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Dubai: These volunteers sort, wash, sew and restore pre-loved items to raise funds for charity

Dubai: These volunteers sort, wash, sew and restore pre-loved items to raise funds for charity

Since opening in 2020, Thrift for Good has built a network of more than 3,000 volunteers, with about 70 actively volunteering their time to various tasks

Dubai: Unseen photos of 1970s Dubai capture a 'pocket of time'

Dubai: Unseen photos of 1970s Dubai capture a 'pocket of time'

'Every memory, every place, and every culture is important to document,' says author Rashed Almulla on new book

Dubai: How a runner with no income made a record-breaking birthday gift for his wife

Dubai: How a runner with no income made a record-breaking birthday gift for his wife

Indian expat Nigesh Kotoor Padikkal delivered his present to her a few days ago by running across the seven emirates in 5 days, 15 hours and 53 minutes

These Dubai founders are helping residents swap pre-loved items for free to reduce waste

These Dubai founders are helping residents swap pre-loved items for free to reduce waste

This year, the initiative has saved more than 1,136 items from landfills, with some donated to support aid efforts in Palestine, Lebanon, and the Philippines

UAE: Trail racing gains popularity as runners connect with nature, meet new people

UAE: Trail racing gains popularity as runners connect with nature, meet new people

It is 'a sport of compassion, respect for others, and care for the surroundings,' said one race organiser

Pink cyclists to ride across the UAE to raise awareness for breast cancer

Pink cyclists to ride across the UAE to raise awareness for breast cancer

The three-day bike tour will take place on October 13, 19, and 26

Student to Shave Head for Charity

Student to Shave Head for Charity

DUBAI - Connor Phillips is humoured by friends for single handedly 'saving' the red head population at school.

Manchester Innovation Awards Open to Young Emiratis

Manchester Innovation Awards Open to Young Emiratis

DUBAI - Emiratis aged 20 and above stand a chance to think out of the box and submit business proposals for an award that encourages innovation.

Kids Will Have Their Share of Fun Too

Kids Will Have Their Share of Fun Too

DUBAI - High fashion and entertainment aren't confined to adults visiting The Dubai Mall.

UAE residents to join 300km ride to Hague, raise Dh2.3 million for displaced children in Gaza

UAE residents to join 300km ride to Hague, raise Dh2.3 million for displaced children in Gaza

The 4-day Cycling4Gaza challenge from Belgium will end at the International Court of Justice and call for global action for Palestine