Ruqayya Al Qaydi ralqaydi@khaleejtimes.com Ruqayya Alqaydi is a Special Correspondent with a newborn by her side and an endless curiosity to learn. Like a journalist on a caffeine overdrive, she is fuelled by passion and on a mission to uncover every gem in the UAE.
Sharjah school that offers viral Meliha milk runs out of stock daily; 100 bottles gone within hoursStudents have expressed their love for the milk’s taste, with many noting that their families also purchase it for home use
'Thank you, UAE': Palestinians who lost limbs in Gaza war find new hope at this centreGazans with intellectual disabilities, hearing impairments, and other people of determination also benefit from this facility in Abu Dhabi
UAE to introduce real estate degree for Emiratis at universitiesThe employment event saw aspiring local professionals eager to step into the real estate world
UAE: Farmers start to get 1 million local tree seedlings for a greener landscape The saplings are carefully selected for their ability to adapt to the UAE’s climate
UAE: 12-year-old becomes youngest Emirati honey-hunter, keeps family tradition aliveSaeed Rashid Al Hifaiti joins his father and his five brothers in their search for honey, carrying on a family tradition that dates back generations
UAE: 200 workers go on all-expense-paid Umrah pilgrimage in Sharjah charity initiativeNearly 5,000 pilgrims have benefited from the 'Tayseer Umrah' initiative in the last five years
UAE: Now, get viral sweets and home-cooked meals right from sellers’ doorsteps'The food I make is more than just ingredients. It’s filled with love and care,' said the owner of a home-based bakery
This man got UAE citizenship, recognition among royal family with 'secret' saffron paste recipeSamir Ahmed used to whip up only about 50kg of ingredients for this mixture per race — now he has to prepare more than 1,000kg
Meet 2 young Emiratis who will represent UAE in fight for climate action at COP29They will engage in dialogue sessions and workshops alongside representatives from other countries
'I lived a difficult life': Meet UAE's 59-year-old nanny who went viral on TikTokFor 31 years now, Mama Jameela has been with the same Emirati family, who she describes as her own