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I wrote something about Hazard at Chelsea.

[Know Time @knowtimetofly]

Since Dubai has been in the news over the last couple of weeks, many people have jumped on the opportunity to regurgitate some old, outdated, misplaced tropes about the city (“fake” “artificial” “no nature”).

I’ve always maintained it’s one of the greatest cities in the world, with a treasure trove of art, history and culture. I guess the fault is partially ours for not sharing our little secret with the rest of the world earlier.

But it finally seems like a good time to celebrate this city, in a moment when it has shown more resolve, spirit and resilience than many bigger, older ones.

Super stoked to present an episode that was planned FOUR years ago: a two hour celebration of Dubai and Sharjah’s unique architecture, city planning and cultural history!

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NEW: In episode 156, I interview @ToddReisz - architect, former professor at Yale & Harvard, and author of the books Showpiece City and Building Sharjah!

In this conversation we talk about his journey falling in love with architecture, how he got interested in the Middle East before we launch into an architecture, city planning & urban design 101 masterclass on Dubai and Sharjah: a breakdown of the city plans of Dubai and Sharjah, how the National Bank of Dubai buildings tell the story of Dubai, comprehensive analysis of the World Trade Center building, Sharjah Central Souk, Sharjah Post Office, we explore what makes up the cultural identity of a city, form vs. function, the role of iconic structures and he also addresses some of the stereotypes and criticisms of the architecture in the region!

Full episode: https://t.co/Xf1ZVyt5Fb

#architecture

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@JibnDaqoos Swear they were both called Mathew Thomas

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@CallumRG21 Looking forward to your definitive guide on spurs

[Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls]

RT if Derrick Rose is the reason you love basketball ❤️

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Earls Court is an elite name but they'd probably sell off naming rights and call it Temu Arena or something

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@Unspoken_Echoes 042

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@JibnDaqoos What about summer കണ്ട് at Samarkand

[ESPNcricinfo @ESPNcricinfo]

Test yourself with our quiz on India men's World Cup wins ✍️

https://t.co/6Lsg4t3jEG

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@JibnDaqoos Whut

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Wow South Africa's really about to screw England out of two different World Cups on the same day.

[The Onion @TheOnion]

Dying Gazans Criticized For Not Using Last Words To Condemn Hamas https://t.co/pshItr0uUS

[Thanzeem @ThanzMan]

From one magician to another.

[Juan Mata García @juanmata8]

Oh how I enjoyed playing with you… 🙏. One of the very best. Enjoy your new chapter, my friend, you deserve it. Thanks for all the memories and for bringing your joy to football, @hazardeden10 🪄🔝❤️ #LEGEND

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Go well Eden, you were my absolute favourite player to watch!

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Jawan made me me appreciate Jailer more.

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Is it just me or is this the year movies have gone back to being blockbuster events post-covid?
Or maybe since MCU Endgame times

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@DxBruyne17 Alvarez

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Return of the Fax

[B/R Football @brfootball]

It nearly happened eight years ago.

Real Madrid need a goalkeeper.

He's a free agent.

📠

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@JibnDaqoos lol what did she say

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@JasonKPargin Yes

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This one hurts.

[César Azpilicueta @CesarAzpi]

𝒴𝑜𝓊 𝒸𝒶𝓁𝓁𝑒𝒹 𝓂𝑒 𝒟𝒶𝓋𝑒, 𝐼’𝓁𝓁 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝒸𝒶𝓁𝓁 𝓎𝑜𝓊 𝒽𝑜𝓂𝑒 💙