WKND Special: The world needs a UN that is relevant again, says Arora Akanksha

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Art for mind's sake: UAE artist on the healing power of art

Dubai-based Calligrapher and Abstract artist Rubab Zahra on overcoming depression and anxiety through art

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UAE: ‘We want to enrich the lives of our citizens’

Assistant minister for culture and public diplomacy Omar Saif Ghobash on the evolving social and economic landscape of the UAE

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Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya on portraying characters that speak to the audience

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#WKNDConversation: Sara Barackzay, Afghanistan’s first female animator

The story of Sara Barackzay, Afghanistan’s first female animator, is one of a warrior. Having lost her sense of hearing as a child and growing up in a war zone, she not only pursued her dreams but is now encouraging young girls to follow suit

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Hamish Harding on his journey to the Earth’s deepest point and back

Dubai resident and explorer Hamish Harding tells Saman Haziq about his extraordinary feat

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Guru Dutt was an immensely poor communicator in real life

Award-winning journalist-writer Yasser Usman’s new book Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story delves into the enigma of the brilliant-yet-troubled filmmaker who ultimately took his own life at 39, cutting short a life with endless possibilities

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'It angers me that Hollywood is seen as a template for cinema'

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah speaks on working with the late Soumitra Chatterjee

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In conversation with Dubai-based author Julia Johnson

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Writer Heather Grace on crushing mental health stigmas