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An intimate look at the exhibition at Ishara Art Foundation, lasting until June 8
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Life Is Constant Movement: How Not To Lose Direction
Practical advice from local creatives on finding balance in a world that never stands still
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The Return Of Reading Culture And Bookstores
Books are finding a bigger place in everyday life across the Middle East again
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Cabin Crew Life: Myths, Truths, And What Lies Beyond Smiles And Coffee
470 passengers, 10 cabin crew members. What life in the aisle really looks like
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A Drive To Al Qudra That Changed the Way I Think
A story about a person who missed an exit and ended up on a drive that changed their life
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A major fashion pop-up, Arab Cinema Week at Cinema Akil, Secta's summer season launch, and more
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Should creativity exist beyond familiarity, or should it be authentic to the creator first and foremost?
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