Sharing is caring In the Arab world, sharing is caring, especially when it comes to food. Mezze, or small share plates, are the norm at many meals, and the act of filling the table with little dishes creates a sense of ceremony and community. Breakfast is no...

Creating rain Fighting the heat isn't always easy, especially in places like the United Arab Emirates where temperatures can easily reach almost 50 Celsius at certain times of the year. In the UAE — specifically in Dubai — scientists have started tackling high...

Heat-related deaths A recent new study has found that heatwaves are causing the deaths of thousands of people worldwide every year. More than 70 scientists conducted the largest study to date that considered the health risks of rising heat exposure. The study analyzed...

Extreme Heatwaves Soaring temperatures of 56°C could soon be a common occurrence across the Middle East, say experts, as climate change brings extreme heatwaves to the region. The warning comes after extreme heat temperatures of almost 50°C were recorded across parts...

Dhow (Arabic: داو‎, ) is the generic name for a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts, used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region. In the past dhows operated as trading vessels, mainly to carry heavy items. Larger dhows have crews of...

UAE to offer citizenship to select expats in rare move for Gulf Investors and professionals, including scientists, doctors and writers, will be eligible for naturalisation. The Dubai ruler and UAE Prime Minister said, “investors, specialised talents and professionals...