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Running out of things to say? Try these fun video call games as you stay at home

Submitted by hams.saleh on Wed, 2020-04-08 11:54

To get your daily dose of social interaction, you have probably been using one of many conference call applications to connect with family and friends. Here are some games to make sure you never get bored on the call.

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Love a good trivia session? Then this game is for you. Each person gets to ask a set of questions and the other participants have to write the answer down and show it to the camera. Keep track of your score to find out who wins the game. 

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Quiz night
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For this one, you need a tray with an assortment of random objects on it. Show the tray to the camera for 10 seconds and give your friends 30 seconds to write down what they can remember. The person who remembers the most wins. 

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What’s on the tray
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Go through your music playlist before you play this game. One of you starts by singing part of a song and the next person has to switch the tune using the last word of the previous song.

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Pass-a-long karaoke
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In this game, one player turns off their microphone and says a word or sentence for the other players to guess.

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Read my lips
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This game takes quite a turn. A person says a word and each participant has to keep adding to it to form a story. You can spice it up by having each person repeat every word said during the previous rounds before adding their own. If you mess up the order or forget a word, you lose. 

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Stories in words
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Old, but gold! Divide yourselves into two teams. Each person gets a chance to act out the title of a film or TV series, while their team tries to figure it out. Don’t forget to set your timers!

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ARAB NEWS
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Wednesday, April 8, 2020 - 11:45

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Online museums and galleries to virtually tour

Submitted by khaoula.ghanem on Sat, 2020-04-04 12:26

Since the coronavirus outbreak, many regional museums and galleries have been forced to close their doors and move online instead.

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The 2020 Online Catalogue showcases more than 500 artworks by participating galleries across all fair sections, as well as a series of performances pieces streamed online.

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Art Dubai
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The Abu Dhabi-based arts and design center just launched its virtual experience and online programming featuring a series of video lessons, podcasts, book readings, community talks and curatorial tours.

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Warehouse421
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Jeddah’s Athr Gallery is showcasing all of its exhibitions via its Instagram page, in addition to conversations with artists and curators and virtual studio visits with artists.

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Athr
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The Dubai-based arts hub has launched an online platform that allows audiences to browse through their contemporary art galleries with 360 views of each installation.

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AlSerkal Avenue
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The cultural institution is turning to its online platforms, including social media channels, to engage with audiences, giving them the opportunity to get to know artists and deep dive into exhibitions.

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Jameel Arts Centre
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Art lovers can tour some of the country’s famed museums and archaeological sites, such as the Menna Tomb, which are viewable on the ministry’s website and social media platforms.

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Egyptian Tourism Ministry
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A virtual stroll though this historical district will take you back in time as it houses and incubates a number of cultural activities including art, arts and culture societies and specialized museums.

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Bonus: Al-Fahidi Historical District
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Visit www.dubai360.com to discover one of the oldest existing buildings in the emirate.

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Bonus: Dubai Museum
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Once the headquarters of the Dubai Police Force, the building now consists of two showrooms that you can virtually tour from your couch.

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Bonus: Al-Naif Museum
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Arab News
Publication Date: 
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - 12:15

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