Apr 13, 2011
'They shall not return to us, the resolute, the young, the eager and whole-hearted' wrote Rudyard Kipling of the leading lights of ancient Iraq. But here they are once again, as the 'Splendours of Mesopotamia' exhibition comes to the Manarat al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Read Article The resolute return
Apr 13, 2011
An expert in cuneiform visits Manarat al Saadiyat's Splendours of Mesopotamia exhibit to talk about the ancient script. Read Article World's oldest writing not poetry but a shopping receipt
Apr 19, 2011
Old canals are still delivering water to date palms, keeping plants alive and people cool at the Hili Oasis. Read Article Al Ain oasis still watered by 200-year-old irrigation system
Apr 25, 2011
More developers need to be educated on cultural impact assessments before construction begins, heritage officials say. Read Article Heritage authority to lift developers' awareness
Apr 30, 2011
A team of young archaelogists braves the desert sun to dig up precious artefacts that tell the story of the UAE's early culture. Read Article Emirati counterparts to Indiana Jones uncover archaeological treasures
May 06, 2011
The system of sweet water canals criss-crossing the UAE are among the oldest in the region. Read Article Time Frame: Waterworks from the 1970s
May 13, 2011
The souq in Ajman was the subject of the first in a series of photographs taken by longtime resident Peter Jackson illustrating life in the newly established UAE from 1971 onward. Read Article Time Frame: An expat watches a new country take shape
May 21, 2011
As the Department of Transport develops plans for a second highway linking Abu Dhabi to Dubai, a look back at the history of the existing road. Read Article A trip down E11 memory lane
Jun 03, 2011
Two BP helicopters, called Westland Widgeons, brought here by offshore oil exploration teams in the 1960s turned out to be so reliable in the extreme climate that they became a ferry service to the mainland. Read Article Time Frame: British Petroleum's 'wild duck'
Jun 04, 2011
A passionate gardener, the founding President of the UAE won three gold medals at the Chelsea Flower Show. His final entry reflected Islamic style's continued influence on modern design. Read Article Sheikh Zayed's memorable Garden from the Desert at Chelsea
