Camel facts Camels have long been known for their ability to go weeks at a time without needing to drink water. Camels are also known for their prominent humps (either one or two humps, depending on the species), which leads many people to believe that these are used...

Some Arab proverbs about human behaviour, money and more   Complain to the bow and it will send you an arrow. Ignorance is an incurable disease. The cure for high prices is abstinence. Many are the roads that do not lead to the heart. The man who is just by night...

Chicken makbous is a traditional spiced Arab rice dish that is similar to Indian biryani, and is popular in the Sultanate of Oman. Recipe for a traditional chicken makbous Ingredients: 3 onions 2 chicken breasts 4 cloves 1 teaspoon of ginger (chopped) 1 cinnamon stick...

Saudi Arabia – In Jizan and Asir, Saudi Arabia’s southern provinces, live the reclusive Flower Men. For centuries, these descendants of the ancient Tihama and Asir tribes have been known for wearing colourful flower garlands on their head. They lived completely...

Arabic Proverbs about Relationships. He who is not satisfied at his father’s table will never be satisfied. Your fate is in the hands of your children. An arrogant man has no friends. He who gossips to you will gossip about you. When a merchant criticises merchandise,...

Arabic Proverbs relating to animals   • He who takes a donkey up a minaret must bring it down. • Better a thousand dogs barking for you than one barking at you. • Hold on to a dog’s tail until you have crossed the river. • The clouds are not harmed by barking of dogs....

Arabic Proverbs about Nature and Living   • Nature offers a balm for every sore. • Hope without work is a tree without fruit. • A rich man who is ungenerous is like a tree without fruit. • You can’t carry two watermelons in one hand. • It is not the cutting of...