May 31
Multiple Sclerosis Fitness Class
This free fitness class on the last Tuesday of the month introduces the principles of Pilates and targets strength building, balance and coordination. Suited for people with multiple sclerosis, it is a gentle class that incorporates frequent breaks to avoid fatigue. The class is taught by Slavica Tolic, who has a background in physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Noon, Exhale Fitness Studio, JBR, Dubai, book by calling 04 424 3777; www.exhaledubai.com.
June 5 to August 27
Dubai Sports World
Enjoy your favourite sports indoors this summer. An air-conditioned arena will feature a variety of sports and fitness activities for all skill levels, including basketball, football, tennis and volleyball, plus summer camps and events. At Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai. For timings and price details, visit www.dubaisportsworld.ae, or call 04 306 4000.
June 3
Talise Fitness Indoor Triathlon
The event, perfect for beginners as well as experienced triathletes looking to train indoors, consists of a 400-metre swim in the indoor pool, a 10-kilometre ride on a spin bike and a 2.5km treadmill run. From 6.30am to 2pm; Dh150 for Talise Fitness members, Dh200 for non-members, Dh100 for children; Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, register at 04 366 6821, mjtalisefitnessreception@jumeirah.com.
June 5 to 26
Ramadan Detox & Cleanse Challenge
This four-session yoga challenge with Sasha Quince from Let's Go Yoga in Abu Dhabi will focus on getting rid of negative energy while stimulating the metabolism and digestive tract and is suitable for all skill levels. On Sundays, 7pm to 8pm, Dh250, Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara, Abu Dhabi. To book, visit www.sashaquinceyoga.com or call 050 349 2336.
June 24
Jivamukti Yoga
Register to take part in a rigorous pop-up class led by Dina Ghandour. Jivamukti yoga is a form of hatha yoga. The class is open to all levels and features aspects of traditional yoga. From 9am to 10.30am, Dh95 includes Nectar juice, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, info@bodytreestudio.com.
July 3 to August 25
Gulf Star Summer Camp
Children ages 3-13 can enjoy multi-activity camps that include sports, team games, arts and crafts and martial arts. From 9am to 2.30pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh800 per week (Dh650 if booked before June 16), Foremarke School, Dovecote Green Primary School, Hartland International School and Repton School, Dubai, info@gulfstarsports.com, 050 429 4860.
Weekly
StartYas, TrainYas, GoYas
Walk, jog, run or bike on the track at Yas Marina Circuit and stay fit throughout the summer. Daman ActiveLife offers weekly training at Sunday's StartYas and Tuesday's TrainYas (for families), with the full 5.55km course open to everyone. Wednesday's GoYas is for ladies only and features all-women staff, group classes and a shorter track, 3km. Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, 800 927. For timings and to register, visit www.yasmarinacircuit.com
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The White Lotus: Season three
Creator: Mike White
Starring: Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell
Rating: 4.5/5
The five pillars of Islam
Sheer grandeur
The Owo building is 14 storeys high, seven of which are below ground, with the 30,000 square feet of amenities located subterranean, including a 16-seat private cinema, seven lounges, a gym, games room, treatment suites and bicycle storage.
A clear distinction between the residences and the Raffles hotel with the amenities operated separately.
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Red Star Belgrade v Tottenham Hotspur, midnight (Thursday), UAE
Key facilities
- Olympic-size swimming pool with a split bulkhead for multi-use configurations, including water polo and 50m/25m training lanes
- Premier League-standard football pitch
- 400m Olympic running track
- NBA-spec basketball court with auditorium
- 600-seat auditorium
- Spaces for historical and cultural exploration
- An elevated football field that doubles as a helipad
- Specialist robotics and science laboratories
- AR and VR-enabled learning centres
- Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Killing of Qassem Suleimani
The smuggler
Eldarir had arrived at JFK in January 2020 with three suitcases, containing goods he valued at $300, when he was directed to a search area.
Officers found 41 gold artefacts among the bags, including amulets from a funerary set which prepared the deceased for the afterlife.
Also found was a cartouche of a Ptolemaic king on a relief that was originally part of a royal building or temple.
The largest single group of items found in Eldarir’s cases were 400 shabtis, or figurines.
Khouli conviction
Khouli smuggled items into the US by making false declarations to customs about the country of origin and value of the items.
According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, he provided “false provenances which stated that [two] Egyptian antiquities were part of a collection assembled by Khouli's father in Israel in the 1960s” when in fact “Khouli acquired the Egyptian antiquities from other dealers”.
He was sentenced to one year of probation, six months of home confinement and 200 hours of community service in 2012 after admitting buying and smuggling Egyptian antiquities, including coffins, funerary boats and limestone figures.
For sale
A number of other items said to come from the collection of Ezeldeen Taha Eldarir are currently or recently for sale.
Their provenance is described in near identical terms as the British Museum shabti: bought from Salahaddin Sirmali, "authenticated and appraised" by Hossen Rashed, then imported to the US in 1948.
- An Egyptian Mummy mask dating from 700BC-30BC, is on offer for £11,807 ($15,275) online by a seller in Mexico
- A coffin lid dating back to 664BC-332BC was offered for sale by a Colorado-based art dealer, with a starting price of $65,000
- A shabti that was on sale through a Chicago-based coin dealer, dating from 1567BC-1085BC, is up for $1,950
The biog
Alwyn Stephen says much of his success is a result of taking an educated chance on business decisions.
His advice to anyone starting out in business is to have no fear as life is about taking on challenges.
“If you have the ambition and dream of something, follow that dream, be positive, determined and set goals.
"Nothing and no-one can stop you from succeeding with the right work application, and a little bit of luck along the way.”
Mr Stephen sells his luxury fragrances at selected perfumeries around the UAE, including the House of Niche Boutique in Al Seef.
He relaxes by spending time with his family at home, and enjoying his wife’s India cooking.
Real estate tokenisation project
Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.
The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.
Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.
