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Hindu Festivals: Jaya Ekadashi
What Is Jaya Ekadashi? As per the Hindu calendar, Jaya Ekadashi is observed on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) in the Magh month during…
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A to Z Fujairah and the Emirates
Exploring Fujairah and the Emirates from A to Z: Night Safari
There are so many things we can do on the East Coast and in the other emirates that cost little…
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Sentinels of living history: Al Hisn Fort Museum
Scattered across the country are forts and watchtowers that were built decades ago at vantage locations to guard territories, trading…
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Types of Persian Carpets: Heriz
Persian carpets and rugs were initially woven as articles of necessity to cover the floors of nomadic tribesmen, giving them protection from the…
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Local News
Rare Dolphin species sighted off Fujairah’s coast
Over the first four days of the current survey effort, four species of marine mammals were detected, including one, the…
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Film Review
Film recommendation: Julie & Julia
Julie Powell’s tale of deciding to make every single one of the recipes in Mastering the Art of French Cooking…
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Featured
Fujairah Flora: Umbrella Thorn Acacia
Scientific Name: Acacia tortilis Arabic Name: Samr Botanical Description Grows up to 12m high; single or several stems branching from…
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Home Remedies: Avocado for Skin Care
Avocado (Persea Americana) The avocado is a tree to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. Its fruit is…
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Whales of Fujairah Project
Fujairah whale study, supported by the Office of His Highness the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Fujairah, U.A.E. The…
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Dolphins on our doorsteps!
Public collaboration can make a real difference for The Fujairah Whale Project researchers, by reporting their dolphin and whale sightings…
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