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The cloudy water swirling down the drain isn't just dirt

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How this Dubai Emirati opened his home to 30 cats

For Abdulkarim, every rescue tells a different story.

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Born and raised in Germany, Lisa Vo shares her journey to launching UAE's supper club

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Why walking feels harder as you age: New research

It all comes down to a major shift in how our nervous system commands the muscles

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UAE's Filipino cyclists unite for Independence Day ride

Over 550 riders turned the desert to a display of Filipino unity, resilience, bayanihan

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Emirates to screen all FIFA World Cup matches inflight

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5 free cozy mobile games that actually help you relax

These cosy free games offer calm worlds, gentle gameplay and zero pressure

Cats and Soup is an idle game in which you place different cats in a forest kitchen, watch them chop vegetables and stir pots, and gradually expand your operation by unlocking new recipes, stations and decorations.

UAE Golden Visa: How residents build stable futures

UAE entrepreneurs, creatives and students share how the Golden Visa has helped them

Left: Uma Maheshwari, received her Golden Visa after graduating with First Class Honours from Middlesex University Dubai. Right: Jennifer Blandos, Founder and CEO Female Fusion & now building Zari Health

Skydive Dubai resumes: 'It’s like we never stopped'

How Skydive Dubai’s stomping comeback mirrors city that refuses to slow down or look back

In our latest Inside Access series, Mohammad Javad, Executive Vice President, Leisure & Entertainment at Shamal Holding, gives Gulf News an exclusive walk-through of his iconic venue, Skydive Dubai

Inside Dubai’s bunny rabbit rescue community

UAE residents share stories of fostering bunnies and what it takes to look after them

Left: Katayune Ehsani with her foster bunny, Vin. Right: Mike Dawson's rabbit, Amber.

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