{"id":210051,"date":"2025-12-29T19:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T19:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/210051\/"},"modified":"2025-12-29T19:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T19:07:09","slug":"my-sharjah-rent-artist-creates-open-gallery-in-dh65000-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/210051\/","title":{"rendered":"My Sharjah Rent: Artist creates &#8216;open gallery&#8217; in Dh65,000 apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-1-TXMVY4KTQFCANE7Q3BY5VEUCIE\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thenationalnews.com\/tags\/my-dubai-rent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">My Sharjah Rent<\/a> is proudly sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/propertyfinder.ae\/?utm_source=programmatic&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=AE_EN_IASH_Branding_National_Sponsorship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Property Finder<\/a>, the UAE\u2019s No 1 real estate portal. With verified listings, trusted SuperAgents and powerful search and comparison tools, Property Finder helps property seekers find the right home with confidence and ease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-2-DVVHFZI7YBAF7FPZLXFLHWWOLY\">Wael Hamadeh is a 56-year-old full-time artist and creative director from Lebanon who moved to the UAE in 1995.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-4-OCIMBN2UPBCXXOOBSOPEO57TBQ\">For 12 of those years he and his family \u2013 which includes his wife, a daughter aged 16 and his son, 13 \u2013 have shared an apartment in the Tawoon area of Sharjah.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-6-M7GPJGYVC5ERVGP4SECKC7PATY\">Mr Hamadeh, who exhibits his work locally and internationally, showed The National around the home.<\/p>\n<p>What can you tell us about this apartment?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-8-EOEEQ44GIJF3PKAA5M4GZAVLEU\">It is in Emirates Tower in Sharjah. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-10-AV6RZHYFRNCMNLM2PDHBWYDBAQ\">We have three bedrooms and a maid\u2019s room, and one small balcony. There are four bathrooms in total, including one for the maid\u2019s room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-11-MBUCRJPLJNE77MZH4MQZNMDJTA\">We currently pay Dh65,000 a year to rent the apartment. It has good space for a family and we have a parking area.<\/p>\n<p>When did you move into your home? <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-13-5RURRYY5EVF5JC64VUPZ5REV64\">I have been in this home for 12 years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-14-L2EBATQ4VVH5XE756ZKS4MHTQU\">I lived in Al Nahda, Dubai, from 2005 to 2013, and then moved to my current home at the end of 2013, where I\u2019ve been ever since.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-15-MK3O3PYAC5H3HAJCTKWPMPSGYE\">Before that, I lived in Dubai, on Sheikh Zayed Road.<\/p>\n<p>Why did you choose this address?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-17-DHJLSWOTFBDDHLHQEOGZNFPZFY\">It is cheaper than Dubai. And it is a family-orientated area, near to the kids\u2019 school.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-18-V4N4VGB3YFBQBPGVGDXM3KEKJY\">Our home is also near an industrial area, which is handy for my artistic and creative projects, mainly for art facilities, including access to carpenters, blacksmiths, hardware suppliers, recycled material sources, and affordable labour.<\/p>\n<p>Do you feel you get good value for your rent?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-20-UQ3TG75NJZCMVFXRAGCRGX4WAU\">Yes, it is a good deal and still cheaper for what I have, in this area.<\/p>\n<p>Have you experienced strong rent fluctuations?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-22-6T3MZCUHBZHJLHHVSN4ERA5FJQ\">When I was in Dubai, my accommodation was provided by another company, so I didn\u2019t experience fluctuations. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-23-6TNN6NU4EZDPDCHB6QGEHAB4WI\">In Sharjah, there was a difference of about Dh5,000. But, overall, the changes were manageable.