Life & Style | People
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Saturday May 26
Notes to self: What next?
Globetrotting writer Gaby Doman reflects on the everyday ups and downs of being a modern woman
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Saturday May 26
Caught in the middle
With hospitals taking over healthcare in Rajasthan's rural areas, midwives in the region find their services slowly becoming obsolete
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Saturday May 26
Author inspired to write while recovering from surgery
Scottish expat released her first book through an e-publishing house
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Saturday May 26
Finding his muse in conventional characters
Illustrator feels UAE's art scene promises a lot of scope
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Friday May 25
'I dodge bullets to create art'
Most graffiti artists carry out their work in secrecy but Shamsia Hassani has more reason to hide than most - she's Afghanistan's first female graffiti artist and could be killed trying to fight women's oppression with a spray can. Helen Roberts interviews her
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Friday May 25
Architect is the UAE's space man
Architect Tarek N Qaddumi has a passion for unconventional forms, experimenting with materials while respecting the environment and creating socially sustainable spaces. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat discovers that his designs may not only change the face of Dubai, but also the way people live
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Friday May 25
The short film route to fame
Dubai-based Amna Ehtesham Khaishgi is thrilled that her short film Kingdom of Women was accepted for screening at the short film corner of the Cannes Film Festival. The acclaimed director tells Anupama Varma Chand why she's excited to be rubbing shoulders with Hollywood's finest
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Saturday May 19
Notes to self: Say yes to change
Globetrotting writer Gaby Doman reflects on the everyday ups and downs of being a modern woman
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Saturday May 19
A pretty simple formula
Miranda Kerr, who was recently awarded the Woman of the Year by ‘InStyle' magazine, packs a surprise for fans with her grounded, glitz-free lifestyle. She is as homely as a supermodel gets, loves to cook, grow her own vegetables, sit under a tree and read, and walks for cardio exercises
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Friday May 18
Children of the Al Tayer Tower fire disaster
The fire that engulfed Al Tayer Tower in Sharjah last month destroyed the hopes and dreams of hundreds of residents. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat finds out how they are coping with their loss
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Friday May 18
How to cut toxic friends out of your life
Who should you keep on speed dial and whose number should be deleted? The secret to leading a more meaningful social life, says Christine Fieldhouse, lies in auditing your friends
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Friday May 18
Tala Badri: 'Teaching music is so fulfilling'
Tala Badri, Musician, founder and executive director of the Centre for Musical Arts and an award-winning entrepreneur tells Anupama Varma Chand why teaching music is so fulfilling
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Friday May 18
Wheelchair-bound Emirati realising his dreams
Emirati Hussain Mahmoud Al Rahma has a degenerative health disorder that has him confined to a wheelchair, but this young man refuses to allow the condition to take over his life.
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Saturday May 12
Notes to self: The week that was
Globetrotting writer Gaby Doman reflects on the everyday ups and downs of being a modern woman
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Friday May 11
15 ways to be happy
What better gift to give you for our 15th birthday than some sure-fire tips from five experts to improve your life
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Friday May 11
Friday's 15th birthday: It's their life!
From self-help gurus, chief executive officers and movie makers to leadership coaches and financial analysts, a veritable mix of personalities have graced the pages of Friday in our It's My Life section over the years. Here they are in their own words
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Friday May 11
Readers on why they love Friday
Readers reminisce about their introduction to the magazine and share why they look forward to Fridays
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Tuesday May 8
My Entertainment: Dubai-based DJ Rita R’Ink
We caught up with Dubai-based Portuguese DJ Rita R’Ink about the underground
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Saturday May 5
Notes to self: Being single is fun!
Globetrotting writer Gaby Doman reflects on the everyday ups and downs of being a modern woman
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Saturday May 5
Society's torch-bearer
All set to carry the Olympic Flame this July, North Pole conqueror Elham Qasimi says women in the region need to find more ways to express themselves
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Friday May 4
The woman helping people with special needs
Safia Bari rose from the depths of despair trying to cope with a daughter with cerebral palsy to create a centre for special-needs children and adults. Today she is proud that some of the students are holding regular jobs. Shiva Kumar Thekkepat talks to her
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Friday May 4
Designing jewellery that reflects the region's culture
Inspired by the heritage and culture of the UAE, award-winning artist Azza Al Qubaisi takes jewellery design to new heights. She tells Suchitra Bajpai Chaudhary what her art means to her
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Friday May 4
Meet the five-year-old author
While most children were learning to read, Amani Hussaini wrote her first book at the age of five and sent it to underprivileged children in Sri Lanka and India. A year and a half later she has written her second book, A Beautiful Gift - a story about disability and friendship
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Saturday Apr 28
Notes to self: Joys of expat life
Globetrotting writer Gaby Doman reflects on the everyday ups and downs of being a modern woman
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Saturday Apr 28
Heiress without airs
Amanda Hearst knows the pitfalls of fame. So she stays in line, keeps a low profile and lets her work do the talking
Life & Style editor's choice
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How to stay fit at your desk
Long periods spent hunched over a computer can leave you feeling tired, stiff and immobile
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Sweet hope for juvenile diabetes
Every day 200 children are diagnosed with type I diabetes around the world
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Abhay's 1980 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Abhay wanted a classic car to tinker with and they don't come much better than a 1980 Camaro Z28
