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www.facebook.com/readmeae @readme.ae www.youtube.com/readmeae www.readme.ae FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 - Issue 243 BUSINESS SET UP Start your company without NOC for AED 13,500 PRO Services & Visa Assistance Trademark/Brand Patent & Copyright Registration Toll Free: 8006275 Tel: 04 3374555 Mob: (+971) 50 4216994 Email: [email protected] Love is in the air Valentine’s from a man’s perspective A EUROPEAN JOURNEY SHARJAH LIGHT FESTIVAL Everything you need to know and more about this years’ beautiful Sharjah Light Festival. A CLASSIC THEATRE ON THE BIG SCREEN “Bel Nesbe La Bokra shou” arrives in Dubai after 38 years. POWER COUPLE Follow these fashion tips, to ensure that you both look good, without clashing with your outfits. METRO LIFE Metro life 04 Agenda 06 DXB Update 08 Health 10 04 You 12 Food 13 Style 14 Comedy special 15 Travel 16 Cover story 18 Motoring 20 Technology 22 Movies 23 QR codes Careers 24 Sports 32 Take a break 34 Horoscopes 35 AYESHA IMTIAZ 18 Scan this QR code with your smartphone to go to the Read. website Help save the environment. Please recycle this copy responsibly. Scan this QR code with your smartphone to go to the Facebook page of Read. #MyDubai #ReadMe READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 ANUPANAJIT SADAF FATIMA Post your pictures on the wall at www.facebook. com/readmeae and use the #MyDubai and #Readme hashtags. The pictures must be your own and should not be copied from any source. For publication in Read. send high resolution images to [email protected] NAVITH ANDRIAN LAGAMIA AGENDA Entertainment Date: Music Date: Bride-to-be Date: 06 UFO Circus from another Planet Bride Dubai 2016 The Great Moscow State Circus and producer Centre of Zapashny Brothers presents the ‘UFO Circus from another Planet’ for the very first time in Dubai. This is a truly experimental and brand new type of circus performances, from aerial gymnasts, trapeze artists, skaters, jumpers and more. The whole show follows the story of a man who gets abducted by aliens on board their space craft. As he comes to terms with what’s happening to him, he experiences a new way of life. Showcasing the best in the wedding, fashion, beauty, jewellery and honeymoon travel industries, there’s something for every woman at these leading events. Packed with over 300 local and international exhibitors, exclusive new bridal and couture fashion shows, hair and beauty demonstrations, young designer awards, celebrity makeup artists, enlightening Q & A sessions and expert talks from who’s who in the wedding and lifestyle industry. Enjoy a glamorous day of fashion, beauty, pampering and shopping at the BRIDE show. Date: February 10 – 13 | Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre | Admission: AED 170 - AED 250 Park Date: RedFest DXB 2016 After hosting what was Dubai’s biggest music festival, Dubai’s two day music festival is back again this year with another line up. U.S. rapper 50 cent will be headlining this year, along with Rita Ora who makes a comeback this year. Eva Simons, the singer of “Policeman” joins the stage. Adam Lambert joins the line up as well. The Vamps, will also be joining the massive line up. Grammy nominated DJ/ producer Steve Aoki will rock the stage and finally, hip hop artist Trey Songz have been confirmed to join along with girl band Fifth Harmony. Date: February 11 - 12 Venue: Dubai Media City Amphitheatre Admission: Red Fan Zone- AED 700, Red Style Zone -AED 1200 READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Dubai Classics (Day 2) Wafi in the Park present ABBA Revival Wafi In the Park returns this year with a classic 70’s disco bang with one of the most successful tribute bands. Revival is a tribute band that excel at bringing the famous disco band of the seventies back to life on stage. Get ready to enjoy great music under the stars at the Pyramids Rooftop Gardens. Tickets to the show include food and beverages and it is recommended to book early to reserve your spot. Date: February 11 - 12 | Venue: Wafi Rooftop Gardens | Admission: AED 225 inclusive of picnic basket Charles Aznavour is a FrenchArmenian artist who is renowned for his music and activism. Dubbed as France’s Frank Sinatra and named by CNN as entertainer of the century in 1988, Charles Aznavour is quite unmatched with his gift of music. His audiences include presidents, popes and royalty. This musical maestro will be coming to Dubai as part of the Dubai Classics for one night only. Date: February 12 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre Admission: Silver- AED 295, Gold- AED 550, Platinum- AED 750, Diamond- AED 895, VIP- AED 1095, Royal- AED 2,500 Date: February 10 - 13 Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre www.thebrideshow.com Artistic Date: Short+Sweet Dubai Known to be one of the city’s largest theatre fair, Short+Sweet has been ongoing for many years having started in Sydney, Australia. The 10 minute play challenge has gained momentum over the years to become a breeding ground for budding actors, scriptwriters, directors and theatre buffs in general. Enjoy three weekends of plays at The Junction. Catch different categories at 7pm for the “Top 40” and Saturdays at 3pm for the “WildCard” category. Date: January 29 - March 11 Venue: The Junction Admission: Individual shows- AED 100, Season pass- AED 300 DXB UPDATE 08 Sharjah Light Festival 2016 set to dazzle emirate’s evenings with over 23 beautiful shows By Sarah Al Hoshi S harjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced that the sixth Sharjah Light Festival will be held to 13February highlighting the unique architectural designs of landmark buildings and monuments across multiple locations in the emirate. Tell us more about the festival. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority is organizing the sixth annual Sharjah Light Festival this year with a variety of 23 innovative shows across the emirate under the theme ‘Travel across Time’. The festival will be held for 10 days, from February 4 to 13, during which major buildings, mosques and other landmarks in the emirate will be adorned with dazzling display of lights creating three-dimensional designs using the latest technology under the supervision of international experts. The festival will also feature innovative performances at various locations. As the first event of its kind in the region, Sharjah Light Festival has been attracting a large number of families and visitors from inside and outside the UAE. What year did it start? Sharjah Light Festival was organized in February 2011 for a period of nine days. It managed to attract considerable attention as the first event of its kind in the region. The launch of Sharjah Light Festival added another major event to Sharjah’s tourism calendar, highlighting the status of the emirate as a family tourism destination. What’s new about this year, what will be different? Several new locations have been included in this year’s Sharjah Light Festival to enable the maximum number of visitors and public to enjoy the shows of the festival. This year the festival is being held across 23 locations in the emirate compared to 14 locations last year. The number of festival nights has also increased from nine last year to 10 this year. The new locations are University City Hall, Sharjah Center for Astronomy and Space Sciences Planetarium, Al Qasimia University, Masjid Al Qasimia University, Jubail New Market, Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, Cultural Palace, selected buildings on Buhairah Corniche, Infinity Light Shows near Masjid Al Noor, selected bridges of Sharjah, Government T “Bel Nesbe La Bokra shou” in Dubai after 38 years Buildings at Al Akd Al Fareed St. Dibba Al Hisn, and Kalba Corniche Park. A variety of innovative shows will be held as part of the festival this year, which will be based on the theme, ‘Travel across Time’. Do you think this year will be as productive as the years before it? Sharjah Light Festival has been gaining popularity over the years, attracting more visitors to the emirate each year. Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority has been constantly working to ensure the novelty of the festival by including several innovative activities and shows during the festival every year. As a result, the festival is expected to achieve 30% increase in the number of visitors this year compared to the previous year. SCTDA is utilizing the latest technology with minimal power consumption for the Sharjah Light Festival. In its first year, the event succeeded in saving 30% of potential energy consumption, while during the second year the savings rate reached 45% and in subsequent years it rose to 60%. With the use of state of the art technology and latest innovative methods, the energy savings rate is expected to increase further this year. he most successful work for the Music composer and writer Ziad Rahbani “Bel Nesbe La Bokra shou” that was presented in 1978 on the theater stage in the Lebanese capital Beirut is coming back again on the screen for the first time. The successful audio theater turns now to a movie theater, after gaining huge success in Lebanon in regards to the rating and sales. The movie will be on the big screen in Dubai in the Mall Of Emirates on February 10th. As a clip was filmed on stage by Layal Rahbani sister of Ziad Rahbani 38 years ago, in order to help the director and actors during exercise, and did not schedule a presentation at all, this explains the sudden change in fashion scenes. The story gives an objective vision of the economic conflict in Lebanon at that time, and the controversy between the principles and dignity, through Zakaria (Ziad Rahbani) and his wife Thuraya (Nabila Zeitouni). It takes place in a bar in Hamra Street frequented by a group of characters, and in this pub works Zakaria and Thuraya, who moved with the family from the village to the capital to improve their standard of living, but the high cost of living forced Thuraya with the consent of her husband to go out with the customers to get additional income; here begins the great conflict with one’s self which leads to a disastrous result. HEALTH 10 Couple’s Workout Moves 6 Healthy Valentine’s Date Ideas “The Couple that Sweats Together Stays Together” 2. High-Five Up Down 1. Kneeling Partner Twist Kneel on the floor back-to-back, and slowly twist to one side to hand a medicinal ball off to your partner (who should be turning toward you). Then twist to the other side as they turn to hand the ball back to you. Continue passing the ball in that direction for 60-90 seconds, and then repeat the exercise in reverse. Start with both of you in plank position, facing each other, with about a foot of space between you. Lower yourself onto your left forearm and then your right forearm. Next, push yourself back up so you’re on your left hand and then your right; your partner should do the same moves, but with the opposite hand/arm. At the end of the rep— when you’re back up on both hands—give your partner a high-five, your right hand to their left. Repeat the exercise, starting from the opposite side. Complete 8-10 reps. Classic date ideas, other than being redundant, usually includes being indulgent, for example a movie with a large bucket of popcorn and soda. Those dates are usually memorable, yes, however if you’re leaning towards skipping the calories this Valentine’s, here are 6 great ideas that will leave you feeling healthier and not heavier: 1. Go to the Market Rather than spending your evening on an expensive dinner, take your date to an organic market and pick up some healthy products to cook together. Walking around the market is already an exercise itself, and eating organic food is great for your body! If you don’t know what to make, take look at the lemon garlic tilapia recipe we especially picked out for you. 2. Go Dancing While staying inside and watching “Dirty Dancing” is an option, you could take a dance class. It’s a romantic way to spend your time together, and a great way to exercise. If taking a class isn’t your style, you could just spend the night dancing at the club. 3. Rock Climbing 3. Dynamic Lunge Stand facing your partner, about an arm’s length apart, and hold each other’s hands. Lunge forward with your right leg as your partner lunges backward with their left leg. Reverse the motion, lunging backward with your right leg as your partner lunges forward with their left. Complete 1012 reps, then switch sides. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 4. Partner Shuffle Drill Grab any kind of ball and stand face-to-face with your partner with a few feet of space between you. Slightly bend your knees, and engage your core. When someone says “go,” you should both shuffle about 20 feet in one direction, passing the ball back and forth as you move. Repeat in the opposite direction. Continue for 30 seconds. It might sound too strenuous, but these days, it’s not that extreme. Rock-climbing is safe, fun and accommodates all skill levels. You could also spot your partner as they scale a wall and create a great way to gain their trust. 4. Get Outside Spending your day in nature can make for a great date. Make sure to pack water and snacks to keep your energy up. It doesn’t have to be hiking, you can just take a leisurely stroll in a park while holding hands, which is very romantic. 5. Leave Town A couple’s retreat could be the perfect weekend of health and luxury. Find a retreat that emphasizes a healthy lifestyle while providing a weekend of relaxation. With organic meals, couple’s massage and saunas, what more could you want? 6. Horseback Riding The idea of a horseback ride at sunset may seem really cheesy, but a date on horseback is actually great exercise, while also being fun and adventurous. Horseback riding improves your posture and increases your cardiovascular health. YOU 12 Going Solo on Valentine’s Day Singles’ Awareness day is coming up. Yes, the stores are already stocking up with cute hearts and red fluff everywhere, but, don’t fret! You are most definitely not alone in your loneliness. Being single doesn’t have to be so bad, make this Valentine’s Day awesome, all on your own! 1. Best Friend Time: My best friend has been my valentine’s date for most of my life, and we always have a good time, and give each other the best gifts. This Valentine’s day, go out with your best friend and do all the things you love to do together. 