For Ayesha Al Mansoori, learning the ancient art of falconry was not for sustenance or sport.
Asma Baker is a successful artist, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and poet who lives in the United Arab Emirates.
The date palm tree is native to the UAE, with one estimate that the country is home to 40 million date palms.
Throughout the past decade, fungi has secured its rightful place in the spotlight of sustainability efforts.
Here are fifteen picture books that will inspire budding conservationists.
Three architects give insights on reconciling the ancient built heritage of the UAE with modern problems and tools.
This slow cooker version of a traditional dish is suitable for a smaller family, any night of the week.
On only the second Day Eleven in Folklife Festival history, we couldn’t have asked for a better way to conclude.
Al Marar’s take on machboos, an Arab mixed rice dish, reflects the life of a Bedouin in the desert.
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