Beno Saradzic's work for Abu Dhabi: Embracing the Elements. Courtesy The Chocolate Gallery Corridor
Beno Saradzic's work for Abu Dhabi: Embracing the Elements. Courtesy The Chocolate Gallery Corridor

5 things to do today: attend an exhibition by photographer Beno Saradzic and enjoy coffee and art at Sketch Art Cafe



Attend the exhibition Abu Dhabi: Embracing the Elements by photographer Beno Saradzic, which features a selection of the most engaging images of the capital from his collection. Daily until April 30, The Chocolate Gallery Corridor, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Between The Bridges, Abu Dhabi, www.mondagallery.com

Sign up for Puma's #ForeverFierce Women's Training Activation. The morning workout, in association with Guava Pass, will include four different, highly-energised fitness events, all set to the beats of a live DJ. The classes include Trampoline High Intensity Interval Training and Mix Martial Arts Yoga. Friday, 8.30am to 11am, free, The Annex, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, www.guavapass.com/puma

Explore the short-listed results of the Urban Pixels photography competition. Amateur photographers were asked to capture the ongoings – shopping, eating and general activity – around some of Dubai's most frequented shopping areas, including City Walk, The Beach and Boxpark. Daily until April 23, from 10am to 10pm, free, City Walk, Dubai, www.citywalk.ae

Book your spot for the Asics Go Sport Running Race. The community-based event is open to adults and children of all ages and abilities. Distances are set at 4km, 8km and 12km. April 23, Dh150 for adults; Dh100 for those less than 18 years; The Track, Golf Clubhouse, Meydan, Dubai, www.premieronline.com

Enjoy coffee and art at Sketch Art Cafe, located inside the Marsam Mattar Gallery, which first opened in 2003 and was founded by Emirati artist Mattar Bin Lahej. Every table offers pencils and paper for guests to try their hand at sketching while enjoying a relaxing afternoon surrounded by fine art. Daily, from 9am to 9pm, Sketch Art Cafe, Villa 21, Satwa, Dubai, 04 398 8331, www.facebook.com/sketch.art.cafe

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Director: Goran Hugo Olsson

Rating: 5/5

Key developments in maritime dispute

2000: Israel withdraws from Lebanon after nearly 30 years without an officially demarcated border. The UN establishes the Blue Line to act as the frontier. 

2007: Lebanon and Cyprus define their respective exclusive economic zones to facilitate oil and gas exploration. Israel uses this to define its EEZ with Cyprus

2011: Lebanon disputes Israeli-proposed line and submits documents to UN showing different EEZ. Cyprus offers to mediate without much progress.

2018: Lebanon signs first offshore oil and gas licencing deal with consortium of France’s Total, Italy’s Eni and Russia’s Novatek.

2018-2019: US seeks to mediate between Israel and Lebanon to prevent clashes over oil and gas resources.

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5pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,600m; Winner: Nadhra, Fabrice Veron (jockey), Eric Lemartinel (trainer)

5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: AF Dars, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: AF Musannef, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Taghzel, Malin Holmberg, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: M’Y Yaromoon, Khalifa Al Neyadi, Jesus Rosales

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 (PA) 1,400m; Winner: Hakeem, Jim Crowley, Ali Rashid Al Raihe