At the end of next month, the 4 million people born Feb. 29 get to celebrate the actual day they were born – leap day. But, why the need for an extra day?
History
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On Sept. 25, 2019, Hazza Al Mansouri made history as the first Emirati to travel into
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Masjid al-Haram – Mecca
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Excitement is building as the city gears up for Expo 2020, but some are asking – what even is an Expo?
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With Dubai Expo 2020 on the way, here are some astonishing creations we know and love today that were unveiled at previous World Expos.
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In an aim to learn more about the region’s history, excavations were carried out by the Department of Tourism and Antiquities in Umm Al Quwain at the archaeological site of Ed-Dur.
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UAE National Day on Dec. 2 marks the 47th anniversary of the formation of the United Arab Emirates, a vision brought into reality by the country’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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Henna, also known as Mehndi, was one of the first beauty products ever developed and is an ancient form of body art that has been practiced in the Middle East, India and Africa throughout the ages.
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A sign of simpler times before even the most basic technology, the firing of the Ramadan – or midfa al iftar – announces the breaking of the fast during Ramadan.
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As Ramadan is now upon us, we thought we’d look into the history and practices of this well known Holy Month.
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The tradition of pearl diving and its cultural impact has long been a source of pride in the UAE. Pearls have always been associated with beauty, longevity and perfection and the warm waters of the Gulf produced highly prized, colourful pearls.
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On February 9th, a group of 50 Emirati and expatriate women will venture into the desert to cross the 125km expanse between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, by foot.
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Opinions and speculation have quickly followed Donald Trump’s election as the 45th president of the United States. Branded the most divisive and malicious presidential campaign in American history, its train wreck politicking had us all gripped.
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Hand gestures – particularly derogatory ones – are not tolerated in the UAE, but now there’s one that will be welcomed.
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Her love of the written word, her digital savvy and her passion for her country led Iman Ben Chaibah to create Sail Publishing, a digital content hub about cultural and community matters in the UAE.
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The UAE’s first female fighter pilot, Major Mariam Al Mansouri, was honoured at the United Nations Headquarters in New York last year for “battling stereotypes, and terror, from the air.”
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Emirati columnist, motivational speaker and Stanford MBA graduate, Khalid Al Ameri is on a journey to help people become better, realise their dreams and potential and appreciate every experience along the way, be it good or bad.
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One of the city’s oldest gems and a glimpse into Old Dubai, the Dubai Museum in the historic Al Fahidi Fort dates back to 1787.