CULTURE
Five Unmissable Reads by Emirati Authors for World Book Day
Dubai, United Arab Emirates : As World Book Day approaches on April 23, the Emirates Literature Foundation is spotlighting the voices shaping the country’s...
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Abu Dhabi strengthens global cultural profile with Saadiyat Cultural District
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi is continuing to expand its role as a global center for culture and tourism through a...
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Qatar adds 3 sites to Islamic heritage list
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar Museums said Tuesday that three additional Qatari heritage sites have been inscribed on the Heritage List of the Islamic World...
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Kathmandu, here the breeze of Ramadan has the scent of mustard
KATHMANDU- Nepal: As winter gently retreats from the hills of Benighat, the air carries the fresh, pungent scent of blooming mustard fields. The chill...
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Ramadan Unites Worlds: Fasting Hours, Shared Hearts
By. KT AbdurabbAs the crescent moon is sighted or awaited across skies from the Gulf to South Asia, Ramadan begins—likely on February 19 in...
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Sharjah Ruler opens major Fili heritage projects
SHARJAH,— United Arab Emirates: The ruler of Sharjah on Sunday inaugurated a series of heritage and environmental projects in the Fili area, underscoring a...
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Passport to fun: 10 dirhams for world stamps
DUBAI — At Global Village, the sprawling open-air cultural park on the outskirts of Dubai, visitors aren't just wandering through pavilions representing dozens of countries....
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Ramadan in the UAE: What Expats Should Know About Work Hours
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin around February 18–19, 2026 (most astronomical forecasts and official predictions point to Thursday,...