#Global circle recycling in Dubai

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What is EPR/PRO? In certain government jurisdictions, producers must comply with EPR requirements for items. This is to promote proper recycling and extensive sustainable recycling for certain materials. Producer organizations must file EPR returns annually. An EPR return for waste is just like ITR or Income Tax Return. As a producer, they must file an

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A vehicle rental, recruit vehicle, or vehicle enlist office is an organization that rents cars for brief timeframes, by and large extending from a couple of hours to half a month. It is frequently composed with various nearby offices (which permit a client to restore a vehicle to an alternate area), and fundamentally situated close to air terminals or occupied city regions and regularly supplemented by a site permitting on the web reservations.  apartments for rent in dubai

Vehicle rental organizations fundamentally serve individuals who require an impermanent vehicle, for instance, the individuals who don't claim their own vehicle, explorers who are away, or proprietors of harmed or annihilated vehicles who are anticipating fix or protection pay. Vehicle rental offices may likewise serve oneself moving industry needs, by leasing vans or trucks, and in specific business sectors, different sorts of vehicles, for example, bikes or bikes may likewise be advertised.

Close by the fundamental rental of a vehicle, vehicle rental organizations commonly likewise offer additional items, for example, protection, worldwide situating framework (GPS) route frameworks, theater setups, cell phones, compact WiFi and kid security seats.

The most punctual known case of vehicles being offered for lease goes back to 1906. The German organization Sixt was set up in 1912 under the name Sixt Autofahrten und Selbstfahrer (Sixt Car Cruises and Self Drivers).

Joe Saunders of Omaha, Nebraska originally began with just one obtained Model T Ford in 1916, yet by 1917, his Ford Livery Company was leasing 18 Model Ts at 10 pennies for each mile. The organization name became Saunders Drive-It-Yourself System and afterward Saunders System. By 1926, Saunders had extended to 56 cities. Saunders' organization was purchased by Avis in 1955.

An early contender to Saunders was Walter L. Jacobs, whose Chicago-based Rent-a-Car opened in 1918 with twelve Ford Model T. The organization was purchased in 1923 by John Hertz.

In Britain, vehicle rental began with Godfrey Davis, built up in 1920, and purchased by Europcar in 1981.

The segment extended quickly in the US; in 1926, the American Driveurself Association collected more than 1200 delegates in Chicago.

The development in movement after World War II prompted the foundation of a few notable worldwide organizations, including National Car Rental (1947), Europcar (1949), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1957), Thrifty Rent A Car (1958), and Budget Rent a Car (1958).

Vehicle rental organizations work by buying or renting various armada vehicles and leasing them to their clients for a charge. Rental armadas can be organized in a few different ways – they can be claimed inside and out (these are known as 'hazard vehicles' on the grounds that the vehicle rental administrator is facing a challenge on how much the vehicle will be sold for when it is taken out from administration), they can be rented, or they can be possessed under an ensured repurchase program masterminded legitimately through a producer or maker's budgetary arm (these are known as 'repurchase vehicles' on the grounds that the maker plots the specific cost of unique deal and of repurchase toward the finish of a characterized term).

In the UK, the enrollment of rental vehicles can be disguised by utilizing new initials or auxiliaries, which can expand the resale esteem through producer or outsider dealers. In North America, it is entirely expected to see rental organizations with their own marked recycled vehicle vendors where the ex-rental stock is sold straightforwardly to the general population. On the other hand, barters are regularly utilized in the United States and with the approach of computerized stages, rental vehicles have progressively sold the vehicles legitimately to new and utilized vehicle sellers bypassing the sale channels.

Most vehicle rental workplaces offer a scope of vehicle sizes to suit an assortment of financial plans and space prerequisites and some moreover offer specific vehicles to suit its area, for example, convertibles, esteem models, cross breed/electric vehicles, or SUVs and traveler vans. At significant air terminals or in bigger urban areas, some autonomous vehicle rental organizations offer top of the line vehicles for lease. Some specific organizations offer more established vehicles at marked down costs.

To consider a uniform characterization and simple examination of vehicle rental costs, the Association of Car Rental Industry Systems and Standards (ACRISS) has built up the ACRISS Car Classification Code coding framework. This depicts the size, entryway tally, gearbox type (manual/programmed), and whether the vehicle is cooled, encoded into four letters. The primary letter in the Acriss Code speaks to the overall arrangement of the vehicle (for example Smaller than usual, Economy, Compact and so on.). The subsequent letter indicates the vehicle variation on offer (for example 4 Door, Estate, Convertible, SUV and so forth.). The third letter is commonly used to determine the transmission type, in spite of the fact that it can likewise be utilized to depict the number of wheels drive the vehicle, and the fourth letter portrays the fuel type and whether the vehicle has cooling or not.

Extra characterizations dependent on seat numbers and trunk volume were likewise set by the Belgian Rent a Car relationship so as to give a brought together framework to surveying the vehicle types in online reservation frameworks and aircraft worldwide conveyance frameworks.

Vehicle rentals are dependent upon numerous conditions which change starting with one nation then onto the next and starting with one organization then onto the next. By and large the vehicle must be returned in a similar condition it was leased in, and frequently should not surpass mileage limitations, in any case, additional expenses might be caused.

For protection reasons, a few organizations specify a base and additionally most extreme rental age. Sometimes, the base age for rental can be as high as 25, even in nations where the base legitimate age to hold a driver's permit is a lot of lower, for example 14,15,16 or 17 in the United States. It isn't phenomenal for there to be a youthful driver overcharge for all drivers matured under 25.

In all cases, a substantial driver's permit is required so as to lease a vehicle, and a few nations require an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Most of vehicle rental organizations require the utilization of a Mastercard to charge extra expenses should a deformity be found with the vehicle on its return or for street tolls, motoring related fines, or missing fuel. In lieu of a Mastercard, a few organizations require an enormous money store. A few organizations license a charge card for stores, commonly with confirmation of a full circle travel ticket, for example an aircraft, transport, or train ticket.

