These dhows, with their broken masts, decomposed decks and torn sails, could be seen in the emirate's entire seashores, particularly in the part of Al Mareed shoreline. They tell a demoralising story ...

A unique collection of traditional seagoing boats in Doha, Qatar has been recorded for posterity using a 3D scanning process. A team from the University of Exeter surveyed 14 vessels from the National ...

Every week, Inside Africa takes its viewers on a journey across Africa, exploring the true diversity and depth of different cultures, countries and regions. The East African island, perched placidly ...

89-year-old craftsman relives the joys of pearl diving through his masterful creations Sharjah: Walking up the street leading to Ebrahim Saleh Hassan Bu Hazza’s house, you can hear a staccato of ...

If you're looking to book a dhows cruise in Dubai, it's essential to know the facts before you do. Many myths and rumors are floating around about these cruises, so we're here to set the record ...

Recent reports suggest that the Houthis are now trying to establish their own version of the Axis of Resistance by forming links with insurrectionist groups across the Gulf of Aden into Somalia. Such ...

Dubai's mix of old and new shipping continues to help date trade thrive Emirate imports 250,000 tons of dates annually from neighboring countries Traditional wooden dhows still used to transport dates ...

Dhow boats, an important part of the UAE's heritage, should be visually kept alive through photography. This was the message of two Emirati photographers who captured traditional and modern dhows ...

Islamabad: Imagine a thin, grey coastline running from Jiwani past Gwadar to Ormara and Pasni. From these dots on Pakistan’s Makran coast, wooden dhows push out at dusk, fan into the Arabian Sea and ...

The 14th edition of the Katara Traditional Dhow Festival continues to welcome more visitors with a diverse cultural and heritage experience. Among the standout activities are traditional maritime ...

Traditional dhows will also be a housing option for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, in co-operation with Katara – the Cultural Village Foundation, an official of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & ...