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The quote<\/mark><\/strong> Self employment is a never-ending contest between the world\u2019s worst manager and the world\u2019s laziest employee Daniel Akst<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Phenomenal<\/mark><\/strong> teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi<\/strong><\/a> will officially open its elegantly styled doors to the public in Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi on 18 April. The 17,000m2 \u201cmulti-sensory art experience\u201d will include \u201cmassive transformative exhibits that take guests on a sensory-rich journey that transcends the ordinary\u201d. The ticket price is also a bit transcendental, at AED 150 per adult<\/strong><\/a> for a half-hour timeslot …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee mates<\/mark><\/strong> Hotel Indigo Downtown<\/strong><\/a> has a good deal if you\u2019re looking for a working or meeting space<\/strong><\/a> in Business Bay \u2013 its casual Open Sesame eatery has high-speed internet, access to power plugs, and even stationery available on request, all included in a day pass with unlimited coffee for AED 40 (or with lunch too for AED 120). Only obvious drawback is a late start \u2013 you can\u2019t get in before 11.30am. To book, call or WhatsApp +971 56 422 7120<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do good<\/mark><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0We don\u2019t really do Ramadan recommendations, but it\u2019s worth flagging up Rove Hotels\u2019\u00a0Pay What You Can iftar<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 all profits go to Al Jalila Foundation, a medical research non-profit with a special focus on providing healthcare for children in the UAE. There\u2019s a recommended price of AED 109, which seems reasonable anyway. Slots are limited: book\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simplified creativity<\/mark><\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s\u00a0Creative Media Authority<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has moved 40+ business services into a dedicated web portal called, somewhat portentously,\u00a0The Circle<\/strong>. You will need a live\u00a0Creative Zone password to get at it (log\u00a0in here<\/strong><\/a>)\u00a0but it has definitely simplified things\u00a0…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Soft Top Ten<\/mark><\/strong> The UAE has retained its 10th place in Brand Finance\u2019s Global Soft Power Index<\/strong><\/a>. Other regional players are slipping \u2013 Saudi Arabia has dropped two positions to 20th, Qatar Is down one at 22nd \u2013 but the UAE is perceived to be strong in “Influence\u201d, International Relations and Business & Trade. The usual suspects make up the top ten \u2013 US, UK, Japan, Germany, France etc …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Top Dubai vibes<\/mark><\/strong> \u201cDesigned as more than just a gallery, MAVON seamlessly integrates fine art with high-end real estate, luxury automobiles, fashion, and hospitality\u201d. Could it be more Dubai? And no, we weren\u2019t invited to the opening. If you want to go (see the likes of Brendan Murphy, KAWS, Mr Brainwash, and of course Basquiat) the new gallery (“Dubai\u2019s largest private art gallery”) is in the Al Hashemi showrooms building<\/strong> on Sheikh Zayed Road, not too far from Alserkal Avenue …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make movies<\/mark><\/strong> Abu Dhabi\u2019s Arab Film Studio<\/strong> is partnering with NYUAD to offer UAE nationals aged 16-18 a place on a Young Filmmakers Workshop<\/strong>. It runs for three weeks in July; the deadline for applications is 30 April. More info here<\/strong><\/a> …<\/p>\n\n\n\n eL Seeding<\/mark><\/strong> A calligraphic sculpture by eL Seed<\/strong> has been installed outside Tashkeel\u2019s Nad al Sheeba place<\/strong><\/a> as part of Dubai Culture\u2019s Dubai Public Art initiative. The work, called Takhayyal (imagine), \u201creflects the power of art in cultivating connections, sparking curiosity, and inviting audiences to explore deeper meanings.. It\u2019s rather good, though it could have had a more dramatic frame \u2013 the location is commendable and accessible, but doesn\u2019t do the piece justice …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Something for the weekend<\/mark><\/strong> Nerd heaven: guess the hex code of the colour here<\/a> <\/strong>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n Things we didn\u2019t know no.94<\/mark><\/strong> The toughest tongue twister in the English language is reputed to be “the sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick<\/strong>” …<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earworm of the week<\/mark><\/strong> The Moonlandingz : The Sign Of A Man<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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