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Lungs of the planet
The Amazon rainforest is burning at record rates. Satellite images spotted the smoke that blotted out the sun in Sao .
Work less but do more?
A new study suggests that the standard 8 hour work day isn’t way to get the most out of your workforce. In fact, most .
How to make your smartphone less stressful
It’s easy to laugh it off as a first world problem, but when we’re picking up smart phones about 150 times a day the .
The most annoying things about air travel!
Everyone loves a holiday, but most people don’t look forward to the flight. Here are the most annoying things other .
This Is Who I Am : Mustafa Fahmi
Could you be depressed without even knowing? This isn’t shocking to me. After all, depression is the disease of the .
Weird ways to pay around the world
Most people have stopped carrying large amounts of money but could we be seeing the end of cash and credit cards or .
Dubai’s super fit chef
Emirati chef Khaled Al Saadi operates KRUST, serving grilled cheese sandwiches from The Hub at Emirates Towers on .
Parmar... three generations and six decades in Dubai
Pitamber Nagji Parmar came to Dubai from India in 1956. Life in the emirate back then was difficult, however, Parmar .
My Friend is an Alien!
Scientists think that people's reaction to the existence of aliens will not be as negative as sci-fi movies have .
Why does rain smell so good?
It doesn’t rain very often in the UAE, but one of the best things about it when it does is that almost indescribable .
Keep Window Shades Open On Plane
Plane passengers are often exposed to unclear requests from the cabin crew, like the window shade must be kept open. CN .
What is the day of Arafa?
What do you know about the day of Arafa? It’s the ninth day of the Islamic calendar month of Dhu'l-Hijjah and .
An Honored Islamic Tradition.. Crafting The Holy Kaaba’s Cover “Kiswah”
Using pure silk and threads made of silver and plated gold, Abdullah Khalid have been crafting the Holy Kaaba’s cover .
What’s the happiest minute of the day?
3:25pm, say researchers. Find out why, and what other high and low points there are in the day, by watching our video. .
Beware of heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is an illness that can occur when a person exposes to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by .
Italian Social Club: Multiple cultures on the land of tolerance
“Mixed cultures and close friendships among different nationalities. This is what happens in Dubai,” says Villarreal de .
Italian Social Club: Multiple cultures on the land of tolerance
“Mixed cultures and close friendships among different nationalities. This is what happens in Dubai,” says Villarreal de .
Big cats of Instagram: Pakistani elite's love of exotic wildlife
Bilal Mansoor Khawaja beams as he runs his palms over the ivory coat of a white lion, one of thousands of exotic .
Fatima Al Raqbani: Dreams of leading an orchestra at Dubai Opera
The sky is the limit for this 8-year-old Emirati talented powerhouse, who dreams of leading an orchestra at Dubai Opera .
Jonathan.. the oldest land living creature on Earth
Jonathan is the oldest land living creature on earth. The 186-year-old tortoise arrived at St. Helena Island in 1882, .
What is Karma?
Karma means work or deed; whatever you do in this world, there would be reaction to it. It is like Newton’s law: for .
Bridge of love in Dubai
“The Yard” bridge in Dubai, Al Khawaneej, is a place where people hang their locks and throw the keys in the water to .
How cloud seeding brings rain to the UAE
Every time it rains here, you probably hear people talking about “cloud seeding”. But do you know what cloud seeding .
A tree gives lovers hope for marriage
A 500-year-old oak tree is said to bring lovers luck to get married. These days, people from all over the world are .
The world in Van Gogh's eyes
The movie "Loving Vincent" was nominated in 2018 at the the Oscars as the first hand-drawn animated film to tell the .
Female fish mongers back in Dubai
"When I enter the fish market in Dubai, I feel like I'm back in the beautiful past." This is how the Emirati Fatima .
Dubai: Vegan Friendly
Veganism has exploded in 2018 with more and more people choosing to avoid meat, dairy and other animal products like .
VR program helps dementia patients regain lost memories
British entrepreneurs developed a virtual reality program to help patients regain some of their lost memories. The .
What's inside a rubber duck?
Scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology cut open a rubber duck and other water toys .
What you don’t know about old Dubai
In this video, we are highlighting some historical facts of life in old Dubai, based on Emirati writer Abdul Ghaffar .
Fabio Silveria : passion for dolphins
Since childhood, he had a dream to grow up and become a marine mammal specialist. And he was lucky to be able to .
