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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
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
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
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
As GCC Secretary-General and the first Bahraini and first military man to take office, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani hopes to usher political and social reform.
April 3, 2011 1:11
These are two ancient cities with very different personalities. Scarcely two hours apart, both destinations offer travelers immensely different experiences. Which wins out when we put them head to head?
July 27, 2010 6:37
Dubai Kiss Court Case Highlights Culture Clash; Friends in Need; How Privacy Vanishes Online; Where Did All the Love Go?; Qatar on the Cusp
March 18, 2010 6:59
Emirati culture is under threat – and news that UAE nationals will soon account for just 13.3 percent of the population could make this identity crisis more severe.
January 25, 2010 1:23
The Dubai government plans to name streets after cultural references
January 12, 2009 1:31
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26
