Author: Enid Parker (Enid Parker)

Few writers evoke the kind of haunting nostalgia that Bond does, at times even for a place and time one has never experienced personally

Oliver, who is of Indian origin, has been transforming the city’s fashion shows for decades with his creative choreography. He shares his journey of evolving with fashion in Dubai in an exclusive interview. Excerpts from the conversation

For the veteran journalist, whose journey as a wordsmith began over five decades ago, the world remains a treasure trove of stories waiting to be written. In an exclusive interview, he opens up on his latest book ‘A Millennial Moment – A Mandir in the Middle East Transforming History and Hearts’. Excerpts from the conversation

Despite the seemingly endless cramming and toiling that our exams demanded, we always found a way to distract ourselves

Dubai-based Valerie Reynolds Wallang's ability to meet deadlines as a banker-cum-baker is evident when she says that she hasn't taken a day off to complete a cake

Professionals across industries in the UAE believe ‘down time’ is a priority nowadays

Many long-time expatriates have developed a special and often indescribable bond with the UAE

As someone who grew up in the UAE avidly watching the local English television station, ‘Channel 33’, which aired a great mix of British and American shows and films often around the same time they were telecast or released in the UK or US, I realized Perry was no stranger to long-time expats, having graced the small screen in several popular shows, and been featured in films we probably rented on VHS here in the UAE

Today when I happen to stroll through the streets of Karama, I can’t help being struck by nostalgia. Despite many changes, my childhood neighbourhood still retains much of its old-world charm