Japan is home to the most bizarre cafe's
In Japan, you'll find a variety of cafés, each one with a certain theme. There are cats, owls cafés, and a café where .
Cats Or Owls Café, Anyone?
In Japan, you'll find a variety of cafés, each one with a certain theme. There is are cats, owls cafés, and a café .
Sleep well to avoid Alzheimer’s
A study published by JAMA Neurology journal revealed a link between sleep disturbances and becoming diagnosed with .
Make right decisions with these Six Thinking Hats
Constructive methods of thinking have always been of interest to many psychologists and philosophers, as it raises the .
6 different ways to travel
We all love traveling, to see and visit new places. We suggested a number of destinations you might like to visit, but .
Abdullah Al Hossam: Success Is A Decision
The turning point in Abdulla Al Hossam’s life was when he failed at high school; he isolated himself from people, felt .
The world is facing another mass extinction era
Scientists have warned that nature is facing a mass extinction of animals, for the first time since the extinction of .
Al-Fateh Al-Toum: I grew up with Dubai
I am proud to have witnessed all of Dubai’s development within the past 37 years,’ says Al-Fateh Al-Toum, a Sudanese .
What are the best beaches in the world I can visit this summer?
The temperatures in Dubai are soaring, and your thoughts might be turning to a summer vacation. So – what are the best .
What are some facts about coffee in the UAE?
Where do you go for coffee in UAE? Starbucks, Costa or a more specialised Arabic coffee shop? Coffee is one of the .
What would a day on Mars be like?
There has been so much fascination with Mars for the longest time. With several robotic missions and explorations done .
Tolerance in the UAE existed before the union
The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds who are living and working .
Yousef Al Burai: This Is My Innovation Journey
When he was a kid, he used to disassemble the parts of his toys to check how they were made, he would then try to .
Five countries where people live longer
According to the United Nations' 2017 World Happiness Report, people in these countries live longer than the worldwide .
Tolerance in the UAE existed before the union
The UAE is home to more than 200 nationalities of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds who are living and working .
Things to put in your suitcase for vacation
All summer long, Dubai Post is giving you tips and advice for the perfect getaway! Today – what things should you put .
This was once the tallest building in Dubai
It is only 15 floors, but the Toyota Building at the 1st interchange of Sheikh Zayed Road was once the tallest thing on .
How can you get the perfect bread?
The bread festival is held every year in Paris, where 100 of the best French bakeries compete to make French baguette .
Passion Drives the Challenge: Bin Howaiden
‘A hobby which fulfils my spirit and passion for challenging.’ This is how the Emirati Rashid bin Howaiden describes .
What are the best places in Dubai for a run?
Are you bored of staring straight ahead on the treadmill? The good news is that there have never been more places to go .
Dilip Bhatia: A chapter of Dubai's history
‘We called Dubai our home for nearly 100 years. That’s 4 generations of our family playing a part in the city’s growth. .
Drink coffee.. live longer
A new study conducted by The International Association of Oncologists and the Imperial College London revealed that .
Traditional jewelry makes a comeback
After falling out of fashion, wearing traditional jewelry made a recent comeback. Nowadays, they are mostly worn on .
Naif Museum: Old Armoury
Weapons are part of the UAE’s heritage and history, as men in the region had once used them for self-defense and even .
Beware of heat exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is an illness that can occur when a person exposes to high temperatures, and it often is accompanied by .
Happy Father’s Day
On the occasion of Father’s Day which is celebrated in the UAE today, June 21st, Dubai Post interviewed a group of .
Up-Cycling for Good
This is a story of two sisters that created a successful eco-friendly business out of love for cycling. “The concept of .
Avoid fire hazards
Since fire accidents are very common during summertime, we’ve got some safety guidelines set by the General Directorate .
Binging to save a life
An 11-year-old boy in China is on a mission to save his father by gaining weight and eating 5 times a day. Being the .
Binging for a life: 11 year old boy gains over 10 kilo's to save father's life
An 11-year-old boy in China is on a mission to save his father by gaining weight and eating 5 times a day. Being the .
Beat the heat sports
As the temperature rises in the region, it gets harder to exercise outdoors, especially during the day. However, in .
Save energy on peak times
Electricity consumption in Dubai is rising over the summer during the peak period between 12 PM to 6 PM. Reducing the .
How do I stay cool and calm this summer?
The hot months are here, and the temptation is just to turn up the AC and stay indoors. But staying active and finding .
How can you be a qualified blood donor?
The Dubai Health Authority has laid out a criteria that needs to be met by those who wish to donate blood. Donors .
