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Islamic Art at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, but first Paris

Little has been done to promote Islamic art in recent years, but with the opening of a wing dedicated to it in the Louvre Paris and plans for a version of the L...Read more

The Green Sheikh of the UAE Abdul Aziz Al Nuaimi

Known throughout the UAE as the ‘Green Sheikh’, Abdul Aziz Al Nuami, has made it his mission to make the country environmentally awareRead more

The Launch of a new UAE Satellite makes region a Technological Hub

The latest UAE satellite and the second commercial telecommunications satellite – the Y1B was successfully launched on April 24, 2012, establishing the country ...Read more

Al Ain achieves UNESCO World Heritage Status

The fact that Al Ain is a treasure trove of historical sites has long been known in the UAE. Now the rest of the world is to learn of its importanceRead more

The Middle Eastern Express – a railway through the desert

Given how modernised it is in many respects, it may come as a surprise that the UAE has no railway line. However it makes sense when its harsh desert climate is...Read more

UAE Currency – A history lesson in your wallet

You don’t need to visit a museum to learn about the history of the UAE. Simply take a look at its currency.Read more

Hydroponic state of the art farming

The introduction of a new way of growing plants –using little water and no soil – could revolutionise the growing of vegetables in the UAE.Read more

Ahmed Bukhatir, Nasheed singer: “I feel lucky to have been born when I was, in...

Well known Nasheed singer Ahmed Bukhatir may never have excelled in his career were he not born in this era. He tells Al Shindagah why he’s proud to be a modern...Read more