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As the first Arabic-speaking robot is unleashed on the world, we talk to Dr Nikolaos Mavridis of the United Arab Emirates University

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Hot seat: Benjamin Zander

Orchestral conductor Benjamin Zander puts down his baton

Hotseat: Rami Farook Rahimtulla

Dubai-based gallery owner Rami Farook Rahimtulla chats

Adrian Hayes in Greenland

Dubai resident Adrian Hayes is close to completing his record-breaking expedition in Greenland

Dubai cricket news

After the first matches at the cricket stadium, the CEO of Dubai Sports City is planning more events.

Bob Geldof

Fancy popping along to the Festival of Literature? Of course you do, here's on and when?

Hot seat: Lucy Blakeman

As High School Musical slam dunks its way back into town, Mark Smith gets the gossip from the Dubai stage spectacular’s producer.

Hot seat: James Piecowye

As host of Dubai Eye’s Nightline, James Piecowye gives a voice to Dubai’s diverse citizens. Time Out decided it was time to find out what he’s learned in the process.

Hot seat: Brian Eno

Visiting Abu Dhabi last week with his Constellations (77 Million Paintings) exhibition, master of music Brian Eno spoke to Time Out about Arabic culture, digital art and whether U2 will eventually play in Dubai.

Hot seat: Rohit Sabikhi

Dubai Fashion Week is upon us. Eduard Mesares spoke to the organiser, Rohit Sabikhi, to finds out what we should be wearing.

Hot seat: Laure d’Hauteville

With one month before ArtParis descends on Abu Dhabi, Time Out spoke to Laura d’Hauteville, project manager of the art fair, to find out more.

Hot seat: Robin Lohmann

Why are there buildings named after celebs in Dubai? Because of German property mogul Robin Lohmann, that’s why.

Hot seat: Yousif Al Ali

On October 30, The Dubai Mall, the largest in the region, will open. Time Out talks sharks, skating and shops with Emaar Malls Group’s general manager.

Hot seat: Latifa Flook and Nasif Kayed

Time Out speaks to Latifa Flook and Nasif Kayed, volunteers at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.

Hot seat: Janni Holzhausen

As Time Out investigates super foods Janni Holzhausen, chief executive of Spinneys, answers our questions.

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Rakrakan Fest 2009
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Creamfields Abu Dhabi update
Nov 19

Deep Dish latest confirmation for Creamfields at Emirates Palace

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