Note to editors: Photos can be found via Dropbox here. After a two-year hiatus, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall in Washington, D.C., with a program exploring the ...

From June 22 to July 4, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival returns to the National Mall in D.C., with an emphasis on the cultural traditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and creating an optimistic ...

T.S. Eliot—whose poetry collection I devoured in my school years and still keep close at hand on my bookshelf—had a fascinating take on time, where the past, present and future converge into one ...

Dubai has transformed itself into one of the world's most exciting travel destinations, where futuristic skyscrapers stand alongside traditional souks, and luxury meets cultural heritage. Whether plan ...

Arva and Farida Ahmed, of Frying Pan Adventures inside Qwaider Al Nabulsi Sweets in the Deira neighborhood of Dubai, March 19, 2022. Credit - Natalie Naccache for TIME Before Dubai transformed into a ...

The centre piece of Kerala’s Onam festival is undoubtedly the sadhya, that lavish, multicourse feast that celebrates the best of the year’s harvest. Traditionally presented on a banana leaf, a typical ...

Abu Dhabi, Sept. 30th, 2010 (WAM) By Jamal Al Majaida -- Wolfgang Amadeus Bruelhart, Ambassador of Switzerland has said that United Arab Emirates and Switzerland have developed very successful ...

Far from Dubai's gleaming skyscrapers and renowned camel races, a bullfight is under way in the emirate of Fujairah, where the tradition continues unbeknown to most in the United Arab Emirates. "Look ...

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that hospitals under the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will collaborate under the ‘Art for Good’ initiative to integrate art and ...

Before Dubai transformed into a glittery global hub with an international culinary scene, there were limited—albeit much loved—dining options that represented the city’s mix of influences. Sisters ...