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The future is promising for media in Abu Dhabi – and beyond

  The 2014 edition of the Abu Dhabi Media Summit — a pioneering conference bringing together people and companies working in media and communication in the UAE – closed its door on a positive note by Noura Al Kaabi, CEO …

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Art competition brings a smile to children

  The capital’s creative kids are being invited to take part in the Little Masters Art Competition, organised by Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana. The competition, which will raise funds for Operation Smile UAE – a charity providing free surgery …

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Life-changing treatment needed for UAE resident

  It’s said that sometimes you can wake up in the morning and the world tilts. And that saying couldn’t be more accurate for one young man in Abu Dhabi. In March 2014, 27-year-old Shariq Alvi was days away from …

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Art makes a difference

  In the wake of Abu Dhabi Art, collectors will have another (and perhaps more affordable) reason to purchase original art. This November, a group of local artists are showing their work to help an Abu Dhabi charity. Paint it …

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Plucky city pupil raises funds to help others

Ciara Allan has had a tough start to life. At the age of three she suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with a brain tumour that left her temporarily paralysed, so she had to learn to walk and talk again. …

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High-adrenalin sporting action adds to National Day celebrations

This year’s National Day celebrations will get a spectacular twist as an international sports phenomenon makes its regional debut. Nitro Circus Live, one of the world’s top sports stunt shows, will roar into Zayed Sports Stadium on 5th December as …

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Beats on the Beach headliners announced

Big-name pop stars and top RnB acts from around the world will be taking to the stage for Yasalam’s Volkswagen Beats on the Beach next month. Name-dropping crooner Jason Derulo, ‘How We Do’ songbird Rita Ora and Juicy J are …

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Unleashing the inner scientist

Students from the Abu Dhabi Center for Care and Rehabilitation recently had the chance to explore the wonders of science, thanks to the ‘Lema?’ team from the Abu Dhabi Technology and Development Committee (TDC). Over 100 Grade 3 to 5 …

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Best of the chest

In true UAE fashion, Abu Dhabi has once again secured another Guinness World Record – and for a great cause. A total of 971 women gathered at Zayed University to take part in the largest simultaneous self-examination for breast cancer …

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Educate yourselves about UK unis

Abu Dhabi’s students will soon be able to discover the potential of UK universities as a higher education showcase is set to return to the capital. The 13th edition of the Education UK Exhibition (EDUKEX 2014) will bring 26 British …

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