On a rainy afternoon in Maryland, Mohammad Saaid Abdalnabi and a few fellow refugees pitch a tent in the corner of a car park and fire up a grill. The rich aroma of sizzling kebabs fills the air as they prepare traditional Syrian food for an event to thank donors who helped their families to […]
Author Archives | Nilanjana Gupta
This Dubai shop is tailor-made for success
A tailoring shop nestled in a corner of Meena Bazaar is putting Dubai on the world’s sartorial map. But what’s its success mantra? Nilanjana Gupta finds out.
Dubai office adopts a cat to keep its staff happy
Dubai-based Pomegranate Institute has adopted a three-year-old stray cat and named him Seedy. Here’s how the move is helping its employees stay happy and motivated. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
How to use Emirates ID at Dubai International to beat long queues
Ever used your Emirates ID to escape the queues at Dubai’s passport control? Michael Ibbitson, EVP Business Technology at Dubai Airports, explains how you can do it in just three steps. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
72-year-old Emirati sets fitness goals for youngsters
Younis Noor, a former employee of UAE’s Ministry of Finance is now a regular sight at Gold’s Gym. For him, there’s no excuse for not working out. Youngsters, are you listening? (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
How forged passports are caught in UAE
Next time when you pass through Dubai Passport Control, remember, there’s no escape for fake passports. Here’s how it works. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
Dubai Metro fines we bet you didn’t know about
Do you know drinking water on the platform is prohibited? Here is a list of fines and etiquette to keep in mind when you hop on the metro next time. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
#DubaiLitFest: Meet two of Dubai’s youngest authors
Dubai students came in force on the third day of the Emirates Airlines Festival of Literature. Meet two students who became authors when they were only 12 and 14. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
Do women feel more empowered in the UAE?
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Khaleej Times finds out if women feel more empowered in the UAE compared to their home country. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
Playing golf at ‘Trump International Golf Club’
Khaleej Times spends a day at the ‘Trump International Golf Club’ that opened in February 2017. (Video filmed and produced by Nilanjana Gupta)
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