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Afghan calligrapher creates world’s largest Quran

Afghan calligrapher creates world’s largest Quran

An Afghan calligrapher has worked for five years to create the world's biggest Quran, a bid to show the world that Afghanistan's rich cultural heritage and traditions have been damaged but not destroyed by 30 years of war.

January 17, 2012 2:49
 
What will it mean to be Emirati?

What will it mean to be Emirati?

In a time of regional chaos, celebrating National Day should mean more than waving larger-than-life flags and putting on car stickers.

November 21, 2011 12:29
 
Art Attack: Qatar’s bid for cultural stardom

Art Attack: Qatar’s bid for cultural stardom

Will Qatar, a relatively new country with a still budding local art scene itself, become the world’s museum through acquisition?

July 14, 2011 2:47
 
Timing is everything: rocky start for UAE cultural tour

Timing is everything: rocky start for UAE cultural tour

Earth Cultures is hoping UK tourists will finally opt for a more cultural vacation in Dubai this Ramadan. But nobody’s buying…yet.

June 19, 2011 1:57
 
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