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Mental Health
Technologies

Introducing Nafsi: The Platform Matching You With the Right Therapist

How does it work, and who created it?

by Alexandra Mansilla

14 Aug 2024

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Interview
People

Tayeb Santo: ‘The Monkey Grants Me a Social Superpower’

How does this rapper with the pink monkey behind his back create music?

by Sophie She

14 Aug 2024

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Cinema
Interview

Bringing Sudan's Story To the World Stage. Interview With Actress Siran Riak

Why is the movie "Goodbye Julia" more than just a film?

by Bilal Muhammad

11 Aug 2024

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People
Interview

The Curators Of Good Electronic Music. Interview With Secta

How four people passionate about music built a community that restarted the underground scene in Dubai

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Aug 2024

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People
Interview

PR By Day, Plus Size Influencer By Night. Interview With Jyotsna Sunil

A story of a long and challenging journey to self-acceptance

by Alexandra Mansilla

8 Aug 2024

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Beauty
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Arabian Scents And Lebanese Flora. Interview With the Perfumer Georges Chlouk

How a self-taught perfume artist creates unique fragrances

by Christelle EL-Daher

7 Aug 2024

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Architecture
Interview

Who Created a Bar Cabinet Made Of Onyx Marble? Meet Jeffrey Meawad, the Architect

Why does this bar cabinet look the way it does and why is it named SOLIS?

by Alexandra Mansilla

6 Aug 2024

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Interview
People

Bright And Diverse Universe Of Jullz Bek. Who Is She?

How a girl from Kokshetau is transforming the UAE scene with her creativity

by Alexandra Mansilla

1 Aug 2024

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Interview
People

How a UAE Film Gained International Awards. Interview With Raaj Rao, the Director

Almost every creative person can see themselves in this film

by Alexandra Mansilla

30 Jul 2024

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Music
Interview

To Make Music Inspired By RPGs. Interview With Nile, the Music Producer

Now, you will find out how the Groovy Brothers make their music

by Alexandra Mansilla

29 Jul 2024

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Interview
People

Jeftin James, Stick No Bills: ‘Our Events Are About Happiness’

The story behind local music community that will perform on Wireless this year

by Alexandra Mansilla

28 Jul 2024

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Interview
People

On Becoming Africa’s Oprah. Interview With Yvette, the Podcaster

The story of a girl from Kenya who has faced many losses but keeps creating healing conversations

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Jul 2024

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Music
Interview

Let Everyone Play Vinyl! Interview with Jayesh, Co-founder Of Vinyl Souk

Why has vinyl made a comeback, and who is the person with a collection of around 23,000 records?

by Alexandra Mansilla

25 Jul 2024

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People
Interview

Run From Dubai To Saudi Despite Surgeries: The Story Of Yousef, Onepunchtryhard

How a 22-year-old achieved one of his childhood dreams against all odds

by Sahira Dharamshi

24 Jul 2024

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Interview
People

From Dubai Newcomer To Michelin Star. Interview With Dmitry Blinov, DUO Gastrobar

What was it like to launch a restaurant from scratch and earn a notable award in less than a year?

by Alexandra Mansilla

21 Jul 2024

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Sport
People

Paula Ralph: Another Attempt To Ride From South Africa To Norway

The date of the trip was revealed — Paula is going to do it very soon

by Alexandra Mansilla

19 Jul 2024

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Interview
People

Sharing Sri Lankan Culture Globally. Interview With Beverney Shane

Also inside, you will find the answer to the question: What does Dubai sound like?

by Alexandra Mansilla

18 Jul 2024

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Interview
Art

The Reality Architect. Interview With Nikita Vantorin, Vertex CGI

Meet the co-founder of Vertex, a studio that creates the most viral CGI content you watch

by Sana Bun

15 Jul 2024

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Interview
Sport

To Be a Ballerina: Journalist Rebecca Anne Proctor On Lessons From Years Of Ballet

Explore the ballerina's world: tough and competitive, yet full of love an joy

by Alexandra Mansilla

12 Jul 2024

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Art
People

An Artist Who Documents the City. Interview With Salmah Al Mansoori

To become an artist when almost no one believes in you

by Alexandra Mansilla

10 Jul 2024

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