<\/p>\n<p>How have you made this place your home?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-25-ENO6PRVU5NF43I72MMICRHVXSQ\">My apartment is like an open gallery to a certain extent. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-26-LLRO32YSYRD6HNWAI54O2UFYGM\">I have a busy workshop area and a neatly designed salon for a display.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-27-YZ67SABK4JDQDC7OYNQLODN5EI\">The walls are thoughtfully decorated with paintings, sculptures, and art pieces that reflect my style and heritage. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-28-JUX5JPAG7NAA7FSYJANHSOQEGA\">I have one bedroom that I use as a workshop and store area for my art.<\/p>\n<p>What amenities do you have in or close to your building?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-30-UEO576TUTFGG7JXHGN6QK7YEJQ\">There are a lot of Arabic grocery stores near where we live, and affordable places to eat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-31-D5FMDQQKFRGS3P62WXUIA2QN7Y\">Sahara Centre and City Centre Al Zahia, plus big supermarkets, including Nesto, Co-op, and Viva, are nearby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-32-6GK7NQELJNARDEZDYPZLPDUMPU\">It\u2019s easy to walk around the area. Sometimes, there\u2019s traffic during school hours in the morning, but generally it\u2019s convenient. Oriana Hospital is also nearby.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-33-H56K3O25XZHQJFNDCY6BXRNTRM\">I\u2019m close to Khalid Lake, where I do my morning walks. And Al Mamzar Lake is about a 10-minute drive away. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-34-MH6YKG6IERDF7FYX2GUTIN2LKM\">There are plenty of mosques nearby, but only a few galleries; Al Kasba has one called Al Maraya Gallery. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-35-LSGHEB72GJCVVHHMQJN6IBASIE\">My artwork is mainly displayed in Dubai galleries and Beirut.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-36-S46FJUVD5NAWRGBQ25HMOKCXZE\">The building doesn\u2019t have a gym, pool, or kids\u2019 area, only parking. But, there is a gymnastics centre nearby.<\/p>\n<p>Is it a friendly neighbourhood and building?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-38-DMJ7TQP2LBD6PB23SWIY2JP4BY\">It\u2019s somewhat friendly, but it doesn\u2019t feel like home because of the mix of nationalities. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-39-V2HYGRUWX5BUDE7QME5RHLMLVA\">Occasionally, you see strangers around but, overall, safety is excellent, which is a great blessing in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p>Does your home offer easy access in and out of Sharjah?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-41-5K7V4AZOCJD5ZIT7FRZORPNSIU\">Not really. Most of my exhibitions are in Dubai, and traffic during peak hours makes it challenging, especially when transporting artworks for loading and unloading.<\/p>\n<p>What would you change about living in this location?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-43-Q3TLEJGDWZBPTONIABAQZNHLGE\">Less traffic and more balcony space. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-44-JL2G4Q5PQ5CNBJYMKJZBLJZGI4\">Also, it would be good to have a small green park around here.<\/p>\n<p>Are you planning to stay at this apartment?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-46-EQBSHMSW5FADHHF46ZKA3LKRLE\">Yes. We have no plans for moving. <\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-47-X3RDDXWGSZECPNBMWMSH6TXMRA\">I will stay in this apartment until my kids finish university.<\/p>\n<p>Have you thought about buying property?<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-49-6OGIHC44O5HQFFN55XQSNZ7QF4\">I feel that it is too late \u2013 with the high prices I cannot afford to buy here now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"defaultstyled__StyledText-sc-11u52t4-1 huqwQJ margin-lg-bottom\" id=\"el-50-ZDN2Q7DLDNF27EAITWBGAECECA\">I did already buy property back home, however, in Lebanon.