Articles
Nurturing a love of nature can have untold health benefits
Even a flowerpatch or tiny potted plant can help us connect with the wider world and improve our wellbeing, writes Peter Hellyer
The Dh50 billion stimulus package has injected optimism into the economic landscape
The package is a massive shot in the arm for the economy, although it will take time for the results to work their way through the system, writes Peter Hellyer
New rules will stop the travesty of ship owners abandoning their crews
The regulations aim to protect seamen who find themselves stranded without food or pay, writes Peter Hellyer
Changes to UAE residency laws a brave and welcome step
The revised regulations will have a knock-on effect on multiple industries, from property to schools and healthcare, writes Peter Hellyer
There are new challenges needing our activism across the world
As Ramadan begins, let's remember the new conflicts, the crises and the humanitarian disasters, all needing us to play a part in working for a better world, writes Peter Hellyer
Year of Zayed: remembering the vision of an innovative and inspirational leader
As the country prepares to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Sheikh Zayed, Peter Hellyer examines the hallmarks of the Founding Father's leadership style
Nature lovers and hunters forge unlikely alliances at a birding summit
Differing views on falconry and other forms of hunting will not disappear but the concept of sustainable hunting is now much more widespread, says Peter Hellyer
Brexit continues to generate more heat than it does light
The issue of borders is receiving far too little attention, while the implications of leaving the EU remain obscure at best, writes Peter Hellyer
Islamophobia has complex roots in history and culture
A general fear of 'the other' can prompt apparently Islamophobic attacks regardless of the faith of those involved, writes Peter Hellyer
Spare a thought for the elderly and the lonely
To those of us accustomed to living in the UAE, the very idea of dying friendless and alone may seem strange, writes Peter Hellyer
Protect our endangered reef sharks from the illegal fishing trade
More than 20 species in UAE waters are at risk and need protection
Decades on, we are still uncovering the tragic stories of the Second World War
Peter Hellyer traces the consequences of conflict upon what is now the UAE
The UAE must tell the world about its generous overseas aid programme
We are not very good at blowing our own trumpet, writes Peter Hellyer
Year of Zayed: we still have much to learn about the Father of the Nation's achievements
There should be a determined effort this year to talk about his passionate dedication to this country, writes Peter Hellyer
Claims that sport is elitist are absurd – just ask any cricketer practising on a sandpit in the UAE
Academics have claimed sports in school are racist and indicative of white privilege. The idea they are nationalistic is ridiculous, says Peter Hellyer
