Brunei: two-day visit to sultanate
Brunei is a small, developed, peaceful, but overlooked country in Southeast Asia worth a short visit
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Why Indonesians interested in Middle East
Groups of students are emerging at Indonesian universities who meet regularly to discuss issues related to Arab countries, help each other with Arabic lessons, and organize public events that introduce the Middle East to the public
When is the best time to visit Bali
It is always delightful to visit the gorgeous resort island of Bali, thanks to a myriad of beautiful attractions. From stunning jungles to magnificent beaches to an adorable culture, there is so much to see and do
What makes Morocco’s Essaouira so popular among tourists?
Formerly known as Mogador, Essaouira hosts thousands of tourists every year. Let's figure out what interesting and unusual places, except for the Atlantic Ocean and beaches, can be found in Essaouira.
Libyans turn to black comedy to show their tragedy
For ten years, Libyans have been living in chaos, in which, as it turned out, there is a place for the theater. “Chocolate Egg,” which is currently playing in Libya’s western city of Misrata, is a dark comedy play that sheds light on young people being drawn into military formations.
Machu Picchu reopens to travelers, but should you wait to visit?
Protests have gripped Peru since last year. This forced the authorities to close access to the territory of the ancient city of Machu Picchu, which affected tourism. But this week it became known that the Inca Empire's symbol has reopened to tourists.
What will happen to Qatar's World Cup Stadiums?
For now, the eight World Cup tournament stadiums are empty. The stadiums are works of architectural brilliance, each with a unique design
Why falcons are symbol of status in the Middle East
Falcons have always been part of the Bedouin culture, and the tradition of falcon hunting remains a long-established pastime
Earthquake reduced to rubble historic mosques and ancient landmarks
The earthquake damaged many ancient monuments including Turkey's Gaziantep castle, Yeni Mosque, the Latin Catholic Church and Syria's ancient Aleppo citadel
Paris to see first pan-Arab museum in Europe
New museum will be constructed in Paris's Arab World Institute, also known as the Institut du Monde Arabe. According to the institute's chairman Jack Lang, the project will be funded by a French Ministry of Culture grant and contributions from several Arab countries
Oman to host international book fair
The 27th edition of Muscat International Book Fair will kick off on February 22 to run for 11 days at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre under the patronage of Sayyid Hamoud Faisal Al Busaidi, Minister of Interior
Iran promotes national culture in Central Asia
The Iranian Cultural Days opened on Sunday in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, to celebrate the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
Why it is worth visiting Morocco in February
Morocco is one of the most fascinating countries on the African continent, and there are countless reasons why everyone should include it on their bucket list.
Middle East leads in music industry
The idea followed the legalisation of public music concerts, which is part of wider reforms in line with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision2030
Astronaut in hijab: Saudi Arabian woman to reach the stars
Saudi Arabia will send the Kingdom’s first female astronaut and a male astronaut to the International Space Station (ISS) during the second quarter of 2023
Saudi Arabia bets on entertainment industry
In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, The Fridge entertainment company — founded in Dubai by South African entrepreneur Shelley Frost — is creating an engaging display of performances for music and culture fans and …
Middle East’s best beach destination
Abu Dhabi: For the 11th consecutive year, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi has been crowned as the “Middle East’s Leading Beach Destination” by the World Travel Awards, reaffirming its spot as the Middle East’s Best …
Why are pieces of art sent to Moon
Now, as the Voyagers travel into interstellar space, artists are beginning to explore what they can do off Earth. In March a piece by Dubai-based artist and philanthropist Sacha Jafri is set to land on the moon.
Why was the Turkey-Syria earthquake so deadly?
A combination of factors made the powerful earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria early on Monday particularly deadly, including its timing, location, a relatively quiet fault line and the weak construction of the collapsed …
Five hideous earthquakes in the Middle East
The region has been hit by some of the worst quakes in the world
