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These students want to celebrate the everyday heroes
Pupils at an Abu Dhabi school will be bringing the superheroes into the classroom and celebrating the value of community with the launch of a unique event to honour the outstanding contributions of those among them. Set to be hosted …
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This is how students are helping to save the planet
As UAE youth are recognised for their contributions to the environment, we take a look at what’s driving our students to step up for conservation When it comes to protecting our planet, it seems that ancient philosopher Aristotle said it …
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Why your child’s first years of learning are crucial
How important are your child’s first years of education to their future? Nursery, foundation stage, preschool, reception, kindergarten – no matter what you call it, there’s no doubt that your child’s first step into the world of education is an …
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This successful event is helping grow the sport of tennis
As the Mubadala World Tennis Championship celebrates a decade, we take a look at how this big sporting event is just as much about the community as the stars When the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) – then named Capitala …
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Why a healthy future is in the hands of our kids
Youngsters are to play a crucial role in laying the foundations for a healthy future with the launch of a national campaign to tackle spiralling rates of childhood obesity. Announced at the recent Abu Dhabi Childhood Obesity Forum, Eat Clever …
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Want to train with an Olympic gold medallist?
Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes is on a mission to educate and inspire the next generation to be happy and healthy. As she comes to Abu Dhabi to host an exclusive competition with Abu Dhabi World readers, we chat …
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Want to freelance in the capital? Read this first
So you want to go solo for your career? Here’s how to do it… Whether you need a job change or feel like it’s time to go it alone, freelancing has never been more popular in recent years as a …
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Social community group extends hand to disabled youngsters
A local organisation is aiming to raise awareness of the emotional needs of children and teenagers with disabilities with the launch of a weekly club. Social Circle, founded by special needs teacher Michael Hilton, was established to help young adults connect …
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Find out how the love of reading will grow in the UAE
With the UAE looking to open new chapters as a nation, the role of literacy looms larger than ever As the world marks International Literacy Day on 8th September under the theme of Reading the Past, Writing the Future, it’s …
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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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