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When I lived in the UAE from 2005-13, I attended many events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai but except for the Emirates Festival of Literature and the Abu Dhabi Book
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I have seen a lot of changes during the few years that I have been here. But I have to say, when it comes to certain issues nothing seems to
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The world of politics is unlike any other. What is it that makes it different? I had the opportunity recently to explore this question, and to walk in a diplomat’s
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Prolific novelist Neil Gaiman, whose works like his Sandman series and Neverwhere still make the bestseller shelves year well
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“Hamad! You’re stupid for ever trusting me.” Once upon a time, the sun was smiling, the flowers were dancing and a symphony of birds was singing in celebration of Hamad