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This enterprising young inventor has a big idea for the world
An Abu Dhabi student is aiming to help turn the tide in the fight to save the world’s oceans. Inspired by the United Nation’s #CleanSeas programme, GEMS United Indian School grade 5 student Sainath Manikandan has designed the M-Bot, a …
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Fear of flying? Be more confident with these expert tips
For some, air travel can be a traumatic experience brought on by imagined fears. But what are the causes of flight anxiety and how can you conquer them? We speak to an expert… It is said that air travel is …
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Why this landmark exhibit is worthy of a rerun
The recently concluded Majlis Zayed exhibition provided an intimate look at the life of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. From personal possessions and presents given to the revered leader to objects with great national significance – …
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These amazing women are part of the Special Olympics here
Meet the women bringing a dose of girl power to the UAE Special Olympics movement The UAE aims to create inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the UAE, the region and the world. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host …
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This amazing Olympian is a champion in and out of the pool
Follow in Michael Phelps’ wake and get involved Michael Phelps joined forces with Special Olympics to raise awareness and change attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities and he wants you to get involved too. Phelps has been involved with the …
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What is the Special Olympics?
Two international sporting events are coming to Abu Dhabi. The Special Olympics MENA Games takes place from 14th-23rd March 2018 and the Special Olympics World Games takes place from the 14th-21st March 2019. So what are the events all about? The …
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Is this the weekend inspiration you’re looking for?
It’s the weekend, let’s not hang about. Here’s a quick look at events taking place over the next few days that you might enjoy! Thursday 25th January Shop some great goods from UAE-based vendors selling handmade and unique items at …
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How social uproar affected this rousing thriller to the core
In the wake of Weinstein, #MeToo and the Time’s Up movement, how do directors respond when their actors are faced with harassment allegations? A new era is dawning for women everywhere, and it started in Hollywood. In this ‘woke’ –so …
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This art event will promote love in the community
A collaboration between a non-profit organisation and a local artist aims to highlight the innate creative talent of people with autism and intellectual disabilities. Goals UAE, a group founded to provide activities for autistic children, and Emirati artist Azza Al …
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Golf ace lends support to the Special Olympics
A former Falcon trophy-winning golfer recently helped to raise awareness about and promote the upcoming Special Olympics IX MENA Games in Abu Dhabi. Spanish golfer Pablo Larrazabal teamed up with Zimbabwean Special Olympics gold medal-winning athlete Munyaradzi Musariri for the Pro-Am …
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