Stay fit this summer at TrainYas by running, jogging, walking or biking around the 5.55km track at Yas Marina Circuit. Bikes and helmets are available for rent from Fun Ride Sports, while Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi provides 400 complimentary bikes each week. Tuesday, July 12, from 6pm to 10pm, free with registration, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, register at www.yasmarinacircuit.com
See the exhibition Jeddah, A Unesco World Heritage Site, in which photographers Sarah Abudawood from Saudi Arabia and Canadians Samir Nicolas Saadi showcase images of the Saudi Arabian city, which was recognised in 2014 for its role as a major Red Sea trade route. Open 10am to 7pm, The Empty Quarter, Building 2, DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, www.theemptyquarter.com, 04 323 1210
Get tickets now to see Marlon Wayans, as the American comedian presents his first stand-up show in Abu Dhabi. The star of White Chicks, Scary Movie and A Haunted House will perform as part of the Abu Dhabi Summer Season programme. August 19, 8pm, from Dh145, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, www.platinumlist.net
Sign up your children to take part in the mixed-media self-portraits workshop at Maraya Art Centre, where they will learn about portraits as subject matter in personal expression of art, and use the form to communicate ideas, feelings or experiences. July 19, 5pm to 6.30pm, Dh30, Maraya Art Centre, Sharjah, register at 06 556 6555, rsvp@maraya.ae
Register your children ages 3 to 8 for the Kids HQ Summer Camp. Youngsters can take part in arts and crafts, karaoke, storytelling, dancing, cookie-decorating, sand art, glass-painting and more. Runs until August 25, 9am to 1.30pm, Sundays to Thursdays, from Dh90 per day; Dh390 per week, Kids HQ, Umm Suqeim Road, Dubai, www.kidshq.ae
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COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
The specs
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
A State of Passion
Directors: Carol Mansour and Muna Khalidi
Stars: Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah
Rating: 4/5
Dr Afridi's warning signs of digital addiction
Spending an excessive amount of time on the phone.
Neglecting personal, social, or academic responsibilities.
Losing interest in other activities or hobbies that were once enjoyed.
Having withdrawal symptoms like feeling anxious, restless, or upset when the technology is not available.
Experiencing sleep disturbances or changes in sleep patterns.
What are the guidelines?
Under 18 months: Avoid screen time altogether, except for video chatting with family.
Aged 18-24 months: If screens are introduced, it should be high-quality content watched with a caregiver to help the child understand what they are seeing.
Aged 2-5 years: Limit to one-hour per day of high-quality programming, with co-viewing whenever possible.
Aged 6-12 years: Set consistent limits on screen time to ensure it does not interfere with sleep, physical activity, or social interactions.
Teenagers: Encourage a balanced approach – screens should not replace sleep, exercise, or face-to-face socialisation.
Source: American Paediatric Association
The specs
AT4 Ultimate, as tested
Engine: 6.2-litre V8
Power: 420hp
Torque: 623Nm
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Price: From Dh330,800 (Elevation: Dh236,400; AT4: Dh286,800; Denali: Dh345,800)
On sale: Now
The specs
Engine: Direct injection 4-cylinder 1.4-litre
Power: 150hp
Torque: 250Nm
Price: From Dh139,000
On sale: Now
Mia Man’s tips for fermentation
- Start with a simple recipe such as yogurt or sauerkraut
- Keep your hands and kitchen tools clean. Sanitize knives, cutting boards, tongs and storage jars with boiling water before you start.
- Mold is bad: the colour pink is a sign of mold. If yogurt turns pink as it ferments, you need to discard it and start again. For kraut, if you remove the top leaves and see any sign of mold, you should discard the batch.
- Always use clean, closed, airtight lids and containers such as mason jars when fermenting yogurt and kraut. Keep the lid closed to prevent insects and contaminants from getting in.
If you go...
Fly from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Chiang Mai in Thailand, via Bangkok, before taking a five-hour bus ride across the Laos border to Huay Xai. The land border crossing at Huay Xai is a well-trodden route, meaning entry is swift, though travellers should be aware of visa requirements for both countries.
Flights from Dubai start at Dh4,000 return with Emirates, while Etihad flights from Abu Dhabi start at Dh2,000. Local buses can be booked in Chiang Mai from around Dh50
THE SPECS
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
Power: 420kW
Torque: 780Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Price: From Dh1,350,000
On sale: Available for preorder now
