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More than just a musical instrument, the oud has endured the passage of time and has played an important role in Middle Eastern civilisation. Writer Ferdinand Godinez heads to the house of oud in an effort to discover the instrument’s …
Though the central tenets remain the same, we look at how Ramadan has changed through the ages As the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, Ramadan has always meant days of fasting and abstinence giving way to evenings of prayer …
Azure waters, white sand and blue skies – celebrate the warmer weather in the capital by taking a plunge at these beaches With temperatures starting to rise, it’s just a matter of time before we officially bid goodbye to the …
Inclusion and fostering awareness are at the heart of a new initiative that aims to galvanise young people on the autism spectrum to achieve their potential through sport. Founded by community organisation Goals UAE, TriGoals will be the nation’s first …
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 …
It’s official: 2017 is coming to a close, but before the clock strikes 12, there’s plenty of fun to be had as we count down to 2018 New Year is a time for reflection, celebration and sometimes reinvention, as people …
After a recent renovation, Manarat Al Saadiyat is aiming to become the place to be for creative minds in the capital to express themselves Since opening up in the heart of Saadiyat Island’s Cultural District, years before Louvre Abu Dhabi …
Encouraging families to get fit together and adopt a healthy lifestyle for good, a free weekend event is coming to Abu Dhabi with fitness activities for all skill levels and ages. The Yas Family Fitness Festival, running from 26th to …
Aspiring young reporters will have the chance to live out their dreams at one of the country’s biggest sporting events. Kids and teens between the ages of six and 14 are invited to brandish their journalistic skills by posting their …
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Why book lovers are excited about this new event
An inaugural event in the Western Region is set to welcome bookworms and bibliophiles of all ages. Running from 18th to 21st March in Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra Book Fair will showcase activities centred on the wonders of gaining knowledge …
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