Oct 01, 2011
I don't know why I'm so obsessed with beginnings. Perhaps my own family history lends itself to such contemplation, but I'm interested in the idea of migration. Read Article Seeking out history in Africa, the continent of new beginnings
Apr 16, 2011
We pick the best journeys that tick the right boxes for holidaymakers with a conscience. Read Article Top 10 eco-holidays: How to be a thoughtful traveller
Oct 16, 2010
Our round-the-world traveller swoons over the beaches, food and spices to be found on the Indian Ocean island. Read Article Zanzibar: East Africa's vanilla-scented paradise
Oct 09, 2010
Exploring East Africa's exotic and historic Swahili coast on a creaky wooden dhow Read Article Swahili coast: all at sea
Freshly relegated, no better time for a youth movement than the present, writes Paul Radley. UAE rugby hope the kids are all right
The Emirates Castle 2013 military exercise was conducted by the UAE land, air and naval forces in the Western Region. In pictures: UAE war games
The flying car concept took a while to become reality but in America a company is on the verge of offering a version to the public. While the cost may be high, so is confidence that there is a viable market. Flying cars roar into reality
With Muslim families, you must say "mashallah" with every compliment lest someone think you are jealous and have the evil eye. Mashallah: what it means, when to say it and why you should
National View blog looks at the best images from the last seven days from around the Gulf and across the Middle East. Region in Focus - May 23
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