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Khaleej Times
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Frozen treats, kayaking lessons: 8 things UAE residents can get for free this summer
Although some iconic attractions in the UAE will be closed this summer, there's still no shortage of free experiences to enjoy across the country. Those who may miss out on watching the Dubai Fountain shows, or seeing flamingoes at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary during the hot summer months will still find other ways to enjoy without having to spend even one dirham. Here are some of the things residents don't have to pay for in summer 2025: Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 1. Swimming, kayaking lessons What can be better in this sweltering weather than water sports. To encourage children to engage in swimming, kayaking and powerboating, kids between 7 and 16 years old are invited to join the 'Fujairah Summer' campaign that kicked off on June 25 under the slogan 'Summer Splash'. The event, which will last until July 21, 2025, also provides participants with educational activities such as awareness sessions focused on marine conservation. 2. Night beaches Dubai residents do not have to dig deeper in their pockets to enjoy swimming at three night beaches —Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, and Umm Suqeim 1. Swimmers at certain spots along the roughly 800-meter stretch of beaches can enjoy stunning views of the iconic Burj Al Arab. 3. Rain shows It's true this year did not bring much rain to UAE residents. However, those missing the feeling of raindrops falling on their faces can visit Sharjah's Zawaya Walk for free daily rain shows. The shows take place for 5 minutes each at 1-hour intervals. 4. 15-day return on Amazon Delivery of Amazon orders over Dh90 will be totally free, with most products arriving within six to twelve days. The online shopping platform has recently launched a new section called 'Amazon Bazaar' for shoppers exclusively in the UAE. 5. Kids entry to Yas Island Every adult can avail of "Kids Go Free" offer on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island until September 30 by taking one child to play for free at record-breaking theme parks like Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World, and SeaWorld Yas Island. The package also includes staying and dining at some hotels. 6. Buttermilk A " Free buttermilk for all" offer was announced at an eatery in Sharjah. Anyone who walks in Madurai Restaurant in Abu Shagara between 11am and 3pm will be served complimentary buttermilk, which is a fermented dairy drink widely consumed across South India, and is low in fat and packed with electrolytes. 7. Frozen treats Blue collar workers in the UAE are being offered free frozen treats and juices as part of Al Freej Fridge humanitarian campaign. With the goal of reducing heat-related health risks like dehydration and heat exhaustion, the campaign aims to distribute two million refreshments to workers across Dubai during peak summer. To volunteer in the campaign, residents have to fill a sign-up sheet on the Ferjan Dubai social media account. 8. AC rest stations A respite from the scorching heat is provided for free to delivery service workers in the UAE. Over 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations are available to provide workers with a place to rest throughout the peak summer period.
BBC News
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Kayaking and alpaca walking among free East Riding summer fun
Alpaca walking and kayaking are among the activities on offer for children receiving benefits-related free school meals across East Yorkshire this sessions during the summer holidays include dance workshops, crafts, a sports camp, outdoor adventure sessions and farm programme also includes junior lifeguard training, water polo, graffiti workshops, trampolining and sessions at hi-ropes adventure park The Edge in free activities are part of East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Holiday Activities and Food programme, which is funded by the Department for Education. Although the programme is primarily aimed at those aged between five and 16 in receipt of benefits-related free school meals, some places are available for children and young people who have an education, health and care plan, regardless of their free school meals Aitken, the council's cabinet member for children, families and education, said: "As any parent of school-age children knows, keeping the kids entertained throughout school holidays is not easy."This is a fabulous programme of free events for our children and young people to keep them entertained, active and having fun."The majority of sessions are four hours long and are available to book online. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Water safety ahead of Canada Day
Winnipeg Watch CTV's Jon Hendricks speaks with Lorne Edwards of the Lifesaving Society about how you can stay safe on the water this summer.