2. Pamper Yourself: If no one’s there to love you, just love yourself! You deserve a little pampering today, take a bubble bath, order your favorite food, watch your favorite movie, get a mani-pedi, it’s up to you! Instead of thinking about how lonely you are, enjoy your alone time. 3. Throw a Party for All the Singles: Nothing makes you feel less alone than a party! Invite all your single friends for an anti-Valentine’s party, buy a heart piñata and smash it, burn pictures of you old paramour, celebrate your single-ness! The Compatibility How compatible are you and your partner? This quiz will test how alike you both are, and whether you should spend Valentine’s Day together! Remember to answer these questions independently and then compare. 1. If you two could be instantly transported to your dream vacation together, where would it be? a. Hawaii b. Paris c. Las Vegas 2. The two of you would have the most fun together doing which of the following? a. Attending a concert b. Attending a sports game c. Staying in and watching a movie READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 4. Animal Love: Go to an animal shelter or store and cuddle with all the cute puppies and kittens who are just dying for your love! Enjoy the warmth of having that special animal and human bond. 5. Volunteer Work: Do some volunteer work and help the less fortunate. Go bake heartshaped cookies, make cute cards with kids and just spread love all around you. So, Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be all about your romantic partner, but just about love in general. You’ve got plenty to go around, so give love and get love, and have a happy day. 3. Which of these is the most romantic Valentine’s gift? a. A box of chocolates b. A dozen red roses c. A handmade card 4. What is the most romantic way to have a Valentine’s dinner together? a. At an exclusive, expensive restaurant b. A moonlight picnic at the beach c. A candle-lit dinner at home Results: Test: 5. What do you consider the most romantic music? a. Classical b. Alternative c. Rock & Roll d. Other 6. What does a woman look best in? a. A beautiful, floor length gown b. A short skirt and tight sweater c. Neither 7. What does a man look best in? a. An army uniform b. A business suit c. Neither 8. Which is the most pleasant way to spend a weekend morning together? a. Stay in bed late and skip breakfast b. Go out for brunch c. Take a morning jog together 9. Which of the following is the most relaxing? a. A bubble bath b. A massage c. A couple of drinks at a club 7-9 Same answers: You guys belong together, you’re so alike and you probably share similar interests and do lots of great things together, because you both find them interesting! Match made in heaven! 4-6 Same answers: Moderately compatible. Alright, so you both like different things, but that doesn’t mean it can’t work. You guys probably have great debates, and could end up changing each other for the better. 0-3 Same answers: Find someone else. You two are nothing alike. Your opinions on what to do seem to clash. If that works for you, perfect! However, you might want to re-evaluate your options. It’s Valentine’s Day, and you want to make food instead of buying it. You want to treat your loved one to the best food he or she has ever tasted, while still making it at home because you know that makes it more special. However, you don’t really know what to make. Should you just cook some regular meal? Should you make extravagant food? Or should you make cutesy food? Don’t worry. Here at READ, we’ve got you covered! Recipe: Savoury Garlic Marinated Steaks FOOD The Ultimate Valentine’s Day Menu 13 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Caution: Meal requires overnight marination Serves: 2 people Ingredients: - 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar - 1/4 cup soy sauce - 3 tablespoons minced garlic - 2 tablespoons honey - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 teaspoons ground black better - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce - 1 teaspoon onion powder - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavouring - 1 pinch cayenne pepper - 2 (1/2 pound) rib-eye steaks Directions: 1. In a medium bowl, mix the vinegar, soy cause, garlic, honey, olive oil, ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, salt, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper. 2. Place steaks in a shallow glass dish with a marinade, and turn to coat. For optimum flavour, rub the liquid into the meat. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days 3. Preheat grill for medium-high to high heat 4. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill steaks 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness. Discard leftover marinade. Heart Pancakes for Breakfast: Pancakes are pretty simple to make once you’ve found the right batter to use. To make them heart shaped, is very simple. Put some of the batter in a pastry bag, and then create the outline of the heart on the pan, then simply fill in the outline with batter (you can pour this in as well if you want). Cut up some fruits or add some whipped cream and you’ve started off the morning so sweetly. Pro tip: If your loved one is still in bed, consider making it a breakfast in bed deal, just to make it even sweeter. Simple Picnic for Lunch: Pro tip: Plan to take your significant other biking (or another exercise) just to work up his/her appetite for the dinner you might have later on. Extravagant Dinner: By now, you’re having a pretty good day with a cute breakfast and a fun day at the park. Now it’s time to pull out all the stops and go for lavishness and extravagance. What says that better than steak? Follow our steak recipe and your romantic duties are done for the whole year. Pro tip: Make it a candle-lit dinner with fancy china to make it extra special. