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      A child wearing a Chewbacca mask attends a Star Wars exhibition in Chile, on the eve of May 4th, known as Star Wars Day. AP
      May the fourth be with you: What is Star Wars Day and how did it start?

      It's a play on one of the franchise's most famous phrases, but its origins date back far, far away from social media

      FilmMay 04, 2025
      Sheikh Hamdan. Instagram/ faz3
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      Sheikh Hamdan celebrates 41st birthday with throwback photos

      He is known for his love of travel, adventure, poetry and nature

      LifestyleNovember 14, 2023
      Making friends in a new country can be daunting, but there are plenty of ways to meet people. Getty Images
      How to make new friends in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

      Moving to another country is an opportunity to meet people, but it can also feel extremely daunting

      Things to doAugust 22, 2023
      The Sheikh Zayed Road connects Dubai to Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National
      How to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (if you don't have a car)

      If you don't have a car, here are some easy ways to travel between the two emirates

      TransportAugust 21, 2023
      The recently opened Al Porto Lagoon Pool at Park Hyatt Dubai. Sophie Prideaux / The National
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      Mediterranean charm awaits at Park Hyatt Dubai – Hotel Insider

      With a stunning lagoon pool and spacious contemporary villas, the scene at this stalwart resort is decidedly dreamy

      TravelAugust 10, 2023
      The Advalight laser facial treats skin concerns like rosacea and acne. Photo: Biolite
      Should we all be using lasers on our faces?

      Several non-invasive treatments are now available to help combat a variety of skin concerns

      Fashion & BeautyJune 12, 2023
      Air4All and Delta Air Lines has created a seat prototype that will allow passengers to remain in their wheelchairs on flights. Photo: Air4All
      Groundbreaking plane seat design for wheelchair users unveiled

      Developed by Delta Air Lines and Air4All, the fold away seat will be able to accommodate motorised wheelchairs

      TravelJune 09, 2023
      Singer Maritta Hallani wed her music producer fiance Kamil Abi Khalil at a civil ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Photo: @maritta / Instagram
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      Lebanese singer Maritta weds in Abu Dhabi wearing Elie Saab

      Couple then enjoyed extravagant celebration in Beirut with family

      Fashion & BeautyJune 08, 2023
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, shared photos at the UK F3 Stables with his son, Sheikh Rashid. Photo: @faz3 / Instagram
      Six times Sheikh Hamdan has shared his love of animals

      From giraffes and falcons to dogs and elephants, Dubai's Crown Prince loves all creatures great and small

      LifestyleJune 06, 2023
      Jill Biden wears a headscarf as she visits Al Azhar Mosque in Cairo. EPA
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      What Jill Biden wore on her stylish tour of the Middle East

      The US first lady has visited Jordan, Egypt and Morocco over the past week

      Fashion & BeautyJune 05, 2023
      Princess Iman wore an outfit by Ashi Studio, from Saudi founder Mohammed Ashi. EPA
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      All the looks by Arab designers worn at Jordan's royal wedding

      From the bride in Elie Saab to Jill Biden in Reem Acra, regional fashion brands were the go-to choice for many

      Fashion & BeautyJune 02, 2023
      Taylor Swift stuns on stage in golden Elie Saab ballgown

      Pop star performed at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on Friday in a haute couture dress

      LifestyleMay 28, 2023
      Princess Iman, Queen Rania, Al Saif's mother, Azza and Princess Salma. Photo: queenrania/Instagram
      Saudi designer shares details of Rajwa Al Saif's mother's dress

      Honayda Serafi also created the mother-of-the-bride's look, inspired by Saudi culture

      Fashion & BeautyMay 27, 2023
      The UAE has dozens of indoor and outdoor padel tennis courts. Sophie Prideaux / The National
      After 32 years up hobby creek, I finally found a padel

      It feels as if the UAE has been taken over by the sport, and I can see why

      WeekendMay 26, 2023
      From left to right: Rajwa Al Saif, Crown Prince Hussein, Queen Rania, Jameel Thermiotis, Princess Iman, King Abdulla II, Princess Salma and Prince Hashem. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram
      Five major occasions for the Jordanian royal family in 2023

      From graduations and weddings to anniversaries, the year has brought plenty to celebrate

      LifestyleMay 26, 2023
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