See Shaan: Live in Concert. The Bollywood singer will perform best-known songs from a variety of genres as part of Abu Dhabi Summer Season and in celebration of India's independence day. Hits include Roop Tera Mastana, Loveology and Tanha Dil. Tonight, 8pm, from Dh145, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.platinumlist.net.
Enjoy a new season of live performances at Hard Rock Cafe Dubai as four resident bands take the stage six nights a week. Hear The Distillers tonight perform high-energy party music, including covers of top rock and pop songs. Tonight, 8.30pm, free entry, Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, Dubai Festival City Mall, Dubai, reservations at 04 232 8900, www.hardrock.com/dubai.
Take the kids to Qix Club, where toddlers to pre-teenagers can play and learn in a creative atmosphere, while parents shop at The Dubai Mall. The children's club focuses on comfort, nutrition, and safety, with space for different age groups to enjoy arts and crafts, storytelling, games and much more. Open 10am to 10pm, Dh50 per child per hour, The Address Dubai Mall, Dubai, 04 438 8888, www.thedubaimall.com.
Register your children for Flamenco for Kids and Teens at Bodytree Studio. Classes are led by dancer Flor Amory, who will teach rhythm patterns and foot and fan techniques through energising choreographies. Starting September 6 with a free intro class, then Tuesdays, 3.30pm to 4pm for ages 7 to 10, Dh50; 4pm to 4.45pm, ages 11+, Dh60, Bodytree Studio, Abu Dhabi, 02 443 4448, www.bodytreestudio.com.
Have some fun at The Laughter Factory. This month's line-up includes the left-field observations of Tom Wrigglesworth, the surrealist and deadpan Marlon Davis and Christian Schulte-Loh, who is known as The German Comedian. Tonight, 9pm, Dh140, ages 21+ only, Mövenpick Hotel, JBR, Dubai, 04 355 1862, www.platinumlist.net.
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Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Stars: Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Lesley Manville
Rating: 4/5
If you go
Where to stay: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Centre has unparalleled views of the Indian River. Alligators can be spotted from hotel room balconies, as can several rocket launch sites. The hotel also boasts cool space-themed decor.
When to go: Florida is best experienced during the winter months, from November to May, before the humidity kicks in.
How to get there: Emirates currently flies from Dubai to Orlando five times a week.
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding
Singham Again
Director: Rohit Shetty
Stars: Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone
Rating: 3/5
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Electoral College Victory
Trump has so far secured 295 Electoral College votes, according to the Associated Press, exceeding the 270 needed to win. Only Nevada and Arizona remain to be called, and both swing states are leaning Republican. Trump swept all five remaining swing states, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin, sealing his path to victory and giving him a strong mandate.
Popular Vote Tally
The count is ongoing, but Trump currently leads with nearly 51 per cent of the popular vote to Harris’s 47.6 per cent. Trump has over 72.2 million votes, while Harris trails with approximately 67.4 million.
Kanguva
Director: Siva
Stars: Suriya, Bobby Deol, Disha Patani, Yogi Babu, Redin Kingsley
MATCH INFO
Uefa Champions League semi-final, second leg result:
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham
Tottenham advance on away goals rule after tie ends 3-3 on aggregate
Final: June 1, Madrid
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
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