Top 10: Book tickets to see comedian Jason Manford in Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, TrainYas is on at Yas Marina Circuit, and more

Ras Al Khaimah & Abu Dhabi

Get tickets to see British comedian Jason Manford as he continues his Muddle Class tour through the UAE. The close-quarters gig explores Manford’s life growing up working class, then unexpectedly discovering that part of him had become middle class.

Thursday, 8.30pm, Dh250, DoubleTree by Hilton Resort & Spa, Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah; Friday, 8.30pm, Dh250, Ballroom, Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, www.thelaughterfactory.com

Abu Dhabi

Charity run

Register now to take part in the Terry Fox Run, a non-competitive event that celebrates the memory of one of Canada’s most revered athletes and raises money for cancer research in the UAE. The event is open to all ages and abilities as well as modes of participation, including walkers, runners, in-line skaters and wheelchair users. There is no registration fee; donations are welcome.

January 19, 7am for registration; 9am start, East Plaza, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Abu Dhabi, www.terryfox.org/international-runs/abudhabi

Abu Dhabi

Concert

Book tickets to see American pop group Fifth Harmony on their first visit to the Abu Dhabi, following their headlining visit to Dubai's RedFestDXB last year. The former X Factor contestants recently released their self-titled third album. Hits include Work from Home, Worth It and That's My Girl.

March 16, 7.30pm, from Dh250, du Forum, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, www.ticketmaster.ae

Abu Dhabi

Fitness venue

TrainYas presented by Daman ActiveLife is a weekly event that lets you get fit or stay fit this winter with a walk, jog, run or bike around the 5.55 km track. Rent bikes and helmets from Fun Ride Sports or take advantage of the 400 bikes made available to borrow from Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Tuesdays, 6pm to 10pm, free with registration, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, register at www.yasmarinacircuit.com

Abu Dhabi

Exhibition

Hajj: Memories of a Journey continues at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. Learn about the routes pilgrims travelled across continents to take part in Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam. Plus, see rare photographs of Sheikh Zayed, Founding President of the UAE, who made his personal journey in 1979 (pictured). A programme of events accompanies the exhibition, including a series of workshops for adults and children.

Daily until March 19, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Abu Dhabi, 02 419 1919, www.szgmc.ae

The exhibition Hajj: Memories of a Journey and its programme of events continues at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre. TCA Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Comedy show

American comedian Chris Rock brings his Total Blackout Tour to Dubai this weekend. Get tickets now to see the former cast member of Saturday Night Live who is known for his stand-up shows as well as films including Grown Ups, Madagascar, The Longest Yard, Top Five, Death at a Funeral and the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris.

Friday and Saturday, 6pm, from Dh395, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.ticketmaster.ae

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Dubai

Art classes

Register your children (in age groups of 7 to 10 and 11 to 18) for the spring term of the Young Artist Programme at thejamjar. In this session, they will focus on the theme of society, learning techniques such as poster-making, screen-printing, illustration, stencil-art and photography.

January 17 to February 24, 10am to noon and 12.30 to 2.30 on Saturdays; 4.30pm to 6.30pm on Wednesdays, from Dh1,600 includes all required materials, thejamjar, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 341 7303, booking@thejamjar.com

Dubai

Exhibition

Catch the final week of Kais Salman's exhibition Cities, in which he draws upon folk tales, epic stories and myths to create alternate realities through which to examine the roles his characters play within architectural and social spaces. Pictured: an untitled image by Kais Salman

Daily until Saturday, 10am to 6pm, Sundays to Thursdays; noon to 6pm on Saturdays (closed Fridays), Ayyam Gallery, 12 Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz, Dubai, 04 323 6242, www.ayyamgallery.com

Catch the final days of Cities by Kais Salman at Ayyam Gallery.

Dubai

Exhibition

See the exhibition Highlighted Memory by Iraqi multimedia artist Azad Nanakeli, who is showing paintings, photography, video and installation in which he explores the connections between experiences, past and present, memory and identity. Pictured: an untitled image by Azad Nanakeli

Daily until January 9, 10am to 6pm daily, XVA Gallery, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Bur Dubai, 04 353 5383, www.xvagallery.com

Highlighted Memory by Iraqi artist Azad Nanakeli continues at XVA Gallery (pictured: a detail of an untitled image). XVA Gallery

Dubai

Kids’ camp

Register your children, ages 6 to 12, for the Ductac Winter Camp, where they can expect to be immersed in winter-themed arts and crafts such as pottery and 3-D art, as well as seasonal magic tricks.

Runs until Sunday, 9am to 1pm, from Dh250 per day; Dh1,000 per week, early drop-off and late pick-up are available, Ductac, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai, 04 341 4777, www.ductac.org

2025 Fifa Club World Cup groups

Group A: Palmeiras, Porto, Al Ahly, Inter Miami.

Group B: Paris Saint-Germain, Atletico Madrid, Botafogo, Seattle.

Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, Leon.

Group E: River Plate, Urawa, Monterrey, Inter Milan.

Group F: Fluminense, Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan, Mamelodi Sundowns.

Group G: Manchester City, Wydad, Al Ain, Juventus.

Group H: Real Madrid, Al Hilal, Pachuca, Salzburg.

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How Apple's credit card works

The Apple Card looks different from a traditional credit card — there's no number on the front and the users' name is etched in metal. The card expands the company's digital Apple Pay services, marrying the physical card to a virtual one and integrating both with the iPhone. Its attributes include quick sign-up, elimination of most fees, strong security protections and cash back.

What does it cost?

Apple says there are no fees associated with the card. That means no late fee, no annual fee, no international fee and no over-the-limit fees. It also said it aims to have among the lowest interest rates in the industry. Users must have an iPhone to use the card, which comes at a cost. But they will earn cash back on their purchases — 3 per cent on Apple purchases, 2 per cent on those with the virtual card and 1 per cent with the physical card. Apple says it is the only card to provide those rewards in real time, so that cash earned can be used immediately.

What will the interest rate be?

The card doesn't come out until summer but Apple has said that as of March, the variable annual percentage rate on the card could be anywhere from 13.24 per cent to 24.24 per cent based on creditworthiness. That's in line with the rest of the market, according to analysts

What about security?

The physical card has no numbers so purchases are made with the embedded chip and the digital version lives in your Apple Wallet on your phone, where it's protected by fingerprints or facial recognition. That means that even if someone steals your phone, they won't be able to use the card to buy things.

Is it easy to use?

Apple says users will be able to sign up for the card in the Wallet app on their iPhone and begin using it almost immediately. It also tracks spending on the phone in a more user-friendly format, eliminating some of the gibberish that fills a traditional credit card statement. Plus it includes some budgeting tools, such as tracking spending and providing estimates of how much interest could be charged on a purchase to help people make an informed decision.

* Associated Press

Drivers’ championship standings after Singapore:

1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes - 263
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari - 235
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes - 212
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull - 162
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari - 138
6. Sergio Perez, Force India - 68

Company profile

Name: Fruitful Day

Founders: Marie-Christine Luijckx, Lyla Dalal AlRawi, Lindsey Fournie

Based: Dubai, UAE

Founded: 2015

Number of employees: 30

Sector: F&B

Funding so far: Dh3 million

Future funding plans: None at present

Future markets: Saudi Arabia, potentially Kuwait and other GCC countries