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Meet Kem, the Fintech Rethinking Everyday Banking In the Gulf
What started as a frustration with sending money in Kuwait has grown into something much bigger
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Local Ice Cream Brands Worth Knowing Across MENA
From Lebanese ashta to camel-milk gelato
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UAE Music Calendar: What To Catch Before 2026 Ends
Electronic chaos, Arabic pop royalty, cinematic scores and a few very big names — consider your music plans sorted
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The Toyota Building Is Coming Down. Why Does It Feel So Personal?
A bit of nostalgia, history and psychology. Why do we care about a building most of us have never been inside?
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What Everyone In the UAE Starts Planning In August
August is when UAE calendars start filling up again for the months ahead
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Hidden Sounds Of the Pearl Divers
How did pearl diving shape the sound of Fidjeri, and what can these communal sea songs tell us about life at sea?
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The Rise of Mixed-Use Communities in Gulf Cities
From Dubai to Riyadh, a new generation of neighbourhoods is making everyday life a little less dependent on the car
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What Does It Take To Design a Medal Worth Racing For?
Talking to Ibrahim Zaki, the designer behind the Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Multisport Championships medal
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 25–30
This week starts with matcha and ends with match. Why not?
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How To Plan an Autumn Weekend Escape From Dubai Before Prices Rise
Plan a short autumn escape from Dubai around school breaks, seasonal weather and peak travel dates
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GCC Sports Season 2026: The Biggest Events To Watch
From MotoGP to triathlon: ten major sporting events taking over the Gulf before the year ends
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The Internet Is Full Of Sleep Hacks. Which Ones Actually Work?
Sound therapy, saunas, contrast showers and float tanks promise better sleep. But do they work?
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Inside Tashkeel's New Exhibition: Get To Know RISO
Eleven artists working with risograph printing are now on view in Dubai. Warning: you may leave wanting a printer
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Your Week In Dubai: What To Do, August 11–17
From matcha and movie nights to bagels, art and a very late Saturday
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The Role Of Blue Colour In the Work Of Contemporary Artists
From remembered cities to invisible breath, blue takes on a different role in every work
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