Frugal Car Rental is an auxiliary of The Hertz Corporation with central command in Estero, Florida. Formerly working as Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Thrifty offers 340 corporate and 1,500 establishment rental vehicle areas in the United States and Canada with Dollar Rent A Car as of February 2017.

Spending Rent a Car System, Inc. is an American vehicle rental organization that was established in 1958 in Los Angeles, California by Morris Mirkin. Budget is an auxiliary of the Avis Budget Group, with its tasks settled in Parsippany, New Jersey.

With its unique armada of 10 vehicles, the organization satisfied the 'Financial plan' name by undermining the every day and per mile rental paces of the set up air terminal based vehicle rental organizations. Mirkin was participated in 1959 by Julius Lederer and together, they manufactured the organization globally. In 1960, the base camp moved to Chicago, Illinois and the rental armada extended with diversified and completely possessed rental outlets.

The organization was inevitably obtained by Transamerica Corporation, and afterward sold in 1986 of every an utilized buyout by Gibbons, Green and van Amerongen Ltd., alongside the executives (drove by CEO Clifton E. Haley) and chose speculators. The organization unveiled its first stock contribution in 1987.

Group Rental Group bought the public organization in 1997 and took the name Budget Group. In 2002, it offered the organization's advantages for Cendant Corporation, which additionally claimed Avis. In September 2006, Cendant Corporation isolated into four free organizations. The land division became Realogy, Inc., its cordiality administrations division became Wyndham Worldwide, and the movement dispersion administrations division became Travelport, Inc., a member of The Blackstone Group. In 2006, following the Travelport deal, Cendant, presently made exclusively out of its vehicle rental administrations organizations, renamed itself Avis Budget Group.

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Lillian Tay cuts a tall figure in person and her stature matches her experience and standing in the architecture industry.

Trained as a civil engineer and architect at Princeton University in the United States – obtaining her BSc in Engineering and Master of Architecture – Tay worked at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in New York before returning home to Kuala Lumpur in the 1990s.

A principal of Veritas Architects (and vice president of Veritas Design Group), some of her key projects include the award-winning Sinkeh boutique hotel in George Town, Penang which won Building of the Year at the Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) awards in 2015, and Dubai’s Cityscape Awards for Emerging Markets – Leisure & Hospitality (Built) category, in 2016.

But even after all these years, Tay says that the field of architecture remains a male-dominated playground.

“At university, (architectural) students are quite evenly split between male and female. However, in the workplace, the fall-out rate is higher for women. This is the norm in most industries but even more so among women architects. This is largely because women are often obligated to take on the primary home-maker role, especially in family-oriented Asian cultures,” opines Tay, 57, who also led a team to design the W Hotel Kuala Lumpur in collaboration with American firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP.

The courtyard and landscaped areas at Sinkeh Hotel, Penang which was converted from a 1920s shoplot. Photos: Veritas Design Group

“On top of that, an architect’s design process can be lengthy and time-consuming. I see that juggling the long work hours and family responsibilities imposes greater obstacles for women than men,” says Tay, who is currently vice president of PAM.

The job also comes with other challenges for female professionals.

“A woman often has to work harder and outperform the men to be recognised. The subconscious socio-cultural conditioning in a generally male-driven, male-dominated society can discourage women from asserting themselves as leaders,” notes Tay, an advocate of urban architectural heritage conservation.

Traditional expectations, she adds, especially in Asian cultures, can make it harder for a woman to break into the male-driven business networking circles in the private sector.

The upcoming Oxley Towers by Veritas Design Group at Jalan Ampang, KL is a set of three buildings linked by bridges that will include Jumeirah and So Sofitel hotels.

“In Malaysia, I see more female leadership in this industry in the public sector, where moving up is rightly based more on individual good performance.

“In the private sector, women business owners are at a disadvantage when competing and getting the work because deals are often brokered in male-dominated business networking, be it male-bonding activities such as golf, cycling, luxury car clubs or entertainment.”

Unequal pay is another issue that persists in the industry, something which Tay hopes to play a role in changing. “With more acute awareness globally of the gender pay gap, business owners and managers should examine salaries and work performance assessments more closely.

“This gap is a reality here in Malaysia as it is in more developed societies. I believe there is an even greater onus on women business owners to promote greater awareness and commit to rectifying such gaps and other obstacles in promotion and hiring policies to ensure a more equitable workplace and greater women leadership in our respective industries,” she emphasises.

Naturally, she hopes to see more women architects holding leadership roles in the future.

“Women tend to be more prepared to listen and accommodate. Malaysia is fortunate that our new administration has taken an unprecedented and exemplary effort to have more women politicians in national leadership roles. “I hope to see that commitment filter more to the private sector, including in our building industry,” she adds.

Changing societal perceptions

When she first set up her architecture firm from home, a male colleague asked Dr Eleena Jamil whether she was doing architecture as a hobby.

“It takes a while before you are taken seriously as an architect,” says Eleena, whose firm now employs five architects, four of whom are women.

Eleena, principal and founder of Eleena Jamil Architect. Photo: The Star/S.S.Kanesan

Although she has not faced any overt discrimination as a female architect, Eleena was annoyed when, once, someone told her, “Your building looks feminine.”

“I felt quite offended by that but (those types of comments are) very rare,” she acknowledges.

Eleena is the principal and founder of Eleena Jamil Architect set up in 2005, the same year she obtained her PhD from the Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University, Great Britain.

One of her most notable projects is the Bamboo Playhouse in Kuala Lumpur – a play pavilion located within the Perdana Botanical Gardens – which was shortlisted for an award at the 2015 World Architecture Festival.

The Bamboo Playhouse is inspired by traditional Malay houses and features decks of various heights. Photo: Filepic

The Playhouse also received an honourable mention at the American Architecture Prize 2016 awards under the Installation & Structures category.

