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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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What can this performance tell us about the refugee crisis?
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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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 why it’s all eyes on the skies in Abu Dhabi
It’s back and this time it’s going to be faster than ever. Here’s your chance to find out more about the Red Bull Air Race World Championship before take off in Abu Dhabi Three hundred and seventy kilometres per hour …
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Find out why this free family fitness fest is going to be fantastic
Ahead of an action-packed weekend at Yas Family Fitness Fest, we find out how a creating a culture of health runs in the family and why community plays such an important role in wellness It always seems to be the …
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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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Why criticism is good to boost the Emirati art scene
Al Ain artist Ahmed Al Faresi aims to open up conversations on what constitutes our shared cultural understandings, see us question our beliefs and force a frank discussion in the Arab art with more constructive criticism In schools around the …
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How can comedy help us make sense of the world?
Staff writer Colin Armstrong catches up with English comedian Jason Manford ahead of his show in the capital to talk about psychotic comics and escaping reality through laughter What was the last thing that made you laugh? I like laughing …
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Winter camps to keep your little ones entertained
School’s out for the winter holidays – but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the little ones busy The final bell has rung, the kids have finished lessons until January and now they’re complaining they’re bored. Well, we have the …
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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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