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We asked parents: Where can curious kids learn in Abu Dhabi? Here are the top 6 picks
We asked parents: Where can curious kids learn in Abu Dhabi? Here are the top 6 picks

Time of India

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

We asked parents: Where can curious kids learn in Abu Dhabi? Here are the top 6 picks

What happens when kids plan the holiday? A new survey by Experience Abu Dhabi asked over 7,000 children what they really want, and the answers were packed with imagination. Kids want new friends, big adventures, and fun they've never tried before. So parents let them lead the way. They explored Abu Dhabi's art, culture, and nature spots, and the kids loved every minute. Here are six places where curiosity and fun go hand in hand. 1. A sweet cultural classroom for kids: Dates Market At Abu Dhabi's Dates Market, little explorers can wander among stalls piled high with local and imported date varieties like Khalas, Lulu, Ajwa, Medjool, etc. Vendors gladly offer samples and explain the flavours, textures, and even seasonal harvesting traditions, giving kids an experience in Emirati heritage. It's a sweet, hands-on stop for kids who are curious about new culture and culinary experiences. 2. Hands-on history at the Children's Museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi Step beyond the grand galleries into a playful world built just for kids. Here, art becomes an interactive adventure. Little explorers can uncover ancient stories, piece together puzzle-like artefacts, and experiment with drawing, stamps, and discovery carts that blend creativity with cultural insight. This hands-on approach helps children connect with global and Emirati history, art, and traditions. The Louvre Abu Dhabi Children's Museum gives families a shared space to explore creativity together. 3. Get Cooking at École Ducasse Abu Dhabi Located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, École Ducasse offers a fun cooking experience for families. Kids can join their parents in the kitchen to learn how to prepare traditional Emirati dishes using local ingredients. Guided by expert chefs, children learn basic cooking skills and discover more about Emirati food and culture. These sessions are a great way to spend time together, learn something new, and enjoy the joy of cooking as a family. 4. Explore and climb at Adrenark Adventure Adrenark Adventure in Al Qana is an indoor adventure park where kids can push their limits and learn through play. With activities like wall climbing, rope courses, obstacle tracks and even a junior skywalk, it helps children build confidence, teamwork and problem-solving skills in a fun environment. The space is designed to challenge different age groups while making them curious about how things work and how to overcome physical and mental barriers. 5. Explore ideas at the NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery This gallery is a great place for curious kids to learn about culture through modern and local art. Families can explore exhibitions that spark big questions and showcase artists from the UAE and beyond. The gallery also hosts talks, tours, and hands-on workshops that help kids connect with ideas and creativity in a fun way. It's a space where art feels alive and thoughtful conversations begin. 6. Brace for a tropical blizzard at Snow Abu Dhabi Turn your Abu Dhabi visit into a magical winter escape at Snow Abu Dhabi in Reem Mall on Al Reem Island. This indoor snow park stays at minus 2 degrees Celsius and is covered with 10 centimetres of fresh snow across a 10,000 square foot space. It is a fun way for kids to explore real snow, feel different textures, and learn about the phases of water. They can climb tree towers, glide on the roll glider, and bowl in giant avalanche balls. This summer, parents discovered that Abu Dhabi isn't just a place to visit but a place where kids can truly learn, play, and grow. With so many engaging spots to explore, it's no surprise that Abu Dhabi is totally recommended by parents in the know.

Al Dhaid Date Festival:A premier platform for agricultural sector
Al Dhaid Date Festival:A premier platform for agricultural sector

