An Abu Dhabi student is aiming to help turn the tide in the fight to save the world’s oceans. Inspired by the United Nation’s #CleanSeas programme, GEMS United Indian School grade 5 student Sainath Manikandan has designed the M-Bot, a …
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 illegal …
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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As Daniel Radcliffe’s next movie, Jungle, is set to drop, we take a look at the actor’s indie film career post-Potter It seems that life after Hogwarts hasn’t been the easiest ride for Daniel Radcliffe. While some of his co-stars …
As new prehistoric findings are brought to light at Al Ain’s Hili dig site, we talk to the archaeologists to find out what this means for our understanding of life in the desert as we know it Although it’s only …
As we commemorate the UAE’s 46th National Day on 2nd December, find out how the founding father’s determination played a vital role in the final days leading up to the country’s unity In June 1971, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al …
From touring with pop icon Prince to setting up shop in the capital, this talent coach believes the UAE is ready to tackle negative images in the region and prove itself in the film industry Miranda Davidson recalls the first …
Given the transitory nature of expat life, the idea of collecting objects may not sound particularly appealing, or even practical. But search hard enough and you’ll be surprised to come across individuals who pride themselves on being ardent collectors …
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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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