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What can this performance tell us about the refugee crisis?
As an explosive new contemporary dance performance is set to premiere in the capital, we talk to choreographer Aakash Odedra about exploring conflict and misinterpretation through movement Conflict, violence and oppression: these are a daily occurrence in the world …
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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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Could this lifestyle help you to live more compassionately?
With veganism on the rise, we take a look at how it can affect all areas of your life, not just what you eat From Instagram and Twitter to your supermarket shelves and beyond, veganism seems to be everywhere these …
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How these capital heroes are boosting the community
As your community magazine, at Abu Dhabi World we’re always keen to share inspiring stories about people who are out to make a change, inspire others and do good. Here are just a few that we think deserve a mention …
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The latest single from Abu Dhabi’s own Happy Voice
Dubbed Happy Voice, Egyptian singer-songwriter Sarah El Gohary recently signed to Universal Music MENA, before releasing a new single, ‘High’, with an accompanying video that highlights music’s ability to unite people from all walks of life, cultures and languages. Here, …
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Better believe it, this teacher is a certified vampire authority
University lecturer by day, vampire slayer – or expert – by night, Dale Hudson is a professor of Film and New Media at NYUAD, who recently published a book looking at the evolution of the fanged monsters in film, Vampires, …
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