Articles
Our flora sometimes need protection from our fauna
Dozens of rare species of plants have been found thriving outside areas where camels and goats graze
In matters of hospice and palliative care, Jersey can teach the world some valuable lessons
The tiny Channel Island provides exemplary services to those nearing the end of their life and others living with long-term illness
Why the UAE needs a more common-sense approach to parking fines
A couple of tickets have got me thinking about how a common-sense approach could improve parking regulations
The unique temple of ed-Dur must not be lost to the desert sands again
Across the UAE, conservation programmes are preserving the nation's history for generations to come
If you want to honour a prominent public figure, name a ship or a road after them
When it comes to paying due respect to the achievements and service of important individuals, traditional is best
What constitutes exceptional talent? Deciding who qualifies is harder than it looks
Permanent residency visas are a welcome move but attracting talented people and keeping them is a challenge
A dedicated research centre can bring the UAE's natural glories to the world
Across the world, more than a million species are under threat. To protect our flora and fauna, we must learn everything we can about it
A brand-new, textbook version of UAE history
As the co-author of a new educational book, I hope our work will bring the rich heritage of the nation to life for generations to come
I'm glad to be proven wrong about salmon farming in the UAE
Still, a little bit of scepticism is a good quality for any journalist to maintain
From the Month of Reading to the Year of Tolerance, the messages of our special events are always relevant
Such programmes provide a foundation from which to make important ideas part of our daily lives
In every society, the rules of regulation are a delicate balancing act
Laws and protections are drawn up and put in place for the benefit of us all, and their implementation is an ongoing process
When a language is lost, so are its stories and its culture
Events such as the Socotra Poetry Competition give new life to endangered tongues
I never imagined I would get to meet my childhood heroes. Here in the UAE, it is becoming commonplace
From birdwatching with Prince Charles to crossing the Empty Quarter with Wilfred Thesiger, the great and the good have passed through the UAE and left lasting memories
Pope Francis's visit to the UAE is a historic moment that will live on in our memories
The pontiff's arrival represents the biggest international news event to have taken place in the nation's 47 years
Pope's visit speaks to a 1,400-year-old tradition of Christianity in the Gulf
There is a long history of religious tolerance in the UAE, with the earliest evidence of Christians living in the area dating back to 600AD
