The Art of Making Safeefah: Rooted in the Palm Tree (@IrthiCrafts)
byExploring the traditional Emirati craft of Safeefah making, and how it started and the different techniques behind it, and learning more about what the…
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Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide grey…
Irthi Crafts Council(@irthicrafts): Developing New Markets
byTraditional crafts pave way for women and creativity. Last February my attendance to an Emirati traditional crafts event initially incited in me an interest…
History of the UAE’s Land and Its Connection to Present People
byWhat are the old civilizations that lived on the UAE’s land, and are we connected to them like other countries are connected to their previous…
Hello Neighbor! Can We Be Friends?
byAlthough the world is interconnected, our relationship with neighbors is not as strong as it used to be. With that, we have lost the sense…
Ship of the Desert
byThe author urges decision makers in the UAE to pay more attention to camels and identify new investment opportunities which will make use of the…
In Memory of Mohammad Ali Zainal, The “King of Pearl”
byThe author talks about a Saudi businessman and philanthropist named Mohammad Ali Zainal who made great contributions to the field of education in the Arabian…
Lost Heritage is Lost Treasure
byThe UAE is home to many expats who have lived here for many years. Unfortunately, countless of them left the country without documenting their stories…
A Piece in History: The ‘Ugal’
byArticle Brief: Author visits an Ugalor, Arabian male headpiece maker, and explores the contemporary process of making it, as well as its past functions. In…
Ramadan, Then and Now
byArticle in brief: the author reminiscences about the traditions of Ramadan during his childhood. My seven-year-old Mohammad will fast for the first time this year. The…
Is It Clear? – Tuning TV’s to Appropriate Channels
byArticle in Brief: the author talks about his experience through the fast developing media sector and the need for control and content monitoring. A few…
The Old Mosque in Fujairah
byArticle in brief: The author talks about his experience in visiting different mosques in the UAE and the importance of preserving old mosques. According to the…
Grandma’s Sewing Machine
byArticle in brief: The author reflects on his grandmother’s sewing machine and what it meant for the previous generations. I have always been fascinated with traditional…
Preserving Our History For Future Generations
byArticle in brief: The author talks about the importance of preserving UAE history. On a large scaffolding under the hot summer sun, Pradeep and his…
A Glimpse Of The Past
byArticle in brief: The author takes us on a walk down memory lane with his visit to one of Dubai’s old grocery stores, and the…