2019 was the ‘Year of Tolerance’ in the United Arab Emirates. HE Noura Al Kaabi – Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development for the UAE – explains what has been achieved, as well as her plans for Al Burda, a project that aims to facilitate the future of Islamic art and culture
How to spot a bestseller
In today’s saturated literary market, Dubai still has opportunities for budding authors – they just need the right representation, says Luigi Bonomi
What does it take to make a million dollar company?
Dubai’s potential unicorns and the viability of the city’s startup scene
City living
A familial feel in Downtown Dubai
One year to go
192 countries. Millions of people. The World’s Greatest Show is only 12 months away. Here’s what you can expect from Expo 2020 Dubai.
Can you teach writing?
Author, teacher and translator Greg Mosse on pouring creativity into a “story-shaped vessel”
A new edition
A Marriott brand with Studio 54 leanings finds its home in Abu Dhabi
The men that lift buses
When the World’s Ultimate Strongman competition comes to Dubai this month, Jerry Pritchett will be hoping to beat 14 other athletes to the crown in a breathtaking exhibition of superhuman strength
The planet in one place at Expo 2020 Dubai
If you want to learn fascinating and inspiring facts about the entire world and sample a smorgasbord of culture, Expo 2020 Dubai is a must. From the smallest islands to the global heavyweights, each of the 192 participating countries will have their own pavilion – many for the first time – showcasing their respective cultures, histories, achievements and challenges
Solitude at Fossil Rock
A petrol station conversion offers a slice of Americana in the United Arab Emirates