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      I have become more conscious in line with the UAE charging shoppers for single-use bags. Nicole Hill / The National
      Sustainable living is costly and inconvenient, but I have to try

      From the convenience of single-use plastics to the cost of organic food and fast fashion, I often find myself trapped in the middle of my own climate crisis

      WeekendDecember 15, 2023
      Swara Bondge believes her generation should work hand-in-hand to fight climate change. Rana Afifi / The National
      'We could lose humanity': Pupils call for action at Cop28

      Youngsters gather in Dubai seeking guidance and knowledge from experts on climate change

      Cop28December 08, 2023
      Anette Guzman's goal in attending Cop28 is to create a generation of leaders with a vision of change. Photo: Rana Afifi / The National
      Young Cop28 delegates seek better world for future generations

      Teenagers from around the world gather in Dubai as they seek to influence climate action

      Cop28December 08, 2023
      File photo dated 26/11/21 of a woman carrying several shopping bags. September recorded the slowest retail sales growth since shops reopened post-Covid due to a combination of inflation, economic crisis and an unexpected bank holiday, figures show. Total in-store and online sales increased by just 2.8% in September on last year, according to BDO's High Street Sales Tracker (HSST). Issue date: Friday October 7, 2022.
      The lessons bricks-and-mortar shops have learnt from online retailers

      Hybrid experience combines the best of physical and cyber browsing

      WeekendDecember 01, 2023
      Nahla Nabil, left, and Farah Naz to launch a children's book about climate change. Photo: Mission Zero
      Mission Zero: Children's book on climate change launches at Cop28

      Authors Farah Naz and Nahla Nabil say the most powerful tool for sustainability is educating the next generation

      BooksDecember 01, 2023
      Ursula Musch swapped Germany to become a camel farmer in the Dubai desert. Photo: Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Meet the woman who swapped the city for solitude in Dubai's desert

      Ursula Musch swaps traffic and noise for solitude in the sands – and 27 camels

      LifestyleNovember 26, 2023
      Art collective Group F have created the drone llight show at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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      Drone show lights up the sky at Louvre Abu Dhabi

      The visual art performance depicts Saadiyat Island's architectural marvels

      Art & DesignNovember 25, 2023
      Roads are often designed to ensure traffic flows around trees, as pictured in this busy residential area. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Tree-lined Al Ain preserves green roots amid urban development

      The UAE's Garden City is dotted with impressive greenery sprucing up roundabouts and roadsides

      EnvironmentNovember 20, 2023
      2DOT4 is a company in Dubai that produces lab-grown diamonds. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Photo essay: The Dubai firm producing sustainable diamonds in a lab

      Shaping the future of the precious stones, 2Dot4 is creating environmentally friendly luxury products

      WeekendNovember 17, 2023
      Nayla Al Khaja with the director of photography Mik Allen on the set of the film Three in Bangkok. Photo: Nayla Al Khaja Films
      Nayla Al Khaja unveils trailer of psychological thriller Three

      Three is set to premiere at the Red Sea International Film Festival next month

      Film & TVNovember 16, 2023
      Zayed University students taking part in the second stage of the Cop28 Simulation Model in Cairo this week. Photo: Zayed University
      Zayed University students in Cairo for Cop28 simulation

      More than 60 students simulate real-world climate negotiations during UN-backed youth conference

      Cop28November 12, 2023
      A door on Hamouda bin Ali Al Dhaheri Street, Qattara, Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: Al Ain folk house doors preserve Emirati history

      A glimpse at the preserved history and tradition in Emirati folk houses doors

      WeekendNovember 10, 2023
      The cubs were born in Taif as part of Saudi Arabia's conservation programmes. Photo: Royal Commission for AlUla
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      Seven endangered Arabian leopards born in Saudi Arabia

      Fewer than 200 remain in the wild, but a Saudi conservation centre has welcomed 13 arrivals since opening in 2020

      LifestyleNovember 08, 2023
      Sharjah International Book Fair in 2018.
      Timeframe: Sharjah International Book Fair's legacy of cultural exchange

      The annual event celebrates 41 years of literacy and global connections

      WeekendNovember 03, 2023
      Palestinian chef Salam Daqqaq at her restaurant, Bait Maryam. Photo: Salam Daqqaq
      UAE business owners pledge profits to suffering Palestinians

      Donations will be made to Emirates Red Crescent and Palestine Children's Relief Fund

      UAEOctober 20, 2023
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