Food over fitness – that was the choice Musabeh Essa Alfardh Alali and his brothers, Ahmed and Mohammed, made when they decided it was time to make their business mark on the UAE. “There were so many ideas of what sort of business to make, such as a gym that has lots of exercises explained on an iPad so any trainer can learn,” Alali says. “But after we did a bit of research, … [Read more...]
Paper artist Amnah Al Fard sets Umm Al Quwain’s first world record
An Emirati artist has set Umm Al Quwain’s first Guinness World Record with her largest display of handmade paper dolls at a single venue. Umm Al Quwain is one of the seven sovereign emirates in the United Arab Emirates, located in the north of the country. Paper artist Amnah Al Fard, a resident of Umm Al Quwain, succeeded in setting a new record for her 1,145 dolls made … [Read more...]
Top 10 Eid Holiday Destinations Within The UAE
With the Eid Al Fitr break just around the corner, many UAE residents are frantically making last-minute holiday plans. But with uncertainty still lingering about the exact dates, many options are on hold. If you are craving a quick getaway, but have no plans yet, here are some escape options close to home. LIWA, ABU DHABI Take a long drive through the … [Read more...]
The sand animation masters of UAE
Despite their obvious differences, Shayma Ahmed Al Mughairy and Luc Marin have one thing in common. She is a petite teenager from Oman who grew up in the sleepy emirate of Umm Al Quwain and is still at university; he is a slightly eccentric and outgoing Frenchman who is a father of two and a highly accomplished graphic designer, but their shared interest and professional … [Read more...]
Forts in UAE – a glimpse of history through architecture
UAE has a strong and vibrant history, most of it can be viewed from the forts in UAE. Forts and watchtowers were primarily erected for defence purposes. Most were built in a strategic position to guard a territory or trading post. The major forts in UAE, which were relatively large stone constructions with rounded or square defence towers at each corner, also acted as seats … [Read more...]