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Comics are a key part of UAEs $6 billion investment in creative industries.

Check out what panels are must-see according to our resident Comic-Con geek.

The authentic Thai eatery is the latest addition to the food scene at Yas Mall... Abu Dhabi diners, the wait is over: Sticky Rice is now serving up its

The brand began as a six-table, hole-in-the-wall eatery in Jumeirah Village Circle

Called Sandstorm, it is calling for submissions from aspiring comic book creators in the emirate and wider UAE, with the entity ready to provide expertise, support and professional guidance.

New 'Sandstorm' studio aims to establish a dynamic comic book industry in the region

Earlier in February , Sticky Rice’s Amena Rakkuson, popularly known as “mama”, died of Covid-19 – a reminder that restaurants stand to lose much more than just business. “Covid-19 devastated the entire Sticky Rice family, it went through 95 per cent of the team,” anonymous food critic Food Sheikh tells The National. "I hope it reminds people what destruction the virus can bring and why it is everyone’s responsibility to look out for one another.” With new daily cases surpassing...

In the past year, the restaurant has grown from a six-table family eatery in Dubais Jumeirah Village Circle to a new, larger outlet at Food District, The Pointe on Palm Jumeirah. Of their decision not to offer a delivery-only option, Abedin said: "It’s a difficult one since we were solely doing deliveries until we opened our second outlet on Palm Jumeirah." In order to try to remain Covid-19-safe for both staff and customers, he says they have "taken every single possible precaution imaginab...