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How might the next invention by battery anode creator Rachid Yazami change your life?

Moroccan scientist, Professor Rachid Yazami’s passion for science started as a child, in his native Fez, with a fascination for geology.

24/07/2020

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UAE's Hope Probe begins interplanetary mission

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The United Arab Emirates' Hope Probe heads to Mars after six years of hard work and meticulous planning from the team of Emirati scientists and engineers. It's the first interplanetary mission for the Arab world.

23/07/2020

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Why visitors are hooked on Dubai Marina, home to luxury yachts, docks, hotels and beach clubs

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Why Dubai Marina is so much more than just a glamorous urban dock for luxury yachts; it's actually home to many chic bars and restaurants, amazing pastimes for adults and kids alike - and also has the iconic towers that define its unforgettable skyline.

22/07/2020

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United Arab Emirates successfully launches historic first Mars mission

The UAE's orbiter took off from a Japanese launch centre on Monday morning.

20/07/2020

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How is the UAE participating in the global effort to cure COVID-19?

Since the first case of COVID-19 in the UAE, in late January, the country has led a swift response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

17/07/2020

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Europe and UAE working towards a sustainable future, says ambassador

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Europe has a good relationship with the United Arab Emirates, says Andrea Matteo Fontana, the EU’s Ambassador to the UAE. The next step is creating a future that is more sustainable, where there is more solidarity.

15/07/2020

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Dubai: Discover the jewels in the crown of the city's civilisation

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When most people think of Dubai they think of today's modern metropolis. But it's a city steeped in history that is ready and waiting to be rediscovered by today’s visitors.

14/07/2020

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Destination Mars: the UAE's Hope Probe prepares for launch

The UAE's Mars mission is preparing for launch. After 7 months the Hope Probe will enter into orbit around #Mars and will be the first mission to another planet from any Arab nation.

14/07/2020

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Global startup queen Joy Ajlouny reveals how entrepreneurs can make their millions

Dubai-based serial entrepreneur, Joy Ajlouny, is a self-proclaimed ‘bull in a china shop’.

10/07/2020

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Artist creates world's largest painting at Dubai's Atlantis

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In this week's Cult, Jane Witherspoon speaks to the British artist in Dubai who has been creating record-breaking artwork whilst in lockdown.

08/07/2020

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Why does Emirati entrepreneur Sara Al Madani say no to female empowerment & yes to failure?

From a very early age, Emirati entrepreneur Dr. Sara Al Madani believed her ideas could turn a tidy profit.

03/07/2020

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Why isn't there one unified sign language in the Middle East region?

There are approximately 72 million deaf people worldwide, using more than 300 different sign languages, according to the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD).

03/07/2020

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Migrant medical staff from the Middle East help fight COVID-19 in Europe

Migrant communities from the Middle East and North Africa have been helping fight the COVID-19 pandemic in European nations to offset staffing shortfalls.

03/07/2020

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Lifting lockdowns, innovating against COVID and staycation trends

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Business Line looks at why ending lockdown in the UK may not save some businesses; a Dubai-based initiative to help innovators get their COVID-fighting technologies to market; and, how an unexpected eco-staycation trend in Italy could provide a welcome boost to local business.

03/07/2020

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Learning to drive an F1 car with Supercar Blondie

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How do you drive an F1 car? Supercar Blondie finds out when she puts her car knowledge to the test by attempting to drive an F1 car around Dubai autodrome with only 1 hour of training.

03/07/2020

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The price of influence: why brands increasingly favour influencer marketing

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Target explores how influencers are transforming the world of marketing and PR as we know it.

02/07/2020

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Astronomers marvel at rare annular eclipse in Dubai

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Astronomers marvel at a rare spectacle that will not appear for another 14 years. For over 2 hours the Moon blocked the Earth's direct view of the Sun.

30/06/2020

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Innovating out of lockdown

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From disinfecting Dubai's streets with drones to sanitizing gates, Sci-tech explores some of the innovative technological solutions being employed in the UAE to combat COVID-19.

26/06/2020

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How has Caracalla Dance Theatre influenced culture in the Middle East?

Lebanese-born Abdel-Halim Caracalla created the Caracalla Dance Theatre during an era when pursuing a career in the expressive arts was not the norm.

26/06/2020

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Shanghai Me - A taste of 1930's China

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A favorite for Royalty, celebrities and sports stars, Shanghai Me transports its guests back in time to pre-war China. Taste discovers why this fine-dining restaurant has been voted one of the best in the gulf region.

24/06/2020

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"This is insane" Supercar Blondie's F1 crash course

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Adventures joins social media star, Supercar Blondie, to test drive an F1 racing car in Dubai.

23/06/2020

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Why might UAE university applications spike in the wake of global pandemic?

The UAE’s e-learning programme, which has been in place since March, will come to an end with the resumption of the academic year on August 30, according to the Ministry of Education.

19/06/2020

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What do students in the Middle East & North Africa think about e-learning?

According to the World Bank, more than 103 million students in the Middle East and North Africa region have been unable to attend school since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

19/06/2020

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La Mer, Dubai’s newest beachfront neighbourhood, offers hip restaurants, water sports and fun parks

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Postcards heads down to La Mer, Dubai's newest beachfront development to check out the vintage-style beach huts, water sports, restaurants, bars, fashion stores and street art.

18/06/2020

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Smaller artists 'make a city's music scene,' says singer John Legend

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John Legend, a musician and songwriter who shot to fame with the release of his debut album "Get lifted", spoke to Euronews on a visit to Dubai.

16/06/2020

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What will prompt Gulf energy companies to merge post-pandemic?

Worldwide lockdowns, shrinking demand and a supply glut have sent shockwaves through the oil & gas sector, plus oil-reliant economies in the Middle East.

12/06/2020