Topic: UAE history

Second complete set of UAE dirham notes ever printed sell at US auction

The unique 1973 set of notes denominated 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 dirhams, all with matching serial 000002, turned up in the US recently. Each note is lightly folded and it is clear that on the day of issue someone with foresight thought to save a complete set of the Emirate's first national money. Photo courtesy of Ali Bushra

Jun 12, 2013

UAE heritage: The set of dirham notes, printed in 1973 but in mint condition, consisted of Dh1, Dh5, Dh10, Dh50 and Dh100 all with the serial number 000002. Read Article Second complete set of UAE dirham notes ever printed sell at US auction

Sharjah car museum receives donation of UAE's oldest petrol pumps

May 29, 2013

Emarat hopes the Sharjah Car Museum will help them preserve three decades of history. Read Article Sharjah car museum receives donation of UAE's oldest petrol pumps

Academic unearths new lead to fabled Babylon gardens

Babylon's Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world.Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration. (North Wind Picture Archives via AP Images)

Apr 09, 2013

The hanging gardens of Babylon were famous as one of seven wonders of the ancient world. But a British academic visiting Abu Dhabi is about publish the most conclusive study yet that the gardens were actually created by the rival Assyrian empire. Read Article Academic unearths new lead to fabled Babylon gardens

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

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

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

'Qasr Al Hosn was surrounded by desert when we visited'

25 - February - 2013, Between Two Bridges, Abu Dhabi Interview with Saif Al Hamily about the history of Al Qasr Al Hosn. Fatima Al Marzooqi/ The National.

Mar 03, 2013

People who lived in the city many years ago can remember a very different scene around the iconic Qasr Al Hosn fort to what is visible today. Read Article 'Qasr Al Hosn was surrounded by desert when we visited'

Expats keen to learn about UAE culture

Behann Safare speaks to The National about the Qasr al Hosn Festival in Abu Dhabi February 24, 2013. Sammy Dallal / The National

Mar 02, 2013

Majority of passers-by at Qasr Al Hosn fort keen to be educated on the story of their adopted homeland. Read Article Expats keen to learn about UAE culture

Spreading passion for the UAE's majestic falcons

Abdullah Mian Sodagar shows off his falcons at Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi on February 24, 2013. Sammy Dallal / The National

Mar 02, 2013

Importance of birds of prey in nation’s heritage highlighted Read Article Spreading passion for the UAE's majestic falcons

Video: Preview of ‘The Story of a Fort, Legacy of a Nation’

Feb 26, 2013

Renowned artistic producer and show creator Franco Dragone, has revealed details surrounding the plot of the forthcoming show tiled, ‘Story of a Fort, Legacy of a Nation’. The show will take centre stage at the Qasr al Hosn Festival. Watch Video Video: Preview of ‘The Story of a Fort, Legacy of a Nation’

Qasr Al Hosn Festival celebrates 250 years of Emirati history

Qasr Al Hosn has been nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site. Rosemary Behan / The National

Jan 23, 2013

Set to take place from February 28 to March 9, the 10-day event will highlight the country’s rich culture and the capital’s oldest landmark. Read Article Qasr Al Hosn Festival celebrates 250 years of Emirati history

A sense of history on National Day in the Northern Emirates

Dr Hamad bin Seray, standing near the ancient Sheba Palace in Ras Al Khaimah, says many young Emiratis are unaware of the region's pre-oil past. Amy Leang / The National

Dec 01, 2012

An oral history of the Northern Emirates aims to make young people aware of how precarious life was before oil brought both unprecedented wealth and national unity. Read Article A sense of history on National Day in the Northern Emirates

Video: Before the oil 1957

Nov 29, 2012

A never before seen home movie shot in 1957 which records the life and friendships of the Hillyards, Abu Dhabi's first western expatriate family. Watch Video Video: Before the oil 1957

Digging of ancient tomb in Sharjah halted

The archaeologist Adelina Kutterer, left, with a colleague working on an earlier excavation in Dibba al Hisn, Sharjah. Courtesy Adelina Kutterer

Oct 16, 2012

Excavation of the 2,000-year-old settlement in Dibba Al Hisn has stopped due to the blockage of modern buildings surrounding the site. Read Article Digging of ancient tomb in Sharjah halted

Sale to prove there's no money like old money

Clockwise from top left: United Arab Emirates Currency Board, specimen 1000 dirhams, ND (1973), zero serial numbers, dark green and multicoloured, arms (dhow,palm tree, camels and oil derrick) at left ,value at each corner (Pick 6s), perforated , red De la Rue seal at left and right, red SPECIMEN at centre, uncirculated and rare Estimate £2,000-2,500. United Arab Emirates Currency Board, 100 dirhams, ND (1973), olive-green and multicoloured, arms (dhow,palm tree, camels and oil derrick) at left ,value at e

Sep 29, 2012

In the first auction of Middle East banknotes, lots include top-condition first UAE notes, Dubai and Qatar riyals, and currencies from across the region from the collection of an Arab banker. Read Article Sale to prove there's no money like old money

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Arab Spring Islamist leaders support Erdogan

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