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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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Have property questions? Our expert is here to help
From property scams to purchasing off-plan, District Real Estate’s director of business development, Alan Kaye, answers your questions Q: We keep reading that rents are going down but every property that we view seems to still be very expensive. We …
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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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Here are the hottest property locations in the city
Insiders tell us about the most exciting upcoming residential real estate projects in the capital While the property market is not expected to rebound with great energy anytime soon, the overall outlook remains pretty positive despite the continuing slowdown …
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Value Added Tax is now in effect – here’s what you need to know
Value Added Tax at five per cent has now been implemented across the UAE. So what exactly is it and how is it going to affect us? The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has put together the answers to some of …
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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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Why listening to your stomach can help you
With colorectal cancer the third most common cancer in the UAE and diagnoses for conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) on the up, it seems that trusting your gut is more than just a turn of phrase these days. …
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Next step Formula 1 for this Abu Dhabi student
A local student has won a prestigious science and technology award, and along with it, a coveted sport on a Formula 1 racing team. Yazan Ahmed Sami Al Hindawi, currently studying for a master’s in health, safety and environment at …
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A slice of California in the Garden City? Yes there is
Despite being the most populous state in the US, California is known for its laid-back nature, thanks to its many beaches that are home to surfers and an accepting culture as evidenced by its diverse population. This was also the …
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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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