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 …
For the tenth year, jiu-jitsu fighters from around the world will descend on the capital for 13 days of intense mat action. The Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will take place from 16th to 28th April at the Mubadala Arena …
Filipino food is an interesting mix of influences from fellow Asian nations and colonisers like the Spanish, Americans and Japanese. This, combined with the fact that the dishes are regional in nature, means that you have a cuisine that is …
Despite scarce resources brought predominantly by dry weather typical of the region, Middle Eastern cuisine has evolved to become one of the most versatile in the culinary world – thanks to various influences and the ingenuity of past settlers. This …
As the nation prepares to give thanks for Sheikh Zayed’s leadership with 2018 marked as the Year of Zayed, we take a look at the founding father’s life, achievements and what he means to the people of the UAE “He …
The world is improving, everything is becoming computerised, so why can’t we be involved with such things? Now, we can programme robots and make them do whatever we want and that fascinates me. Programming a robot is fun as well …
Abu Dhabi will be at the forefront of the clean energy revolution as a key global conference is set to return in 2018. Running from 15th to 18th January, the World Future Energy Summit will draw together an expected 30,000 …
The holiday spirit is one and the same, but how do celebrations differ between nations? From advent wreaths to oversized red stockings, mince pies and carols – few occasions celebrated around the world are as festive and colourful as Christmas. …
Could Justice League be Ben Affleck’s swan song as Batman, or is there more to come from Batfleck? Sometimes, a movie role is just defined by one actor that plays them on screen. We can’t think of James Bond without …
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