United Arab Emirates

For many children in the Middle East and North Africa, who have grown up almost exclusively watching international animations, finding relatable cartoons can be a challenge.

The global pandemic has triggered a boom in reading, according to the president of the International Publishers Association.

Global tourism, being one of the world’s most important and fastest growing economic sectors, took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes.

Religious history was made in Abu Dhabi last year, when the Document on Human Fraternity was signed in February by Pope Francis and Dr. Ahmed Al Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar.

Whilst the art form of henna may be thousands of years old, just like any fashionable trend it has taken many a stylish twist and turn down the years.

The archaeological city of Al Ain is located along the north-eastern border of the Rub’ Al Khali desert in the UAE.

Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold.

For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund.

The United Arab Emirates is continuing to diversify its economy & energy resources away from oil, by investing in natural gas and renewables.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment.

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent ripples through global real estate markets.

Like so many industries around the world, manufacturing has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the UAE almost wholly reliant on food imports, food security is a national priority.

The UAE is changing the way it powers its future growth.

UAE-farmed salmon, sea bream and amberjack are finding their way onto the plates of diners at Nobu and Zuma.

Aged 18, Indian celebrity Priyanka Chopra was crowned Miss World in the 2000 pageant. It was to mark the start of a glittering career which has since seen her act, sing, write and mentor young performers.

The arrival of president Omar Hassan Ahmad al-Bashir in 1989 brought Sudan's film industry to a crashing halt. Cinema doors were closed for thirty years and filmmakers went underground.