Eleena Jamil Architect was also one of five practices shortlisted for Dezeen’s Architect Of The Year award 2018. Being given due respect and gaining trust are some of the many challenges that women architects and business owners face.

“We get most of our work through word-of-mouth. I do very little socialising. We took part in international competitions and won a few, that’s how we started to grow,” shares Eleena, 47.

However, the perception that women cannot “handle” the architecture business still persists.

“The construction industry is very complex. It’s not just about designing but also managing projects that involve contractors, clients and consultants. The architect is the leader of the project.

The bamboo pavilion created by Eleena for her masterclass at the National Craft Institute (IKN) Malaysia is made from treated local bamboo and consists of four freestanding pavilions. Each pavilion features screens filled with colourful and textured infills. Photo: Eleena Jamil Architect

“There is the perception that women are not cut out for all that. And there are still people who are uncomfortable working with us,” says Eleena.

She also feels that there aren’t many women architects in top management or running their own firms due to the long hours involved.

“Women are still expected to stay at home with the children. And when women have children and take time off, they are not given equal salaries or opportunities when they come back.

“I think it helps to have more women in decision-making positions to make it a better environment for women at work,” she says.

In the long run, Eleena hopes to inspire her staff to pursue their dreams.

“I love what I do; I love architecture. I do hope that people who work for me are not afraid to be who they are. I hope I can instill in them confidence so that they can achieve their goals.”

Ultimately, Eleena is looking forward to seeing a change in the way society regards women.

“I hope that in the future, when people see female architects, they will just see an architect. With more women architects out there, that can happen,” she says.

Pushing for sustainability

Almaz Salma Abdul Rahim believes in sustainability and maintaining the cycle of life. The Kuang Retreat which she designed epitomises both these elements: The retreat was built using recycled wood and the roof and external walls incorporate special features that promote natural ventilation.

Almaz is the founder of Almaz Architect, which designed the award-winning Kuang Retreat. Photo: The Star/Norafifi Ehsan

Water for the retreat comes from a tube well drilled 61m below the rock layer, as well as from rainwater harvesting. Planted around the 2-acre (0.8ha) land are fruit trees, edible plants and also timber trees.

Owned by her family, the retreat in Rawang, Selangor won first prize in the Malaysian Wood Awards 2017.

“The project was to design a building that embodies all aspects of tropical architectural elements from our traditions in the form of details and construction methods, and to achieve passive sustainability co-existing in our locality and climate,” shares Almaz, 60.

She drew inspiration for the retreat from her third year university project at the Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London, where she had to design an autonomous house.

“Part of the investigative work we did was to live in a commune for three days in South Yorkshire where we observed a community living in a sustainable environment, planting their own food, schooling their own children and using energy in a sustainable manner.

“I felt that I needed to further explore the possibilities of an autonomous house and make it a reality. That was made possible when we bought the property in Kuang,” she explains.

The Kuang retreat was just one of Almaz’s many projects since she first set up Almaz Architect in 1994.

She also designed the Iraqi Airways Hotel in Baghdad and in 2012, her firm won third prize in the Bertam-Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia Masterplan competition.

One of her current projects is a small commercial hub, where the plan is to turn an otherwise normal row of commercial space into an integrated indoor and outdoor area. The hub will incorporate space that provides services to workers within an industrial area.

The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) dental faculty is another project by Almaz Architect.

“Our design proposes to attract the workers here to eat, exercise and rehabilitate. It is very vibrant and we are glad our clients are equally excited about it,” she shares.

Almaz is one of the few women architects leading their own firms, and she says there is not enough women architects in Malaysia.

“It could be that the course is long, costs a lot, or many go on to get married and work. Many women are currently moving into design-related fields, and not necessarily in architecture. Architectural education is the perfect base for a design career and many girls are moving that way,” she opines.

Architects also need to visit work sites regularly to inspect ongoing projects.

“This part of the job could put off some women, although I do not see that as a problem among the women architects that I know, for they are firm and know their stuff,” she notes.

Nonetheless, networking and promoting their work do pose as a challenge for women.

“Marketing remains a key challenge for women architects as the boys tend to play golf and go for happy hours together,” says Almaz, who makes it a point to join organisations such as Wanita Industri Binaan Malaysia, which opens up networking possibilities.

Almaz feels that women also tend to design with people and families in mind.

“We are more concerned about the safety of children and also social effects on people, especially old folks.”

In future, Almaz hopes to engage in more projects that involve designing spaces for public interaction.

“I also hope to contribute my time to improving the position of architects as professionals in our country, that we may be seen as leaders of the building industry regardless of bei•ng a man or a woman,” she concludes.

