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These students want to celebrate the everyday heroes
Pupils at an Abu Dhabi school will be bringing the superheroes into the classroom and celebrating the value of community with the launch of a unique event to honour the outstanding contributions of those among them. Set to be hosted …
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Expert advice: How to avoid renting an illegal property
As part of our Sunday Series, every week, we bring you a new expert advice column to make the most of your life in Abu Dhabi. This week, Alan Kaye, director of business development at District Real Estate, tells us about illegal …
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Landlord trouble? Find out what you can do here
Waiting for your security deposit to be returned? Think you’re the victim of a scam? District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, is here to help… Q: I recently rented an apartment on Al Reem Island and the real …
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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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Why criticism is good to boost the Emirati art scene
Al Ain artist Ahmed Al Faresi aims to open up conversations on what constitutes our shared cultural understandings, see us question our beliefs and force a frank discussion in the Arab art with more constructive criticism In schools around the …
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Why gardening is the future of education
Agriculture and sustainability are to form the roots of an upcoming national drive as the UAE’s education system takes on a new dimension. The UAE Inculcation Initiative, launched by Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, president …
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What is the UAE doing to meet the challenge of climate change?
Investing in the UAE’s renewable energy potential is a top priority for future climate action plans on a national level, according to an announcement made at a global environmental conference. Speaking at the 23rd session of the Conference of the …
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Bag lost? Flight cancelled? Find out what you can do
‘Flight cancelled’, the last two words anyone wants to hear. Here’s what to do and how to deal with other travel dilemmas from overbooked to delayed or cancelled flights as well as lost baggage – these are just some of …
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This new programme is helping youth prepare to be leaders
The Emirates Diplomatic Agency has launched a new programme with the aim of improving international relations. The Master of Arts (MA) programme in Diplomacy and International Relations will help prepare Emirati students for careers and positions of leadership representing the …
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Meet the people at the forefront of the city’s exciting tech scene
The chances are, if you take a look at the technology around you right now, you’ll come across a few familiar names. Your smart phone might be Apple, your television could be Sony and your fridge is probably Samsung. One …
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