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Why is it important for kids get fit? We ask this amazing teen
With 13 wins under her belt at just 13 years old, Pauline ‘race machine’ De Groof is a young force to be reckoned with in triathlons across the UAE. We sit down with the teen to talk about her involvement …
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Can you smell what this amazing chef and friends are cooking?
As foodie dining event Enrico Bartolini and Friends returns to the capital on 7th February, we chat to the man behind it all to find out what’s cooking and his most memorable dish From simple sun-ripened tomatoes, basil and mozzarella …
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How YOU can help with the Special Olympics?
Studies show volunteers themselves benefit from charitable activities. That’s just one of the many reasons to get involved in the Special Olympics Communities and society at large benefit greatly from volunteers. Recent studies have shown that volunteers themselves also benefit …
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Is this the weekend inspiration you’re looking for?
It’s the weekend, let’s not hang about. Here’s a quick look at events taking place over the next few days that you might enjoy! Thursday 25th January Shop some great goods from UAE-based vendors selling handmade and unique items at …
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Time is of the essence at this awesome event
With 14 ten-minute plays and just one winner, Short+Sweet is back, and with it comes a host of amazing community theatreAccording to research, the average attention span tops out at around ten minutes. That’s not a lot of time, when …
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This is the man that made the nation
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 …
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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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How can you start saving your money better?
So you want to save some money? Welcome to the club. We talk to an expert to help you find the best strategy for your budget As the saying goes, a penny saved is a penny earned – or dirham, …
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Winter camps to keep your little ones entertained
School’s out for the winter holidays – but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the little ones busy The final bell has rung, the kids have finished lessons until January and now they’re complaining they’re bored. Well, we have the …
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This inspiring story shows why school is so important
After finding a love for learning in a concentration camp, Naida Kardas is fighting for children’s access to education worldwide Naida Kardas vividly remembers the moment she fell in love with learning. Wandering the corridors of a school in former …
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