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An increasing number of UAE parents are homeschooling their children as it is a more affordable option for them. Khaleej Times spoke to four parents who are paying half of the tuition fees, or even 75 per cent less, of what a regular school would cost in the country. These parents are choosing to homeschool their children not only because it helps them avoid the hefty tuition fees of the UAE schools, but also so they can focus on what they feel are more important subjects for their child's talents and future. One parent, Ruby Brar, homeschools her seven-year-old Vansh Brar, in Grade 3, and pays only Dh300 for a homeschooling website subscription, which offers a British curriculum education. She is a stay-at-home mum, who teaches her son herself, by printing off study material online. "Financially, things had started to heat up because there was a fee hike every year. From FS 1 to year 3 we have had a fee hike every year, which made it very clear to us that most schools here are nothing but a successful business model," Brar said. "Homeschooling (fees) has many options. Some are using free online programmes and some are using paid. We are using paid and it's very minimal compared to what we paid all these years. "I had my older son in the best and most expensive British school in my community. When I first took the tour of the school, I wished I had studied there. It was an amazing facility with corridors filled with exorbitant artworks. Today, when I look back, I realise that no matter how fancy it is - it's a school. Kids are expected to be there at a certain time and do all things in a certain way and follow instructions. As long as you follow instructions, you are a good student and a good future factory worker. You don't need to do things your way as that may disrupt the flow of class." Brar said ever since she started homeschooling her son, he has been able to place a greater focus on subjects they feel will help him more in the future, such as Math, French language, Science and English (and soon they will be starting with social studies). Another parent, A. Alshaqra, used to pay Dh15,000 to Dh18,000 for each of her two sons. Now, she pays just Dh12,000 for both together - saving the family nearly Dh20,000 per year. "School fees nowadays make no sense," Alshaqra said, mum to a 13-year-old and 10-year-old. "I chose an online curriculum that is considered costly but it's less than half of what I used to pay for school. "Since my kids are in an online system they have teachers who correct their exams and review their projects, so we don't have a problem with that either. "Now, that studying time is actually focused on proper learning, they have so much more time to do other activities. They made friends in different group circles, such as karate and swimming." An American mum of two kids, Maryam Ismail, said she paid just Dh10,000 last year for a full "curriculum box set" that her children receive, which includes books, stationery items and the necessary study material for the year. Ismail, who uses a different US state curriculum for her kids, said what she has paid much less than what she would have to had to pay for regular schooling in the country. "I have chosen homeschooling instead of the private schools available in the UAE simply because within my area and price bracket, I was not getting my money's worth," Ismail said. "I found that my kids have a better and more inclusive education. By that I mean not just the three R's - reduce, reuse and recycle - but also history and extras like calligraphy, video production and research skills that go beyond Google and Wikipedia." Ismail believes that universities "seek out" children who have been homeschooled. She also feels that homeschooled kids make a more "diverse set of friends", retain knowledge of different groups of kids and adults, as well as an increased overall awareness of global issues. "I have found that many universities not only accept homeschooled students, they seek them out. However, there is a sticky point when it comes to finishing. Many universities and colleges require that students take the GED test. It is just an extra step but it is worth it. The problem is, some universities in the UAE are not up to speed and will not accept any online school curriculum, which many homeschoolers depend on," Ismail said. "In the end it is about having solid record of work done and courses taken and packaging it in a way that is acceptable to universities." Meanwhile, another American parent of a 15-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter, pays Dh5509 to Dh9,182 per grade. "Apart from the cost factor, our kids are more rested. They have been to more excursions and day trips in one year as compared to how many they would conventionally in a lifetime. This helps them learn more about the outside world," the parent said.

After all, homeschooling is not a bad idea, makes good sense

Homeschooling is on the rise globally for reasons like affordability, personalised learning and flexibility in terms of schedule and location. It is also catching on the UAE due to similar reasons. Private schools seem to be the only option for expatriates in the region. School tuition fees range from Dh5,000 up to Dh100,000 depending on the quality. That is without the additional expenses on uniforms, transportation, extra-curricular activities and lunch allowance. The rising cost of living, families on single income, and with companies doing away with schooling allowances, some households struggle to keep their children in a "good school". Therefore, more families are opting for affordable alternatives such as home education, where the quality of education would not need to be sacrificed due to affordability. Families who homeschool, are able to do so on a budget of Dh2,000 up to Dh30,000 depending on the programme of choice. This has the potential to account for a savings of between Dh3,000 and Dh70,000 per child, per year. Apart from affordability, the common factor amongst most parents choosing the homeschooling route is their dissatisfaction with the current quality of education versus the fees paid. One of the benefits of the home education is personalised learning whereby students are offered an individualised approach specific to their preexisting knowledge, learning needs, styles and competencies. In place of large, anonymous class lectures is a devoted time and attention helping students achieve fluency and mastery through one-on-one tutoring tailored to the student's learning requirements. In such an environment, students could take ownership of their learning and achieve mastery at their own pace. Furthermore, many families in the UAE are in transit, in between regions and are uncertain of their length of stay in the Middle East. Homeschooling also offers flexibility in terms of the start and end dates throughout the year. If a family arrives the UAE in between a school year, their chances of getting placements in a good school is limited or close to none. Additionally, children can learn no matter where the location. Whether students are children of pilots, businessmen or those based in two or three countries around the world, learning and education may not be disrupted. In homeschooling, the world is your classroom. We encourage first time home educators to connect with locally based service providers, like Homeschool Global, who are able to provide academic support, guidance and training to equip parents for their homeschool journey. These providers offer accreditation which gives parents a "safety net" knowing that their children's work will be recognised in the event they need to return to traditional school. They also provide innovative services which aim substitute the lack of traditional school infrastructure, with group extracurricular activities, sports and learn groups in which parents and children are able to connect and socialize regularly. Home education continues to make a lot of sense, to a lot of people with today's globalisation and information age.

Do you think homeschooling is beneficial?

Harshita Shah-The Indian High School, Dubai "Homeschooling is a concept where kids don't attend actual schools and get tutored by a teacher at home itself. Peer-pressure is just a theory in their life, which isn't practical to them as they don't find themselves in such a situation. These students may have an edge over others because their teachers may stimulate their non-academic interests, which may be suppressed by schools. But, the kids are not prepared enough to face a new environment and adjust to it easily." Sarah Ronad-JSS International School "Homeschooling is a growing phenomenon in today's world. Parents feel that they can provide a better learning experience for their children than a local school can. In my point of view, homeschooling is not the right system for a child to grow up in. It doesn't enhance a child's social growth and ability to socialise well. They tend to be shy and more on the quieter side. Furthermore, they are more exposed to certain stances and may refuse to adhere to others' perspectives." Kristi Reeni Joies-Our Own English High School, Sharjah "I am completely against homeschooling. Students do not interact much with the society. Homeschooling may also result in a lack of discipline and reduces the opportunities to learn from a diverse range of teachers with different backgrounds. Teachers have their own experiences and methods of teaching; this enhances the student's learning experience. Healthy competitions make the students grow. Schools have extra curricular activities which in turn boosts up the child." © Khaleej Times via Edarabia.com

