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UAE currency: A pocketful of history
The UAE’s currency is the dirham, which is divided into 100 fils. Different denominations of the dirham notes carry fine…
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The perfect time of the year for Birdwatchers
It is still hot but the temperatures are steadily falling, making conditions more pleasant all the time. With the days…
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The living desert: Achyranthes aspera
Achyranthes aspera (common names: chaff-flower, prickly chaff flower, devil’s horsewhip, Sanskrit: अपामार्ग apāmārga) is a species of plant in the family Amaranthaceae. It is distributed throughout the tropical world. It…
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Exploring Fujairah and the Emirates from A to Z: Al Bidya Mosque
The mosque is located off the Khorfakkan-Dibba road, near the coastal village of Al Bidyah. Studies have proven that the…
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Arabic Language: Basics
How good is your Arabic? Before you embark on your journey to learn this fascinating language, here are some practical…
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Flower of the day: Kawther
Asphodelus tenuifolius is a common weed of fields, particularly of wheat and chickpea fields. It grows in Egypt and in the Sinai peninsula. It’s also…
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Fujairah’s Hajar Mountains landscape
One thing that everyone realizes when arriving in Fujairah are the mountains that are part of the city’s landscape. The…
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Ain Al Madhab Spring Park
The Ain Al Madhab Spring Park is reopened to the public. Entry fee only 2 dirhams per person. The park…
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Exploring Fujairah and the Emirates from A to Z: Al Aqah Beaches & Resorts
There are so many things we can do on the East Coast and in the other emirates that cost little…
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