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Charity trek raises thousands for Syrian refugee children
An Abu Dhabi-based UN employee has been filled with hope after returning from her magical but challenging charity trek up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania which raised nearly $15,000 for Syrian refugee children. Thanks to media coverage and support from the …
More Mediterranean destinations for Etihad
Abu Dhabi residents looking to travel to Greece and Cyprus will now have more options, with the announcement of more flights from Etihad Airways. The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways is keen to boost both frequency and capacity …
It’s a big hit so far
The 2014 Indian Premier League (IPL) got off to an explosive start this month, as eight incredible teams bowled into the capital to battle in search for IPL glory. The Kolkata Knight Riders cruised passed reigning champions Mumbai Indians in …
First Sir Bani Yas sailing race retraces ancient trade route
Nearly 100 sailing enthusiasts will retrace a historical trade route in the inaugural Sir Bani Yas Island Offshore Sailing Race. Held on 18th April, the two-day race will see 90 sailors aboard 13 vessels navigate 175 nautical miles from Sir …
New genes set to breed new life into local farms
Abu Dhabi Farmers’ Services Center (ADFSC) isn’t ‘kidding’ around when it comes to improving meat quality in the capital. The centre’s Breeding Programme welcomed Dorper and Damara sheep and Boer goats to improve the genetic potential of herds in Abu …
Cricket fans in UAE snap up IPL tickets
A host of frenzied cricket fans finally got their hands on their ‘golden’ tickets last week, as the Indian Premier League (IPL) got set to bowl into the capital. Thousands of barmy army fans for teams such as the Sunrisers …
Cardiac surgery programme offers hope to newborns
The paediatric cardiac surgery programme at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is offering hope to hundreds of babies born with congenital heart disease and has already marked 100 successful surgeries between January and March of this year. Data from the …
Aid needed for Syria’s young war refugees
After three years of conflict in Syria, hundreds of thousands of refugees living in urban areas are struggling to meet their daily needs, a new report by the UN Refugee Agency has warned. The landmark study by UNHCR and its …
‘Cover story’ for Operation Smile
Book worms can swap stories at the Operation Smile UAE book sale. Hosted on 14th and 15th March at the Al Wahda Mall ground floor, the literary library will offer readers great picks from 10am to 8pm. The best part, …
Captain floats idea for ‘green’ mission
An Abu Dhabi-based boating company is promoting an environmentally friendly community with the launch of its Mangrove Island Clean-up Project this Sunday. Capt. Tony’s has teamed up with Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi and Yas Marina to gather a handful of …