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An increasing number of UAE parents are homeschooling their children as it is a more affordable option for them. Khaleej Times spoke to four parents who are paying half of the tuition fees, or even 75 per cent less, of what a regular school would cost in the country. These parents are choosing to homeschool their children not only because it helps them avoid the hefty tuition fees of the UAE schools, but also so they can focus on what they feel are more important subjects for their child's talents and future. One parent, Ruby Brar, homeschools her seven-year-old Vansh Brar, in Grade 3, and pays only Dh300 for a homeschooling website subscription, which offers a British curriculum education. She is a stay-at-home mum, who teaches her son herself, by printing off study material online. "Financially, things had started to heat up because there was a fee hike every year. From FS 1 to year 3 we have had a fee hike every year, which made it very clear to us that most schools here are nothing but a successful business model," Brar said. "Homeschooling (fees) has many options. Some are using free online programmes and some are using paid. We are using paid and it's very minimal compared to what we paid all these years. "I had my older son in the best and most expensive British school in my community. When I first took the tour of the school, I wished I had studied there. It was an amazing facility with corridors filled with exorbitant artworks. Today, when I look back, I realise that no matter how fancy it is - it's a school. Kids are expected to be there at a certain time and do all things in a certain way and follow instructions. As long as you follow instructions, you are a good student and a good future factory worker. You don't need to do things your way as that may disrupt the flow of class." Brar said ever since she started homeschooling her son, he has been able to place a greater focus on subjects they feel will help him more in the future, such as Math, French language, Science and English (and soon they will be starting with social studies). Another parent, A. Alshaqra, used to pay Dh15,000 to Dh18,000 for each of her two sons. Now, she pays just Dh12,000 for both together - saving the family nearly Dh20,000 per year. "School fees nowadays make no sense," Alshaqra said, mum to a 13-year-old and 10-year-old. "I chose an online curriculum that is considered costly but it's less than half of what I used to pay for school. "Since my kids are in an online system they have teachers who correct their exams and review their projects, so we don't have a problem with that either. "Now, that studying time is actually focused on proper learning, they have so much more time to do other activities. They made friends in different group circles, such as karate and swimming." An American mum of two kids, Maryam Ismail, said she paid just Dh10,000 last year for a full "curriculum box set" that her children receive, which includes books, stationery items and the necessary study material for the year. Ismail, who uses a different US state curriculum for her kids, said what she has paid much less than what she would have to had to pay for regular schooling in the country. "I have chosen homeschooling instead of the private schools available in the UAE simply because within my area and price bracket, I was not getting my money's worth," Ismail said. "I found that my kids have a better and more inclusive education. By that I mean not just the three R's - reduce, reuse and recycle - but also history and extras like calligraphy, video production and research skills that go beyond Google and Wikipedia." Ismail believes that universities "seek out" children who have been homeschooled. She also feels that homeschooled kids make a more "diverse set of friends", retain knowledge of different groups of kids and adults, as well as an increased overall awareness of global issues. "I have found that many universities not only accept homeschooled students, they seek them out. However, there is a sticky point when it comes to finishing. Many universities and colleges require that students take the GED test. It is just an extra step but it is worth it. The problem is, some universities in the UAE are not up to speed and will not accept any online school curriculum, which many homeschoolers depend on," Ismail said. "In the end it is about having solid record of work done and courses taken and packaging it in a way that is acceptable to universities." Meanwhile, another American parent of a 15-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter, pays Dh5509 to Dh9,182 per grade. "Apart from the cost factor, our kids are more rested. They have been to more excursions and day trips in one year as compared to how many they would conventionally in a lifetime. This helps them learn more about the outside world," the parent said.

After all, homeschooling is not a bad idea, makes good sense

Homeschooling is on the rise globally for reasons like affordability, personalised learning and flexibility in terms of schedule and location. It is also catching on the UAE due to similar reasons. Private schools seem to be the only option for expatriates in the region. School tuition fees range from Dh5,000 up to Dh100,000 depending on the quality. That is without the additional expenses on uniforms, transportation, extra-curricular activities and lunch allowance. The rising cost of living, families on single income, and with companies doing away with schooling allowances, some households struggle to keep their children in a "good school". Therefore, more families are opting for affordable alternatives such as home education, where the quality of education would not need to be sacrificed due to affordability. Families who homeschool, are able to do so on a budget of Dh2,000 up to Dh30,000 depending on the programme of choice. This has the potential to account for a savings of between Dh3,000 and Dh70,000 per child, per year. Apart from affordability, the common factor amongst most parents choosing the homeschooling route is their dissatisfaction with the current quality of education versus the fees paid. One of the benefits of the home education is personalised learning whereby students are offered an individualised approach specific to their preexisting knowledge, learning needs, styles and competencies. In place of large, anonymous class lectures is a devoted time and attention helping students achieve fluency and mastery through one-on-one tutoring tailored to the student's learning requirements. In such an environment, students could take ownership of their learning and achieve mastery at their own pace. Furthermore, many families in the UAE are in transit, in between regions and are uncertain of their length of stay in the Middle East. Homeschooling also offers flexibility in terms of the start and end dates throughout the year. If a family arrives the UAE in between a school year, their chances of getting placements in a good school is limited or close to none. Additionally, children can learn no matter where the location. Whether students are children of pilots, businessmen or those based in two or three countries around the world, learning and education may not be disrupted. In homeschooling, the world is your classroom. We encourage first time home educators to connect with locally based service providers, like Homeschool Global, who are able to provide academic support, guidance and training to equip parents for their homeschool journey. These providers offer accreditation which gives parents a "safety net" knowing that their children's work will be recognised in the event they need to return to traditional school. They also provide innovative services which aim substitute the lack of traditional school infrastructure, with group extracurricular activities, sports and learn groups in which parents and children are able to connect and socialize regularly. Home education continues to make a lot of sense, to a lot of people with today's globalisation and information age.

Do you think homeschooling is beneficial?

