Dubai: Have you ever heard of a balikbayan box? For countries like the UAE, where millions of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) reside, these boxes are not simply a large cardboard …
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Realistic Thrillers: Balancing action, emotion, and authenticity in crime fiction
by CM Newsby CM NewsAt a literature festival where panels blur into polite applause, I find myself interrogating a thriller writer about whether he has ever been a spy. This is not entirely a …
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Date & Tahini Energy Bites Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes (optional melting) | Makes: 18–20 bites Ingredients 2 cups Medjool dates, pitted 3 tbsp tahini ½ …
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Ramadan 2026 UAE: Energised while fasting or completely drained? Here’s what’s happening
by CM Newsby CM NewsSome people report feeling mentally sharper and calmer while fasting during Ramadan. Others struggle with headaches, fatigue and brain fog by midday. Doctors told Gulf News that the difference often …
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Chef Ali Yazdi: Crafting emotional culinary journeys with Emirati flavours
by CM Newsby CM NewsIn a dining scene that rewards speed and spectacle, Chef Ali Yazdi works with memory and intent. The award-winning Emirati chef has built his reputation on modern interpretations of regional …
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Creating Sanctuary: How UAE home brands redefine spaces for Ramadan gatherings
by CM Newsby CM NewsRamadan has a way of recalibrating a home. The pace of the day softens, evenings stretch longer, and living rooms begin to function as gathering spaces almost nightly. Dining tables …
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Experience Unique Ramadan Iftars Across UAE: From creekside buffets to AI-driven dining
by CM Newsby CM NewsNur al Hilal & Shabestan, Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek At Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek, two waterfront Iftar experiences offer distinct moods this season. Nur al Hilal’s …
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Literary Power Shift: How UAE emerges as a global literary hub
by CM Newsby CM NewsThe UAE is well established as a place to build businesses. From technology and innovation to finance and professional services, the Emirates, and Dubai in particular, has trended for decades …
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Meet Pakistani expat father and son driving Dubai together
by CM Newsby CM NewsDubai: When Umer Zarin stepped off a plane into the UAE in 1983, Dubai was still finding its modern shape. The first job of the young Pakistani expat was tending …
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Dubai's RTA issues Ramadan driving alert for taxi and delivery drivers
by CM Newsby CM NewsDubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a Ramadan road safety campaign targeting taxi drivers, delivery riders, and workers across the emirate. The initiative aims to promote responsible …