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Time is of the essence at this awesome event
With 14 ten-minute plays and just one winner, Short+Sweet is back, and with it comes a host of amazing community theatreAccording to research, the average attention span tops out at around ten minutes. That’s not a lot of time, when …
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What is the UAE doing to protect animals?
From initiatives protecting domestic and foreign animals, to studies aimed at understanding various species and partnering with the international community to boost animal welfare programmes – the UAE has done a considerable amount in the fight to safeguard animals here …
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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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How the UAE rose from discord to solidarity
As we commemorate the UAE’s 46th National Day on 2nd December, find out how the founding father’s determination played a vital role in the final days leading up to the country’s unity In June 1971, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al …
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Going to the F1? Here’s how to make the most of it
So you’re going to the 2017 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but what can you expect and how can you prepare for the experience? It’s the most exciting time of the year to be in the capital …
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This is how sport can be a force for good
Sport has the power to unite people in a way that little else does,” the late South African president Nelson Mandela once said. A domestic sporting event in Abu Dhabi will be doing just that in a bid to promote …
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Locals on track to exciting careers in the UAE
A new course is helping to develop a skilled workforce for the railway industry in the UAE. A first of its kind three-year Rail Diploma has been launched by Etihad Rail DB, together with the Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and …
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Planning a birthday? Here’s how to plan the most epic kid’s party
Don’t panic! Here’s how to throw the perfect party for your little one without the hassle As a parent, your child’s birthday is a chance to gather friends and family for a fun party. But with special requests and requirements …
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This is the reason why mental health is so important
Our society is slowly starting to discuss mental health issues, but are we ready to tackle the taboo and change misconceptions for the wellbeing of others? It doesn’t matter what age you are, your gender, where you come from, if …
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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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