Harshita Shah-The Indian High School, Dubai "Homeschooling is a concept where kids don't attend actual schools and get tutored by a teacher at home itself. Peer-pressure is just a theory in their life, which isn't practical to them as they don't find themselves in such a situation. These students may have an edge over others because their teachers may stimulate their non-academic interests, which may be suppressed by schools. But, the kids are not prepared enough to face a new environment and adjust to it easily." Sarah Ronad-JSS International School "Homeschooling is a growing phenomenon in today's world. Parents feel that they can provide a better learning experience for their children than a local school can. In my point of view, homeschooling is not the right system for a child to grow up in. It doesn't enhance a child's social growth and ability to socialise well. They tend to be shy and more on the quieter side. Furthermore, they are more exposed to certain stances and may refuse to adhere to others' perspectives." Kristi Reeni Joies-Our Own English High School, Sharjah "I am completely against homeschooling. Students do not interact much with the society. Homeschooling may also result in a lack of discipline and reduces the opportunities to learn from a diverse range of teachers with different backgrounds. Teachers have their own experiences and methods of teaching; this enhances the student's learning experience. Healthy competitions make the students grow. Schools have extra curricular activities which in turn boosts up the child." © Khaleej Times

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New ebook through Dubai-based author sheds light on the passion for vehicles of Hyderabad’s closing ruler

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Dubai: One of the world’s wealthiest dynasties, the Nizams of Hyderabad have been recognized for their treasures of jewels and their tremendous flavor for all matters amazing and refined, but little is understood approximately their love for automobiles, which a Dubai-based creator highlights in a brand new book released in advance this month. A vintage vehicle aficionado, Mohammad Luqman Ali Khan traveled around the world to track down 50 of the remaining Nizam’s vehicles in ‘a first of its kind’ coffee-table book titled the ‘automobiles of the Nizams’. Stated to have possessed One of the international’s largest collections of automobiles within the first half of-of the 20 the century, ranging from the most important and most expensive to maximum outlandish of vehicles, most of Mir Osman Ali Khan’s coveted series is now scattered across the globe, acquired by means of creditors and museums. “Tons has been written and Said about the jewels and treasures possessed by way of the Nizams. The seventh Nizam changed into the wealthiest guy inside the global at some stage in his time and his suitable wealth has now come to be a legend, but the Nizam also possessed the best fleet of cars between 1900 and 1967 and as a traditional automobile fanatic, I used to be continually interested by documenting it,” Said Khan, who is from Hyderabad, the capital of the Nizams. starting from the Rolls-Royce and Napier to Mercedes and Bentley, the 7th Nizam of the Asaf Jah dynasty had a set of 400 vehicles of which simplest a handful now live to tell the tale within the Nizam’s antique vehicle museum on the Chow Mohalla Palace in Hyderabad. ride On Sir Galahad As the arena turns every other page in records we’d have in mind to no longer most effective recollect the beyond but certainly analyze it. To often man has failed to understand the instructions that history is meant to teach us. As a new President is about to take his vicinity on the sector’s stage we are often reminded of extremely good hero’s that through their deeds executed first rate and mind-blowing matters

. They left their mark in records for others to observe their instance.

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Now, a brand new President is being sworn in I’m reminded of one in all histories finest hero in a time of exquisite upheaval and inconceivable problem. A pacesetter of men who championed the beliefs that all guys are equal and loose. What he carried out in this time of exceptional adversity became the bench mark for all leaders, Kings, and even Presidents to aspire to. The peace and prosperity in the course of his reign are a testimony to his courage, leadership, information and religion.

among King Arthur’s knights to the modern-day Presidential cabinet. but, it truly is in which the similarities give up. For in Arthur’s time knights had been selected not most effective for his or her ability and courage however for their honor, truthfulness and distinctive feature. If most effective that had been the case nowadays.

As our founding fathers established this country Christianity turned into the guiding pressure that enabled this state to survive and prosper as it changed into during King Arthur’s time. After 20 years of peace and prosperity, there came that one guy who embodied the goodness and virtue that set him apart from all the others. The son of Arthur’s best knight became now equipped to finish the greatest quest in records. To get better the Holy Grail, the cup of Christ.

There have been many captivating stories of Sir Galahad. however, the hunt for the Holy Grail the only of two artifacts that magnify the importance of Christianity no longer best during Arthur’s time however through the a long time is as Much of a Divine religious awakening as it is a noble quest. It can be most effective undertaken by way of a penitent and virtuous man. It become Arthur who realized the Galahad changed into the most effective one who should fulfill that assignment.

today, there stays many known artifacts that have no longer only superb financial cost but titanic spiritual importance. The Ark of The Covenant, The Holy Grail and Excalibur all poses splendid historic meaning. Alternatively, those ancient artifacts mankind nonetheless isn’t capable to fully apprehend and understand the Divine significance every one techniques. every one had their personal capabilities that enabled Moses, Christ, and King Arthur to have one of these lasting effect on mankind via-out the a while. The impact that converted the arena from out of darkness and into the light.

Whilst Sir Galahad laid eyes on the Holy Grail that turned into the final time it changed into certainly seen. For today many try to search for the Grail just like the Ark of the Covenant handiest to return up brief. There are others who capitalize on guy’s selfishness who convincingly idiot such a lot of into believing they have got unearthed the real aspect. but, one thing is sure the ancient and nonsecular importance of the Holy Gail maintains to captivate peoples creativeness wherein ever the tale of Sir Galahad is informed.

His mos tride  Well-known automobiles on  Portray (On White II) – Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky “On White II” is an outstanding creation via Russian painter Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky. Created inside the 12 months 1923, this Portray is a traditional instance of ‘Summary Geometrical Artwork,’ based on distinct geometric paperwork and shapes, especially portrayed in a non-illusionistic manner. Kandinsky’s “On White II” is a work of detailed evaluation and vital precision. each geometric feature, right from a triangle to a circle to even the points, the lines, and even the floor used for Portray, all contain a meticulous competence. In Wassily’s words, those are called as ‘the primary plan.’ So effective ‘Abstract Geometrical Art’ become that it was later blanketed within the curriculum of a structure & Art school, ‘The Bauhaus.’

