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      Thoraya Abdullahi

      Thoraya Abdullahi

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      Born and raised in the UAE, and with years of editorial experience, Thoraya blends local insight with digital expertise to craft engaging narratives. When she’s not curating stories, she’s exploring global cultures — often through the lens of K-pop.
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      Meet the fitness influencer inspiring Muslims with her modest activewear
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      Meet the fitness influencer inspiring Muslims with her modest activewear

      Ahlam Mohammad Ali, known as bint3rabia on social media, is hoping to launch her own line of modest fitness clothing after videos of her workouts went viral.

      USOctober 07, 2021
      Ubudiah Mosque, Kuala Kangsar, PerakMasjid [Mosque] Ubudiah is Perak's royal mosque, aptly located in Perak's royal town of Kuala Kangsar.Built in 1917 during the reign of the 28th Sultan of Perak, Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah, the mosque was officially declared open by Sultan Abdul Jalil Karamtullah Shah, successor to Sultan Idris. Getty Images
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      Take a look at 10 of the world's historical mosques ahead of Eid celebrations

      The world has come a long way from online takbirs and two-metre social distancing in 2020 during Eid prayers

      WorldMay 13, 2021
      The UAE's Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, was a passionate naturalist and environmentalist. Courtesy Al Ittihad
      How Sheikha Shamma channels the values of 'visionary' Sheikh Zayed in her work

      'We are reaping the rewards of the legacy left to us by our forefathers,' says the entrepreneur and philanthropist as she reveals how she marks Ramadan

      WellbeingMay 09, 2021
      Muna AbuSulayman says she is very 'protective' of marking Ramadan in her personal life. Getty Images
      Ramadan 2021: Muna AbuSulayman on the importance of giving back

      'The power of the collective is one of the most important elements of Islamic society,' says the Saudi businesswoman and philanthropist

      WellbeingMay 05, 2021
      Did you know the smiley face emoji can denote awkwardness among Gen-Z? Getty Images
      The meaning of emojis: why millennials and Gen-Z are divided

      A guide to the countless differences in the way generations and even genders use emojis in 2021

      Pop CultureMarch 15, 2021
      Halima Aden seen outside the Etro show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 on September 20, 2019 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mairo Cinquetti/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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      Halima Aden on quitting modelling: 'It was becoming questionable'

      The trailblazing ex-model talks to The National about leaving the fashion industry, why the hijab shouldn't be a treated as a fashion statement and her fondness for the UAE

      LuxuryMarch 11, 2021

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