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  • 2020
Ithraeyat Cultural Calculations

In this year, measurements became critical, such as counting the space of “safe” social distancing. The advised space can be...

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  • April 26, 2020
The usefulness and uselessness of beauty

Not all creative works are necessarily beautiful. The effectiveness of beauty on a social scale is the determiner of that...

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  • April 14, 2020
GIFs and memes: Are we witnessing a golden age in the making?

Golden is also an expression, not just a colour. We use it to refer to hearts, rules, and ages.A museum in Amsterdam’s recent...

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  • December 23, 2019
We can all learn something from al waqf

At the foundation of Islamic philanthropy is a practice called al waqf, which in Arabic means to stop,...

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  • February 17, 2015
To stay on point, ignore hidden messages

When mentioning certain movies or TV shows, I recall comments about a supposed hidden message...

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  • February 17, 2015
The joy of multiplicity: how celebrating Eid is a communal experience

There is a time and a place to indulge personal inclinations and individuality. But at certain times, it is fitting for...

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  • February 17, 2015
Meaningful discussions and poetry recitations

On the television and in social gatherings, we regularly bump into meaningful discussions and unmeaningful...

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  • February 17, 2015
UAE festival brought stories of leadership and generosity to life

Imagining the past 250 years is easy with Qasr Al Hosn as the backdrop, writes Sheikha Alyazia bint Nahyan Al Nahyan...

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  • August 7, 2013
In Eid, we all come together to mark age-old traditions

Eid is an occasion to express our faith and celebrate our tradition. It's a holiday that we must cash in on to spread our joy....

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