The span of the details of Kandinsky’s, “On White II” spans to consist of each unit of it. every point of this paintings is tremendous in its own manner. This 105cm x 98cm creation depicts an extraordinary utilization of complicated shapes, climaxed with an exciting concord of colors. A milestone of the twentieth century ‘Modern-day Artwork,’ “On White II” absolutely manages to catch a viewer’s attention for a right. It’ll compel you for its essential analysis, leaving you surprised. The unique and the superb color scheme of the Painting replicate Wassily’s love for freedom and creativeness, even as portraying a broad spectrum of feelings.

The prolific white turned into used to endless dimensions, thereby representing the opportunities and the possibilities of lifestyles, while expressing peace and silence as well. Then again, Black portrays the non-existent, the nothingness, and the terminal dying. “On White II” employs a shrewd and an expressive mixture of these key colors, black and white. The next interest catching colors are blue and yellow. The general effect of the Painting can be related to Wassily Wassilyevich’s love for the song. The rise up of colors is pretty just like the riot of notes an awesome piece of music creates. In Kandinsky’s words, “music is the final teacher.” He continually associated the Art of Portray with composing track and therefore, regularly mentioned his art work as “Composition.” In his phrases, “shade is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammer, the soul is the piano with the strings.”

on via numerous Art fans globally. today, even so, many years later of Kandinsky’s demise (1944), he is nonetheless remembered him as the author of first ‘Present day Artwork’ Portray, “On White II.” Very few artists can express demise deeply sufficient thru hues. In his phrases, “Black is just like the silence of the body after dying, the close of life.” – Wassily Kandinsky, 1911.

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The Environmental Advantages of Automobile Recycling Inexperienced residing refers to a hobby that contributes to minimizing or getting rid of toxins from surroundings and improving personal fitness and energy. There are numerous activities that may have a tremendous effect on the surroundings, consisting of ingesting organically grown food, choosing paper bags rather than plastic luggage, recycling beer cans, putting in an environmentally friendly ground in your private home or riding a gasoline green automobile. A recent rising trend is recycling of cars to obtain greener surroundings.

Whilst the majority of vehicles have outlived their usefulness, they may be taken to scrap yards where the automobiles are shredded and the ultimate material (primarily comprising of iron and metal) is then recycled again into cars, appliances and other merchandise. automobiles make One of the most recycled products inside the world as three out of 4 tons of latest metallic is made from recycled metal. other automobile components including brake pads, shoes, oil filters, rubberized seals, polyurethane seat foam, seat covers, floor mats, rims, windshield glass and side windows glass can also be recycled to be used in new vehicles.

Automobile recycling confers endless Blessings on the surroundings. It enables preserve natural sources and protects the environment from infection by recycling usable components and parts. It enables reduce water and air pollution and saves landfill area. As Car recycling minimizes the need for processing virgin substances, it facilitates reduce greenhouse gasoline emissions especially sulfur dioxide which has negative outcomes on the

environment and human fitness.

automobile manufacturing. This, in turn, reduces the amounts of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and different carbon compounds launched into the surroundings and allows preserve valuable reserves of gas, coal, and oil. Recycling cars and their spare elements can keep as Lots as 80 million barrels of oil and 40000 tons of coal 12 months.

Vehicle recycling enables preserve energy as recycling one kilogram of metal saves enough power to energy a 60-watt light bulb for eighty-five hours. Recycling automotive glass (windshields and sunroofs) allows lessening water pollution by means of 45 percent and air pollutants with the aid of 25 percent. Recycling metal saves up to 70 percentage strength and 30 percentage water intake. Recycling one ton of oil filters, not simplest saves nine cubic yards of landfill space, however, it additionally yields 1700 kilos of steel. Recycling oil filters allows preventing petroleum hydrocarbons from contaminating water, air, and soil. It enables reduce water pollutants by way of approximately 75 percentage and air pollutants through 80 percentage. Recycling of brake pads and footwear produces a combination of synthetic materials and copper.

Automobile recyclers must manipulate the recycling operations at the scrap yards to reduce the hazard of freeing harmful petroleum compounds and poisonous fluids into the environment. Heavy metals which include cadmium, lead, arsenic, mercury, aluminum, and chromium should no longer be allowed to leach into the ground. Further, acids from solvents, batteries, and degreasers have to be properly disposed of as they could interfere with the chemistry of soil and create fitness risks for marine existence as well as people.

