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This returning festival could be the best one yet
From Emirati and Polish musical collaborations to an ensemble that sings in 25 different languages, the returning Abu Dhabi Festival showcases the role of the arts in bridging cultures Abu Dhabi Festival stands for everything the capital itself is known …
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This is how students are helping to save the planet
As UAE youth are recognised for their contributions to the environment, we take a look at what’s driving our students to step up for conservation When it comes to protecting our planet, it seems that ancient philosopher Aristotle said it …
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These amazing women are part of the Special Olympics here
Meet the women bringing a dose of girl power to the UAE Special Olympics movement The UAE aims to create inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the UAE, the region and the world. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host …
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What this new movie can teach us about journalism today
Why is Steven Spielberg’s new film, The Post, so important for journalism today? In a time when news about fake news makes the headlines, journalists are deemed ‘enemy of the people’ by rulers of state and the world casts doubt …
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This is why more women should be taking up jiu jitsu
As the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour returns, we find out how the discipline is more gentle than it seems, and why more girls should take up the national sport of the UAE Billed as one of the …
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The capital is a world leader in clean energy
Abu Dhabi will be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution as a key global conference is set to return in 2018. Running from 15th to 18th January, the World Future Energy Summit will draw together an expected 30,000 …
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Have you made arrangements to protect your family?
Be prepared and protect yourself and your family in the event of an emergency or death in the UAE It’s a subject no one wants to talk about. The death of a loved one is harrowing, but the situation can …
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It’s time for kick-off in the capital
Some of the world’s greatest football talent is coming to the capital and it’s time for football fever to take over When you think of the icons of football, many names come to mind, including Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Pelé, …
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How was life in Abu Dhabi before the progress?
As a civil engineer who helped build iconic landmarks like Heritage Village and the Etisalat building, veteran Abu Dhabi resident David Spearing has seen tremendous changes in his 50 years here. Ahead of the country’s 46th birthday, David relives his …
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This is what the future looks like for education here
With a number of national drives announced in the past year, we take a look at how they might affect education in the UAE Knowledge is power, so the adage goes – and it’s never truer than when applied to …
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