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The art of institution building
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1210+ words) Read more of our 10-year anniversary coverage here: SPECIAL REPORT: Chronicling 10 years of change in the UAE A decade on, the UAE music scene roars with progress Technology has transformed every aspect of life in UAE In the coming years,…...
UAE news in review: the most popular web stories of 2017
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (942+ words) New beach and entertainment space La Mer opens to Dubai public In a city famed for its plethora of entertainment options, it's only fitting that'La Mer's opening was our most popular UAE story of 2017. The beachfront Meraas development "all 1.24 million…...
Tourism Year in review: Dubai still on track to attract 20 million visitors by 2020
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (631+ words) Issam Kazim, chief executive of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marking (DCTCM) talks about prospects for the industry and the department's efforts to woo more tourists to the emirate. How does DTCM plan to boost visitors to 20 million by…...
Middle East airlines expecting more turbulence in 2019 remain optimistic on strong travel demand
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (1138+ words) Arabian Gulf airlines say they expect to face further headwinds in the next 12 months but are optimistic about growth in 2019 as demand for travel remains strong. Airlines in the region foresee oil price volatility, currency fluctuations, escalating trade tensions and…...
Huddersfield continue to ride wave of positivity to beat Newcastle United
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (999+ words) It just gets better for Huddersfield. Deemed arguably the greatest outsiders in Premier League history by their manager, David Wagner, they instead find themselves level on points at the division's summit. There may only be two games gone but the…...
At home with Richard Branson on Necker Island
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (990+ words) It's windy, and the twin-engined Yamaha 300 begins to carve its way through the choppy waves as we help ourselves to cold drinks from the specially prepared cool box. Spray from the waves and the drinks permeates the air as we're…...
2017 in Review: a year of progress and creativity in the arts
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1722+ words) But We Cannot See Them: Tracing a UAE Art Community, 1998-2008, NYUAD Art Gallery After a series of exhibitions that have been thoughtful, intellectually engaging and relevant, Maya Allison and her team at the New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery…...
Pop music in review: leftfield chart-toppers and the growth of grime
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1297+ words) Both Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee's Despacito, which topped the charts in up to 50 countries this year, and Cardi B's Bodak Yellow illustrate that 2017 was a year of the return of the slow-burning hit, a song that can start small…...
US culture year in review: the year of women breaking their silence
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1250+ words) This abuse was prevalent on every level of the career ladder for women, affecting not only the likes of Schachner, not yet a household name, but Salma Hayek, tormented during the production of her pet project Frida, and Mira Sorvino,…...
Is China's Belt and Road Initiative the route to greater global influence?
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (1751+ words) The ancient Silk Road was a trading network that connected civilisations. Roman, Greek, Arab'and Indian merchants, among others, worked their way along the route. China now looks to the future while seeking to resurrect past glories with its Silk Road…...