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Sharjah’s Coastal Fortified Network Added to UNESCO

Sharjah: The Coastal Fortified Network of South Eastern Arabia in the Emirate of Sharjah has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World ....

Qatar’s Al Gannas Association Showcases Falconry Heritage

Bishkek: The Qatar Al Gannas Association participated in the sixth edition of the Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, joining thousands of participants from ....

Falcon is Sold for AED 2.1 Million (USD 571,000) in Abu

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 7 September 2026: An Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon achieved a record-breaking sale of AED 2.1 million (USD 571,000) at ....

Abu Dhabi Municipality Welcomes More Than 16,000 Visitors

Abu Dhabi: More than 16,000 visitors attended Abu Dhabi City Municipality’s “Date Harvest Season” celebrations at Al Rahbah Plaza ....

Lebanon and UNESCO Sign MoU to Strengthen Heritage

Lebanon and UNESCO are strengthening their partnership with a new agreement that puts heritage protection at the centre of wider ....

Sharjah Launches Irthi Museum, Region’s First Institution

The permanent cultural institution will preserve Emirati craft traditions while advancing research, education, design innovation and artisan ....

Al Ain’s Iconic Clock Roundabout Unveils Striking New

Al Ain: One of Al Ain’s most recognisable landmarks has entered a new chapter following the unveiling of a striking redesign that combines ....

Qasr Al Watan Named Among the World's Top 100 Travel

Abu Dhabi's iconic Qasr Al Watan has earned a place among the world's Top 100 Travel Experiences for 2026, reinforcing the UAE's growing ....

Beijing Named UNESCO World Capital of Architecture 2029

Paris: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has selected Beijing as the World Capital of Architecture 2029, ....

Sheikh Hamdan directs Dh1-million grant for Dubai Date

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered the granting of AED 1 million to participants of the third Dubai Date ....

The Mirdif villa where 200,000 photographs hold the UAE's

DUBAI — Visitors who step through the door of Shaukat Ali Rana's villa in Mirdif quickly understand this is no ordinary home ....

Palestinian institutions laud UNESCO decisions protecting

RAMALLAH — Palestinian official institutions have hailed the unanimous adoption by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee of four decisions ....

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery in Paris after royal jewels

PARIS — The Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopened to the public on Wednesday for the first time since thieves stole French crown jewels worth 88 ....

The Charm of Ajman: The UAE's Smallest but Most Laid-Back

Ajman, the smallest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, punches well above its weight in character and charm. Despite its ....

Liwa Rutab Festival 2026: Celebrating the UAE's Desert Date

The 22nd edition of the Liwa Rutab Festival is open now, running from July 14 to 23, 2026, in the city of Liwa in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region ....

The Most Sacred Landmarks in Asia

Asia is home to some of the world's oldest and most spiritually significant sites, spanning Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and beyond. Whether carved ....

Sharjah Ruler Orders Revival of Khorfakkan Historic Souq

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has directed a full restoration and expansion of the historic market, turning it into a dedicated hub for ....

From a Guadeloupean Plantation to Houston: The Samuel

In 1861, a ship left a port in southern India carrying labourers bound for a French sugar colony they had likely never heard of. They carried very ....