From Emirati and Polish musical collaborations to an ensemble that sings in 25 different languages, the returning Abu Dhabi Festival showcases the role of the arts in bridging cultures Abu Dhabi Festival stands for everything the capital itself is known …
From swimming pools and dance studios to horses and golf courses, here’s our guide to finding a sport to suit your child Whether it’s a team or individual discipline, there’s no doubt that playing sports has multiple benefits for children. …
Meet the women bringing a dose of girl power to the UAE Special Olympics movement The UAE aims to create inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the UAE, the region and the world. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host …
The world’s largest underground reserve of desalinated water has been completed in Abu Dhabi. The Liwa Strategic Water Reserve, overseen by Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority, holds a total of 5.6 billion gallons (app 21.2 billion litres) of water. …
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 …
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 …
As the nation prepares to give thanks for Sheikh Zayed’s leadership with 2018 marked as the Year of Zayed, we take a look at the founding father’s life, achievements and what he means to the people of the UAE “He …
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the capital, according to the latest statistics released by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (HAAD). Accounting for 37 percent of deaths in the emirate, cases of cardiovascular disease have risen …
As residents brace for the upcoming introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT), it was recently revealed that home utilities will be subject to extra charges as well. As of 1st January, water and electricity bills across the country will carry …
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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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