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Why UAE oceans are ranked the best in the GCC
The nation is a regional leader in terms of its overall marine environment health, according to the results of a global study. The Ocean Health Index scored the UAE 77 points out of a possible 100 for 2017, ranking it …
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Why this landmark exhibit is worthy of a rerun
The recently concluded Majlis Zayed exhibition provided an intimate look at the life of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. From personal possessions and presents given to the revered leader to objects with great national significance – …
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Why we should celebrate this noble initiative
Humanitarianism, generosity and honouring the man that made the nation are to be the core values for the year ahead as the Year of Zayed gets underway with a number of initiatives and considerable donations for global causes. Recognising the …
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How do you portray an iconic leader after countless others?
Can Gary Oldman bring his own spin to an iconic historical war figure? History often has a way of repeating itself – and that’s particularly true when it comes to the film industry and its love for the biopic. The …
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Money is going to be tighter in 2018
You’ll be able to get less for your hard-earned cash in the UAE throughout 2018, according to a business forecast by a global recruitment leader. The report, published by international firm Korn Ferry by its Hay Group division, has revealed …
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Trust us, 2018 is going to be amazing
From record-breaking attractions and a wacky new theme park to world-class sporting events and cultural performances, 2018 is shaping up to be an exciting year If you had to sum up 2017, what would be your highlights? For the team …
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This is why more women should be taking up jiu jitsu
As the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour returns, we find out how the discipline is more gentle than it seems, and why more girls should take up the national sport of the UAE Billed as one of the …
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The UAE is one of the world’s most generous countries
The UAE’s humanitarian efforts have been recognised, giving the country another reason to celebrate as 2017 comes to a close. According to data from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, the UAE was the world’s largest aid donor in 2016, …
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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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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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