Articles
Why saving endangered cultural heritage is important for the UAE
The urgent need to safeguard some of the world’s most important cultural resources is being addressed at an Abu Dhabi conference, writes Peter Hellyer
Are personalised plates vanity or a sane investment?
Peter Hellyer fails to understand why some people love special car number plates.
UK royal visit is a reminder to look anew at our city
When great beauty or architectural wonder is among you, it is easy to become blase about that beauty, writes Peter Hellyer
It's time for me to deal with the shock of the new
Peter Hellyer says he is starting to embrace some of the changes around Abu Dhabi
The joys of living where doors are open for everyone
Peter Hellyer celebrates the diversity of the UAE
UAE can be proud of its support for Syrian people
Peter Hellyer praises the country's decision to take in more Syrians and notes its contribution to humanitarian causes.
The challenging road to heal Syria’s open wounds
Peter Hellyer explores ways the UAE can help bring an end to the fighting in Syria and rebuild the country for the future
Mandatory good conduct certificates are unworkable
Vigilance is needed, but not everybody can get a police clearance, says Peter Hellyer
Urgent solution is needed to long-term patient care
The general policy of free health care for citizens is gradually changing, writes Peter Hellyer
Now more than ever, we must find common history
European and Arab history are deeply intertwinned, writes Peter Hellyer
It could be time to review our social media laws
Peter Hellyer says that we need to debate social media usage
First Lady of Arabian heritage
The doyenne of Emirates archaeology, Beatrice de Cardi, has died at the age of 102.
Brexit and US killings contribute to the world's worries
Between the Brexit vote and US presidential politics, Peter Hellyer predicts troubling times ahead.
Why we should share our emirate's many wonders
Peter Hellyer gives his thoughts on the new tourism strategy for Abu Dhabi
More needs to be done to stop illegal wildlife trade
As a major international transport hub, the UAE can take a leading role in the fight against the illegal wildlife trade, writes Peter Hellyer
