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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 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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How has this legendary director broken the mould?
As a new true-life thriller is set to drop, we take a look at one director’s decision to break away from Hollywood casting convention Let’s face it: on-screen heroics is a job usually left to the well-muscled professionals. Sylvester Stallone, …
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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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Should you be doing more to stop using plastic?
A returning initiative is hoping to educate people about the importance of recycling plastics. The Waste Free Environment Campaign, launched by the Gulf Petrochemical and Chemical Association (GPCA), will take place for the sixth time from 18th to 22nd February. …
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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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These amazing women are part of the Special Olympics here
Meet the women bringing a dose of girl power to the UAE Special Olympics movement The UAE aims to create inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the UAE, the region and the world. As Abu Dhabi prepares to host …
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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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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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