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      Marlon Navarro, 34, Emirates Airlines Engineering Gundams are my favorite mecha toy models when I was young. Nowadays, I still continue the interest in this hobby as it brings back my memories when I was a kid. It is very challenging to manage the time between personal things and this hobby which can lead to pressure. However, all efforts and time is well spent every time I finish a new masterpiece.
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      Photo essay: How UAE Gunpla fans are building a strong community

      The Japanese toy model kits, which first gained popularity in the 1980s, still have a huge global fanbase

      WeekendMarch 10, 2023
      An Airsoft combatant using a helicopter skeleton as cover during a match. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: Airsoft enthusiasts on the attack in the UAE

      Hobbyists gather each weekend for intense but friendly battles

      WeekendFebruary 10, 2023
      Archery with Sharjah’s D’Archers. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: Recurve archery in Sharjah hits the bull’s eye

      The D'Archers club provides a comprehensive insight into the early fundamentals of the sport

      WeekendJanuary 20, 2023
      Maternity hospital in Abu Dhabi urges early check-up for symptoms of endometriosis
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      Maternity hospital in Abu Dhabi urges early check-up for symptoms of endometriosis

      Doctors at Corniche Hospital say they have seen a rise in the number of women coming to them for diagnosis and treatment for the disease

      UAEJanuary 03, 2023
      Photo Project: Future of Skateboarding UAE Name: Zarah Gladys Nationality: Indian Age: 6 Favorite Tricks: Drop-in from bowl, minramp tricks and shuvit. Location: Xpark by Etisalat at Kite Beach, Dubai.
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      Photo essay: How children in the UAE get their stakes on

      More young people than ever are flocking to skateboarding parks

      WeekendOctober 21, 2022
      Kabayan Zone opposite Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, is abuzz with customers most nights of the week. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: Feasting on Filipino comfort food in the UAE

      From malagkit rolls to buko pie and barbecued chicken feet, here's where to find the best dishes from the Philippines

      WeekendSeptember 23, 2022
      UAE pupils return to school after summer holidays
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      UAE pupils return to school after summer holidays

      Children enjoyed activities such as a superhero dress-up day, singing and dancing to begin the new term

      UAEAugust 29, 2022
      Inside the chandelier, there is a staircase and enough room for one person to carry out maintenance work. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: inside Qasr Al Watan's Spirit of Collaboration room

      The Qasr Al Watan space hosts groups such as the Federal Supreme Council and much more besides

      WeekendAugust 05, 2022
      Fireworks light up the sky of Yas Bay waterfront at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates in celebration of first day of Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims worldwide, on July 9, 2022. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
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      UAE celebrates Eid with fireworks

      Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi lit up with fireworks to mark the first day of Eid Al Adha

      UAEJuly 10, 2022
      Jaret Spearman, co-owner of Big Smoke Burger, says quality and speed are the keys to successful food truck businesses. Victor Besa / The National
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      UAE food truck owners with a taste for success

      Succeeding in the business requires a killer idea and a lot dedication

      WeekendJune 24, 2022
      Michael Chahine (second rom left) with his sister Aida (third from left), family members and friends after casting their ballots in the Lebanese embassy in Abu Dhabi. Mr Chaine is 72 and it's the first time for him to vote. Victor Besa / The National
      Play24:42:40
      Lebanon election: ‘I’m 72 and a first-time voter' says Lebanese expat in UAE

      The desire for change back home is uniting Lebanese people of different backgrounds in the Emirates

      LebanonMay 08, 2022
      My Abu Dhabi Rent: family pay Dh185,000 for a four-bedroom villa
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      My Abu Dhabi Rent: family pay Dh185,000 for a four-bedroom villa

      Dr Sajeda lives in Raha Gardens in Khalifa City with her husband and three children

      UAEMay 01, 2022
      Harees is one of the most popular traditional foods in the Emirati kitchen. It is most often eaten at gatherings, such as weddings, as well as national and religious holidays, particularly during Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: Harees - celebrating a staple of the iftar table

      Recipes for the traditional meat porridge vary across the Arabian Gulf

      WeekendApril 15, 2022
      Emirati dish harees takes centre stage at museum during Ramadan
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      Emirati dish harees takes centre stage at museum during Ramadan

      The food is the focus of an event that takes place at Al Ain Palace Museum on every Friday of the holy month

      FoodApril 14, 2022
      It's all action on the basketball court in Capital Park, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: how Filipinos fulfil their hoop dreams in Abu Dhabi

      The teams play twice-daily games throughout the week

      WeekendApril 08, 2022
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