الوسم: Middle East
How much does social media influence where you eat?
There’s no doubt social media has had a profound influence on the world. And as one of the most popular platforms in the UAE, Instagram is also often an incubator for trends. Photos go viral and Instagrammers flock to the …
Find out what to do when you travel to the amazing Istanbul
Home to 14 million people, the former economic and cultural capital of the Ottoman Empire is a vibrant place packed full of character and energy It’s cliché to remark that Istanbul is a meeting point for East and West, where …
These remarkable documentaries will leave you inspired
Netflix has brought some of the world’s best documentaries into our homes… But which ones should you be watching? When Netflix launched last year in the UAE, it gave us instant access to some of the best film and television programmes …
Lifestyle channel launches with free public activities
Say hello to the newest lifestyle channel in town. The Home and Garden TV channel (HGTV) officially opens it doors in the UAE in grand style, building a scale house at the Marina Mall to host a series of events. …
Is this amazing new film destined to be a hit?
Arab cinema has evolved in recent years to attract a wider audience but is this film the most daring release so far? Cinemagoers seem to love a post-apocalyptic film if the success of titles like Mad Max: Fury Road, I …
Promising law puts wildlife ownership in focus
Cheetahs, lions and other wild animals have become a symbol of power and wealth in the region, and it’s not uncommon to find one sitting in the back of an SUV on the Corniche during National Day celebrations. But animal welfare is being …
Technology to save endangered animals from trafficking
The illegal shipment and trade of wildlife continues to be a problem on a global scale. The billion-dollar industry is one of the most lucrative illegal activities alongside drug smuggling, counterfeit goods and human trafficking. As a result, many animals …
ENTERTAINMENT: Student screenings support young Arab filmmakers
A capital film festival hosted for students, by students, has partnered up with an international event in a bid to support the next generation of Arab filmmakers. The Zayed University Middle East Film Festival (ZUMEFF) showcases films from university students …
YEAR OF READING: Habit essential to life in the UAE
When 2016 was named as the Year of Reading, the aim was to create a nation of book lovers and establish the UAE as a global centre for culture and knowledge. As the campaign comes to an end, a recent …
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