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 If you’re planning a big dinner, plan a simple picnic at the park for just the two of you. Bring along a picnic basket filled with sandwiches of your choice. This could be anything from a loving peanut butter and jelly sandwich to something fancy like a Reuben. The food at this point doesn’t have to be special because the location is special. Remember to get a blanket to lie on and just enjoy the weather and sun. STYLE 14 3 Colour Alternatives for the Cliché Red The day of romance is yet upon us, and everyone wants to celebrate. Even if you’re a couple in love, or a single who wants to have good time instead with your friends, we’re here to make sure you do that in style. Don the cliché red and turn to these oh-so-wonderful alternatives instead. After all, we need to make sure we stand out among the rest on this special day right? So it’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re all set: your make-up is done, your hair is perfection and you’ve planned your outfit since last month. There goes the doorbell and surprise surprise! Your man totally clashes with your outfit. Gents it’s not your fault don’t worry, but there are a few things couples need to sort out before going for a big date. You won’t need to lay out a step by step plan; all you need are these simple reminders. The dominant colour Coordinate colours without over-matching. Subtle colour coordination is the easiest way to look cohesive. If she’s wearing a dominate colour, make sure that colour is in your details. It would look odd if you both stepped out in a large amount of blue, but it would be cool if your outfit consisted of blue and one of her accessories is of the same colour. If you’re feeling bold enough, you can try a full on colour blocking outfits, if your girl decides to wear a coral hue dress, then you can go for an emerald green outfit to compliment each other. Trust the corals Whether it’s a single coral colour of pink or a mix with blue, you won’t go wrong. This outfit by Sarah Hyland screams perfection! From its mix of coral hues right down to its silhouette shape and perfect patterns. For another alternative, go for a pop of coral hue on your accessories or shoes instead, while still rocking your favourite LBD. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 90’s flashback Drop that red lippie this instant! Invest in a brown/ maroon shade of lipstick instead, not only will it give you that alluring aura but it’s also a show stopper. Forgo the smoky eye shadow, and instead stick to giving your lashes that extra curl and loving. To find the perfect brown lipstick, check the tone of your inner lip and pick a product in the same colour family. The black ring One fashion DON’T this Valentine’s Day, is to avoid wearing red all over. Yes, including your nails! For a fresher and unique look, why don’t you try this nail art seen on the SS 2016 runway show for Jonathan Simkhai. If you really can’t go without red on your nails, you can opt for the red finish at the cuticles instead of black. OLIVIA PALERMO & JOHANNES HUEBL FASHION BLOGGERS KATHERINE AND CJ FROM WWW.OURMODE.CA NO ‘matchy-matchy’ Believe us when we say that you should definitely say no to those ‘couple shirts’. Instead, stick to a similar shirt or pattern if you really want to match. Avoid looking like twins/ siblings, and in tribute to the classic line of Regina George, “Stop trying to make ‘matchymatchy’ happen. It’s never going to happen.” Unless of course you’re Korean, then maybe you can make it happen. KOREAN COUPLE SHIRTS Be YOU-nique Just because you want to look like a ‘stylish power couple’, does not mean you should force your partner into doing so. If they are not comfortable with what you are suggesting, respect it, and make-do with a style you can both compromise in. You wouldn’t want your romantic night to be a foul night just because of a fashion disagreement now would you? FASHION BLOGGERS JUSTIN O’SHEA AND VERONIKA HEILBRUNNER Valentine’s Day may be a day for romance, but we still believe that a little laughter goes a long way. We’re here to make sure you do just that, by gathering the most romantically hilarious true short stories from across the web. Happy Valentine’s! Making the Grade My high-school English teacher was well known for being a fair, but hard, grader. One day I received a B minus on a theme paper. In hopes of bettering my grade and in the spirit of the valentine season, I sent her an extravagant heart-shaped box of chocolates with the pre-printed inscription: “BE MINE.” The following day, I received in return a valentine from the teacher. It read: “Thank you, but it’s still BE MINE-US.” –Anonymous Engaged In A Search (I am shopping with my fiancé, and step out of the store to take a phone call. When I re-enter the store, I can’t find my fiancé.) Employee: “Miss, can I help you find something?” Me: “No, I don’t thinks so. I’ve lost my fiancé.” Employee: “We don’t sell those, but good luck!” – Anonymous via notalwaysright.com All Your Dirty Dishes On Display (My husband and I just had dinner with his parents and we’re debating on whether to stay and watch a movie with them or go on home. Neither his parents or we have a machine dishwasher.) Me: “Well, we do have dishes that need to be washed…” Husband: “You have been letting them pile up.” Me: “I just wish we had a dishwasher!” Irresistible Irony About a year had passed since my amicable divorce, and I decided it was time to start dating again. Unsure how to begin, I thought I’d scan the personals column of my local newspaper. I came across three men who seemed like they’d be promising candidates. A couple of days later, I was checking my answering machine and discovered a message from my ex-husband. “I was over visiting the kids yesterday,” he said. “While I was there I happened to notice you had circled some ads in the paper. Don’t bother calling the guy in the second column. I can tell you right now it won’t work out. That guy is me.” – Contributed by Pat Patel, via Reddit COMEDY SPECIAL Romantically Hilarious 15 All Dolled Up A husband and wife had been married for 60 years and had no secrets except for one: The woman kept in her closet a shoe box that she forbade her husband from ever opening. But when she was on her deathbed—and with her blessing—he opened the box and found a crocheted doll and $95,000 in cash. “My mother told me that the secret to a happy marriage was to never argue,” she explained. “Instead, I should keep quiet and crochet a doll.” Her husband was touched. Only one doll was in the box— that meant she’d been angry with him only once in 60 years. “But what about all this money?” he asked. “Oh,” she said, “that’s the money I made from selling the dolls.” – Contributed by Pat Patel, via Reddit Giving Marriage A Bad Name Customer: “Hi. I’d like to set up an appointment.” Me: “Okay. Can I have your last name?” Customer: It’s [Name] or it might be [Other Name]. I just changed my name.” Me: “Oh, congratulations!” Customer: “Actually, I changed back to my maiden name.” Me: “Oh! Oops… Congratulations?” – Anonymous via notalwaysright.com Husband: “We do have a dishwasher.” *before I can interject* “We have the best, most wonderful dishwasher in the world.” *kisses my head* (While I am trying not to blush my mother in-law comes in the room.) Mother-In-Law: “Better than our old, run down dishwasher. Sometimes I find the dishes are still dirty in the cabinets! I think I may need a newer model.” Father In-Law: “Yeah, yeah. I love you, too.” The Cheap Husband and The Perfume Store A cheap husband was strolling with his wife in the shopping area of town. They passed by a perfume store with delicious scents. Enjoying the aroma, the man’s wife breathed deeply and hinted to her penny-pinching husband with a hopeful smile: “Honey, aren’t those scents wonderful? Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. “You’re right dear. Let’s walk past one more time to get another smell just in time for Valentine’s. –Anonymous via Tumblr READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 –Anonymous via Reddit TRAVEL 16 A European Journey By Mae Cabigas I f you’re planning on visiting Europe, the winter season may just be the most magical time of the year for you to do just that. Imagine the cold winter winds blowing on your necks, the streets and houses decked out in holiday décor, what would be more magical than that? If you’re lucky enough, you may also be able to experience the first snowfall. There’s a lot of things to do and places to see in Europe, you would think that one trip may not be enough, but I assure you that it is, in this article I will share with you how we were able to visit Europe in one month. My mom and I first entered Milan, and spent two nights there. There isn’t much to see besides the Duomo di Milano, and the many museums alongside it. The Duomo itself is a magnificent structure but if you’re there to shop, then look no further as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the place for you, get lost in it and come back out and visit their Street Mercato, which are open during the holiday season. Immerse yourself with rows and rows of stalls, selling cheese of all kinds, salamis, pastries and even some fine Italian leather! DUOMO DI MILANO READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 PASTRIES AT THE STREET MERCATO GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II SWEETS AT THE STREET MERCATO After three days of roaming and getting lost in the streets of Milan, we made our way to Venice, another dream destination, knocked off the bucket list. It was raining quite a bit when we visited that day, but it just added to the allure of this city by the sea. There are trains from Milano Centrale that can take you all the way to Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia, from here take a ferry going to S. Marco station, which is a good place to start exploring. Piazza San Marco is brimming with stores showcasing the best Venice can offer, but make your way into the heart of the streets. Don’t be afraid to get lost as you can easily take a gondola ride to take you back if you want. Venice is best known for their Murano glass, which originates from one of their island of the same name. It comes in beautiful different colours, and you can buy yourself a pendant, watch, vase or even chandeliers. Make sure to eat at the small cafes scattered along the streets to truly enjoy the Italian way. After spending a day in Venice, you can make your way to Roma, you shouldn’t worry about travelling during the night or the early hours of the morning as there are always trains available. We walked towards the Colosseum, which was a 15 minute walk from our AirBnb. Rome is probably one of my favourite places to visit, because of its historical monuments, and also the fact that I love reading about the Roman days. The Colosseum itself was gigantic, and I couldn’t believe that I was seeing it with my own eyes, the ruins were spectacular, and I could only imagine what Rome looked like before. Rome is considered a walking city; therefore you should remember to wear your most comfortable shoes. There are a lot of places to discover around the Colosseum, including the ruins of the Temple of Venus and Rome and so much more! We would recommend for you to visit the Trevi Fountain at night, so as to avoid the flock of tourists; personally I think the Trevi Fountain is absolutely gorgeous at night. Make sure to stop by St. Peter’s Basilica, if you’re not up to roaming the basilica or the vast museum that they have, it also makes for a good souvenir shopping. CANALS OF VENICE RIDING A GONDOLA MURANO WATCH GLIMPSE OF THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE FRESH TULIPS AN E.T. ADVENTURE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS AMSTERDAM TULIP MUSEUM We made sure to pass by Amsterdam, on my special request, as I wanted to take the opportunity to visit Anne Frank’s house. I’ve heard a lot about it and seeing it was just uncanny, to imagine them living in that building in secret during the Holocaust. I bought my own copy of Anne Frank’s diary in the souvenir shop and enjoyed reading through her life. A cheerful place to visit as well is Amsterdam’s Tulip Musuem which is right across, you can even buy your own bud! Don’t forget to pay a visit at Madame Tussauds and the many art museums, including their Diamond Museum, the Van Gogh Museum and their museum for modern art, the Stedelijk Museum, which serves as very interesting places. Europe indeed is a wonderful continent filled with interesting places and people; we can’t wait until our next visit! COLOSSEUM After a filling visit in Italy, we took an overnight bullet train going to Paris, where we met up with my cousin who was living in Germany, we ventured on to the Eiffel Tower on the first day itself. The structure was amazing and definitely took my breath away, the foggy weather covering the tip of the tower just added to its allure. We grabbed some delicious crepes along the street shops at Avenue de New York, and made our way over to take a snapshot of the Arc de Triomphe. We spent the rest of the day discovering the side streets of beautiful Paris and falling in love with its picturesque structures. The next day I dragged my mom and cousin to the Catacombs of Paris, their underground ossuaries, which holds the remains of about six million people in a small part of the ancient Mines of the Paris tunnel network. This was definitely the highlight of the trip for me; it was eerie, but at the same time fascinating. You can take a trip as well to Paris Disneyland, if you’re not planning to ride the attractions, it’s still a good place to buy some Disney souvenirs, and of course the little kid in me was overjoyed. THE EIFFEL TOWER PARISIAN SHOP ARC DE TRIOMPHE COVER STORY 18 Valentine’s Day From A Man’s Perspective READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 V alentine’s Day, is commonly known across the world to be the day to celebrate love. Where women, most often than not, expect to be showered with extravagant gestures, a special date, chocolates, flowers and letters, but don’t we already receive that during our birthdays, monthsaries and anniversaries? Why is that every time a celebration comes along, that pertains to romance or love, the girls gets asked with ‘Do you know what he’s planning?’ or ‘What did he get you?’ While the men on the other hand gets asked questions like ‘What surprise/plans do you have in mind?’ or ‘What are you planning to give her?’ Since both of you are in a relationship, shouldn’t it be a two way thing? Should Valentine’s be really celebrated? Or is it what the West likes to call a ‘Hallmark Holiday’? We already know what most ladies want for Valentine’s, we don’t need to ask that, what we really want to know this year is what men think of V-day, and what better way to find out that to ask them ourselves. We started off by asking our male colleagues, who was all too willing to give their opinion on the matter, George our Lead Designer thinks that it’s just “an excuse to spend money”, Hossam our Art Director thinks that the “people don’t seem to celebrate it the way they used to…it seems too superficial or too traditional for most, but if I was in love I would celebrate it in the traditional way,” while on the other hand our editor Wissam says that, “There’s nothing wrong in celebrating it, I just don’t like the way it’s commercialized.” With mixed reactions such us these, and only in the vicinity of our workplace, we ventured on outside to ask various friends, both here and abroad. 