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (55 laps), 5.10pm
The specs
Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors
Power: Combined output 920hp
Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm
Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic
Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km
On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025
Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000
Director: Shady Ali
Cast: Boumi Fouad , Mohamed Tharout and Hisham Ismael
Rating: 3/5
The specs
Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
On sale: Now
The specs: Macan Turbo
Engine: Dual synchronous electric motors
Power: 639hp
Torque: 1,130Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Touring range: 591km
Price: From Dh412,500
On sale: Deliveries start in October
Sarfira
Director: Sudha Kongara Prasad
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal
Rating: 2/5