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Amal Khalid Alias revealed a recent case of a woman with daughters, who specifically wanted a boy.<\/p>\n<p>A semen analysis of the father showed abnormal sperm so the couple required IVF.<\/p>\n<p>Out of 21 eggs collected, six were unused leaving 15 suitable for IVF.<\/p>\n<p>A specific procedure was used, called intracytoplasmic sperm injection where a single sperm cell is inserted into the egg.<\/p>\n<p>On day three of the process, 14 embryos were biopsied for gender selection.<\/p>\n<p>The next day, a pre-implantation genetic report revealed four normal male embryos, three female and seven abnormal samples.<\/p>\n<p>Day five of the treatment saw two male embryos transferred to the patient.<\/p>\n<p>The woman recorded a positive pregnancy test two weeks later.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The specs<\/p>\n<p>Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8<\/p>\n<p>Power: 611bhp<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 620Nm<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: seven-speed automatic<\/p>\n<p>Price: upon application<\/p>\n<p>On sale: now<\/p>\n<p>The specs: 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 300 Cabriolet<\/p>\n<p>Price, base \/ as tested: Dh275,250 \/ Dh328,465<\/p>\n<p>Engine: 2.0-litre four-cylinder<\/p>\n<p>Power: 245hp @ 5,500rpm<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 370Nm @ 1,300rpm<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: Nine-speed automatic<\/p>\n<p>Fuel consumption, combined: 7.0L \/ 100km<\/p>\n<p>DUBAI%20BLING%3A%20EPISODE%201<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECreator%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ENetflix%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStars%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EKris%20Fade%2C%20Ebraheem%20Al%20Samadi%2C%20Zeina%20Khoury%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%202%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>Western Clubs Champions League:<\/p>\n<p>\tFriday, Sep 8 &#8211; Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Bahrain<br \/>\n\tFriday, Sep 15 \u2013 Kandy v Abu Dhabi Harlequins<br \/>\n\tFriday, Sep 22 \u2013 Kandy v Bahrain<\/p>\n<p>Lexus LX700h specs<\/p>\n<p>Engine: 3.4-litre twin-turbo V6 plus supplementary electric motor<\/p>\n<p>Power: 464hp at 5,200rpm<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 790Nm from 2,000-3,600rpm<\/p>\n<p>Transmission: 10-speed auto<\/p>\n<p>Fuel consumption: 11.7L\/100km<\/p>\n<p>On sale: Now<\/p>\n<p>Price: From Dh590,000<\/p>\n<p>Infiniti QX80 specs<\/p>\n<p>Engine: twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6<\/p>\n<p>Power: 450hp<\/p>\n<p>Torque: 700Nm<\/p>\n<p>Price: From Dh450,000, Autograph model from Dh510,000<\/p>\n<p>Available: Now<\/p>\n<p>Brief scores:<\/p>\n<p>Day 2<\/p>\n<p>England: 277 &amp; 19-0<\/p>\n<p>West Indies: 154<\/p>\n<p>Monday&#8217;s results<br \/>\n\tUAE beat Bahrain by 51 runs<br \/>\n\tQatar beat Maldives by 44 runs<br \/>\n\tSaudi Arabia beat Kuwait by seven wickets<\/p>\n<p>Company profile<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Name:\u00a0Back to Games and Boardgame Space<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Started:\u00a0Back to Games (2015); Boardgame Space (Mark Azzam became\u00a0co-founder in 2017)<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Founder:\u00a0Back to Games (Mr\u00a0Azzam);\u00a0Boardgame Space (Mr Azzam\u00a0and Feras Al Bastaki)<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Based:\u00a0Dubai and Abu Dhabi\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Industry:\u00a0Back to Games (retail); Boardgame Space (wholesale\u00a0and distribution)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Funding:\u00a0Back to Games: self-funded by Mr Azzam with Dh1.3 million; Mr Azzam invested Dh250,000 in Boardgame Space\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-atex-pstyle=\"*Sans Copy Styles:FB Sans Cond\">Growth:\u00a0Back to Games: from 300 products in 2015 to 7,000 in 2019; Boardgame Space: from 34 games in 2017 to 3,500 in 2019<\/p>\n<p>More from Aya IskandaraniWITHIN%20SAND<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3EDirector%3A%20Moe%20Alatawi%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EStarring%3A%20Ra%E2%80%99ed%20Alshammari%2C%20Adwa%20Fahd%2C%20Muhand%20Alsaleh%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3ERating%3A%203%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>How much do leading UAE\u2019s UK curriculum schools charge for Year 6?