Articles
The UAE has a rich and ancient history of cultural exchange
From Bronze Age traders to Indian goldsmiths, this land has long played host to a diverse and welcoming society
Tolerance is about more than acceptance – it is the celebration of diversity
The UAE is home to many faiths, cultures and nationalities. All of them have a place at the heart of the nation
Captive breeding programmes will help save our wild birds
Projects to breed falcons in captivity were first launched by Sheikh Zayed more than 40 years ago
As we pay tribute, the hurt still runs deep
The number of losses might seem small but in tight-knit communities, the impact is great
A century after the First World War, we must remember the fallen – wherever they were from
Finally, the lens of history is being turned on the many colonial soldiers who gave their lives on the battlefield between 1914 and 1918
The UAE's wetlands are national treasure that deserve our protection
Teeming with wildlife and preserving the coastline, these natural wonders are a vital part of the country's ecosystem – we should make more of them
A classic roadside cafe offers a place to pull over into the UAE's past
Halfway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai lies a little bit of living history, serving sweet tea and snacks to weary travellers
Cultural understanding and a happy retirement in the UAE
Living in this country in later life is a privilege that will be best enjoyed by those with an appreciation of its way of life
An older, wiser generation will be making the UAE their adopted home
There will no longer be that looming feeling about the future as would-be retirees pass the age of 50
Spare a thought for the dedication of teachers
For most working in schools, it is not simply a job but a desire to impart to students something of the passion they feel for their subject
History is not just a dusty irrelevance. Within it lie the seeds of today's world, together with its successes and failures
The invasion of Czechoslovakia exactly 50 years ago is a reminder of the important lessons of the past, which shape our world today, writes Peter Hellyer
A man in a hurry: how Baba Zayed's early years as Ruler of Abu Dhabi shaped his vision for the UAE
Tens of thousands of Emirati university graduates today bear testament to his contribution to the country’s development, writes Peter Hellyer
Two special centennials: Mandela and Sheikh Zayed were both symbols of humanity and progress
As the legends of both men pass into the annals of history, the example they set is still relevant, writes Peter Hellyer
I saw first-hand the UAE’s efforts to rebuild Socotra
There are many reasons to protect the cyclone-battered island amid concerns of it being dragged into the Yemeni conflict, writes Peter Hellyer
Iceberg project belongs firmly in the realm of fiction
Even if it were possible to tow an iceberg from Antarctica to the UAE's shores, the obvious impact on weather and wildlife suggests a serious lack of research, writes Peter Hellyer
