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Gearing up for college? Know what to look for in a university
What to look for when searching for a higher education institute in the UAE The UAE’s diverse population makes it a magnet for university institutes from across the globe. Combine that with the local institutions across the country and parents …
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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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Find out what this musical maestro will bring to the stage
Ahead of his recital as part of Abu Dhabi Classics this February, writer Camille Hogg talks to award-winning pianist Seong-Jin Cho about his journey to becoming a world-renowned classical musician and knocking K-Pop off the album charts The moment that …
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Your phone camera can make you the next big thing
The search is on for the next big thing on the silver screen with a GCC-wide short film competition using smartphones. The Small Screen, Big Film competition, hosted by the British Council, is open to budding directors in the Gulf …
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The world’s best in golf are coming to the capital
126 players. 4 days. 1 tournament. Here’s what to expect from the 2018 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship They have more accolades between them than we can count, but one thing’s for certain: these golfing heavyweights are leading the way in …
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Why criticism is good to boost the Emirati art scene
Al Ain artist Ahmed Al Faresi aims to open up conversations on what constitutes our shared cultural understandings, see us question our beliefs and force a frank discussion in the Arab art with more constructive criticism In schools around the …
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Expert advice: What to do if you face redundancy
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, Gary Ward, operations director at Hays Middle East, tells us how to deal …
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Does this teacher have the perfect equation for artistic awareness?
Former teacher and cultural promoter Kurt Blum believes education is the crux of artistic awareness Art is all around us: in the architecture of a building, the decoration of a hotel or restaurant, the design on advertisements. And yet, there …
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Why this amazing young illustrator is achieving her dreams
With one book already under her belt, seven-year-old Kiyana Jiwani could just be Abu Dhabi’s youngest illustrator. Staff writer Camille Hogg chats with Kiyana and her mum and author, Dr Zahra, about setting goals and following your dreams Why did …
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These are the new trending words for job seekers
Skills are trumping personal attributes in the professional arena on a national level, according to new research from a business social media site. Compiled by LinkedIn, the top ten most popular buzzwords used on the site in the UAE in …
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