Inspire Middle East What does the UAE’s art and cultural scene look like post COVID-19? Vibrant, diverse, and plentiful are a few words that describe the UAE’s culture and art scene, which also serves as a hub for regional creatives stemming from the Middle East and North Africa to share their work, before the pandemic. 04/12/2020
Inspire Middle East Children in the Middle East & North Africa want funnier, relatable Arabic cartoons 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. 20/11/2020
Inspire Middle East Property mogul & reality TV star Mohamed Hadid talks cookbooks & kibbeh in lockdown The global pandemic has triggered a boom in reading, according to the president of the International Publishers Association. 13/11/2020
Inspire Middle East Sporty UAE staycations prove a hit amidst COVID-19 travel restrictions Global tourism, being one of the world’s most important and fastest growing economic sectors, took a hard hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. 13/11/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE-produced Saudi soap opera heralds new era for regional TV drama Watching soap operas is a cherished pastime in many Arab homes. 06/11/2020
Inspire Middle East Views from a rabbi, a priest & an imam on the Abrahamic house being built in Abu Dhabi 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. 30/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Emirati henna artist launches natural henna brand & rolls out 'risqué' designs 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. 23/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Al Ain Oasis: A monument to the UAE’s building & construction past The archaeological city of Al Ain is located along the north-eastern border of the Rub’ Al Khali desert in the UAE. 23/10/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE-based celebrity couturier Michael Cinco pivots to protective clothing during pandemic Shopping for high-end apparel & accessories fell out of fashion when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. 16/10/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE sees steady rise in pets repatriated & rehomed during COVID-19 pandemic Many animal shelters in the UAE have seen an influx of creatures since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold. 09/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Exotic, endangered & trafficked animals in the Middle East receive UAE care For the past 15 years, the world has faced an unprecedented spike in illegal wildlife crime, according to the World Wildlife Fund. 09/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Is natural gas the MENA region’s ‘new oil’ following recent UAE discoveries? The United Arab Emirates is continuing to diversify its economy & energy resources away from oil, by investing in natural gas and renewables. 02/10/2020
Inspire Middle East Here’s a look inside a COVID-19 waste facility in Abu Dhabi The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of people’s lives including their health, ability to socialise, and also the environment. 02/10/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE's market leading property developer Aldar, upbeat about real estate market recovery The COVID-19 pandemic has sent ripples through global real estate markets. 25/09/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE aerospace manufacturer Strata pivots from plane parts to mask production during pandemic Like so many industries around the world, manufacturing has been badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. 18/09/2020
USA Trump to preside over historic Arab-Israel recognition agreements The deals between Israel and Bahrain and the UAE could herald a dramatic shift in Middle East power dynamics, but they have been criticised for ignoring the Palestinians. 15/09/2020
Inspire Middle East The UAE’s sustainable food plan involves growing rice & developing ‘soil’ With the UAE almost wholly reliant on food imports, food security is a national priority. 11/09/2020
Inspire Middle East UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant connects to national grid & accelerates power plans The UAE is changing the way it powers its future growth. 04/09/2020
Inspire Middle East Could inland fish farms ease the UAE’s depleted fish stocks? UAE-farmed salmon, sea bream and amberjack are finding their way onto the plates of diners at Nobu and Zuma. 28/08/2020
World Phone lines open between Israel and UAE after ties normalised Telephone calls between the United Arab Emirates and Israel are now possible after the two countries established diplomatic ties last week. 16/08/2020
