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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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Six things you need to know about diabetes
With 14th November marking World Diabetes Day, it’s time to think a little deeper about the condition, its symptoms and how you have the power to keep it at bay. In the past 40 years, diabetes has become a global …
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Passing of the torch to the country’s youth
The young generation is set to play a pivotal role in helping the UAE achieve its future goals according to the initiatives announced to celebrate International Youth Day. Launched by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu …
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Learn how to play this ancient instrument
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 …
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This passionate teacher is on a noble mission
As an early years teacher, Anisa noticed that her students were becoming addicted to technology. Determined to do something about it and get them engaged again, she set up Kidz Unplugged. Writer Camille Hogg sits down with the energetic entrepreneur …
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Why it’s time to start celebrating parents
Career responsibilities, social pressures and domestic roles – is the stress of modern parenting affecting your wellbeing? On 1st June, the world will mark Global Day of Parents, a yearly celebration of the selfless commitment of parents all over the …
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What is going on in the capital this Ramadan weekend?
The holy month is here and so is the weekend, so what’s going on over the next few days? Thursday 17th May Gather your friends and test your knowledge with questions covering a wide range of specialist subjects that will have …
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How volunteering can help change your life
As a volunteer, the greatest gift you can give is your time. Read on to discover where to donate it, how it helps the community and why it’s good for you too With the arrival of the holy month, …
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Get to know these amazing homegrown designers
Talented designers from this side of the world are starting to spread their wings on the international stage. But the stories behind the clothes are just as fascinating as the labels themselves When it comes to fashion, what cities spring …
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A urinal for a masterpiece? Find out what this author really thinks
As a lecturer in the department of archaeology and history of art at Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Robert Kilroy recently published his book – Marcel Duchamp’s Fountain: One Hundred Years Later – where he re-examines a classic and controversial work …
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