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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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How has tech affected family relationships?
Smartphones, tablets and gadgets are part of everyday life. So are 21st century families suffering as a result of our addiction to devices and is it damaging bonds with our children? Times are changing. For most of us, our childhood …
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Modest style is on trend – find out how to get the look
As the concept of modest fashion gains more traction in the UAE, we find out why it’s not just about religion and why the style is here to stay It’s not a trend, it’s a movement – that’s what the …
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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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Looking for a nursery for your little one? Read this first
Choosing a school for your child is not an easy task. But it can be done right with proper planning and by understanding the most important things to consider based on your child and situation It’s every parent’s dream to …
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This is where VAT money will go
To ensure that the tax money collected will be put to good use, the UAE cabinet is considering allocating 70 percent of VAT revenues to local governments. If deemed viable, the allotted money will be used to aid development projects …
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It’s time to have an amazing weekend
It’s the weekend, so forget work and that to-do list because it’s time to have some fun. Don’t succumb to the January blues or waste a weekend away indoors – get up and get out to see what’s going on in …
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This cuddly bear is what the world needs today
Can a CGI bear help us remember what it feels like to be the odd one out? Sometimes it takes something a little unusual to make us put aside our differences and remember what we all have in common as …
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Feeling lonely? Learn to make lasting friendship in the city
With World Friendship Day being celebrated on 30th July, we talked to the experts about making some mates in Abu Dhabi When it comes down to it, if we’re talking about making friends, kids seem to have it easy. Without …
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