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“I Didn’t Just Want To Run — I Wanted To Stand On the Podium” — Noura AlKhalaf
From simple lockdown runs in a Dubai park to becoming the UAE’s first female marathon record holder
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Where Dubai Residents Go To Recharge: Urban Wellness Spots
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Funk & Soul At the Movies
When funk and soul stepped forward and became the backbone of cinema
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STR x Your Army: Drumsound & Bassline Smith
High-energy drum and bass to turn your home into a dancefloor
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How Creative Activity Can Help People Process Anxiety
Why creativity helps — and what you can actually try when stress kicks in
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Under the Influence: Aphex Twin
The man who turned electronic music into sound exploration
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The Beauty And Community of Ramadan Through the Lens Of Arab Photographers
Prayer in mosques, pilgrims around the Kaaba, families gathering for iftar, and children celebrating the holy month
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Does Dark Humour Help Us In the Dark Times
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What Social Media Doesn’t Tell You About Dopamine
Understanding how dopamine helps us move forward and find balance in uncertain times
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The Small Things That Help In Times Of Uncertainty
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