Geek Dad
19-06-2025
- Geek Dad
Cardboard Crafting with ChompSaw
If you've got crafty kids and you're looking for a fun activity for the summer, here's a nifty tool to consider: the ChompSaw! Originally funded through Kickstarter back in 2023, the ChompSaw is like a kid-safe table saw for cardboard. My kids were working on some cardboard projects recently so I looked it up again, and Chompshop was kind enough to send one for us to try out. What Is the ChompSaw? The ChompSaw is a cutting device designed for corrugated cardboard, but can also be used to cut felt, fabric, and many other soft materials less than 3mm thick. It retails for $249 and is available from the Chompshop website. It's kid-safe and recommended for ages 5 and up, though it's not just for kids! My 18-year-old has been having a lot of fun with it, too, and I've tried my hand at cutting out some shapes too. A close-up of the cutting tool. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu It's about 10″ square and 4″ tall, with a removable metal plate on the top that has some grid lines and other guide lines. There's a small plastic drawer in the front that catches the cutting scraps, and a compartment under the metal plate for storing the power adapter. You can make different sizes of holes with the hole puncher, though they don't have very clean edges. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu The ChompSaw also comes with a hole puncher that has graduated rings for punching different sized holes (also used if you need to cut a hole out of the center of a piece of cardboard), and a scoring tool that helps with folding cardboard. How Does the ChompSaw Work? In the center of the top, there's a small metal knob, which conceals a cutting device that works like a tiny hole puncher. As you push the cardboard under the knob, the puncher repeatedly stabs through the cardboard, cutting a line through it (and catching all the bits in the drawer below). The space under the knob is too small for even the smallest fingers to fit, and since there aren't any spinning parts, you don't have to worry about long hair getting caught and tangled around anything either (though it will just cut through hair if it gets under the knob). Cutting out a puppet piece with the ChompSaw. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu The ChompSaw has its own power adapter, and a large toggle switch on the side makes it easy to turn on and off. It does take a little bit of practice to get used to the ideal speed for feeding the cardboard through, but once you get the hang of it, it's quite effective and feels a bit like magic. I've done a good bit of cardboard crafting myself (remember these cardboard robots from 15 years ago?) and have always just used a craft knife in the past—it's still an effective way to cut straight, clean lines, but the ChompSaw definitely has the edge when it comes to making curves, and the fact that you can't cut yourself with it is a big bonus for kids. The ChompSaw does eat up a small amount of the cardboard because of the width of the cut, but the trade-off is worth it. Made this little cardboard head to try cutting out a very curvy path. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu What Can You Make With the ChompSaw? With some imagination, the sky's the limit! The Chompshop includes some designs to get you started: there's a Project Pattern Pack ($25) that includes patterns and additional materials for a spinning top, a mini skeeball ramp, and a snake dexterity game. There are also a couple of $5 digital patterns—Chompshop sent us the one for the hand puppet so we gave that one a try. Our cardboard puppet. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu There's also an Inventor's Workbook available (currently backordered) that explains the process of coming up with an idea and building prototypes, and then includes a lot of blank pages for working on your own designs. My teenager used it to design a little car, which he then cut out and assembled. My son's self-designed cardboard car. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu And if you're looking for something a bit more complex, there are plenty of designers and artists who have patterns for sale elsewhere as well. My kids bought some animal mask patterns from Zygote Brown Designs and made some rabbit and dragon masks, which turned out really nicely. (Though my wife thinks the rabbit masks are a bit creepy, particularly when worn by my nearly 6-foot-tall son.) My kids wearing masks made with patterns from Zygote Brown Designs. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu ChompSaw Accessories In addition to the base ChompSaw, there's also a table accessories set (available for $30). This includes a separate metal plate that has some cut-outs in it. One is for the fence—you attach it to the plate and adjust the width, and then you can easily cut uniform strips of cardboard from ¼' to 3 ½' wide. There's also an angle guide that allows you to set an angle (in 15° increments), allowing the Chomp Saw to function kind of like a mitre block. Finally, there's a circle guide to help you cut out circles. The main limitation on these is that since the entire ChompSaw surface isn't that big, there's a size limitation to how large a piece can be cut with the guides. The fence, circle cutting tool, and angle guide come in the table accessories set. Photo: Jonathan H. Liu Also, somewhere in the house we still have our old Makedo set as well—I had written about these way back in 2011 and they're still available now. They do have some hand-powered cardboard cutting/punching tools, but what could be really handy now is the connectors let you attach cardboard pieces together. We may have to dig around to find those! With school finally out for the summer, my kids have a bit more time on their hands and I hope they'll spend some of it making things instead of just playing on the Xbox. I know they've been pretty excited about the ChompSaw already, and I look forward to seeing what they make next! For more information about the ChompSaw, visit the official website! Liked it? Take a second to support GeekDad and GeekMom on Patreon!
Zawya
20-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Kuwait unveils new initiatives to boost domestic tourism this summer
KUWAIT CITY - The Standing Committee for Celebrating National Holidays and Occasions convened on Sunday to discuss several key initiatives aimed at promoting domestic tourism during the summer season. The meeting, held at Seif Palace, was chaired by the Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi. It was attended by Sheikha Amthal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Chairperson of the Voluntary Work Center, and other committee members representing various official bodies. Minister Al-Mutairi presented a series of recommendations to stimulate domestic tourism, including the creation of a dedicated tourism website that would outline approved initiatives and adhere to established standards. He also proposed facilitating transit visa procedures in the coming period and extending the operating hours of shopping malls throughout the summer. Additionally, the committee discussed plans for a range of recreational activities, including theatrical performances, and the inclusion of events organized by the Tourism Enterprises Company in the "Hayakum" application — a comprehensive platform designed to showcase all national events in coordination with relevant authorities. During the meeting, the committee reviewed special summer offers presented by Jazeera Airways in collaboration with Kuwait Airways. A visual presentation was also given by the Hayakom digital platform team, highlighting the various tourism, sports, and cultural events listed on the platform. This included activities from the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, as well as initiatives under the Gardenia project. The Touristic Enterprises Company also provided a comprehensive update on its ongoing projects and progress. In addition, the committee's evaluation and quality control team presented a report on its work. Among the proposals discussed was the creation of a comprehensive tourism guide for Kuwait, as well as promotional packages offered by local hotels at competitive prices to further encourage domestic tourism.
