Catch The Fridge Allstars, who perform an eclectic selection of instrumental and vocal performances. The show is part of The Fridge Concert Series, a music programme that features top local artists and musicians in a variety of genres. On September 26, doors open at 7.30pm, Dh50 at the door; free for students 18 and under, The Fridge, Alserkal Avenue, Dubai, www.thefridgedubai.com
Visit Alserkal Avenue, the arts and culture neighbourhood, for Alserkal Lates. Take guided tours of the galleries and concepts opening this season, and enjoy contemporary art, music and food at various locations on the avenue. On September 26, 6pm to 9pm, guided tours at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz 1, Dubai, www.alserkalaveue.ae
Head to The Galleria and enjoy a showcase of traditional Crna Gora Montenegrin folklore dance in celebration of Montenegro's decade of independence and millennium of statehood. On September 26, 7pm to 10pm, The Great Room, The Galleria, Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, www.facebook.com/TheGalleriaUAE
Attend European Day of Languages at Eton Institute and celebrate Europe's cultural diversity through cultural rooms, free language micro-lessons, games for children and teenagers, and live performances. On September 26, 4pm to 8pm, Eton Institute, Park Rotana Office Complex, Khalifa Park, Abu Dhabi, 02 449 9649; Block 3, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, 04 438 6800, register at middleeast.etoninstitute.com
Get tickets to see Varekai: Tales of the Forest. The Cirque du Soleil show's run in the UAE has been extended for two days. The story takes place in a forest, where a young man embarks on an extraordinary adventure. On September 26, 6pm and 10pm, from Dh245, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, www.tixbox.com
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Tree of Hell
Starring: Raed Zeno, Hadi Awada, Dr Mohammad Abdalla
Director: Raed Zeno
Rating: 4/5
The biog
Name: Atheja Ali Busaibah
Date of birth: 15 November, 1951
Favourite books: Ihsan Abdel Quddous books, such as “The Sun will Never Set”
Hobbies: Reading and writing poetry
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: HyperSpace
Started: 2020
Founders: Alexander Heller, Rama Allen and Desi Gonzalez
Based: Dubai, UAE
Sector: Entertainment
Number of staff: 210
Investment raised: $75 million from investors including Galaxy Interactive, Riyadh Season, Sega Ventures and Apis Venture Partners
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Developer: Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher: Activision
Console: PlayStation 4 & 5, Windows, Xbox One & Series X/S
Rating: 3.5/5
What it means to be a conservationist
Who is Enric Sala?
Enric Sala is an expert on marine conservation and is currently the National Geographic Society's Explorer-in-Residence. His love of the sea started with his childhood in Spain, inspired by the example of the legendary diver Jacques Cousteau. He has been a university professor of Oceanography in the US, as well as working at the Spanish National Council for Scientific Research and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Biodiversity and the Bio-Economy. He has dedicated his life to protecting life in the oceans. Enric describes himself as a flexitarian who only eats meat occasionally.
What is biodiversity?
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, all life on earth – including in its forests and oceans – forms a “rich tapestry of interconnecting and interdependent forces”. Biodiversity on earth today is the product of four billion years of evolution and consists of many millions of distinct biological species. The term ‘biodiversity’ is relatively new, popularised since the 1980s and coinciding with an understanding of the growing threats to the natural world including habitat loss, pollution and climate change. The loss of biodiversity itself is dangerous because it contributes to clean, consistent water flows, food security, protection from floods and storms and a stable climate. The natural world can be an ally in combating global climate change but to do so it must be protected. Nations are working to achieve this, including setting targets to be reached by 2020 for the protection of the natural state of 17 per cent of the land and 10 per cent of the oceans. However, these are well short of what is needed, according to experts, with half the land needed to be in a natural state to help avert disaster.
COMPANY PROFILE
● Company: Bidzi
● Started: 2024
● Founders: Akshay Dosaj and Asif Rashid
● Based: Dubai, UAE
● Industry: M&A
● Funding size: Bootstrapped
● No of employees: Nine
