Memories of the UAE’s formative years – by the French photographer who immortalised them
In Abu Dhabi, French photographer Jack Burlot, 78, stands inside the newly opened Zayed National Museum, confronted with…
Woman Painting In Rainforest Befriends Wild Birds Who Watch Her Every Day
At Wangat Lodge in New South Wales, Australia, visitors can explore 50 acres of protected sub-tropical rainforest lands…
My Sharjah Rent: Artist creates ‘open gallery’ in Dh65,000 apartment
My Sharjah Rent is proudly sponsored by Property Finder, the UAE’s No 1 real estate portal. With verified…
Rescuer Drops To The Ground After Finding Someone Wedged Between Trees
As a full-time wildlife rescuer, Kim Titterington usually spends her days saving Florida’s scaly residents. But last month,…
Woman Returns From Shopping To Find An ‘Unexpected Visitor’ In Her Wreath
Recently, a resident of New South Wales, Australia, returned home from holiday shopping and noticed something different about…
Driver Stops To Pick Up Trash And Finds Feed Bag With Someone Zip-Tied Inside
Earlier this month, a driver cruising through Southwestern Michigan to visit family saw a bright yellow bag on…
Metallica in the Middle East: Band documents regional tours on YouTube
You did not have to be at the gigs to witness Metallica’s unfolding relationship with Gulf audiences. The…
Seven Indian TV shows that resonated beyond borders in 2025
Beyond Bollywood, India’s television industry continues to quietly do some of the country’s most interesting work. In 2025,…
‘No delays’ as Syria prepares to launch new currency
Syria is moving ahead with its plans to issue a new national currency with no delays in implementation,…
Expanded UAE ban on single-use plastic products to begin in January
The UAE will begin 2026 with a major push to cut plastic waste and reduce pollution under a…
Lebanon drafts long-awaited banking law to meet funding shortfalls in financial system
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Friday that the government had put forward ​a long-awaited banking draft…
Family Opens Christmas Tree Box And Finds Nest With Rare Babies Inside
The other day, a family in Sydney, Australia, was carrying their artificial Christmas tree in from the garage…