The United Arab Emirates – A Brief History
The Arabian peninsula has historically been the domain of individual Arab clans and families
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The World’s Most Sustainable Buildings
Since the turn of the century, a bold mixture of innovation and governance have propelled architecture into a whole new sphere of creating buildings that both challenge traditional building norms, and change attitudes towards carbon-neutral and self-sufficient structures. We take a look at some of the world’s most sustainable buildings!
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Full Throttle: Dune Bashing in the Desert
Often called the ‘white water rafting of desert’, an increasingly popular activity in the UAE and Oman is dune bashing.
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The Arab Diaspora
The Arab diaspora is one of the most widespread immigrant populations around the world, as well as one of the trickiest to define. Unlike most diaspora populations, Arabs are not categorised by a single country but rather a collection of 22 culturally similar ones.
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Visiting the Middle East: Customs and Culture
Steer clear of travel mishaps and social gaffs when on the road to Damascus (or anywhere else in the Middle East) with our handy travel guide to the customs and cultures of the region.
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