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Hindu Festivals: Jaya Ekadashi
What Is Jaya Ekadashi? As per the Hindu calendar, Jaya Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) in the Magh month during…
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A to Z Fujairah and the Emirates
Exploring Fujairah and the Emirates from A to Z: Night Safari
There are so many things we can do on the East Coast and in the other emirates that cost little…
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World Yoga Day, Mon Feb 22nd, 2021
Yoga’s health benefits have been known to humankind for thousands of years. It improves flexibility, balance and posture, builds muscle…
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UAE: History of coins
Arab coffee pot (1 Dirham): dallah The value and number on the UAE’s coins are written in Eastern Arabic numerals,…
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Sentinels of living history: Al Hisn Fort Museum
Scattered across the country are forts and watchtowers that were built decades ago at vantage locations to guard territories, trading…
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Types of Persian Carpets: Heriz
Persian carpets and rugs were initially woven as articles of necessity to cover the floors of nomadic tribesmen, giving them protection from the…
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Discover Fujairah: Wahlah Fort
The fortress of Wahlah is located in the village of Wahlah 30 kilometers from the city of Fujairah in mountainous…
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Local News
Rare Dolphin species sighted off Fujairah’s coast
Over the first four days of the current survey effort, four species of marine mammals were detected, including one, the…
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Film Review
Film recommendation: Julie & Julia
Julie Powell’s tale of deciding to make every single one of the recipes in Mastering the Art of French Cooking…
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Featured
Fujairah Flora: Umbrella Thorn Acacia
Scientific Name: Acacia tortilis Arabic Name: Samr Botanical Description Grows up to 12m high; single or several stems branching from…
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