Youngsters can meet a robotic tyrannosaurus or picture themselves on a jungle safari at the Abu Dhabi Science Festival. Children are invited to attend shows and workshops that run from today until October 20 in Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain and Al Gharbia.
The festival is open on weekdays at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 4pm until 9pm, and from 5pm until 9pm at the Corniche. Doors will close at 10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Science Festival is an initiative of the Abu Dhabi Technology Development Committee.
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Expo details
Expo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia
The world fair will run for six months from October 20, 2020 to April 10, 2021.
It is expected to attract 25 million visits
Some 70 per cent visitors are projected to come from outside the UAE, the largest proportion of international visitors in the 167-year history of World Expos.
More than 30,000 volunteers are required for Expo 2020
The site covers a total of 4.38 sqkm, including a 2 sqkm gated area
It is located adjacent to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai South
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6. Joao Silva (POR) 57:45
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10. Richard Murray (RSA) 57:59
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May 15 2020: PM and Carrie attend 'work meeting' with at
least 17 staff members
May 20 2020: PM and Carrie attend 'bring your own booze'
party
Nov 27 2020: PM gives speech at leaving do for his staff
Dec 10 2020: Staff party held by then-education secretary
Gavin Williamson
Dec 13 2020: PM and Carrie throw a flat party
Dec 14 2020: London mayor candidate Shaun Bailey holds staff party at Conservative
Party headquarters
Dec 15 2020: PM takes part in a staff quiz
Dec 18 2020: Downing Street Christmas party
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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.
Top 10 most polluted cities
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- Peshawar, Pakistan
- Bagpat, India
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Director: Sam Raimi
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Rating: 3/5