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An aerial photo of the Khalidiya neighbourhood in Abu Dhabi taken by Mohammed Khaled in 1974. Ali Khaled

What one photo says about Abu Dhabi's Khalidiya neighbourhood 50 years on

December 2, 2020
Mike Tyson, pictured in Los Angeles on November 28, 2020, before he faced Ray Jones Jr in the ring. AP

From chains to church bells: how a killer soundtrack propelled boxer Mike Tyson to glory

November 29, 2020
The pandemic has prompted a mass global study in remote working, which shows that while some are coping, others are clearly not. Bloomberg

(Over)working from home: Why we need to get better at switching off when in remote mode

November 26, 2020
The hunger to find information about the pandemic has led to the wrong information being constantly shared on social media platforms. Getty Images

The impact of doomscrolling on mental health: 'Technology shapes user behaviour'

November 19, 2020
Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon star in 'Love Actually', which topped a Ranker poll of the best Christmas rom-coms. Moviestore / Shutterstock

A spirited defence of the festive British rom-com ‘Love Actually’

November 10, 2020
Zephyr is a high altitude pseudo-satellite, which runs on solar power. Airbus

High-altitude platforms: why the way to bring the world online hangs in the sky

November 4, 2020
In this regular column, Saeed Saeed looks into the linguistic and cultural codes of the Middle East. 

Five Arabic phrases that can help defuse a tense situation: From 'tawel balak' to 'la ilaha illa allah'

October 27, 2020
The Hollywood Chrises: Chris Pratt, Chris Pine, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth. The four stars are at the heart of a heated 'Which one has to go?' debate online. Getty Images

The battle of the Hollywood Chrises: Pine, Pratt, Hemsworth or Evans – who should get the boot?

October 23, 2020
Social media platforms have now begun to apply fact-checks and stricter monitoring to counter disinformation. Reuters

The age of misinformation: Can social media sites actually stamp out false content?

October 23, 2020
Palm-reading technology could be used for passport control, banking or scanning blood vessels, as above in Poland. EPA

Biometrics for authentication: how the future of technology is going to change our lives

October 11, 2020
Actor River Phoenix tragically died in 1993 at the age of 23. His brother, Joaquin, ensures his legacy lives on, naming his newborn son after him. Getty Images

The enduring legacy of River Phoenix: 'A symbol of restless youth'

October 1, 2020
Presley Gerber, Rob Kardashian and James Middleton have all struggled to reach the success of their female siblings. 

Middleton, Kardashian and Gerber: living in the shadow of successful sisters

September 29, 2020
Ellen DeGeneres returned to present the 18th season of her talk show, and made on-air apology over toxic workplace allegations. Reuters 

Sorry, not sorry: Ellen DeGeneres and the art of the celebrity apology

September 23, 2020
Morning greetings are a serious business in the Arab world. Getty Images.

5 ways to say good morning in Arabic: from sabah al kheir to sah el noum

September 19, 2020
BTS accept the award for Best Pop Video for 'On' during the MTV Video Music Awards. AP

Why weren't BTS nominated for Artist of the Year? It's time they got more award recognition

August 31, 2020
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Emirates has announced it will extend its booking policy by an extra one year. Courtesy Emirates Airlines

UAE Ramadan hours, Emirates charity flight, first woman astronaut, 1,931 new cases - The Daily Update

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FILE PHOTO: A vial of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is seen at a vaccination center, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Ronquieres, Belgium April 6, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo

Beyond the Headlines: Is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine safe?

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Expo 2020 Dubai is already leading to a local boom in recruitment. Courtesy: Expo 2020 Dubai

Covid Expo 2020 vaccines, Jordan 'strife prevented', 1,883 new cases - The Daily Update

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