AlUla: Arabian gazelles reintroduced in Sharaan Nature Reserve
The Royal Commission for AlUla, the government agency that manages the development of this region dear to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been...
Search results:
-
-
Saudi Arabia: AlUla site to reopen in October
The archaeological site of AlUla, dear to the heritage of Saudi Arabia and a veritable spearhead of tourism in the kingdom has been, like...
-
Ramadan 2020: Traditions from across the Arab world
At the moment, the entire Muslim world is celebrating the holy month of Ramadan. While the same fasting and meditation requirements apply everywhere, many...
-
Laylat al Qadr: a night of spirituality during Ramadan
The night of 19-20 May 2020 is a special night in Muslim culture. It corresponds to Laylat al Qadr or the Night of Power,...
-
Middle Eastern art collections to virtually navigate from confinement
As museums across continents remain shut to the public in reaction to the coronavirus, the doors to the virtual sphere have unlocked, with virtual...
-
Egypt: discovering antiquity from your sofa
In this period of confinement, many have had to cancel trips, outings, and other outdoor activities. Although an overwhelming amount of cultural attractions are...
-
Hajj cancellations through time
For the first time since the creation of Saudi Arabia, the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca is likely to be cancelled, in reaction to the...
-
Focus on freekeh, the Middle Eastern cereal that will dethrone quinoa
Quinoa, bulgur, buckwheat... That’s in the past! In 2020, we’re making room for freekeh, for our upcoming healthy yet tasty meals. This cereal, known...
-
Egypt: the oldest remaining pyramid reopens its doors to visitors
Located in Saqqara, just south of Cairo, the 4,700-year-old Pharaoh Djoser pyramid, stands tall today as the oldest in Egypt, reopening its doors to...