Sharjah 24

time2 days ago

  • Business
  • Sharjah 24

Al Dhaid Date Festival:A premier platform for agricultural sector

Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), this year's edition hosted more than 15 agricultural companies showcasing the latest sustainable farming technologies, reflecting the sector's growing focus on innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge solutions to optimise farm performance and improve yield quality. Participants shared inspiring success stories that highlighted both the preservation of traditional farming practices and the advancement of smart and future-forward agriculture initiatives. Their contributions, marked by product excellence and innovation in production techniques, underscored the agricultural sector's strategic importance in driving food security and supporting sustainable development goals. Jamal Saeed Bouzanjal, Director of Corporate Communication Department at SCCI and Head of the Al Dhaid Date Festival's Media Committee, said that this year's strong participation underscores the festival's role as a commercial and marketing platform for technology transfer among farmers. The festival showcases cutting-edge solutions in organic and sustainable farming, modern agricultural mechanization, and AI-driven farming processes, offering farmers a unique opportunity to learn about best practices that enhance output quality and operational efficiency. Al-Washah Dates Farm, led by owner Rashid Ahmed Al-Tunaiji, stood out for its display of premium local date varieties, including Khalas, Barhi, and Lulu. Produced under the highest quality standards, these offerings highlight the farm's commitment to combining traditional agricultural heritage with advanced practices in organic cultivation. Al-Fahd Dates Farm demonstrated an innovative business approach through its display of premium date varieties, highlighting its strategic investment in downstream industries. The farm showcased value-added products such as pure date syrup, high-quality date paste, and gourmet stuffed dates, all developed and packaged with advanced methods aligned with the expectations of both domestic and global markets. Young farmer Sultan Ali Al-Khuzaymi from the Emirate of Fujairah presented an inspiring success story that reflects the UAE's efforts to empower youth. His participation in Al Dhaid Date Festival stemmed from a deep family tradition in agriculture and a personal commitment to sustain and evolve their legacy. His product line stood out for its premium quality, comprising both heritage and enhanced date varieties, alongside organically cultivated Turkish figs. Participating farmers commended the consistent and substantial support extended by the Sharjah Chamber, highlighting its role in sustaining the festival's success and enhancing its impact on the agricultural community.

An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store
An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store

Yahoo

time5 days ago

  • Yahoo

An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store

Tea, an app where women share anonymous dating reviews, is going viral. It hit No. 1 on the US Apple App Store this week. We broke down how the app works and the reactions it's gotten. An app that lets women review men anonymously is going viral — and it's stirring polarizing opinions and some concerns about privacy. The app, called Tea, has surged to the No. 1 spot on the US Apple App Store. It launched in 2023 and began rapidly ascending charts in the last few weeks. Sensor Tower, a marketing intelligence firm that tracks app data, estimated that downloads increased 185% in the first 20 days of July compared to the same period in June. Tea was founded by Sean Cook, whose LinkedIn page says he previously held roles at Salesforce and Shutterfly. According to Tea's website, Cook launched the app "after witnessing his mother's terrifying experience with online dating — not only being catfished but unknowingly engaging with men who had criminal records." The concept for the app isn't exactly novel. "Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook groups, where women share experiences with men they've dated, emerged in 2022. About a decade earlier, there was Lulu, an app where women could rate men. Tea's viral moment comes in an era of swiping fatigue, when incumbent dating apps and new startups alike are trying to redefine the dating landscape. Tea declined to comment for this story. How does Tea work? Tea opens to a feed displaying photos of men, posted by anonymous users with screen names. In some posts, women ask for "tea" — meaning the gossip — on someone they're interested in, while others provide detailed reviews of men. The app doesn't allow screenshots (if you try, all you'll end up with is a black screen). When users go to post a "man," the app asks for the man's first name, estimated age, and location. They can also include a caption and photos. To publish the post, users must select a box that says, "All statements are true." Users can react to posts with green or red flags, add comments, and share text posts on a forum, where some users ask for advice. (In modern dating lingo, red flags equate to warning signs. Green flags are the opposite — signs of emotional intelligence or respectfulness, for example.) The app locks some features behind a paywall. For instance, there's a maximum of five free searches a month, after which users are given a choice: pay for Tea's $15 a month subscription or invite friends to the app and unlock features like unlimited searches. A slew of other paywalled features require a subscription, including background checks, phone number lookup, and reverse-image search. The app says that 10% of profits are donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Another anonymous app goes viral The company posted a story to its Instagram on Wednesday saying that the app "received more than 900,000 requests to join" this week. Tea has gotten a warm reception from users so far, with an average rating of 4.7 out of over 60,000 ratings on the App Store. The app has also provoked a range of strong reactions on social media. Mentions of Tea on both X and Reddit began picking up steam on July 17, according to social media monitoring company PeakMetrics. Coincidentally, that aligns with the unravelling of the Coldplay "kiss cam" saga. While Tea is focused on women's dating, it joins the ranks of viral anonymous apps — like Yik Yak and AskFM — that have, in many instances, been criticized for their potential to foster cyberbullying and harassment. In its analysis, PeakMetrics wrote that a "significant theme" in online discussions on Reddit was the app's ethical implications, "particularly regarding privacy and the potential for defamation." PeakMetrics added that while some online had praised the app as a way to expose harmful behavior, Tea had also "sparked debates about fairness and the potential for false accusations, reflecting broader societal discussions on gender and safety." Read the original article on Business Insider Solve the daily Crossword

