Savouring Arabic sweets at Al Samadi

“Two overjoyed kids in a candy store!” that’s what we transformed into as we pushed open the glass door of Al Samadi sweet shop in Deira. Surrounded

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Writing historical fiction at DubaiLitFest

Two writers based in Dubai. Their books — historical fiction — set in diverse eras — one in 1930s Germany and the other in 16th

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Red yarn reverie — Chiharu Shiota at Jameel Art Centre

An interlacing web of red threads crisscrossing across a room, tied around an old wooden boat — aptly titled ‘Departure’– is one of the most

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A bee farm in Montenegro

On a driving holiday through scenic Montenegro in the spring of 2018 we were pleasantly surprised to know the existence of a bee farm deep

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Nandita Das on Manto at SIBF2018

“Who among all of you had never heard the name Manto before today?”, asked Indian actress and film maker Nandita Das to a room full

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Island of the Colour Blind

Pingelap, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean is lush with natural colours — azure blue waters, green palms and white sandy beaches. But the

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Memoir to Movie: Cheryl Strayed and Saroo Brierley

I am a fan of books being made into movies, yet I always make sure to read the book first and then see its cinematic

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Stealing Sadness by Majd Kurdieh

Syrian artist Majd Kurdieh was forced to flee his homeland and now lives in Lebanon. This displacement and the current volatile political situation of his

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A glimpse of the Hit Girl, Asha Parekh

Her kohl lined doe eyes and sugary voice were an integral part of my growing up years. In the 80s and 90s there was often an

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UAE’s birth story at Etihad Museum

December 2 is commemorated as UAE national day because of the historic unification that happened on this day in 1971. Six rulers of six emirates

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