Minions in Despicable Me 2. Courtesy: Universal Pictures
Minions in Despicable Me 2. Courtesy: Universal Pictures

Five things to do today: experience Eco Future



cool offindoors with your child at the Mother & Baby Timings at CineRoyal. This morning catch Despicable Me 2 at 10.00am at both Khalidiyah and Dalma Malls and The Lone Ranger at 10.05am at Dalma Mall or at noon at Khalidiyah Mall. The Smurfs 2 will be shown at 10.45am at Khalidiyah Mall and at 11.45am at Dalma Mall. Abu Dhabi, www.cineroyal.ae

experience Eco Future, an interactive, family-focused exhibition that explores our role in a changing planet. Explore and learn about what we need to do to have a sustainable future in Abu Dhabi. Daily until September 2013, 10am-8pm, Manarat Al Saadiyat, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi, for tickets and more information go to www.saadiyatculturaldistrict.ae

sign up now for the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge. More than 2,000 participants are expected to join the 92 km race, the largest amateur cycling challenge in the Middle East, which promotes fitness for all in Dubai. December 13, Dubai, www.cyclechallenge.ae, 04 321 0008

indulge in the multi-sensory Date Wrap Treatment that exfoliates, cleanses and nourishes the skin through the natural sweetness and fibres of dates, Heavenly white tea and mystic salts. Dh350, Heavenly Spa, Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort, www.westinabudhabigolfresort.com, 02 616 9999

enjoy a half day or full day retreat with BeUtiful You in Dubai and enjoy yoga, meditation, nutritional therapy, food demonstration and well-being consultation suited to your needs. Throughout August receive 10 per cent off a half day or full day retreat, including a personalised menu during your visit with superfoods, juices, raw food snacks and vegan meals. discount prices are from Dh1,800 for a half day or Dh2,700 for a full day, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, 050 504 8523

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.

The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre turbo

Power: 181hp

Torque: 230Nm

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Starting price: Dh79,000

On sale: Now

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: Mamo 

 Year it started: 2019 Founders: Imad Gharazeddine, Asim Janjua

 Based: Dubai, UAE

 Number of employees: 28

 Sector: Financial services

 Investment: $9.5m

 Funding stage: Pre-Series A Investors: Global Ventures, GFC, 4DX Ventures, AlRajhi Partners, Olive Tree Capital, and prominent Silicon Valley investors. 

 

Company profile

Name: Fruitful Day

Founders: Marie-Christine Luijckx, Lyla Dalal AlRawi, Lindsey Fournie

Based: Dubai, UAE

Founded: 2015

Number of employees: 30

Sector: F&B

Funding so far: Dh3 million

Future funding plans: None at present

Future markets: Saudi Arabia, potentially Kuwait and other GCC countries

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.

If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.

COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Almnssa
Started: August 2020
Founder: Areej Selmi
Based: Gaza
Sectors: Internet, e-commerce
Investments: Grants/private funding

Various Artists 
Habibi Funk: An Eclectic Selection Of Music From The Arab World (Habibi Funk)
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Citadel: Honey Bunny first episode

Directors: Raj & DK

Stars: Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kashvi Majmundar, Kay Kay Menon

Rating: 4/5

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The specs

Engine: 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol

Power: 154bhp

Torque: 250Nm

Transmission: 7-speed automatic with 8-speed sports option 

Price: From Dh79,600

On sale: Now

The specs
Engine: Long-range single or dual motor with 200kW or 400kW battery
Power: 268bhp / 536bhp
Torque: 343Nm / 686Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Max touring range: 620km / 590km
Price: From Dh250,000 (estimated)
On sale: Later this year
Cricket World Cup League 2

UAE squad

Rahul Chopra (captain), Aayan Afzal Khan, Ali Naseer, Aryansh Sharma, Basil Hameed, Dhruv Parashar, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Waseem, Omid Rahman, Rahul Bhatia, Tanish Suri, Vishnu Sukumaran, Vriitya Aravind

Fixtures

Friday, November 1 – Oman v UAE
Sunday, November 3 – UAE v Netherlands
Thursday, November 7 – UAE v Oman
Saturday, November 9 – Netherlands v UAE

The biog

Name: Salem Alkarbi

Age: 32

Favourite Al Wasl player: Alexandre Oliveira

First started supporting Al Wasl: 7

Biggest rival: Al Nasr

The specs
Engine: 77.4kW all-wheel-drive dual motor
Power: 320bhp
Torque: 605Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
Price: From Dh219,000
On sale: Now

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