An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store
An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store

Business Insider

time5 days ago

  • Business Insider

An app called Tea that lets women anonymously review guys has soared to No. 1 in the App Store

An app that lets women review men anonymously is going viral — and it's stirring polarizing opinions and some concerns about privacy. The app, called Tea, has surged to the No. 1 spot on the US Apple App Store. It launched in 2023 and began rapidly ascending charts in the last few weeks. Sensor Tower, a marketing intelligence firm that tracks app data, estimated that downloads increased 185% in the first 20 days of July compared to the same period in June. Tea was founded by Sean Cook, whose LinkedIn page says he previously held roles at Salesforce and Shutterfly. According to Tea's website, Cook launched the app "after witnessing his mother's terrifying experience with online dating — not only being catfished but unknowingly engaging with men who had criminal records." The concept for the app isn't exactly novel. " Are We Dating the Same Guy" Facebook groups, where women share experiences with men they've dated, emerged in 2022. About a decade earlier, there was Lulu, an app where women could rate men. Tea's viral moment comes in an era of swiping fatigue, when incumbent dating apps and new startups alike are trying to redefine the dating landscape. Tea declined to comment for this story. How does Tea work? Tea opens to a feed displaying photos of men, posted by anonymous users with screen names. In some posts, women ask for "tea" — meaning the gossip — on someone they're interested in, while others provide detailed reviews of men. The app doesn't allow screenshots (if you try, all you'll end up with is a black screen). When users go to post a "man," the app asks for the man's first name, estimated age, and location. They can also include a caption and photos. To publish the post, users must select a box that says, "All statements are true." Users can react to posts with green or red flags, add comments, and share text posts on a forum, where some users ask for advice. (In modern dating lingo, red flags equate to warning signs. Green flags are the opposite — signs of emotional intelligence or respectfulness, for example.) The app locks some features behind a paywall. For instance, there's a maximum of five free searches a month, after which users are given a choice: pay for Tea's $15 a month subscription or invite friends to the app and unlock features like unlimited searches. A slew of other paywalled features require a subscription, including background checks, phone number lookup, and reverse-image search. The app says that 10% of profits are donated to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Another anonymous app goes viral The company posted a story to its Instagram on Wednesday saying that the app "received more than 900,000 requests to join" this week. Tea has gotten a warm reception from users so far, with an average rating of 4.7 out of over 60,000 ratings on the App Store. The app has also provoked a range of strong reactions on social media. Mentions of Tea on both X and Reddit began picking up steam on July 17, according to social media monitoring company PeakMetrics. Coincidentally, that aligns with the unravelling of the Coldplay "kiss cam" saga. While Tea is focused on women's dating, it joins the ranks of viral anonymous apps — like Yik Yak and AskFM — that have, in many instances, been criticized for their potential to foster cyberbullying and harassment. In its analysis, PeakMetrics wrote that a "significant theme" in online discussions on Reddit was the app's ethical implications, "particularly regarding privacy and the potential for defamation." PeakMetrics added that while some online had praised the app as a way to expose harmful behavior, Tea had also "sparked debates about fairness and the potential for false accusations, reflecting broader societal discussions on gender and safety."

HebCelt hails 'most successful' year as thousands flock to Lewis
HebCelt hails 'most successful' year as thousands flock to Lewis

BBC News

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • BBC News

HebCelt hails 'most successful' year as thousands flock to Lewis

Organisers of the HebCelt music festival have hailed its "most successful year ever" after more than 18,500 fans made their way to Stornoway last event first began 28 years ago and doubles the population of the Lewis town. Scottish pop icon Lulu headlined this year, with other favourites including Skerryvore, Tide Lines, Nina Nesbitt and Eddi year's festival also had a heavy focus on female talent, with 70% of the billing made up by female artists, including locals Josie Duncan and Isla Scott. Iain Macphail, who chairs the festival, said: "Stornoway and the entire Isle of Lewis can be rightfully proud of what the festival family has achieved together."It's been the most successful festival in our history and is a testament to all those who have worked, volunteered and supported us in building what is essentially a pop-up village to deliver a best in class, internationally-renowned event."Last year, the festival was estimated to have generated £4.2m towards the local is now the third biggest music festival in Scotland behind TRNSMT and Belladrum, which takes place next weekend. Next year's HebCelt festival will take place between 15 and 18 July.

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