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This enterprising young inventor has a big idea for the world
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 …
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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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This amazing Olympian is a champion in and out of the pool
Follow in Michael Phelps’ wake and get involved Michael Phelps joined forces with Special Olympics to raise awareness and change attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities and he wants you to get involved too. Phelps has been involved with the …
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Looking for a nursery for your little one? Read this first
Choosing a school for your child is not an easy task. But it can be done right with proper planning and by understanding the most important things to consider based on your child and situation It’s every parent’s dream to …
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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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Better believe it, this teacher is a certified vampire authority
University lecturer by day, vampire slayer – or expert – by night, Dale Hudson is a professor of Film and New Media at NYUAD, who recently published a book looking at the evolution of the fanged monsters in film, Vampires, …
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What this star chef is predicting for next year
“Twenty years ago when I started doing a regular radio show and being a happy, funny, laughing chef, they would often introduce me as ‘The Giggling Gourmet’ and the name stuck,” Jenny fondly recalls. Jenny Morris is a far cry …
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The organisation fighting for vulnerable species survival
A local environmental organisation has been recognised as a leader in global conservation efforts for migratory species with two key awards. Presented at the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, …
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Abu Dhabi hospital awarded for high safety standards
An Abu Dhabi hospital has become the first in the UAE to be awarded the Certificate for Best Practice in Patient Safety. Multi-speciality hospital Healthpoint was recognised by the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) for its development of solid practices …
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Your phone camera can make you the next big thing
The search is on for the next big thing on the silver screen with a GCC-wide short film competition using smartphones. The Small Screen, Big Film competition, hosted by the British Council, is open to budding directors in the Gulf …
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