- 11 January, 2026
Fatima Saif
Fatima Saif is a lifestyle and culture writer who covers Emirati arts, tourism, and modern cultural trends across the Gulf.
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Adventure Sports in the Middle East: Scuba Diving in Oman, Rock Climbing in Lebanon
The Middle East known for its grand history and tradition also has sensational opportunities for sporting adventure. Here, Oman is particularly renowned for scuba diving
Sudanese Champions Al Hilal Forge Path to CAF Glory
Despite the civil war in their home country of Sudan, Al Hilal football club showed remarkable courage by moving to Mauritania and reaching the CAF
Falconry in Qatar: A Historic Sport That Still Thrives Today
Falconry is the practice of hunting with trained birds of prey and is a part of Qatari heritage that has been alive for over 5,000
A Game Changer for Motorsport in the Middle East: Bahrain’s Formula 1 Grand Prix
The Bahrain Grand Prix first appeared in 2004 at the Bahrain International Circuit and is a landmark moment in the history of motorsport as it
Why BYD Is Outselling Tesla and the Hottest EV Brand You Can’t Buy in America
In the world of electric vehicles one company is making waves, and it’s not Tesla. China’s BYD has taken the lead in the EV market,
Terrorism Plot Foiled: German Court Sentences Radicalized Suspect
A German court punished a 29-year-old German-Egyptian man with six years in prison for his attempt to organize a destructive terrorist strike through excellent worldwide
French-Malian Suspect Arrested in Tangier by Moroccan Police
Moroccan law enforcement agents made a serious arrest during a strategic raid in Tangier yesterday when they caught a 40-year-old man living with fake documents.
Israel Announces Two-Phase Hostage Release Plan Following Renewed Gaza Conflict
Israel uses Egyptian help to offer two steps for Hamas to free their hostages from Gaza. Under this approach, Hamas must free 11 living hostages
Gaza Peace Efforts Continue Despite Israeli Strikes
The leaders of Qatar and Egypt worked harder to rebuild the Gaza ceasefire stages after Israel started fighting, which has killed more than 400 innocent
Boubyan Bank Secures Three Prestigious Visa Awards in 2024
In 2024, Boubyan Bank was awarded three prestigious awards from Visa for their tremendous accomplishment in the banking industry. These are even more awards to