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    15 feel-good books to read in 2026, plus the BookTok favourites everyone is talking about

    If there’s ever a moment to slow down and lose yourself in a good book, it’s now. The first months of 2026 have already delivered a thoughtful mix of uplifting fiction, inspiring nonfiction and escapist romance novels — stories that celebrate connection, creativity and the quiet beauty of everyday life. From reflective literary fiction to […]
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    Homecoming: Three women on why they travelled through uncertainty to get back to the UAE

    As flights across the region were cancelled and rescheduled, residents and nationals found themselves navigating uncertain routes back to the UAE. Some flew into neighbouring countries and drove across borders. Others waited out airspace closures before finally touching down in Dubai. All of them describe the same instinct: when instability hits the region, the only […]
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    A Guide to Journaling: How the simple act of writing brings clarity to chaotic days

    Journaling has long been recommended as a practice to keep the mind calm and emotions in check, a timeless tool for self-reflection that many across the world turn to during moments of stress. In the current situation of uncertain times, it is one you must try if you have not yet, as it helps you […]
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    The GCC women redefining leadership in the government

    Across the Gulf Cooperation Council states, a remarkable generation of women has emerged in positions of visible, high-stakes government leadership. As the region navigates complex and uncertain times, these women have stepped forward as genuine decision-makers shaping policy, driving development, and representing their nations on the world stage. From Kuwait to Oman, Saudi Arabia to […]
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    All you need to know about H.E. Reem Al Hashimy, the UAE’s voice of calm and dialogue

    While the UAE has been doing an excellent job in keeping the situation in the country calm, composed, and safe during these uncertain times, one figure has consistently stood out as the voice of reassurance. Her Excellency Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, has become that voice—with her […]
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    Escape the Scroll: 7 whimsical websites that will save your sanity

    We’ve all been there. You open your phone to check one thing, and suddenly, 45 minutes have vanished into a black hole of get ready with me’s, viral recipes, and oddly satisfying carpet-cleaning videos. The doom scroll has claimed another victim. But what if the alternative to doom-scrolling wasn’t just not looking at your phone, […]
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    How to create a safe space in your home

    When the world outside feels unstable, overwhelming, or even frightening, the search for solid ground becomes more than a preference and becomes a necessity. We look for places where we can lower our guard, and where we can simply breathe. While we cannot always control the global landscape, we possess a remarkable power to shape […]
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    10 audiobooks for a moment of calm

    There are moments when the world outside feels overwhelmingly loud, and the sanctuary of our own homes becomes the only place where we can truly breathe. Here in the UAE, where we are used to moving at full speed, sometimes the most radical act of self-care is to simply pause, close the door, and turn […]
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