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This returning festival could be the best one yet
From Emirati and Polish musical collaborations to an ensemble that sings in 25 different languages, the returning Abu Dhabi Festival showcases the role of the arts in bridging cultures Abu Dhabi Festival stands for everything the capital itself is known …
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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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What you need to know when choosing a school for your kid
Choosing a school isn’t always as easy as A-B-C. Find out what to keep in mind when deciding where to send your child For many parents, finding a school for their child can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t …
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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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Why it’s time to give your home a vibrant makeover
New year, new… abode? We find out the latest design trends for your home in 2018 and how you can get the look As the new year begins, we tend to take an ‘out with the old, in 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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What is cloud seeding and how is it being used in the UAE?
The UAE is moving at the forefront of weather modification science in an attempt to counter its arid climate and water shortage issues On 9th March 2016, the UAE experienced 287 millimetres of rain across Al Ain and Dubai. It …
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This inspiring story shows why school is so important
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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The world’s best in golf are coming to the capital
126 players. 4 days. 1 tournament. Here’s what to expect from the 2018 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship They have more accolades between them than we can count, but one thing’s for certain: these golfing heavyweights are leading the way in …
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This is why a lack of sleep is dangerous
Is your daily rise and shine more like rise and whine? We talk to an expert about how to solve your sleep woes and get your forty winks As kids, we all remember that dreaded call for bedtime and …
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