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A minute with ClicksandWrites – Al Ain Air Championship 2015
The Al Ain Air Championship (formerly known as Al Ain Aerobatic Show) is one of the longest running events held in the United Arab Emirates was held from 17-10 December 2015. The event is one of the world’s largest and prestigious aerobatic performance festivals, attracting a glittering array of the world’s foremost military and civilian aerobatics teams and flying champions. Held in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi’s heritage heartland, the event was designed to deliver a weekend of unforgettable family fun– in the air, on the ground and across the destination.
Al Ain’s unique cultural heritage, natural assets and many attractions make it the perfect place to host such a dynamic championship event.
The show was organised by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and is supported by the UAE Air Force, Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Al Ain Municipality and partners.
A minute with ClicksandWrites is a series designed to highlight various events that I attend or location that I visit through short videos. The video also has a key safety message that is to remind each and every one that safety is a priority for all, especially road safety.
#StartEarlyDriveCarefullyReachSafely is the prime message that is the need for the hour. Beware of other drivers mistakes and drive carefully and cautiously see through to have a blessed day.
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Photo Speaks – Flash back
I am on a short holiday in India. Visiting my parents in Kerala and then travelling to Bangalore. On one hand, this is an unwinding process for me. But, on the other hand, it is a visit that is looked forward by my parents. They are old and although, these days, one can get any service done, there are some special things that, as parents, they prefer to have their children do it for them. With limited connectivity and with very weak internet connection, what more you can ask for, during your holiday. This is the time, I make it a point to revisit my village, where I grew up. Luckily, there are some spots which are as original as they were and the location captured is one such. During monsoon season, this paddy field will be flooded and small country boats will be ready for children to play around. 
Children these days have different types of enjoyment options, but if ever you have an option to make them experience what you enjoyed during your childhood days, do not hesitate. Let them get a feel of it, at least.
I love photography and I believe
Every photo clicked is a history. One will never be able to re-create that precious moment.
Spread the cheer – Gulf Today – Short Take Dt 09 January 2016
Spread the cheer
It is my cultivated nature to keep smiling whatever situation I am in. The routine to office is almost the same pattern every day. Going down the building, I meet my watchman, then the car wash guy and then the municipality gardeners.
My day begins with a short conversation and hello to them and then off to my office in my car. May be as I travel daily at a particular time, I get to see familiar faces on the wheels in adjacent cars.
People rushing to office applying the last-minute touches to their tie or a final makeup touches by a woman lady driver, is almost regular to witness. At the parking in the office again, I meet the same faces, starting with the security staff at the basement and then at the entrance of the office, followed by the coffee boy. They reciprocate with a smile.
One day, I was really tense and somehow, I forgot the smile, all through my journey. At office too, I forgot to greet and smile. The day passed by somehow and by next morning, I had recouped and then carried the same smile and routine.
The coffee boy followed me and asked what happened the earlier day. “We get motivated by your smile and small wishes, but yesterday, it was not there and it affected us also.”
It was then I realised the value of that gesture. Knowingly or unknowingly, I was passing on something that was infectious to those whom I met and valued it.
Whatever be the financial or worldly situation around us, let there be no recession when it comes to spreading goodwill and a sweet smile.
Ramesh Menon
To read it in original, please visit Gulf Today online.
Education key to taxi congestion – Letters to the editor – The National Dt 07 January 2016
Taxis wait near Mushrif Mall entrance on Al Dhafra Street blocking the flow of traffic leading to the car park. Ravindranath K / The National
Education key to taxi congestion
Your news item, Packed Mushrif Mall taxi rank a headache for drivers (January 4), was a real eye-opener.
I also see this regularly in front of Abu Dhabi Mall but in my view, Mushrif Mall is better placed than the other malls in terms of parking options.
There are two reasons causing this problem at Mushrif Mall. One is the lack of training and education for taxi drivers to not block traffic.
Even if they know that there is no space for them, they will often still squeeze in, ending up either blocking other vehicles entering the mall parking area or even creating the dangerous situation of placing them in the path of the speeding vehicles on the road.
If the taxi companies won’t train their drivers, the mall authorities should have security staff controlling the area.
The second and most important point is the lack of patience by all drivers. When a vehicle – whether it is a taxi or a private car – is trying to park, the drivers behind express their impatience rather than giving them a little bit of time.
We need to develop a culture of patience and harmony.
Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
The National Dt 06 January 2016
How to participate in TalentShare 2016 activities
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