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Islamic calendar, Rabīʿ al-ʾAwwal
Rabīʽ al-Awwal (Arabic: رَبِيع ٱلْأَوَّل, Rabīʿ al-ʾAwwal) is the third month in the Islamic calendar. The name Rabī‘ al-awwal means “the first [month] or beginning of spring”, referring to…
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UAE: History of coins
Oil derricks 50 fils (1973-1989) The value and number on the UAE’s coins are written in Eastern Arabic numerals, while…
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Types of Persian Carpets: Nain
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: Sakamkam Fort
Sakamkam Fort The fort was built of burnt mud with gravel, mud, palm fronds, and wood was also used to…
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Making Lugaimat
Surprisingly, the UAE has a variety of desserts, mainly made of sugar, dates and flour. These desserts can be served…
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UAE natural habitats: The mountains
The Hajar Mountains run parallel to the UAE’s east coast. Their highest point in the north is in the Musandam…
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Stamps of Fujairah: 1970 World Cup, Mexico
Before the first Post Office was opened in Fujairah, the locals used a courier Saeed Mohammed Tanaji to take letters…
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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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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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