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Barbara Yakimchuk
Inspired by creative minds to create even more. In love with exploring contrasts and music
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Current Restrictions And Operational Updates In the UAE
Aviation, transport, schools and malls — how are they operating now?
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Why Do Cannons Fire During Ramadan?
The origins of the Iftar cannon — and the simple questions you might have about it
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What Your Carpet Is Trying To Tell You
We hesitate to call it a "guide" — yet it unravels everything a carpet has to say
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Carmen Rueda Hernandez: “I Don’t Follow the Rules In Cooking. Who Created Them?”
From economics to edible art: Chef Carmen on the start of her journey, most difficult dessert, and the proudest moment of her career
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How Much Does It Cost To Start a Business in the UAE?
Non-negotiable costs, hidden fees and few examples to help you make sense of the numbers
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Chef Knows Best: Dubai Dining Spots Uncovered With Carmen Rueda
Asian precision, Arabic flavours and bold pastry — the 2026 Pastry Chef’s favourite spots in Dubai
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Inside Beirut’s Sfeir-Semler Gallery: Art Documenting a Region
With insights from the Sfeir-Semler curators and Bayan Kiwan, we look inside her current exhibition, Intimate Trespasses
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Miramar Al Nayyar, Multidisciplinary Artist: “My Aim Is To Open Channels For The Heart”
Self-taught Iraqi artist on growing up around art, and creating work that can't be confined to a single canvas
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Where Home Becomes Inspiration: Middle Eastern Artists At Work
Artists who remind us that home isn't merely a place, but a feeling that returns us to moments long gone
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On Hiking In the UAE: Trails, Rules And Common Mistakes
Consider this your guide if you are ready to explore hiking trails in the UAE
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Tiara: “I Know I Made The Song Right When I Can’t Stop Replaying It”
The MDLBEAST singer and songwriter Tiara on her musical journey, her most personal track, and the critics she faces
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Experiencing Ramadan For the First Time
Meals, hydration, movement and mindset — advice on navigating Ramadan from those who have done it before
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The Olympics 2026 Fashion Show: Who Stole the Spotlight
Two days before the official opening, we look at the outfits of the competing nations — who is the most fashionable?
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Running With a Reason: How a Personal Challenge Became a Cause For Cats
After two years of fostering abandoned cats, Caroline is using a half marathon to amplify their stories
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This Isn't Just a T-Shirt: The Story Behind Between Us Boys' Drops
Talking to Rusty and Mohamed about the long-awaited new drop, shrouded in mystery for almost a year
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Tamara Abdul Hadi: “The Dispossessed Are Spoken About, But Rarely Listened To”
An Iraqi photographer capturing the soul of marginalised communities and redefining the image of the Arab man
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Dubai’s Art Calendar: February Highlights
Discover artists and spaces making waves across the city this month
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Aïda Muluneh, Ethiopian Artist: “My Aim Isn’t To Be Understood, But To Be Remembered”
Speaking to the artist behind the This Bloom I Borrow exhibition, on view at Efie Gallery until April
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Perfect Weekend Getaway: Ras Al Khaimah
Perfect hike spots, cosy chill places and reliable food spots to try
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Never Too Late: Pursuing a Photography Career After 30
Useful courses, essential gear and a piece of inspiration: everything you need to try photography