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Working Wonders

Welcome to Working Wonders, where The National explores the duties of employees working at the UAE's most recognisable destinations

Butheina Kazim, founder of Cinema Akil. Satish Kumar for the National

Cinema Akil founder on the power of film ahead of Reel Palestine

Film & TVJanuary 25, 2024

Troy Duazo, general manager of La Perle, surrounded by cast members of the UAE-themed show in Habtoor City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Working Wonders: La Perle boss on his passion for circus show

UAEJanuary 18, 2024

Philip Durrell, a former British Royal Marine, ensures the seamless operation of Ras Al Khaimah's mountain attractions as thousands visit during the cooler months. Photo: Philip Durrell

The RAK mountain boss giving Bear Grylls a run for his money

UAEDecember 28, 2023

Meagan Kelly Horsman, managing director of Christie's Middle East, curates collections and bidding for rare artworks at its gallery in DIFC, Dubai. Leslie Pableo / The National

Working Wonders: Christie’s MD on digging Picassos out of the desert

UAEDecember 21, 2023

Bill Martin, 78, was born in England and lives in South Africa and each year flies in to play Santa in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National

Working Wonders: Meet the UAE's Santa Claus

UAEDecember 07, 2023

Barbara Lang-Lenton, head of the Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project, transfers small turtles into the Jumeriah Al Naseem turtle lagoon. Pawan Singh / The National

Working Wonders: Biologist’s 20-year mission to save turtles across the UAE

UAENovember 30, 2023

Hesham Al Jenaibi, General Manager at Yas Marina Circuit and Etihad Park at the start/ finish line on Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Working Wonders: Yas Marina boss gears up for Grand Prix

UAENovember 23, 2023

Jodie Whileman is the managing partner at The Camel Farm in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai resident switches music industry for a life with camels

UAENovember 16, 2023

Capt. Andrew Parker, hot air balloon pilot from New Zealand flying for Balloon Adventures Dubai at Platinum Heritage Desert Camp, Dubai. Ruel Pableo / The National

Working Wonders: The only way is up for Dubai hot-air balloon pilot

UAENovember 09, 2023

Sherona Dhunraj, a senior animal care specialist looking after the penguins at Ski Dubai, Mall of the Emirates. Leslie Pableo for The National

'I had to follow my dreams': Meet Ski Dubai's penguin trainer

UAEOctober 31, 2023

Mark Jan Kar is general manager of the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The National

Working Wonders: The man bringing the world's biggest stars to Dubai

UAEOctober 26, 2023

Working Wonders. Dr Margit Gabriele Muller is the executive director of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, where she has worked for 22 years. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The UAE’s ‘falcon whisperer’ saving more than 11,500 birds a year

UAEOctober 19, 2023

Aariff Nazeem, operations manager at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, rolls out the red carpet for pop stars, presidents and princes. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Working Wonders: Butler to the stars on Beyonce, Biden and Cruise

UAEOctober 12, 2023

Gail Clough, owner of The Laughter Factory. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

This stand-up boss aims to save the world one laugh at a time

UAEOctober 05, 2023

Noemi Bedo, facilities manager at Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Working Wonders: Ice skating pro slides into the record books

UAESeptember 28, 2023

Dr Paolo Petrocelli, the head of Dubai Opera, is responsible for programming and the general running of the venue. Antonie Robertson / The National

Working Wonders: Dubai Opera boss on unifying cultures and nations

UAESeptember 21, 2023