<br \/>\nNord Anglia International School (Dubai) \u2013 Dh85,032<br \/>\nKings School Al Barsha (Dubai) \u2013 Dh71,905<br \/>\nBrighton College Abu Dhabi &#8211; Dh68,560<br \/>\nJumeirah English Speaking School (Dubai) \u2013 Dh59,728<br \/>\nGems Wellington International School \u2013 Dubai Branch \u2013 Dh58,488<br \/>\nThe British School Al Khubairat (Abu Dhabi) &#8211; Dh54,170<br \/>\nDubai English Speaking School \u2013 Dh51,269<\/p>\n<p>*Annual tuition fees covering the 2024\/2025 academic year<\/p>\n<p>Avatar: Fire and Ash<\/p>\n<p>Director: James Cameron<\/p>\n<p>Starring: Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Zoe Saldana<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 4.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>%E2%80%98FSO%20Safer%E2%80%99%20-%20a%20ticking%20bomb<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3EThe%20%3Cem%3ESafer%3C%2Fem%3E%20has%20been%20moored%20off%20the%20Yemeni%20coast%20of%20Ras%20Issa%20since%201988.%3Cbr%3EThe%20Houthis%20have%20been%20blockading%20UN%20efforts%20to%20inspect%20and%20maintain%20the%20vessel%20since%202015%2C%20when%20the%20war%20between%20the%20group%20and%20the%20Yemen%20government%2C%20backed%20by%20the%20Saudi-led%20coalition%20began.%3Cbr%3ESince%20then%2C%20a%20handful%20of%20people%20acting%20as%20a%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.ae%2Furl%3Fsa%3Dt%26rct%3Dj%26q%3D%26esrc%3Ds%26source%3Dweb%26cd%3D%26ved%3D2ahUKEwiw2OfUuKr4AhVBuKQKHTTzB7cQFnoECB4QAQ%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.thenationalnews.com%252Fworld%252Fmena%252Fyemen-s-floating-bomb-tanker-millions-kept-safe-by-skeleton-crew-1.1104713%26usg%3DAOvVaw0t9FPiRsx7zK7aEYgc65Ad%22%20target%3D%22_self%22%3Eskeleton%20crew%3C%2Fa%3E%2C%20have%20performed%20rudimentary%20maintenance%20work%20to%20keep%20the%20%3Cem%3ESafer%3C%2Fem%3E%20intact.%3Cbr%3EThe%20%3Cem%3ESafer%3C%2Fem%3E%20is%20connected%20to%20a%20pipeline%20from%20the%20oil-rich%20city%20of%20Marib%2C%20and%20was%20once%20a%20hub%20for%20the%20storage%20and%20export%20of%20crude%20oil.%26nbsp%3B%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3EThe%20%3Cem%3ESafer%3C%2Fem%3E%E2%80%99s%20environmental%20and%20humanitarian%20impact%20may%20extend%20well%20beyond%20Yemen%2C%20experts%20believe%2C%20into%20the%20surrounding%20waters%20of%20Saudi%20Arabia%2C%20Djibouti%20and%20Eritrea%2C%20impacting%20marine-life%20and%20vital%20infrastructure%20like%20desalination%20plans%20and%20fishing%20ports.%C2%A0%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>AIDA%20RETURNS<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EDirector%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3ECarol%20Mansour%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EStarring%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3EAida%20Abboud%2C%20Carol%20Mansour%3C%2Fp%3E%0A%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ERating%3A%3C%2Fstrong%3E%203.5.%2F5%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>MATCH INFO<\/p>\n<p>What: 2006 World Cup quarter-final<br \/>When: July 1<br \/>Where: Gelsenkirchen Stadium, Gelsenkirchen, Germany<\/p>\n<p>Result:<br \/>England 0 Portugal 0<br \/>(Portugal win 3-1 on penalties)<\/p>\n<p>Groom and Two Brides<\/p>\n<p>Director: Elie Semaan<\/p>\n<p>Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 3\/5<\/p>\n<p>A list of the animal rescue organisations in the UAECompany profile<\/p>\n<p>Date started: 2015<\/p>\n<p>Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki<\/p>\n<p>Based: Dubai<\/p>\n<p>Sector: Online grocery delivery<\/p>\n<p>Staff: 200<\/p>\n<p>Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends<\/p>\n<p>Dubai Bling season three<\/p>\n<p>Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa &amp; Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss &amp; Danya Mohammed\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 1\/5<\/p>\n<p>if you go<\/p>\n<p>The flights\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.etihad.ae\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Etihad<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.emirates.