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In its first participation at the seventh World Championship Of Performing Arts (WCOPA), UAE has bagged the highest prize.

The wide-ranging interests of G.S. Madhav Rao include travelling, sports and writing poetry.

Music can bridge the gap

You see, the two smartest people in my house (my parents) have devised a system whereby I get incremental pocket money if I do well in my examinations.

Rafiq Rahim holds a master's degree in English Language and Literature besides a degree in education.

"I was so impressed with the range of products that I knew I had to introduce 'kas' to the Middle East," says Helen. Within a short time they had four stores - two in Dubai and two in the Saudi Arabia.

A solution for forgetfulness

A Ramadan tent is more than a mere tent — it signifies hospitality, ethnicity and aesthetics.

Dolly Goriawala has spent 31 years in the field of education. "Education is the key to a better quality of life," she believes.

Tajammul Ali Mirza has multiple degrees in English, Mathematics and Education from Osmania University in India.

An experienced nurse specialising in paediatric oncology, Bernadette King-Turner had this concept of a nursery school in her mind and found the right location to bring it to life.

A house without flowers and plants is like a woman without make-up and jewellery," says Sejal Nagjee, floral designer and consultant, who recently moved to Dubai.