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Concert pianist wants to spark interest in classical music in the Gulf
Tahira Yaqoob talks to Vincent Corver, concert pianist and manager of the Steinway Piano Gallery in Qatar, about performing, the appreciation of classical music in the Middle East and an attention-grabbing grand piano.
Abu Dhabi Art builds a foundation for the future
Returning to Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi Art found a more confident stride this year and delivered some interesting news about Louvre Abu Dhabi, writes Tahira Yaqoob.
Dubai chef excited at white truffle encounter
October brings the start of the three-month season for harvesting white truffles. For chefs, it means seeking out the best suppliers, crossing their fingers and hoping for a remarkable sample.
Weaving tradition into a winning work
Abeer Seikaly's The Chandelier wall hanging captured the attention of some seriously stylish judges, winning a recent competition.
Street fair debuts in Dubai
Three South American women have added a little bohemian spirit to the streets of Dubai, writes Tahira Yaqoob.
A glimmer of hope for Colombia's desperate street children
The drug cartels may have been smashed, but Colombia is still beset by complex social problems.
Fire-ravaged mosque in US midwest receives flood of support
A suspicious fire destroyed a mosque and devastated a small-town US Muslim community. But they never expected such an outpouring of support from around the world.
After the war, a dedication to roses
Terrence Bramble went from career soldier to florist, and his business is winning a growing share of the fresh flower market in the UAE.
Moving targets: the female dancers of the Swat Valley
The female entertainers of Pakistan's Swat Valley are keeping their Pashtun culture alive despite being dismissed by academics and attacked by the Taliban.
The audition that nearly stumped Bollywood veteran Anupam Kher
Tahira Yaqoob talks to the Indian actor Anupam Kher about his recent Hollywood breakthrough in Robert de Niro's Silver Linings Playbook.
Restaurant in the sky makes InterContinental Doha worth a trip
Hotel Insider This business hotel in the Qatari capital's West Bay is a trendy, beautifully designed venue.
Doha mall blaze victims' families call for justice
Investigation into deadly mall fire that killed 19 people finds firefighters didn't reach children trapped in a nursery until two hours after fire broke out.
Guard told nursery worker not to worry about smoke
A worker at the nursery inside Doha's Villaggio Mall asked a security guard if she should evacuate the children when smoke started to enter the nursery. The guard told her to relax and go back inside.
Swat's children can smile again, thanks to UAE
They faced the depredations of the Taliban and devastating floods. Now thanks to the generosity of private citizens and the UAE government, smiles are returning to the faces of the children of the Swat valley.
Bust the bulge, Bollywood style
Looking for a fun way to get in shape and lose weight, Tahira Yaqoob tries out a Bollywood dance class with Nisha Shivnani at Ductac in Dubai's Mall of the Emirates.