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Emirates<\/a>\u00a0fly direct to Kolkata from Dh1,504 and Dh1,450 return including taxes, respectively. The flight takes four hours 30 minutes outbound and 5 hours 30 minute returning.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The trains<\/p>\n<p>Numerous trains link Kolkata and Murshidabad but the daily early morning Hazarduari Express (3\u2019 52\u201d) is the fastest and most convenient; this service also stops in Plassey. The return train departs Murshidabad late afternoon. Though just about feasible as a day trip, staying overnight is recommended.<\/p>\n<p>The hotels<\/p>\n<p>Mursidabad\u2019s hotels are less than modest but Berhampore, 11km south, offers more accommodation and facilities (and the Hazarduari Express also pauses here). Try <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thefamehotel.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel The Fame<\/a>,\u00a0with an array of rooms from doubles\u00a0at Rs1,596\/Dh90 to a \u2018grand presidential suite\u2019 at Rs7,854\/Dh443.<\/p>\n<p>STAGE 4 RESULTS<\/p>\n<p>1\u00a0Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep\u00a0&#8211;\u00a04:51:51<\/p>\n<p>2\u00a0David Dekker (NED) Team Jumbo-Visma<\/p>\n<p>3 Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>4 Elia Viviani (ITA) Cofidis<\/p>\n<p>5\u00a0Matteo Moschetti (ITA) Trek-Segafredo<\/p>\n<p>General Classification<\/p>\n<p>1 Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates &#8211;\u00a012:50:21<\/p>\n<p>2\u00a0Adam Yates (GBR) Teamn Ineos Grenadiers &#8211; 0:00:43<\/p>\n<p>3\u00a0Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep &#8211; 0:01:03<\/p>\n<p>4 Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma &#8211; 0:01:43<\/p>\n<p>5 Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo &#8211; 0:01:45<\/p>\n<p>The Sand Castle <\/p>\n<p>Director: Matty Brown<\/p>\n<p>Stars: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 2.5\/5<\/p>\n<p>What is the FNC?<\/p>\n<p>The Federal National Council is one of five federal authorities established by the UAE constitution. It held its first session on December 2, 1972, a year to the day after Federation.<br \/>It has 40 members, eight of whom are women. The members represent the UAE population through each of the emirates. Abu Dhabi and Dubai have eight members each, Sharjah and Ras al Khaimah six, and Ajman, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain have four.<br \/>They bring Emirati issues to the council for debate and put those concerns to ministers summoned for questioning.\u00a0<br \/>The FNC\u2019s main functions include passing, amending or rejecting federal draft laws, discussing international treaties and agreements, and offering recommendations on general subjects raised during sessions.<br \/>Federal draft laws must first pass through the FNC for recommendations when members can amend the laws to suit the needs of citizens. The draft laws are then forwarded to the Cabinet for consideration and approval.\u00a0<br \/>Since 2006, half of the members have been elected by UAE citizens to serve four-year terms and the other half are appointed by the Ruler\u2019s Courts of the seven emirates.<br \/>In the 2015 elections, 78 of the 252 candidates were women. Women also represented 48 per cent of all voters and 67 per cent of the voters were under the age of 40.