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The year of the goat

On 19th February 2015, Chinese people around the world will ring in 4713, the year of the goat Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in Chinese culture. The eve marks the start of a new year – each …

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On screen chemistry

Film fanatics listen up: there’s a new cinematic experience in town. The inaugural science film festival kicks off in the capital Science, for some, ignites memories of a lab at school: wafts of sulfuric acid, screams of squeamish classmates dissecting …

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Qasr Al Hosn

An annual festival which celebrates the emirate’s rich heritage and culture is to be hosted at Qasr Al Hosn fort Acrobatic horses, sand art and tree climbing demonstrations will be drawing visitors to this year’s Qasr Al Hosn Festival, which will …

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Weaving for a better world

A local initiative is helping spin a sustainable future for families in Afghanistan If you’ve got your eye on a fancy rug in Yas Mall, then you can thank a local social enterprise for bringing it to the UAE. The …

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And the winner is…

It’s that time of year when the best of the film and television industry cross their fingers in hope of winning a prestigious award Camera flashes are illuminating the red carpets as global film and television stars gather to celebrate …

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Movie capital

Abu Dhabi is becoming the go-to city to shoot the latest TV and film productions Not long ago, in a desert not so far away, actors, directors and cameramen gathered to make dazzling television and film. Sand dunes were covered …

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Into the wild

The original inhabitants of the Arabian Desert used the stars to navigate the dunes. Today it’s all about GPS, but the magic remains. Explore the dunes with the people who know them best Desert drives Abu Dhabi emirate is home …

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A fine art

If you think the capital’s art scene is sleepy, think again. Abu Dhabi is brimming with talented painters waiting to be discovered – and we shine the spotlight on four of ’em The artistic scientist American Ahmed Elkashef is an …

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Cultural pioneers

Eager to uncover the capital’s cultural scene, Abu Dhabi Week sits down with three residents paving the way From photographers and sculptors to poets and musicians, the capital is swarming with hidden talent. But in such a ‘young’ city, the …

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A Spectrum Of Leaders

  Abu Dhabi Week steps into the studio with patriotic painter Esmi Pangilinan. One year on from his impressive 42 pieces in 42 days, Filipino artist Esmi Pangilinan has swapped pastel for paint to attempt 43 paintings in 43 days, …

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