History and Heritage News

Dubai's archaeological treasures: 17 sites reveal over 300,000 years of the past

Managed by Dubai Culture, these sites represent the legacy of Dubai's historical inhabitants and their interactions with others in the Near East

In pictures: Sheikh Zayed's poem, Quran verses create stunning abayas, jewellery in Dubai calligraphy exhibition

Some of the best calligraphers in the country are coming together for the first-of-its-kind event

Meet 95-year-old Emirati man who has been making ropes out of palm fronds since he was 5

The process of palm tree rope making, as practised by Dwari, is as intricate as it is labour-intensive

Abu Dhabi: 64 sites identified as 'unconditionally protected and preserved for future generations'

These heritage buildings cannot be demolished, instead will be given priority in maintenance and rehabilitation

Look: Have you seen these stunning wall murals depicting Emirati traditions across UAE streets?

Amid towering skyscrapers and futuristic structures, the streets in the Emirates also boast an artistic expression that connects its people

Meet 12-year-old Emirati who would rather spend time with camels, falcons in desert than play video games

One of the ways Mubarak actively shares his Bedouin heritage is by educating his non-Emirati friends at school

Diving into the past with UAE fishermen: How these Emiratis make a living from the sea and feed their families

KT special report: For many UAE nationals, fishing is a part of their identity, something they inherited from their past and will pass on to their future

Dubai: Iconic mosque opens new museum with rare artefacts, vintage items

It gives a visitors a glimpse into the local culture and how Emiratis lived before the UAE was formed

UAE: Have you seen this sand dune-shaped building in Sharjah

Billed as one of region's most sustainable buildings, Beeah's sand-dune shaped headquarters is subject of upcoming documentary

Ramadan in UAE: How residents woke up for suhoor before alarm clocks

The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU) revives the ancient tradition of mesaharaty