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Haja Mohideen, 72, has been handcrafting songkoks in Malaysia for 60 years. Courtesy Ronan O’Connell

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The songkok-maker of Penang: protecting one of Malaysia's oldest crafts

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Singapore Airlines criticised for in-flight 'spy' cameras

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A return to Cambodia's Koh Russey island
A Pegasus Airlines passenger plane skidded off the runway after landing at Trabzon, Turkey, in 2018. AFP Photo

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Commercial flight safety improving despite accidents spike in 2018
Is it ethical to leave other passengers waiting for you to board when you book a skiplag fare? Courtesy Pixabay / Jiahuih

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On the move: should 'skiplagging' be fair game?
An Etihad A380 in Sheikh Zayed livery. Courtesy Etihad Airways

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Etihad to increase flights from Abu Dhabi to London during April

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Taiwan's annual lantern festival – in pictures
The Virgin Atlantic Dreamliner 787 landed in London 48 minutes early

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Jet stream powers Virgin Dreamliner to speed of sound
Etihad already operates the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Courtesy Malvin Multz

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The A380 versus the Dreamliner: leg room, turbulence and speed
United for Wildlife Emirates A380 before its first flight to London. Courtesy Emirates Airline

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Airbus A380 special livery: From Year of Zayed to Real Madrid
The star shared this photo on her Instagram on Sunday morning, tagging the location as 'Arabian desert' 

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'Never in my life did I think I'd see a place like this': Camila Cabello on the UAE
People watch a water parade marking the beginning of carnival season, along the Rio di Cannaregio canal in Venice. Reuters

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Floating moon-themed parade kicks off Venice Carnival
The Bali swing: a classic trope. 

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It's time to filter out Instagram and get back to reality
Etihad already operates the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Courtesy Malvin Multz

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The A380 versus the Dreamliner: leg room, turbulence and speed
United for Wildlife Emirates A380 before its first flight to London. Courtesy Emirates Airline

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Airbus A380 special livery: From Year of Zayed to Real Madrid
The star shared this photo on her Instagram on Sunday morning, tagging the location as 'Arabian desert' 

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'Never in my life did I think I'd see a place like this': Camila Cabello on the UAE
People watch a water parade marking the beginning of carnival season, along the Rio di Cannaregio canal in Venice. Reuters

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Floating moon-themed parade kicks off Venice Carnival
The Bali swing: a classic trope. 

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It's time to filter out Instagram and get back to reality
Moscow's Red Square is one of Russia's most-visited landmarks. Getty Images

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To Russia with love: 10 cities you can get to direct from the UAE
Al Seef Hotel By Jumeirah is designed with Emirati traditions in mind, with rooms that overlook the old-style souk, as well as the Dubai Creek. Courtesy Jumeirah

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Hotel insider: Al Seef Hotel by Jumeirah
Emirates will begin flights to Porto from July 2. Courtesy Emirates

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Emirates to begin flights to Porto
The BOAC liveried British Airways 747 is making a special trip from Dublin to London Heathrow. Courtesy British Airways

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British Airways rolls out retro BOAC livery on Boeing 747 to mark 100 years
Over 20 designs of wagama hijab can now be rented to pair with traditional Japanese kimonos in Kyoto. Courtesy Yumeyakata

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Travellers visiting Japan can now rent wagara hijabs
The Mandarin Oriental Jumeira makes the most of its Arabian Gulf location. Courtesy Mandarin Oriental

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Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai opens its doors
JA Hotels & Resorts saw 1.7 million plastic bottles used in its five Dubai hotels last year. 

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Five Dubai hotels responsible for using 1.7 million plastic bottles last year are ready to make a change
'Scarlet Lady' will set sail in April 2020. Courtesy Virgin Voyages

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Richard Branson’s adults-only cruise ship features rock star suites and a tattoo parlour
An Emirates A380 parked in front of the Airbus plant. Remy Gabalda / AFP

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Airbus A380: a fond farewell to the jet that reimagined flying
Ian Schrager, the man behind New York's Studio 54 and Edition Abu Dhabi hotel. Courtesy Ian Schrager

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Studio 54's Ian Schrager: 'The Middle East is incredibly exciting now'
Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas captured the most detailed pictures ever taken of a the rare African black panther. Courtesy @willbl  

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Rare black African leopard photographed in Kenya
Etihad Airways will fly Dreamliners to all of its China destinations from July this year

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Etihad to deploy next-generation Dreamliners on all China flights
The new JA Lake View Hotel will open its doors in Jebel Ali in September this year. Courtesy JA Hotels

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Dubai’s largest 'experience resort' will be completed with new Jebel Ali hotel
Europe’s first smart city is set to be built in Castiblanco, Spain. Courtesy Cora Alpha

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Europe’s first intelligent, solar-powered city set to open in Spain
The poolside offers some quiet time. Courtesy Taj Mumbai  

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Hotel insider: Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai
St Peter’s Square. Getty

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What to know about Vatican City: secret passages and the world's best post office
The ruins of Qasr Al Bint stands at the ancient rock heritage site at Al Ula. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman officially launched his vision of the mega tourism project at the ancient site. Bloomberg

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Louvre Abu Dhabi architect Jean Nouvel to design Saudi Arabia's Al Ula Resort
Lufthansa wants to sue a passenger it claims exploited its ticketing system. Bloomberg  

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Lufthansa plans to sue passenger for missing booked flight
Wow air is giving away free flights to anyone called Valentine to celebrate the season of love. Pixabay

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Is your name Valentine? Then a free flight could be yours
The Fuselage can handle extreme terrain and weather conditions. Courtesy Tree Tents 

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Go eco-friendly glamping in a flat-pack treehouse
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Karl Lagerfeld's spring/summer 2019 women's ready-to-wear collection. Reuters 

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Nobody could put on a show quite like Karl Lagerfeld

Alicia Keys performs at the 2019 Dubai Jazz Festival held at Dubai Media City Amphitheatre. Pawan Singh / The National

MUSIC

Review: Alicia Keys keeps it classy at the 2019 Dubai Jazz Festival
Spero Panagakis, co-owner of the BB Social Dining restaurant at DIFC, says opening his own restaurant was a personal goal. Pawan Singh / The National

MONEY

Money & Me: ‘I follow the 30 per cent rule for my savings'
'A Private War' stars Rosamund Pike as journalist Marie Colvin, with costumes by Michael O'Connor.

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The challenges of dressing Rosamund Pike in 'A Private War'
Akash Ambani, the eldest son of India's richest man and Reliance Industries Limited Chairman, Mukesh Ambani, is set to marry fiancee Shloka Mehta AFP / SUJIT JAISWAL

LIFESTYLE

India's richest family prepare for another lavish Mumbai wedding