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Three films funded by Abu Dhabi-based SANAD are in the running for one of the most prestigious movie awards in the world. Theeb (Jordan), The Wanted 18 (Palestine) and Iraqi Odyssey (submitted by Switzerland’s Federal Office of Culture) are vying …

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Young virtuosos in Abu Dhabi will be tuning up for a Gulf-wide competition, with the chance to perform a solo at a youth music festival. With registration open until 15th December, musicians and singers aged seven to 20 can now …

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In light of shocking mortality rates from cardiovascular disease in the region, a new healthy eating initiative is set to give Abu Dhabi residents some food for thought. The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) introduced the new scheme as …

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The capital is limbering up for its first national celebration of fitness on Wednesday 25th November. The inaugural Daman’s Activelife National Sports Festival is a UAE-wide initiative that aims to get people excited about exercise, with a day of free …

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A memorial to honour the nation’s heroes will be constructed near the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the eastern side of Sheikh Zayed Road in Abu Dhabi.                   The Martyrs’ Families’ Affairs …

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The capital is set to be awash with vivid hues next month, as the Holi Festival of Colour returns to Abu Dhabi for its second year. Taking place on 4th December at Abu Dhabi City Golf Club, the vibrant event …

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From leisure activities to some seriously cool gadgets, there’s plenty of happenings going on around Abu Dhabi to keep you busy before the weekend… Sunday, 15th November Abu Dhabi Art Talk – The Cultural Foundation: An Architect’s Memoir, Qasr Al …

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The finalists for Yasalam 2015 Emerging Talent competition have been announced FLASH Entertainment’s inaugural Emerging Talent Competition is nearing the final stages. The local talent competition has announced its final three performers – Jay Abo, Scott Attew and S.O.S. (Secrecy Over Supremacy) …

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Near Khalifa Street. Behind the old Co-Op. Opposite ADCB building. Soon the days giving directions like this will be a thing of the past. A new service in the capital is seeking to make navigating the city easier and more …

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A new exhibition is reflecting the modern urban landscape of Abu Dhabi. Maraya, Arabic for ‘mirror’, is a unique collaboration between Aldar Properties and Greek visual artist Chronis Spanos. Located at Yas Mall’s Pearl Court, the collection comprises 30 photographs …

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