UAE Stories and Cultural Learning
For people who are genuinely interested in discovering more about the UAE local culture; Everyday UAE customs and traditions.
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Editor User October 15, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Oud
Agarwood, aloeswood, eaglewood or gharuwood is a fragrant dark resinous wood used in incense, perfume, and small carvings. It is formed in the heartwood of aquilaria trees when they become infected…
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Editor User August 22, 2022
Public Holidays in UAE 2022
Date Day No. of Days Holiday 1 January Saturday 1 New Year’s Day 1 May Sunday 3 Eid Al Fitr…
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Editor User August 9, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Farms and Oases
Life in harsh climates, coupled with the constant need to travel many days in search of water sources, has been…
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Editor User July 28, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Calligraphy
Centuries ago, when Arabic societies shifted towards a written rather than oral culture, calligraphy – also known as ‘the art…
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Editor User July 3, 2022
UAE Cultural Learning: Traditional Proverbs
Proverbs are an important part of the UAE folk literature and culture, mirroring Emirati history and beliefs from social and…
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Editor User June 25, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Islamic Months
Islamic Calendar 2022 – Hijri Calendar 1443 / 1444 Muslims around the world use the Islamic calendar (also known as…
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Editor User June 15, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Arabic Coffee
The ingrained drink in any social gathering or celebration must be the Arabic coffee. Locally, it is called Gahwa, served…
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Editor User June 2, 2022
UAE Heritage: Bedouin Lifestyle
Life Under the tent The semi-nomadic Bedouin have lived in the Arabian deserts throughout history, and their traditions and high…
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Editor User May 25, 2022
UAE Traditions: Naming Conventions
In the Arabic culture, a person’s lineage and the family name are very important as they are based on ancestry.…
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Editor User May 4, 2022
UAE Stories and Cultural Learning: Perfumes
The mysterious and exotic world of Arabian perfume oils is something alien to the Western world. Perfumes are an enduring…
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