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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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What you need to know when choosing a school for your kid
Choosing a school isn’t always as easy as A-B-C. Find out what to keep in mind when deciding where to send your child For many parents, finding a school for their child can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t …
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Is it redemption time for the ‘worst movie of all time’?
It’s impossible to sum up exactly what The Disaster Artist is all about without explaining some backstory. In 2001, Tommy Wiseau, an aspiring Hollywood actor with a distinctive accent, penned a 500-page tome about the melodramatic love triangle between ‘all-American’ …
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This tennis star is set to be a smash in the capital
US tennis ace Serena Williams will hold court in the capital as the 10th edition of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship hosts a special women’s match for the first time in its history. Picking up the racket for the first time since the birth of …
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This successful event is helping grow the sport of tennis
As the Mubadala World Tennis Championship celebrates a decade, we take a look at how this big sporting event is just as much about the community as the stars When the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) – then named Capitala …
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Expert advice: What did we learn from the property market in 2017?
As part of our Sunday Series, every week, we bring you a new expert advice column to make the most of your life in Abu Dhabi. This week, Alan Kaye, director of business development at District Real Estate, tells us about …
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Did you know a new type of bird has been spotted in the UAE?
A previously unsighted owl species has been spotted in the UAE. The Emirates Wildlife Society – World Wide Fund for Nature (EWS-WWF) announced the discovery following an owl survey in the Hajar Mountains in the country’s Eastern Region. Named the …
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How the UAE rose from discord to solidarity
As we commemorate the UAE’s 46th National Day on 2nd December, find out how the founding father’s determination played a vital role in the final days leading up to the country’s unity In June 1971, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al …
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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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