From the world of international business to global politics, the Arabic language is a modern day ‘must’. But it’s equally important – and simply good manners – for anyone living in an Arab...
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The city of Al Ain is historically known as Tawam or Al Buraimi oasis, and more recently has been called the Garden City – because its springs enable a lot of green vegetation to grow there (the...
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AROUND 40 countries around the world have reported cases of swine flu, but the illness has caused deaths in only four—Mexico, the United States, Canada and Costa Rica – and almost all infections...
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The first oil discovery in the Emirate was made in 1958 in Umm Shaif field, some 150 kilometres northwest of the city of Abu Dhabi. The first oil shipment was exported off the island to the world...
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Dates come from the date palm, traditionally propagated from side shoots that grow out from the base of a mature trunk (these days tissue culture techniques are also used). The outer branches are...
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Time on your hands? Unused energy? Untapped potential? Becoming a volunteer can be personally rewarding, and it means you can give something back to the community. Volunteering is not yet well...
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If you need a crash course in UAE life, you have to read Abu Dhabi Week of course. But if you want a meaty introduction to the country, you need the UAE Yearbook 2009. It’s heavier on economy and...
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There are some very specific body language conventions and matters of basic etiquette that most Arabs will recognise but do not share with others. In practice many Arabs, especially in the Gulf, will...
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Wild camels haven’t been seen in Arabia for several hundred years. Central Australia is home to the last remaining herds of wild camels in the world – Australia even exports camels back to the...
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There are few religious strictures in the Qur’an or the Hadith about male dress in Arab cultures. One of the few aspects of dress for the Arab man that does have to comply with scripture is the...
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