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Topic: UAE heritage

The Ali Column: Home is much more than a house

May 24, 2013

Home is where the heart is, and it might not necessarily be where you're from. Read Article The Ali Column: Home is much more than a house

The Ali Story: Summer in the cities

May 23, 2013

Ali Al Saloom shares his insight and experiences from growing up in the UAE.  Read Article The Ali Story: Summer in the cities

A history of the UAE set in stone at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum

A view of the displays as part of the exhibit

Apr 24, 2013

Ther are 115 artefacts and archaeological finds on display at the museum as part of the Our Monuments Narrate Our History exhibition. Read Article A history of the UAE set in stone at the Sharjah Archaeology Museum

Rare stamp collection will put UAE on world map

Khalid Ali Al Omaira owns a particularly rare stamp booklet issued in 1970 to mark Abu Dhabi's World Fair debut in Japan. The limited edition green and gold booklet carries a red stamp with the mark Osaka, Japan, and near-beige stamps of Sheikh Zayed, the UAE's founding father.  Micaela Colace / The National

Apr 22, 2013

As the vote to pick the host for Expo 2020 nears, experts reveal stamps detailing the UAE's long love of event. Read Article Rare stamp collection will put UAE on world map

 

Firing up an Emirati tradition: Briton on the hunt for UAE's mountain clay

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates - April 14 2013 - Ruth Imper, a professional potter based in Abu Dhabi learns to make a traditional pot from Ahmed Rashed Mohammed Al Haymar, 60, in his father's old home in Wadi Haqil. Ahmed is the last mountain potter and conducted a demonstration. The wadi was extremely famous for its Julfar pottery. (Razan Alzayani / The National)

Apr 19, 2013

An Abu Dhabi-based potter is confident clay sources in the Hajjar mountains in RAK still exists in bid to revive UAE pottery tradition.  Read Article Firing up an Emirati tradition: Briton on the hunt for UAE's mountain clay

 

‘World-class’ souq to be built in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Municipality unveils its vision for a world class souk that will help transform the city by enhancing its rich cultural heritage for both the local community as well as international visitors. Courtesy Abu Dhabi Municipality

Apr 16, 2013

The traditional souq would be built between the Sheikh Zayed and Al Maqtaa bridges and will transform the city of Abu Dhabi. Read Article ‘World-class’ souq to be built in Abu Dhabi

 

Small sacrifice to make way for RAK ring road

The rescue excavation and study by six archaeologists at the University of Durham and the RAK Antiquities Department was ordered by the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah. Lee Hoagland / The National

Apr 14, 2013

Three of the 60 tombs will be destroyed to make way for a new ring road but scores of other tombs scattered along the base of the Hajjar mountains will be preserved. Read Article Small sacrifice to make way for RAK ring road

 

Archaeologists make last ditch attempt to rescue remains of pre-historic tombs in RAK

The excavated tombs are part of a fertile plain between Wadi Naqab and Wadi Al Baih that contains at least 60 tombs, field systems and houses first discovered in 1988 beside a rocky hill. Lee Hoagland / The National

Apr 13, 2013

Archaeologists will comb through the 4,000-year-old tombs before road works in Ras Al Khaimah destroy some of them. Read Article Archaeologists make last ditch attempt to rescue remains of pre-historic tombs in RAK

 

Meet an anime hero who speaks Arabic

Ahmed al Mutawa, 28 (left) and Ahmed al Mutawa, 30 have created an Arabic anime film series which they hope will get picked up by local TV stations. DELORES JOHNSON / The National

Apr 13, 2013

Two Emiratis are hoping to get the backing they need for their anime TV series and debut the world's first Emirati anime character.  Read Article Meet an anime hero who speaks Arabic

 

Photos from 1960s portray an Abu Dhabi long gone

Abu Dhabi airport, circa 1965, with John Stokes (Michael's brother) (Photo Courtesy-Michael Stokes) FOR COLIN SIMPSON STORY

Apr 10, 2013

The son of a British airman who flew for Gulf Aviation 50 years ago returns with a pictorial legacy of the pre-oil years of the desert city. Read Article Photos from 1960s portray an Abu Dhabi long gone

 

UAE forts: Bastions that guard our history

An old cannon stands outside Al Hisn Fort in Al Shuwaiheen, an old neighbourhood in Sharjah. It was built in the 1820s by the Sheikh Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi. It is now open to the public as a museum. Sarah Dea / The National

Mar 25, 2013

The festival to mark the 250th anniversary of Abu Dhabi's Qasr Al Hosn brought the spotlight on other forts that lie throughout the UAE. They tell a lot of the history of the different emirates, being both the seat of government and the centre of culture. Read Article UAE forts: Bastions that guard our history

 

Pictures of UAE's past found lying in an attic

Abu Dhabi beach, 1968, showing the highway that ended abruptly in the desert, top centre, and Qasr Al Hosn, middle right. Taken while Neville was Ômoonlighting´ on an RAF Shackleton - he was with the British Army Air Corps in Sharjah. Handout photos by Nevile Ryton who served with the Britsih Army Air Corp. in Sharjah from 1967-1968. His photos show Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujeirah.(The National-Courtesy of Nevile Ryton) for Colin Simpson story

Mar 17, 2013

Neville Ryton, a corporal who served the British Army in Trucial States, has uncovered a series of slides showing the emirates as they were in the 60s. Read Article Pictures of UAE's past found lying in an attic

 

Video: History of Ajman's fort and the ruling family

Video: History of Ajman's fort and founding father Sheikh Rashid(Video)

Mar 10, 2013

The 19th century fort and the artefacts within help recall the legacy of the late founding father. Produced by Paul O'Driscoll Watch Video Video: History of Ajman's fort and the ruling family

 

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Brian Grazer is producing a film on the football star Pele.  Life of Pelé to be immortalised on film

Robben finally finds redemption

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After previous heartbreak, Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben scores game-winning goal in the 89th minute to lift his team to a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund and the Uefa Champions League title, writes Jonathan Wilson.  Robben finally finds redemption

Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

The stunning dome designed by Jean Nouvel will be the first thing visitors to the Louvre Abu Dhabi will see when they arrive at the museum in 2015. Courtesy Tourism Development & Investment Company

The Louvre Abu Dhabi will open its doors to visitors in 2015, but one of the most crucial phases of construction is well under way.   Louvre Abu Dhabi is a modern marvel in the making

Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

The Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof, who has been banned from making films and leaving Iran, made a surprise appearance at the Cannes film festival to screen his political thriller Manuscripts Don't Burn. Valery Hache / AP Photo

More of our look at the behind-the-scenes ups and downs at the Cannes Film Festival.  Secretly shot Iranian film and second heist mark last days of Cannes

Design like a pro with our expert tips

Pull together as many interior design magazines as possible and collate images that reflect what you would like your home to look like. Pawan Singh / The National

Your budget may not allow for the services of an interior designer but these tips will help you create a home that looks like its been put together by a pro.   Design like a pro with our expert tips

The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

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A discussion at Manarat Al Saadiyat will examine the art and photography of European artists travelling 'through the lights and images' of this region, writes Nick Leech   The Orient, expressed in Abu Dhabi

In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up. Words by Martin Croucher. Photos by Christopher Pike / The National

Companies tasked with making scale models to announce developments in Dubai report business is picking up.  In pictures: Business picks up for UAE property model makers

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In pictures: Sir Bu Nair Island

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