Categories: Society

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Sport
Dubai

Two Wheels, One Mind: Why Cycling Communities Keep Us Sane

Cycling communities in the UAE have become one of the most powerful tools for mental health, belonging, and identity

by Dara Morgan30 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
Books

Personal Experience: I Am Learning How To Read In My 30’s

Well, let me explain

by Arfa Shahid29 Jan 2026
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Mental Health
Sponsored

Your Dating Life In Dubai Is a Mess Because Of You

Once you admit it, bonding with other people becomes much easier

by Sofia Brontvein28 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
People

The Dad Friend Problem: Why I Show Up With Tools, Not Tissues

There is a name for the friend who shows up with solutions, not tissues — the dad friend — and I realised it is exactly who I am

by Sofia Brontvein27 Jan 2026
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Photography
Dubai

Never Too Late: Pursuing a Photography Career After 30

Useful courses, essential gear and a piece of inspiration: everything you need to try photography

by Barbara Yakimchuk24 Jan 2026
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Sport
STR

She Trains Anyway: Why Female Communities Change Endurance Sports

In the third episode of Community Working Out, we explore safety, physiology, and training on women’s terms

by Dara Morgan23 Jan 2026
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Art
Mental Health

“Art Is Where My Freedom Is”: Artists On the Healing Power Of Art

Read how art can carry you through when everything else falls apart

by Alexandra Mansilla20 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
Food

Ready-To-Eat Meals: Helpful Habit Or Just Good Marketing?

An honest breakdown of the pros and cons of ready-to-eat meals — with real cost calculations and insider advice

by Barbara Yakimchuk20 Jan 2026
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Heritage

From Bean To Cup: Arab Brands Roasting Coffee With a Story

Meet Arab coffee roasters shaping the Middle East’s speciality scene

by Sana Bun19 Jan 2026
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STR
Sport

Discipline Loves Company: Why We Should Work Out Together

The new episode of Community Working Out is about discipline, community, and why training together works better than training alone

by Sofia Brontvein16 Jan 2026
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Saudi Arabia
Sport

Beginner’s Guide To Cycling In Saudi Arabia

Rules, routes, clubs and tips for new riders

by Sana Bun13 Jan 2026
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Health
Lifestyle

Why Daily Calorie Perfection Is a Myth: A Smarter Model For Fat Loss

A human guide to losing weight without losing your mind (like I did while losing 16 kg in 6 months)

by Sofia Brontvein12 Jan 2026
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STR
Sport

Community Working Out: Your Answers To Why We Train Together

New year, new podcast from STR

by Dara Morgan9 Jan 2026
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Sport
Dubai

Top Marathons And Running Events In the GCC (2026 Calendar) — PART 2

Your 2026 running calendar

by Sana Bun9 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
Vacation

Pausing Your Career: Why It Is So Appealing — and So Expensive

Micro-retirements are having a moment. But is this just social media talking — or a genuine change in how we live and work?

by Barbara Yakimchuk8 Jan 2026
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Food
Dubai

Best Coffee Subscription Boxes Available In the Middle East

Your guide to the coffee subscription services across the Middle East

by Sana Bun7 Jan 2026
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People

Slowing Down, Prioritising Self. Sandy’s Friends On Their New Year Resolutions

What promises are they making to themselves, and what do they truly need?

by Alexandra Mansilla6 Jan 2026
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Lifestyle
Travel

Personal Experience: Surviving a Long Flight

A practical (and slightly dramatic) survival manual for anyone trapped on a long flight with questionable meals and zero legroom

by Sana Bun3 Jan 2026
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New Year
Mental Health

Welcome 2026: Your Slow-Living Guide

We are going hard this year. But slowly

by Dara Morgan1 Jan 2026
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Ramadan
Food

Fasting 101: Rules, Spiritual Meaning, And Exceptions During Ramadan

A clear Ramadan fasting guide

by Sana Bun31 Dec 2025