Lauren McMillen

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Lauren McMillen is the founder and CEO of ámaxa, a tech nonprofit that helps passionate people who want to make an outsized impact on the world by connecting them to high-impact projects with partner nonprofits across eight countries. She graduated from New York University Abu Dhabi with a bachelor’s degree in Arab studies and computer science and is pursuing a master’s in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at University of Edinburgh.

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Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial Boosts Arts Accessibility

The increasing investment into public art shows a commitment by Abu Dhabi to expand access to the city’s cultural offerings.

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Expands Access to Literature

Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.

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Social Entrepreneurship Begins to Thrive in the UAE

Through government support, the UAE looks to spark its nongovernmental sector, encouraging the growth of a new social entrepreneurship ecosystem.