DUBAI: Converse is celebrating inclusivity and highlighting the importance of local creatives in the latest instalment of Converse Create Next Murals, now live at Kite Beach in Dubai. Located near the main cluster of food trucks, the mural wall was created to provide a platform for artists, with a focal point at one of the […]
DUBAI: The Swiss Pavilion explores tolerance through the lens of cultural heritage preservation at the Expo 2020 Dubai’s Tolerance and Inclusivity Week until 20 November, highlighting how past heritage helps craft a better future. The Swiss Pavilion in collaboration with Swissnex brought experts from Switzerland and the Middle East to take part in the panel […]
DUBAI: Speaking to all genders, faiths, and backgrounds, and creating opportunities for people of determination and marginalised communities are among the aims of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Tolerance & Inclusivity Week as it seeks to create a society for all. Running from November 14 to 20 and held in association with the UAE Ministry of Tolerance and […]
Committed to making its museums accessible to all community members, Sharjah Museums Authority is organising an array of educational and sensory activities as part of its “Autism-Friendly Museums” initiative. Through its first-of-its-kind scheme in the Gulf region, the activities are specifically designed mindful of sensory abilities to create a learning experiences that meet the needs […]
“The year 2020 — a year of challenges and accomplishments”, said His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of its buzzing, commercial city of Dubai. “(It is) a year in which the true values of our country appeared. A year in which we proved that we are […]
For the first time in music history, 197 musicians – one from each country – have formed an orchestra, hoping to exemplify how people can transcend physical and cultural borders to come together. The Earth Orchestra’s song “Together is Beautiful” – recorded in different locations then mixed together – and a documentary telling the stories […]
“Why don’t you wear a bra and bangles also?”“You need to come out of the closet.”“Gay.”“Start behaving like a man, try playing football.” These are just some of the (more decent) comments that India’s male influencers are bombarded with on a daily basis. Why, you ask? Because they use make-up. And this truly exposes the […]
Ever since their 1988 “Just Do It” ad, sports brand Nike has become known for producing commercials that spark a conversation and leave a lasting impression on viewers. Last year saw the brand tackling the negative undertones in queries launched at tennis star Naomi Osaka — in spotlight this year as well for donning several masks […]
The UAE community will unite in harmony as they lend their voices to a unique performance of the UAE National Anthem for the 49th UAE National Day. The emirates is seeking to bring people together by inviting them to record their own vocal performances of the anthem, in a campaign titled “Eishy Bilady” – the […]
American star Anne Hathaway has vowed to “do better” following the criticism she received for her portrayal of limb difference in fantasy-comedy film The Witches. The actress acknowledged that her fans were pained over the way she tackled her Grand High Witch character and the role’s overall depiction. “I owe you all an apology,” she […]
Special Olympics UAE announced today the launch of Unified Robotics 2020; its STEM-based enrichment program that brings together children of all abilities to work together in Unified teams on robotics via a purpose-built gamified platform. Registration is open for Unified Robotics 2020 and teams can register through this link: http://unifiedrobotics.org/register/ Unified Robotics targets neurodiverse children […]