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An increasing number of UAE parents are homeschooling their children as it is a more affordable option for them. Khaleej Times spoke to four parents who are paying half of the tuition fees, or even 75 per cent less, of what a regular school would cost in the country. These parents are choosing to homeschool their children not only because it helps them avoid the hefty tuition fees of the UAE schools, but also so they can focus on what they feel are more important subjects for their child's talents and future. One parent, Ruby Brar, homeschools her seven-year-old Vansh Brar, in Grade 3, and pays only Dh300 for a homeschooling website subscription, which offers a British curriculum education. She is a stay-at-home mum, who teaches her son herself, by printing off study material online. "Financially, things had started to heat up because there was a fee hike every year. From FS 1 to year 3 we have had a fee hike every year, which made it very clear to us that most schools here are nothing but a successful business model," Brar said. "Homeschooling (fees) has many options. Some are using free online programmes and some are using paid. We are using paid and it's very minimal compared to what we paid all these years. "I had my older son in the best and most expensive British school in my community. When I first took the tour of the school, I wished I had studied there. It was an amazing facility with corridors filled with exorbitant artworks. Today, when I look back, I realise that no matter how fancy it is - it's a school. Kids are expected to be there at a certain time and do all things in a certain way and follow instructions. As long as you follow instructions, you are a good student and a good future factory worker. You don't need to do things your way as that may disrupt the flow of class." Brar said ever since she started homeschooling her son, he has been able to place a greater focus on subjects they feel will help him more in the future, such as Math, French language, Science and English (and soon they will be starting with social studies). Another parent, A. Alshaqra, used to pay Dh15,000 to Dh18,000 for each of her two sons. Now, she pays just Dh12,000 for both together - saving the family nearly Dh20,000 per year. "School fees nowadays make no sense," Alshaqra said, mum to a 13-year-old and 10-year-old. "I chose an online curriculum that is considered costly but it's less than half of what I used to pay for school. "Since my kids are in an online system they have teachers who correct their exams and review their projects, so we don't have a problem with that either. "Now, that studying time is actually focused on proper learning, they have so much more time to do other activities. They made friends in different group circles, such as karate and swimming." An American mum of two kids, Maryam Ismail, said she paid just Dh10,000 last year for a full "curriculum box set" that her children receive, which includes books, stationery items and the necessary study material for the year. Ismail, who uses a different US state curriculum for her kids, said what she has paid much less than what she would have to had to pay for regular schooling in the country. "I have chosen homeschooling instead of the private schools available in the UAE simply because within my area and price bracket, I was not getting my money's worth," Ismail said. "I found that my kids have a better and more inclusive education. By that I mean not just the three R's - reduce, reuse and recycle - but also history and extras like calligraphy, video production and research skills that go beyond Google and Wikipedia." Ismail believes that universities "seek out" children who have been homeschooled. She also feels that homeschooled kids make a more "diverse set of friends", retain knowledge of different groups of kids and adults, as well as an increased overall awareness of global issues. "I have found that many universities not only accept homeschooled students, they seek them out. However, there is a sticky point when it comes to finishing. Many universities and colleges require that students take the GED test. It is just an extra step but it is worth it. The problem is, some universities in the UAE are not up to speed and will not accept any online school curriculum, which many homeschoolers depend on," Ismail said. "In the end it is about having solid record of work done and courses taken and packaging it in a way that is acceptable to universities." Meanwhile, another American parent of a 15-year-old son and an eight-year-old daughter, pays Dh5509 to Dh9,182 per grade. "Apart from the cost factor, our kids are more rested. They have been to more excursions and day trips in one year as compared to how many they would conventionally in a lifetime. This helps them learn more about the outside world," the parent said.

After all, homeschooling is not a bad idea, makes good sense

Homeschooling is on the rise globally for reasons like affordability, personalised learning and flexibility in terms of schedule and location. It is also catching on the UAE due to similar reasons. Private schools seem to be the only option for expatriates in the region. School tuition fees range from Dh5,000 up to Dh100,000 depending on the quality. That is without the additional expenses on uniforms, transportation, extra-curricular activities and lunch allowance. The rising cost of living, families on single income, and with companies doing away with schooling allowances, some households struggle to keep their children in a "good school". Therefore, more families are opting for affordable alternatives such as home education, where the quality of education would not need to be sacrificed due to affordability. Families who homeschool, are able to do so on a budget of Dh2,000 up to Dh30,000 depending on the programme of choice. This has the potential to account for a savings of between Dh3,000 and Dh70,000 per child, per year. Apart from affordability, the common factor amongst most parents choosing the homeschooling route is their dissatisfaction with the current quality of education versus the fees paid. One of the benefits of the home education is personalised learning whereby students are offered an individualised approach specific to their preexisting knowledge, learning needs, styles and competencies. In place of large, anonymous class lectures is a devoted time and attention helping students achieve fluency and mastery through one-on-one tutoring tailored to the student's learning requirements. In such an environment, students could take ownership of their learning and achieve mastery at their own pace. Furthermore, many families in the UAE are in transit, in between regions and are uncertain of their length of stay in the Middle East. Homeschooling also offers flexibility in terms of the start and end dates throughout the year. If a family arrives the UAE in between a school year, their chances of getting placements in a good school is limited or close to none. Additionally, children can learn no matter where the location. Whether students are children of pilots, businessmen or those based in two or three countries around the world, learning and education may not be disrupted. In homeschooling, the world is your classroom. We encourage first time home educators to connect with locally based service providers, like Homeschool Global, who are able to provide academic support, guidance and training to equip parents for their homeschool journey. These providers offer accreditation which gives parents a "safety net" knowing that their children's work will be recognised in the event they need to return to traditional school. They also provide innovative services which aim substitute the lack of traditional school infrastructure, with group extracurricular activities, sports and learn groups in which parents and children are able to connect and socialize regularly. Home education continues to make a lot of sense, to a lot of people with today's globalisation and information age.

Do you think homeschooling is beneficial?

Harshita Shah-The Indian High School, Dubai "Homeschooling is a concept where kids don't attend actual schools and get tutored by a teacher at home itself. Peer-pressure is just a theory in their life, which isn't practical to them as they don't find themselves in such a situation. These students may have an edge over others because their teachers may stimulate their non-academic interests, which may be suppressed by schools. But, the kids are not prepared enough to face a new environment and adjust to it easily." Sarah Ronad-JSS International School "Homeschooling is a growing phenomenon in today's world. Parents feel that they can provide a better learning experience for their children than a local school can. In my point of view, homeschooling is not the right system for a child to grow up in. It doesn't enhance a child's social growth and ability to socialise well. They tend to be shy and more on the quieter side. Furthermore, they are more exposed to certain stances and may refuse to adhere to others' perspectives." Kristi Reeni Joies-Our Own English High School, Sharjah "I am completely against homeschooling. Students do not interact much with the society. Homeschooling may also result in a lack of discipline and reduces the opportunities to learn from a diverse range of teachers with different backgrounds. Teachers have their own experiences and methods of teaching; this enhances the student's learning experience. Healthy competitions make the students grow. Schools have extra curricular activities which in turn boosts up the child." © Khaleej Times via Edarabia.com