Features
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Monday Apr 22
Along came Scott Snyder
Scott Snyder may have the world’s coolest job. He already writes Batman comics and will soon launch his own take on Superman.
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Tuesday Apr 2
Snorkelling with whale sharks in Djibouti
Swimming with whale sharks is one of several mind-blowing activities on offer in the little-known East African nation of Djibouti. First-time snorkeller Craig Hawes gets drawn into an inadvertent fish-fight with one of the eight-metre plankton-eating giants of the ocean, and relaxes in a saltwater lake.
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Tuesday Apr 2
Belgium's next generation of footballers on the rise
A new generation of talented Belgian footballers are emerging at the best possible time. With the World Cup in Brazil just a year away, can these players do for Belgium what the likes of Xavi and Iniesta have for Spain? Michael Da Silva reports.
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Monday Apr 1
How Ben Affleck got his mojo back
A Hollywood master of all trades, Ben Affleck is as accomplished behind the camera as he is in front of it – and a successful producer to boot. After the Oscar glory of Argo, he’s set to appear in director Terrence Malick’s new film, To The Wonder. alpha. spoke to the famously humble star about his recent success.
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Wednesday Mar 27
Q&A with photographer David Hobby
Top advice from photojournalist and blogger, David Hobby
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Monday Mar 18
Simon Hammerstein caught in The Act
Simon Hammerstein is the founder and owner of controversial cabaret club The Box, which has branches in London and New York. Fresh from launching new club The Act in Las Vegas, the nightlife impresario is now bringing the concept to Dubai. Is the UAE ready for what has been described as “pure, sexy chaos?”
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Sunday Mar 17
alpha. Star Wars fashion shoot
The new sartorial rules for looking cool in the office
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Monday Mar 4
alpha. pub quiz
alpha. magazine hosted the first in a series of quiz nights called The Knowledge at Studio One, The Hilton Dubai Jumeirah on Feburary 18
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Tuesday Feb 26
The Atlantis of the Orient
Jade Bremner trawls the depths of China’s vast Qiandao Lake to discover the ancient yet remarkably well-preserved lost city of Shi Cheng
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Tuesday Feb 26
India's slum golf
If you thought teeing off in India was solely the pastime of the rich, think again. A bunch of caddies in Mumbai are taking the game to a place where you would least expect to find it
