Peter Hellyer
Articles
UAE archaeology had a golden year in 2022
Researchers, include many Emiratis, made a number of discoveries that advance our understanding of pre-history in the lands that now make up the Emirates
Insight into the UAE's progress – through a supermarket aisle
Browsing the fruits and vegetables available here from all over the world can leave you with a feeling of awe
If your children are afraid of exams, maybe you are partly to blame
Learning is a lifelong process, and parents shouldn't set their expectations too high
There is a lot to be gained by working overseas
A career stint abroad is good for both people as well as for society
There is value in passing down skills of the trade
Jewellery-making isn't the only trade where knowledge and experience counts for a lot
Was my asthma attack triggered by air pollution?
The UAE has it better than many cities in the world as great attention is paid to the complex task of monitoring air quality
Child protection is the responsibility for all in a community
At times, we need to intervene in the private lives of other people
In times of geopolitical uncertainty, our memories are more important than ever
Remembering the past can help us keep a close eye on sudden changes in the world around us
Being a good mentor takes listening
Passing on knowledge gathered with experience is important – to those interested to learn
To make new friends, step out of that bubble
Taking up an activity, whether running or birdwatching, can be a great way to meet people from diverse backgrounds
The value of old water channels returning to life
Architects of the irrigation systems of Al Andalus have much in common with ancient inhabitants of the UAE’s mountains
City-dwellers have a responsibility to keep nature in their lives
Children who grow up without seeing much green end up poor stewards of the environment
A family nugget mingled in the Emirates' Second World War tales
That a cousin of mine died here in the Second World War is not something I expected to stumble upon
The UAE at 50 and my 45 years of memories and pride
I recall an early National Day, in 1977, when there was a modest parade along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche
The UAE's gleanings from Glasgow as it plans for Cop28
The climate summit in 2023 will be as much of a diplomatic exercise as it will be about logistics