31 year old Imad Khalife, who describes his current relationship as ‘It’s Complicated’ (we feel you Imad), admits to feeling indifferent about it, bluntly stating that all the “capitalist red annoys me.” Broken-hearted Nabil Malarem (21), agrees that, “It’s sweet to celebrate”, but agrees with Omar Salama (21), who is single, that V-day is over-commercialized, Nabil further shares that, “Romance or love shouldn’t be celebrated on one day, just because you have to.” To be fair, we also asked two men who are both in a long distance relationship with their long-time partners, on what their thoughts are (because, you know, they’re in love). Sander Lacson (23), who is currently living in Toronto, Canada, have been together with his girlfriend for 8 years who is currently living here. According to him, “Valentine’s Day is overrated. It makes some singles feel lonely and couples obliged to carry out something grand or luxurious, when in fact, love should be shown everyday, unconditionally, whether there’s an occasion or not.” Furthermore, he shares that, “V-Day sugarcoats the idea that there should be one ‘special day’ to bring flowers and chocolates to a significant other when love can simply be manifested through cooking a meal for someone or giving tender hugs, which is the same thing when dealing with family members and friends,” he ended his response with an advice: “Life is short, spread the love, everyday, and not solely on heart’s day.” Stefano Sumayo is a 20 year old who is currently living in the Philippines, and has been together with his girlfriend for 3 years who is currently living here. To him, V-Day can be celebrated, but it can also be celebrated everyday, he shares that, “We can let our loved ones feel V-Day everyday, the only main reason we celebrate V-Day is because it’s a tradition; but if you’re in a relationship making them feel loved comes from the heart, and I think that’s the most important thing.” It’s amazing how different men’s thought is on Valentine’s Day, whether their single, heart-broken or in a relationship, but I’m pretty sure some men will strongly relate to 21 year old Joseph Abillama’s answer: “The only day of the year where you wish you had a girlfriend.” Yes, he is single, and yes even the ladies can relate to this. Although admittedly some ladies may or may not agree with the statements of these men, I think we can all agree on the answer that 20 year old Joseph Rizkallah shared: “I think it’s nice to dedicate a day to celebrate love and not just romantic love, but love in general because our world today is in need of love.” Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day differently this year, let’s all make an effort to celebrate it by showing appreciation to our loved ones, may it be our partners, friends, or family. Love is a given gesture, we show love the best way we can, but rare is it that we show how much we appreciate them for loving us, and caring for us. With that, we bid you a very happy Valentine’s Day! With Love, READ MOTORING A great year for BMW 20 2 015 was the most successful year ever for the BMW Group with annual sales setting a new record for the fifth year in a row. A total of 2,247,485 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles were delivered to customers around the world last year, an increase of 6.1% on the previous year. December 2015 saw 213,537 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles sold. BMW also achieved a fifth consecutive annual sales record, with the brand delivering 1,905,234 vehicles to customers in 2015, an increase of 5.2% on the previous year. The brand’s sales for December were close to the outstanding result of the previous year with a total of 176,681 BMW’s delivered to customers. BMW i sales increased by 65.9% in 2015 with a total of 29,513 units delivered to customers. The keys to a total of 24,057 BMW i3s were handed over to customers around the world (+49.9%) while sales of the BMW i8 reached a total of 5,456. Volkswagen announces new Passat A l Nabooda Automobiles, the sole distributor of Volkswagen in Dubai and the Northern Emirates has announced the arrival of the new 2016 Passat in Al Nabooda Automobile showrooms across the Emirate. The new model features a striking new design, innovative technology and enhanced value. The 2016 Passat will be available in four configurations - S, SE, SEL and Sport - and features more aggressive styling than its predecessor, with a new hood, front fenders, grille, front and rear bumpers, trunklid and LED headlights and taillights. The new exterior offers slimmer headlights, a more substantial four-bar grille, and a muscular, domed hood, with all features blending harmoniously to give the Passat a wider, more planted stance at the front end. Additionally, a new chrome strip on the trunk ensures the rear lights appear lower, enhancing the grounded appearance. Inside, the 2016 Passat showcases an extensively upgraded interior, for a more sophisticated look and feel, including a new steering wheel and two-tone décor panels and refined chrome and piano black trim. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 T A bold future for Acura Design he Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, pointing toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to express the Acura brand DNA of “Precision Crafted Performance.” With an emphasis on high-contrast details and the intersection of modern, sheer surfaces and muscular, organic sculpting, the Acura Precision Concept communicates Acura’s focus on performance and prestige through its ultra-low and wide stance, long dash-to-axle ratio, deeply sculpted surfaces and the debut of a new Diamond Pentagon grille. The elegant and powerful exterior is matched by its dramatic interior design, where cantilevered surfaces meet with striking tones, expressive surfacing and modern detailing. Of particular note are the double-layered instrument panel, the high-contrast front seat surfaces, the ultra-thin “floating” rear seats, evoking the look of modern lounge furniture, and the hand-crafted audio speaker grilles made of exotic wood. TECHNOLOGY Working out made easier If you’re trying to get in shape but really don’t feel like eating bland food and working out, there could be another solution for you. You’ll probably find it more convenient to hop on the Exotic Virtual Adventure Run, which could give you a little gym-spiration. It’s not just an ordinary treadmill, but rather a 38” hemispheric monitor that is concave which will show you 1080p footage of beautiful scenery. With that screen in front of you, you can walk or run your way through beautiful, natural places. 