• The Mohammad bin Salem Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah is the largest surviving traditional mosque in the UAE. Wam
    The Mohammad bin Salem Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah is the largest surviving traditional mosque in the UAE. Wam
  • Archaeological excavations revealed the presence of an earlier mosque, dating back to the second half of the 18th century. Wam
    Archaeological excavations revealed the presence of an earlier mosque, dating back to the second half of the 18th century. Wam
  • The original architecture, built from coral stone and beach rock, was repaired during the renovation. Wam
    The original architecture, built from coral stone and beach rock, was repaired during the renovation. Wam
  • During the restoration work, modern additions were removed. Wam
    During the restoration work, modern additions were removed. Wam
  • The mosque has undergone several renovations and expansion phases to date. Wam
    The mosque has undergone several renovations and expansion phases to date. Wam
  • It features 60 internal columns and an impressive mangrove wood ceiling. Wam
    It features 60 internal columns and an impressive mangrove wood ceiling. Wam
  • Records suggest people have been gathering to pray on the site for at least 400 years. Wam
    Records suggest people have been gathering to pray on the site for at least 400 years. Wam
  • A Quran is on display inside the mosque. Wam
    A Quran is on display inside the mosque. Wam
  • The restoration also saw the reconstruction of the area used for the call to prayer (minara). Wam
    The restoration also saw the reconstruction of the area used for the call to prayer (minara). Wam
  • The precise attention to detail and craftsmanship can be seen throughout. Wam
    The precise attention to detail and craftsmanship can be seen throughout. Wam
  • The design and coral colours create a charming, soothing space. Wam
    The design and coral colours create a charming, soothing space. Wam
  • A wonder to behold, non-Muslims are welcome to enter the Mohammad bin Salem Mosque outside of prayer times. Wam
    A wonder to behold, non-Muslims are welcome to enter the Mohammad bin Salem Mosque outside of prayer times. Wam

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Inside the Mohammed bin Salem Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah - in pictures

The architectural gem, which dates back to the late 19th century, has been painstakingly restored

The National

April 29, 2021

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Real estate tokenisation project

Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

Where to buy art books in the UAE

There are a number of speciality art bookshops in the UAE.

In Dubai, The Lighthouse at Dubai Design District has a wonderfully curated selection of art and design books. Alserkal Avenue runs a pop-up shop at their A4 space, and host the art-book fair Fully Booked during Art Week in March. The Third Line, also in Alserkal Avenue, has a strong book-publishing arm and sells copies at its gallery. Kinokuniya, at Dubai Mall, has some good offerings within its broad selection, and you never know what you will find at the House of Prose in Jumeirah. Finally, all of Gulf Photo Plus’s photo books are available for sale at their show. 

In Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a beautiful selection of catalogues and art books, and Magrudy’s – across the Emirates, but particularly at their NYU Abu Dhabi site – has a great selection in art, fiction and cultural theory.

In Sharjah, the Sharjah Art Museum sells catalogues and art books at its museum shop, and the Sharjah Art Foundation has a bookshop that offers reads on art, theory and cultural history.

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