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Chris Tait

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Abu Dhabi

PREVIOUS ARTICLES
Burns Night 2023: What is it and who was Robert Burns?

Burns Night 2023: What is it and who was Robert Burns?

By Chris Tait●
January 25, 2023 at 3:47 am EST
Graphos review: Filipino chef John Buenaventura serves a wide-ranging buffet in Abu Dhabi

Graphos review: Filipino chef John Buenaventura serves a wide-ranging buffet in Abu Dhabi

By Chris Tait●
April 22, 2022 at 2:02 pm EDT
Euro 2020: Braveheart Scotland resume their battle with Auld Enemy England 25 years after Euro '96 heartache

Euro 2020: Braveheart Scotland resume their battle with Auld Enemy England 25 years after Euro '96 heartache

By Chris Tait●
June 17, 2021 at 4:07 am EDT
Restaurant review: Fancy Indian flavours at Rasoi by Vineet Bhatia in Abu Dhabi

Restaurant review: Fancy Indian flavours at Rasoi by Vineet Bhatia in Abu Dhabi

By Chris Tait●
January 22, 2020 at 10:15 am EST
Restaurant review: the new menu at The Grill in Marriott Hotel Al Forsan raises the steaks

Restaurant review: the new menu at The Grill in Marriott Hotel Al Forsan raises the steaks

By Chris Tait●
September 25, 2019 at 10:32 am EDT
As reactions go: When deadly allergies make a surprise strike

As reactions go: When deadly allergies make a surprise strike

By Chris Tait●
April 15, 2019 at 11:30 am EDT
My favourite reads: Chris Tait

My favourite reads: Chris Tait

By Chris Tait●
February 21, 2019 at 10:32 am EST
What it's like growing up in Dumfries, the capital of Burns country

What it's like growing up in Dumfries, the capital of Burns country

By Chris Tait●
January 24, 2019 at 3:10 am EST
EDITOR'S PICKS
Iraq: 20 Years On
Iraq 20 Years On podcast series, Episode 3: ‘A new world order’

Iraq: 20 Years On

People carry water jugs in a residential area in New Delhi, India. AP
World is draining 'humanity's lifeblood', warns UN chief at start of water conference

World

Bab Al Hara will return to Starzplay for its 13th season. Photo: MBC
Sixteen Arabic shows to watch during Ramadan

Film & TV

Port Said, at the northern end of the Suez Canal. More than 12 per cent of the world's maritime traffic uses the waterway. Photo: Logos Hope
Egypt makes progress on Suez Canal expansion after 2021 blockage

MENA

German shares advanced for a second day as investor sentiment stabilised following the takeover of Credit Suisse Group. Bloomberg
Credit Suisse, SVB and what banks get away with

Comment

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