Al Alaya, an inclusive dance from UAE registered in the intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO
Listed as intangible cultural heritage items of Humanity of UNESCO since 2014, al alaya, also called "stick dance" is a traditional art widely spread...
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Top 4: the most beautiful souks in the Arab world
Losing yourself in the alleys, smelling the smell of spices, admiring the bright colours, soaking up the sounds... Strolling through the souks is a...
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Falconry is about Sport and Tradition in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are traditions that have managed to survive technological, economic and societal upheavals. The art of falconry is one of them.
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Inside the Janadriyah Festival in Saudi Arabia
"It's a bit like the Universal Exhibition, but in Saudi Arabia." French photographer Marc Nouss, a one-day guest at the Janadriyah Festival, sums up...
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Archaeology: Is North Africa Another Cradle of Humankind?
Once again, archaeological excavations shake up all the certainties acquired by men.
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5 English words that are actually derived from the Arabic language
Carafe You have made it a principle, by stininess or ecological awareness: at the restaurant you prefer the carafe to the water bottle. But...
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Abu Dhabi: The historic district of Qasr Al Hosn reopens its doors to the public
After years of closure due to renovation, the historic Qasr Al Hosn district in Abu Dhabi has reopened, with free exhibitions and events to...
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The pearls of the Arab world according to Time magazine
The sights to see, paths to wander, and flavors to savor are plenty... For the first time, Time magazine has compiled a list of...
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Rijal Alma: an Arena of Palaces in Saudi Arabia
Picture yourself standing in the middle of an amphitheatre. But the spectators aren’t cheering. In fact they’re not even people. Sixty-odd clay-colored fortresses tower...