<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Fund-raising tips for start-ups<\/p>\n<p>Develop an innovative business concept<\/p>\n<p>Have the ability to differentiate yourself from competitors<\/p>\n<p>Put in place a business continuity plan after Covid-19<\/p>\n<p>Prepare for the worst-case scenario (further lockdowns, long wait for a vaccine, etc.)\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Have enough cash to stay afloat for the next 12 to 18 months<\/p>\n<p>Be creative and innovative to reduce expenses<\/p>\n<p>Be prepared to use Covid-19 as an opportunity for your business<\/p>\n<p>* Tips from\u00a0Jassim Al Marzooqi and Walid Hanna<\/p>\n<p>WOMAN AND CHILD<\/p>\n<p>Director: Saeed Roustaee<\/p>\n<p>Starring: Parinaz Izadyar, Payman Maadi<\/p>\n<p>Rating: 4\/5<\/p>\n<p>Know before you go<br \/>\n\tJebel Akhdar is a two-hour drive from Muscat airport or a six-hour drive from Dubai. It\u2019s impossible to visit by car unless you have a 4&#215;4. Phone ahead to the hotel to arrange a transfer.<br \/>\n\tIf you\u2019re driving, make sure your insurance covers Oman.<br \/>\n\tBy air: Budget airlines Air\u00a0Arabia, Flydubai and SalamAir offer direct routes to Muscat from the UAE.<br \/>\n\tTourists from the Emirates (UAE nationals not included) must apply for an Omani visa online before arrival at <a href=\"http:\/\/evisa.rop.gov.om\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">evisa.rop.gov.om<\/a>. The process typically takes several days.<br \/>\n\tFlash floods are probable\u00a0due to the terrain and a lack of drainage. Always check the weather before venturing into any canyons or other remote areas and identify a plan of escape that includes high ground, shelter and parking where your car won\u2019t be overtaken by sudden downpours.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dubai\u00a0World\u00a0Cup\u00a0factbox<\/p>\n<p>Most\u00a0wins\u00a0by\u00a0a\u00a0trainer:\u00a0Godolphin\u2019s\u00a0Saeed\u00a0bin\u00a0Suroor(9)<\/p>\n<p>Most\u00a0wins\u00a0by\u00a0a\u00a0jockey:\u00a0Jerry\u00a0Bailey(4)<\/p>\n<p>Most\u00a0wins\u00a0by\u00a0an\u00a0owner:\u00a0Godolphin(9)<\/p>\n<p>Most\u00a0wins\u00a0by\u00a0a\u00a0horse:\u00a0Godolphin\u2019s\u00a0Thunder\u00a0Snow(2)<\/p>\n<p>The%20specs<\/p>\n<p>%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEngine%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E4.0-litre%2C%20flat%20six-cylinder%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETransmission%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Eseven-speed%20PDK%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPower%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E510hp%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3ETorque%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3E470Nm%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPrice%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Efrom%20Dh634%2C200%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EOn%20sale%3A%20%3C%2Fstrong%3Enow%3C%2Fp%3E%0A<\/p>\n<p>Director:\u00a0Paul Weitz<br \/>Stars: Kevin Hart<br \/>3\/5 stars<\/p>\n<p>RESULTS<\/p>\n<p>Time; race; prize; distance<\/p>\n<p>4pm: Maiden; (D) Dh150,000; 1,200m<br \/>Winner: General Line, Xavier Ziani (jockey), Omar Daraj (trainer)<\/p>\n<p>4.35pm: Maiden (T); Dh150,000; 1,600m<br \/>Winner: Travis County, Adrie de Vries, Ismail Mohammed<\/p>\n<p>5.10pm: Handicap (D); Dh175,000; 1,200m<br \/>Winner: Scrutineer, Tadhg O\u2019Shea, Ali Rashid Al Raihe<\/p>\n<p>5.45pm: Maiden (D); Dh150,000; 1,600m<br \/>Winner: Yulong Warrior, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar<\/p>\n<p>6.20pm: Maiden (D); Dh150,000; 1,600m<br \/>Winner: Ejaaby, Jim Crowley, Doug Watson<\/p>\n<p>6.55pm: Handicap (D); Dh160,000; 1,600m<br \/>Winner: Storyboard, Richard Mullen, Satish Seemar<\/p>\n<p>7.30pm: Handicap (D); Dh150,000; 2,200m<br \/>Winner: Grand Dauphin, Gerald Mosse, Ahmed Al Shemaili<\/p>\n<p>8.05pm: Handicap (T); Dh190,000; 1,800m<br \/>Winner: Good Trip, Tadhg O\u2019Shea, Ali Rashid Al Raihe<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"My Sharjah Rent is proudly sponsored by Property Finder, the UAE\u2019s No 1 real estate portal. 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