22 A stylish golf watch Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd., has announced the Approach S20 GPS golf watch. Stylish, sleek and lightweight, this versatile watch comes preloaded with more than 40,000 courses around the world, plus daily activity tracking and connected features like smart notifications and automatic updates. The new AutoShot feature records the location and distance of every shot automatically, then data is uploaded to the recently updated Garmin Connect mobile app for post-round analysis. The S20 provides information like yardages to the green, hazards and more, and is compatible with the new TruSwing golf club sensor to provide in-depth swing metrics. READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Games: The Witness: This puzzling mystery game is the creation of Jonathan Blow, developer of the award-winning game Braid. You’re in a hallway, in a basement, in a house. You have no memory of who you are or why you are here. Exploring outward, you find yourself on a strange island, full of puzzles, which are placed in themed areas: a castle, a desert ruin, some kind of hybrid laboratory-art-gallery. Here and there you find audio recordings, narrated by someone who seems to know a great deal about this island. Waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S7 If you’ve been waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S7, you won’t be waiting for much longer. The company has announced its latest “Unpacked” event where the company will announce, in its usual language, “The Next Galaxy.” The event will take place on Sunday February 21st in Barcelona, only one day before the kick off of Mobile World Congress. Some information about the S7 has already come out over the past couple of months, with the design likely to be similar to the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, however the new phone is said to feature a microSD slot, a pressure-sensitive screen, USB-C, water resistance, and offer multiple sizes through its larger curvedscreen Edge variant. Nevertheless, nothing is yet confirmed about Samsung’s new flagship phone until the 21st of February, when Samsung will unveil the hidden secrets of it all. MOVIES 23 Mama Sequel Coming To Theatres LISTINGS Mirdif City Centre Universal has announced a sequel to Mama in in the works, with starry Eyes filmmakers Dennis Widmyer and Kevin Kolsch at the helm. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Widmyer & Kolsch are in “Final negotiation” with the studio to both write and direct the sequel to producer Guillermo del Toro’s hit 2013 horror flick. Mama tells the story of two orphaned children who disappear into the woods after the death of their parents. The two girls are taken in by their aunt and uncle after being found five years later, but things take a turn for the worst, as evil forces are at work. Following its incredible success, Universal was said back in 2013 to be considering the prospect of a Mama followup. It’s now officially happening, and will be produced by Scott Bernstein, Russell Ackerman and Lava Bear. 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Some rumours suggest that Felicity Jones’s character is Boba Fett’s daughter, which would make his ship’s appearance a little less surprising. Hr costumes is currently on display at the aforementioned Toy Fair in Germany. It’s also been rumoured that Darth Vader will appear in the film, though his costume has not been revealed. According to those rumours, Vader’s suit has been faithfully recreated for the upcoming film. Written by Gary Whitta & Chris Weitz, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story debuts in theatres on December 16, 2016 and tells the story of a group of rebel fighters who unite to steal the Death Star from the Galactic Empire. 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FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 J.K. Rowling has revealed new information about several other schools in her Wizarding World universe, beyond the famed Hogwarts. It turns out there are only eleven “long-established and prestigious wizarding schools worldwide,” all of which hare properly regulated by the Interntational Confederation of Wizards. Given the sparsity of wizarding schools, “smaller and less well-regulated institutions” are bound to pop-up, though Rowling notes that she “cannot vouch for the standard of education they might offer.” Rowling has already discussed six of those eleven on Pottermore. She has revealed some of them to be in Japan, Africa, Brazil and off the east coast of the U.S., with specific rules, classes and locations. Rowling also gave more information concerning the Wizarding schools included in Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire. The new expansion of the Harry Potter/Wizarding World universe, the film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (written by Rowling), will hit theatres on November 18. With the film’s release approaching, it’s likely more information about the American wizarding academy will be revealed soon. CAREERS 24 READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Ways that Failure Can Help your Career F ailing on the job doesn’t mean that your career is over. It only means that you need to tweak your working style and certain skills so you can achieve better results. Failure is often portrayed as the enemy of success when in fact; it’s simply the process of eliminating ways that won’t work in order to come closer to the ways that will. A setback might actually be good for you; it will force you to question what you really want and will allow you to better understand what motivates you and makes you happy. Akhtaboot is here to show you how failure at work can actually give your career a boost. It Allows You to Face your Fears Fear of failure may be the biggest obstacle to getting out of your comfort zone. We often build failure up in our heads to be something tragic that we cannot recover from, when in fact this is not the truth. The world isn’t a coherent reality, it’s always changing. If you learn how to pull yourself out of any failed experience, you’ll be able to grow thicker skin. It is never easy to fail, but you need to be willing to take risks and not worry so much about what could happen. Understanding yourself does not only revolve around you and what you are good at, it also means that you need to be aware of your weaknesses. Always remember that failure isn’t negative or positive; it’s the fear that makes it appear as such. the story and forget that the most inspiring and motivational learning experiences lie in the struggle. Failure provides the spark that drives us to come up with creative solutions and winning ideas. It Helps You Build Real Connections Failure humbles us and allows us to better connect to people who have been where we are. In a world where many people are focused with what’s in it for them, failure can help you identify who really cares about you and can help you empathies with others. The network of friends, coworkers and family members that you build up around you is one of the most fundamental assets in life and a vital support system in dark times. It Provides Valuable Learning Experiences While not doing any mistakes at work might sound like a good thing, it can actually mean that you are shying away from taking on any new experiences. Even if you fail, consider it a learning experience and move on to the next best thing. Failure gives you an opportunity to learn from your wrong actions and do what’s right the next time round. Once you’ve experienced the worse, only then you can truly appreciate the best. 