Tourists are more accustomed to seeing kite surfers or kayaks off the idyllic coast of Umm Al Quwain, in the United Arab Emirates. But today they have gathered on sun loungers to sip coffee and gaze at the unusual sight of a 5,000-ton oil tanker grounded on the sand. For the crew inside the Panama-flagged MT Iba, however, being grounded on the beach marks another harrowing chapter in an almost four-year ordeal at sea. It is one of the worst.
Try one of these cool spots for your next short getaway in the UAE Published: February 14, 2021 10:08
1 of 14 UAE has a diverse landscape with mountains beaches and mangroves. Here are few choices for a nice day trip before summer kicks in. Image Credit: Archive
2 of 14 It’s one of UAE’s top hidden gems. A 90-minute drive from Dubai, the Hatta Dam features stunning turquoise waters surrounded by rugged mountainscapes. It sits on the border with Oman and is perfect for a day trip over the weekend. Once there, you can rent a kayak or a boat, or even book a tour along the shimmering waters. Experience nature at its finest as you wade by some spectacular species of birds as well as fishes that inhabit the area.
“I even got married in real life on Valentine’s Day,” reveals Mumtaz with a laugh.
Set in Nigeria, Mumtaz plays Raj, an Indian investment banker who falls in love with a Nigerian lawyer (Ini Dima-Okojie) and has to battle cultural clashes and win over his unrelenting in-laws.
In an interview with Gulf News, we talk about love, his idea of a perfect romantic comedy and whether arranged marriages can still work in today’s times. Here’s his take on .
Love conquering all: Namaste Wahala Image Credit: Netflix
“People should fall in love with whoever they want. I love doing romantic movies for that reason alone. In real, I am a romantic who gets inspired by songs and movies that explore love and heartbreak … Through my performance in ‘Namaste Wahala’, I want to prove that you can fall in love with anybody whom your heart yearns.
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The writer is a retired major general and has an interest in International Relations and Political Sociology. He can be reached at [email protected] and tweets @20 Inam
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