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Silvia Radan is a photo-journalist based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. I have nearly 25 years experience in journalism, the last 11 being in the UAE, where I worked mostly for Khaleej Times, one of the top English language daily newspapers here. I have also done freelance work for Time Out-Abu Dhabi, What's On - Abu Dhabi, BBC Online, Mediafax (Romanian national news agency) and various UK and Romanian magazines. I have also worked as a photographer for Photonews Agency in London and freelance. As a journalist, I specialise in environment, renewable energy, current affaires, social issues, communities, culture, arts, travel and the hospitality industry.
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Every year around December/January, Abu Dhabi organises Al Dhafra Festival, primarily a camel beauty show. In the Western Region of Abu Dhabi emirate, up to 20,000 camels from all over the Arab Gulf are camping in the desert, along with their keepers to enter one of the dozens (72 last year) camel beauty competitions. The festival was set up to preserve Emirati desert heritage, every year growing in the number of activities, events and competitions related to Gulf Arab customs and traditions. This is a feature about the 2015 festival, published in Khaleej Times, one of UAE's top national dailies.
UAE's art world mourns Emirati artist Hassan Sharif
The UAE art community is mourning the death of renowned Emirati artist Hassan Sharif, who passed away at the age of 65. Sharif was a pioneer of conceptual art in the UAE and his work was displayed internationally, including at the Guggenheim in New York and Centre Pompidou in Paris. Tributes have poured in from the artistic community, with Hoor Al-Qasimi of the Sharjah Art Foundation and Emirati artist Jalal Luqman expressing their condolences and highlighting Sharif's significant contributions to the art world. Gallery Isabelle Van den Eynde, which represented Sharif in Dubai, remembered him for his experimental work and impact on Middle Eastern art history.
Solar Impulse 2 pilots recount their soaring moments
Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg, the pilots of Solar Impulse 2, have completed the first round-the-world flight powered solely by solar energy. The article recounts their 43,041km journey, highlighting the challenges they faced and the sense of achievement upon completing the mission. The pilots share their experiences of bravery, resilience, and self-discovery, as well as the joy they felt during this historic aviation feat. The journey not only represents a significant milestone in aviation but also demonstrates the potential of renewable energy sources such as solar power.
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