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Global energy demand debated at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week

Gathering heads of state, ministers and energy innovators together in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week ran from January 11-18.

24/01/2020

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How is the UAE tackling its food waste problem?

Nursery school children in the United Arab Emirates are learning early about the importance of recycling leftover food.

24/01/2020

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Dubai acts to stem the tide of single use plastic

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Almost 90 million air passengers pass through Dubai each year, bringing 5,500 tonnes of plastic. But attitudes are changing.

24/01/2020

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Haute couture designer Iris Van Herpen opens up about her life, work and fashion

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We chat to Iris Van Herpen, the Dutch fashion visionary regarded as one of the industry’s most forward thinking creators

22/01/2020

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Catalan-Spanish conductor Jordi Savall enthralls UAE audiences

Award-winning Catalan-Spanish conductor and musician Jordi Savall, performed at Abu Dhabi’s Cultural Foundation theatre this month.

17/01/2020

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Tesla turns corner after testing times

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A round-up of the biggest business and investment stories from around the globe.

16/01/2020

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Global Terrorism Index: Europe and MENA Director talks latest report

2018 saw the fourth consecutive drop in terrorism deaths — but the problem is increasing around the globe, as Institute for Economics and Peace MENA director Serge Stroobants explains.

16/01/2020

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’Palace of the Nation’: Qasr Al Watan attracts visitors to Abu Dhabi

One of the UAE’s latest cultural landmarks, Qasr Al Watan, is a place that translates from Arabic to mean, the ‘Palace of the Nation’.

10/01/2020

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Archaeologists & filmmakers dig up the past of UAE’s Shamash temple

The lost port city of Ed Dur, once buried in sand, was discovered in the 1970s in the emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the United Arab Emirates.

10/01/2020

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Dubai’s top tours

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From dhow cruises to desert safaris. These are the tours worth booking on your UAE holiday.

27/12/2019

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Dubai’s best boutique hotels

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The emirate is known for luxury stays, but there is a growing sector of boutique-style properties that are well worth a look.

23/12/2019

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The beat goes on: Wu-Tang Clan reflect on rap, racism and keeping it real.

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Wu-Tang Clan are one of the most influential hip hop acts of all time. We talk to the music pioneers about their career, politics and why Black Lives matter.

20/12/2019

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Dubai Air Show: Sky's no longer the limit as UAE reaches for the stars

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Interplanetary ambitions are making aerospace investments skyrocket. We hear from aerospace industry experts and decision-makers at the Dubai Air Show.

18/12/2019

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A guide to Hatta, Dubai

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Why this exclave in the Hajar Mountains is a must-visit for adventure-loving tourists

18/12/2019

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Dubai’s best vegan restaurants

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The number of plant-based dining options is expanding in the UAE

16/12/2019

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Balloon trip gives passengers a real bird’s eye view of the desert

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Balloon trips are a big attraction for tourists the world over. But in Dubai, hot air ballooning comes with a twist.

13/12/2019

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Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival: Akon & Kanye West to run in US elections?

Thousands of attendees, including the founders of many regional startups, attended the two-day Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF) this November

13/12/2019

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LinkedIn focuses on freelancers and SMEs as worldwide membership soars

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LinkedIn has launched a new service allowing SMEs and freelancers to represent the services they offer on their profiles.

11/12/2019

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Dubai’s most Instagrammable locations

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With its amazing architecture, colourful street art and plenty of record-breaking attractions, Dubai is a place that’s perfect for selfies

11/12/2019

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Abu Dhabi Youth Hub opens, UAE Youth Minister talks new challenges and initiatives

Against the UAE capital’s skyline of towering, angular buildings, the newly opened Abu Dhabi Youth Hub stands out.

06/12/2019

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What’s it like to be a blind voice-over artist? Amal Al Mansouri tells her story

Thirty-one-year-old Emirati, Amal Al Mansouri is a struggling artist of a different kind.

06/12/2019

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A guide to Dubai’s markets

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From traditional souqs to modern-day artisanal markets, this is where to spend your money while in the UAE

06/12/2019

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From kayaking to fitness workouts: Dubai enriches its offer for the health conscious traveller

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From hiking in the spectacular Hatta mountains, to meditation classes amongst the shimmering Jumeriah Lake Towers, to taking part in the city’s annual fitness challenge under the marina skyline - Dubai is a unique travel destination for today’s health-conscious traveller

06/12/2019

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Climate-change-resistant agriculture

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As populations grow and climate change takes hold… increased soil erosion and salinisation are putting humanity’s food security at risk… especially in arid regions

04/12/2019

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What are the key topics discussed at the Digital Next Summit?

The first Digital Next Summit has opened in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates, gathering government leaders, advisors and experts to examine the use of digital technologies in the public and private sectors.

03/12/2019

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Business opportunities expanding for Dubai in Africa

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In this month's Business Line programme, we look at the Global Business Forum on Africa. In its fifth edition, the two-day event explores the challenges and opportunities associated with doing business in Africa with many companies looking to the continent as the next big investment frontier.

28/11/2019