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How are young women being empowered in the capital?
We find out about the community group aiming to instil a message of empowerment in Abu Dhabi’s young females. According to a recent report, women account for just 24 percent of senior leadership roles in the workplace on a global …
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Ambitious goals to improve conservation in the UAE
The UAE community is a key driver in achieving current and future environmental goals on a national level, according to a new sustainability survey. Released by the Emirates Wildlife Society-World Wide Fund for Nature (EWS-WWF), the 2017 Annual Report highlights …
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What can you do to stop the suffering of animals here?
Our abandoned animal population is out of control. Here’s why and how your action is needed in Abu Dhabi It was English philosopher Jeremy Bentham way back in 1789 who said it best when it comes to animal welfare: “The …
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Could your small action make a big impact?
An Abu Dhabi community group is asking the public to step up and do their part in the fight to get spiralling stray cat populations under control. Adopt a Cat UAE, founded by Amanda Hyden, is an animal advocacy group that aims …
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This inspiring story shows why school is so important
After finding a love for learning in a concentration camp, Naida Kardas is fighting for children’s access to education worldwide Naida Kardas vividly remembers the moment she fell in love with learning. Wandering the corridors of a school in former …
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Now is the time to take action for the planet
When driverless cars and automated homes become the norm, will you be part of the growing trend to save our planet? Aside from the growing amount of evidence that climate change is real, various sectors are making innovative changes that …
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A giant leap for children in the UAE awaits
In an effort to boost the country’s space ambitions, the UAE Space Agency has launched a new initiative targeting future generations. Dubbed the Youth Council, the programme was founded to inspire and provide support to young Emiratis who are interested …
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How can we make society better for people with disabilities?
The inclusion and empowerment of people of determination is one of the nation’s top priorities for present and future, according to a recent speech made by a key government official. In a statement delivered on the International Day of Persons …
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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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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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