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SPORTS Play like Tarzan 32 Magnussen replaces Maldonado at Renault F ormer McLaren driver Kevin Magnussen will be replacing Pastor Maldonado at Renault for this year’s Formula 1 season. Dane Magnussen will partner Jolyon Palmer after the sponsors of Venezuelan Maldonado didn’t make any contracted payments to the team. Magnussen managed to come at 11th place in the drivers’ championship with McLaren in 2014 before Fernando Alonso returned last season. The 23-year-old operated as test and reserve driver for 2015 before being released. Maldonado admitted that he felt “proud” of his record in F1 after staying with Williams for three years and two with Lotus, the forerunner of Renault. Magnussen stated that his F1 career would have ended if he wasn’t picked by Renault. H ead coach Eddie Jones has claimed that New England captain Dylan Hartley must play like Tarzan in the Six Nations. The 29-year-old was a controversial appointment because of a chequered disciplinary record. Jones believes that Hartley is a natural communicator who is good at getting the best out of people, which is why he turned to him. But he added: “On the field he’s got to be Tarzan. He’s got to get out there and play with his heart and if he does that the players will follow him.” Jones’ said that it was Hartley’s “blokeiness” that grabbed his attention at first. “The first time I met him we came to the kitchen and he was speaking to people behind the counter, he was very polite and respectful,” he explained. The comeback of Michael Clarke M READ. FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 ichael Clarke said that he will come out of retirement this month. The former Australia captain, who retired after last summer’s Ashes, is set to play for Missing out J im Furyk will not take part in the Masters after suffering an injury on his wrist which requires him to undergo surgery. The 45-year-old American hasn’t played any golf since mid-September, when he withdrew from the first round of the BMW Championship after having trouble with his left wrist. The injury still hasn’t healed completely and it has been decided he requires an operation, which means that he will be sidelined for another three months. He is expected to get back in action as of May, meaning he will be forced to miss the Masters at Augusta National on April 7-10 along with a number of other valuable tournaments. Sydney grade team Western Suburbs on February 20-21. “I’ve realised the game of cricket is in my blood,” says the 34-year-old. “I’ll start with this grade game and see if I miss it as much as I feel like I’m going to. If I do, the option is there to train the entire winter and then we’ll see what happens.” Western Suburbs is a club which Clarke played for as a youngster; and they will face Randwick Petersham in a two-day first grade match on February 20. Clarke played 115 Tests and 245 one-day internationals for Australia, but suffered several back injuries throughout his career. Point of no return R adamel Falcao did not get the chance to get back with Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day. The Chelsea striker, who is on a season-long from Monaco, was reportedly in Madrid last week hoping to land a return to La Liga. However, those hopes were dashed when a move to China fell through for Atletico’s Jackson Martinez. The Colombian international only made one Premier League start for Chelsea and managed to score just one goal in 15 appearances, when he came in as a substitute. The 29-year-old joined Chelsea last July after a disappointing season with Manchester United. He hasn’t played for Chelsea since the 31st of October, and was sidelined with a thigh injury at the start of November and suffered a recurrence of the problem in a training game in December. McGuigan: Haye would KO Joshua F ormer world champion Barry McGuigan believes that David Haye would knock Anthony Joshua “unconscious” if the heavyweight rivals are to fight each other. Haye is looking forward to regain a world heavyweight title and ended a three-and-a-half year absence from the ring in January when he blew away Mark de Mori inside a round. The Londoner is now being trained by McGuigan’s son, Shane, whom he impresses quite well, making the Northern Irishman see only one winner if Haye met Joshua in the near future. “David is in tremendous shape. He’s worked very hard. He’s very serious about coming back. He’s trained ridiculously hard. It’s different training as a heavyweight.” said McGuigan. 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FEBRUARY 07 - FEBRUARY 13, 2016 Sudoku Editorial Danielle Hosri Chief editor The Read. astrologer shows your compatibilty for this Valentine’s Day. Arnold Pinto PISCES AQUARIUS CAPRICORN SCORPIO LIBRA VIRGO LEO CANCER GEMINI TAURUS SAGITARIUS YOUR’S ZODIAC SIGN PARTNER’S ARIES Publisher Mae Cabigas Wissam Aoun Nour Sheety Editors Hassan Fawad Webmaster HOROSCOPES AND WEATHER The Love Compatibilty Chart Read. 35 ARIES dEsign Houssam Barazi TAURUS Art director George Domingo GEMINI Lead designer advErtising CANCER Micheal Kakish Head of product E: [email protected] LEO Mona Semaan Sales manager E: [email protected] VIRGO Lovina Malkani Account manager E: [email protected] LIBRA Syed Ahmad SCORPIO Sales executive E: [email protected] Tony D’souza SAGITARIUS Sales executive E: [email protected] CAPRICORN Cheva Salazar Sales coordinator AQUARIUS PISCES = Favourable - Should be an excellent love match = Less favourable - Maybe good, but both of you need to concentrate to work on the relationship = Critical - can be hard to make this relationship progress smoothly This week’s local weather SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 07th 08th 10th 12th 13th MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH 24˚C LOW 19˚C HUMIDITY 57% PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH 24˚C LOW 19˚C HUMIDITY 53% 09th SUNNY HIGH24˚C LOW 18˚C HUMIDITY 54% PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH 24˚C LOW 18˚C HUMIDITY 56% 11th MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH 23˚C LOW 18˚C HUMIDITY 60% PARTLY CLOUDY HIGH 23˚C LOW 17˚C HUMIDITY 60% MOSTLY SUNNY HIGH 23˚C LOW 17˚C HUMIDITY 54% Continental Multimedia FZ LLC Dubai Media City, Phase 2, Building 6 Office No. G11 T: +971 4 390 2904 F: +971 4 445 6753 E: [email protected] W: www.readme.ae PO Box 502824, Dubai, UAE Opinions and views expressed in this publication are those of the writers, and may not necessarily be of the view of Continental Multimedia FZ LLC or its employees. 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