It’s no secret that Abu Dhabi is home to a wide variety of cultures and nationalities; in the face of such diversity, more and more Emiratis are looking for ways to make sure their way of life...
Movers & Shakers
When Ballet Master Svetlana al Neyadi visited Abu Dhabi for the first time over twenty years ago, she had no idea that the fateful journey would eventually lead her to introduce a whole new art form...
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In recent years, Nawal Al Hosany has racked up an impressive list of accomplishments. In 2007, she became the first female Deputy Director in the history of the Abu Dhabi Police Department. Written...
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The Faculty Director of NYU Abu Dhabi has long had a special place in his heart for Abu Dhabi; now he’s converting that personal bond into a professional enthusiasm and vision for the future of the...
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Ron McCulloch is not your average GP. Written by: Laurie Alexander He has a GP’s commitment to general medical care, mainly for expat families. But Dr Ron – as he has become affectionately...
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It seems nothing is impossible in Abu Dhabi, so why not create a media industry here overnight? Tony Orsten actually needs a bit longer than that, but as he tells Abu Dhabi Week he’s well on the...
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The author, illustrator and translator of Noura’s Garden gather together to explain why literacy is so important in Abu Dhabi and why language shouldn’t be a barrier when finding a good read...
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With just one week to go until the Middle East International Film Festival opens in the capital, Abu Dhabi Week talks to MEIFF executive director Peter Scarlet about sleep deprivation, the importance...
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From the drawing board to a lovable, animated character that’s soon to hit our TV screens: here’s Hamdoon. Abu Dhabi Week meets the cute cartoon – and the man behind the pencil Hamdoon carries...
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If anyone can be excused for having sleepless nights, that person is Richard Cregan. He is charged with overseeing one of the largest tasks since the birth of the UAE itself, the creation of the Yas...
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