From left, The Hundred Years' War on Palestine; In Search of Fatima; and The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. All photos: Amazon
Eight books about history of Israel-Palestine conflict

These titles provide perspective of the background of current events

October 17, 2023
Luciferin Shores (2023) by Emirati artist Jumairy. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi
Manar Abu Dhabi art exhibition to light up capital's shoreline

Running from November 15 to January 30, it will transform the city's coastal areas through a series of public installations

October 10, 2023
A screenshot of ADCC 1999 Highlight From Japan TV. Photo: Riccardo Ammendolia / YouTube
Timeframe: Abu Dhabi Combat Club, the apex of submission sports

The success of ADCC has propelled jiu-jitsu to new heights in the UAE and beyond

September 29, 2023
Bahrain is home to three Unesco World Heritage sites, including Qal’at al-Bahrain – the Ancient Harbour and Capital of Dilmun. Photo: Editions Gelbart
World Heritage List is just the start, says Bahrain's antiquities head

Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa outlines some of the hot topics discussed, including climate change, conflict and sustainable development

September 22, 2023
A contemporary view of Ancient Jericho/Tell es-Sultan. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The Mena sites added to the Unesco World Heritage List 2023

‘Uruq Bani Ma’arid, Djerba, Gordion, Medieval Mosques of Anatolia, Hyrcanian Forests and Caravanserai also among those inscribed

September 17, 2023
Ancient inscriptions carved into Jabal Ikmah in AlUla, which is hosting its inaugural World Archaeology Summit. Photo: AlUla World Archaeology Summit
AlUla archaeology summit unearths challenges of cultural bias

The inaugural event is digging deep into the issues facing contemporary researchers

September 15, 2023
This year eight sites across Mena are nominated, including Tunisia's island of Djerba. Photo: Ghada Ayari
Eight Mena sites nominated for Unesco World Heritage List 2023

From the Empty Quarter to Ancient Jericho, there are many striking places and landmarks under consideration from the region

September 13, 2023
The Unesco World Heritage Committee is being held in Saudi Arabia for the first time. AFP
Unesco World Heritage Committee begins in Saudi Arabia

Representatives stress importance of international solidarity in face of climate change and armed conflict

September 11, 2023
A team of researchers has excavated an 'unprecedented assemblage' of skull and horn fragments in AlUla. Photo: Muhammad Al-Dajani / RCU
Neolithic sites in AlUla among region's oldest pilgrimage sites

Two projects in north-west Saudi Arabia have shed light on the Gulf's rich cultural heritage

September 11, 2023
Sharjah Public Library director, Eman Bushulaibi. Photo: Sharjah Public Libraries
How the UAE’s oldest library is responding to AI and fake news

Sharjah Public Library's aim is to offer a safe space during a storm of misinformation

September 08, 2023
Antara, or Antar, was among the most renowned Arabian poets and knights in history. Getty Images
Expendables director to make film about Bedouin warrior Antara

One of the Gulf's most celebrated poets and knights is the subject of a new epic production in Saudi Arabia

September 04, 2023
Flt Lt F Loughman and the founding class of Dubai English Speaking School in 1963 in the area where the Dry Docks are today. Photo: Dubai English Speaking School
Timeframe: When abras and camels were required for the school run

As pupils return to class, Dubai English Speaking School looks back on generations of students and staff

September 01, 2023
Hegra is known for its intricately inscribed Nabataean tombs. Photo: Discovery Channel
Hegra celebrates 15 years as Unesco World Heritage site

The ancient oasis settlement in AlUla is a testament to the Arabian Peninsula's history as cultural nexus

August 31, 2023
Salem Al Qassimi, UAE Minister of Culture and Youth, speaks at a G20 Ministerial Meeting on Culture. Photo: UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth
Salem Al Qassimi stresses role of cultural co-operation for Cop28

The UAE Minister of Culture and Youth highlights importance of partnerships at G20 meeting in India

August 30, 2023
Bray Wyatt became a WWE champion in 2017. Photo: WWE
WWE wrestler Bray Wyatt dies aged 36

Dwayne Johnson and Triple H lead tributes to father of four

August 25, 2023