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An Airsoft combatant using a helicopter skeleton as cover during a match. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: Airsoft enthusiasts on the attack in the UAE

Hobbyists gather each weekend for intense but friendly battles

WeekendFebruary 10, 2023
Katy Gillett
Archery with Sharjah’s D’Archers. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: Recurve archery in Sharjah hits the bull’s eye

The D'Archers club provides a comprehensive insight into the early fundamentals of the sport

WeekendJanuary 20, 2023
Farah Andrews
Maternity hospital in Abu Dhabi urges early check-up for symptoms of endometriosis
Maternity hospital in Abu Dhabi urges early check-up for symptoms of endometriosis

Doctors at Corniche Hospital say they have seen a rise in the number of women coming to them for diagnosis and treatment for the disease

UAEJanuary 03, 2023
Victor Besa
Photo Project: Future of Skateboarding UAE Name: Zarah Gladys Nationality: Indian Age: 6 Favorite Tricks: Drop-in from bowl, minramp tricks and shuvit. Location: Xpark by Etisalat at Kite Beach, Dubai.
Photo essay: How children in the UAE get their stakes on

More young people than ever are flocking to skateboarding parks

WeekendOctober 21, 2022
Katy Gillett
Kabayan Zone opposite Al Wahda Mall, Abu Dhabi, is abuzz with customers most nights of the week. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: Feasting on Filipino comfort food in the UAE

From malagkit rolls to buko pie and barbecued chicken feet, here's where to find the best dishes from the Philippines

WeekendSeptember 23, 2022
Katy Gillett
UAE pupils return to school after summer holidays
UAE pupils return to school after summer holidays

Children enjoyed activities such as a superhero dress-up day, singing and dancing to begin the new term

UAEAugust 29, 2022
Chris Whiteoak
Inside the chandelier, there is a staircase and enough room for one person to carry out maintenance work. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: inside Qasr Al Watan's Spirit of Collaboration room

The Qasr Al Watan space hosts groups such as the Federal Supreme Council and much more besides

WeekendAugust 05, 2022
Evelyn Lau
Fireworks light up the sky of Yas Bay waterfront at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates in celebration of first day of Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, celebrated by Muslims worldwide, on July 9, 2022. (Photo by GIUSEPPE CACACE / AFP)
UAE celebrates Eid with fireworks

Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi lit up with fireworks to mark the first day of Eid Al Adha

UAEJuly 10, 2022
Victor Besa
Jaret Spearman, co-owner of Big Smoke Burger, says quality and speed are the keys to successful food truck businesses. Victor Besa / The National
UAE food truck owners with a taste for success

Succeeding in the business requires a killer idea and a lot dedication

WeekendJune 24, 2022
Saeed Saeed
Michael Chahine (second rom left) with his sister Aida (third from left), family members and friends after casting their ballots in the Lebanese embassy in Abu Dhabi. Mr Chaine is 72 and it's the first time for him to vote. Victor Besa / The National
Lebanon election: ‘I’m 72 and a first-time voter' says Lebanese expat in UAE

The desire for change back home is uniting Lebanese people of different backgrounds in the Emirates

LebanonMay 08, 2022
Ahmed Maher
My Abu Dhabi Rent: family pay Dh185,000 for a four-bedroom villa
My Abu Dhabi Rent: family pay Dh185,000 for a four-bedroom villa

Dr Sajeda lives in Raha Gardens in Khalifa City with her husband and three children

UAEMay 01, 2022
Victor Besa
Harees is one of the most popular traditional foods in the Emirati kitchen. It is most often eaten at gatherings, such as weddings, as well as national and religious holidays, particularly during Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: Harees - celebrating a staple of the iftar table

Recipes for the traditional meat porridge vary across the Arabian Gulf

WeekendApril 15, 2022
Katy Gillett
Emirati dish harees takes centre stage at museum during Ramadan
Emirati dish harees takes centre stage at museum during Ramadan

The food is the focus of an event that takes place at Al Ain Palace Museum on every Friday of the holy month

FoodApril 14, 2022
Victor Besa
It's all action on the basketball court in Capital Park, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: how Filipinos fulfil their hoop dreams in Abu Dhabi

The teams play twice-daily games throughout the week

WeekendApril 08, 2022
Evelyn Lau
Pupils learn proper sailing technique with the highest safety satandards at the Amity Watersports Academy. Victor Besa / The National
Photo essay: the Dubai school swapping classrooms for open water

With its own watersports academy, the school gets the children involved - along with their parents and teachers

WeekendMarch 04, 2022
Sophie Prideaux
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