How do children fall victims to strangers?
Child Safety Campaign (CSC), an initiative of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA), recently conducted a .
Saif Shaheen: Eid between Dubai and Mosul
Saif Shaheen is an Iraqi guitarist and singer based in Dubai. He celebrates Eid with fond memories of Mosul– the place .
Harib: Emirati Cinema is Unique
After his famed animation series ‘Freej’ became an international hit, UAE showrunner Mohammad Saeed Harib is ready with .
Scissors, needles and little sleep
In Al Satwa here in Dubai, the area’s many tailors are working hard to finish customer’s orders in time for Eid. .
Henna … decoration of Eid
Women have been putting henna on their bodies for over 9000 years. Cleopatra is one of the most famous women to have .
A Metal Experiment
In Dubai, it is not only about the diversity of the population, you could also see an art scene with its members from .
Time To Ride
One cannot succeed without failing first; this is something that great skateboarders believe in, as they know that this .
Mobile Obsession
Getting the latest mobile phones has become a worldwide obsession that tech companies use to make profit. By .
Ongoing Myths
There are many myths out there that people are still believing and spreading without fact-checking first. Here are some .
Dubai's historical sites: Hatta
Jawaher Ahmed Al Ali, an archeologist at Dubai Municipality, feels that she is enriching the history of the UAE through .
The oldest version of Quran is at Birmingham University
Did you know that the oldest known manuscript of the Quran in the world is 1370 years old? Dr Alba Fideli found it in a .
Health benefits of spices
Spices are important in adding taste and flavor to food, and used in various cuisines around the world. However, they .
What is the history of the hashtag?
You probably call # a hashtag, but like so many other things we have the Romans to thank for this famous symbol. The .
What causes anger in Ramadan?
Doctors and specialists believe that anger, irritability and psychological stress in Ramadan are linked to the lack of .
Are you suffering from insomnia?
Many people suffer from insomnia. According to experts, the main cause of insomnia is our current lifestyle, in .
Space Pollution
After sending many missions and satellites into space, the atmosphere is beginning to get polluted. The estimated .
Strange customs
When travelling to a new country, you may face situations that seem easy to deal with, but if you are unaware of their .
Dubai's historical sites : Artifact Restoration
"I always feel proud and excited because I am contributing to the strengthening of the historical and archaeological .
Safe driving in Ramadan
Experts say that Ramadan road rage and its corresponding spike in traffic incidents can be avoided. Dubai Police .
Scientific facts that will shock you
As science still explores mysteries of our universe, there are some fascinating information you should know, that would .
Black Holes: Stars Graveyard
Black holes are the only objects in the universe that can obscure light by force of gravity. Scientists believe they .
Arab inventions that changed the world
What do universities, coffee and the fountain pen have in common? They were all invented in the Arab world. In this .
Ramadan at my house… with Maryam Joumana
"I have always loved Ramadan in Dubai because it’s different. The atmosphere here in the city is wonderful during the .
Is there a link between creativity and mental illness?
If you look at some of the world’s most famous paintings, a lot of them are created by people who suffered from mental .
Musabbeh Al Kaabi.. The first Emirati chef
Chef Musabbeh Al Kaabi is the first Emirati chef who entered this field 18 years ago. He participated in many culinary .
Dubai’s Historical Sites: Saruq Al Hadid
Saruq Al Hadid is considered to be one of richest historical sites in the Arabian Peninsula. It was discovered in 2002 .
Female Fish Mongers back in Dubai
"When I enter the fish market in Dubai, I feel like I'm back in the beautiful past." This is how the Emirati Fatima .
Can you be taught happiness?
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) now offers a happiness course as part of their official curriculum. Introduction to .
The world’s most humane prison
Do you think criminals should be punished? Norway does not! It has established a “humane prison” in 2010 that aims to .
Avoid headaches while fasting
The causes of headaches when fasting differs from one person to another; nevertheless, there are natural methods that .
Want a unique way to watch movies?
Films were shown outdoors as early as the 1960s in Dubai. The Al Watan Cinema would project films onto a white wall in .
Artistry of Arabic Letters
The aesthetics of Arabic calligraphy attracts amateurs and professionals to let their creativity flow into their .
Dubai's historical sites : Jumeirah
The “Jumeira site” is one of the most prominent archeological sites in Dubai, the UAE, and the whole region. This is .
Why does Ramadan fall on different dates each year?
The dates of the holy month of Ramadan varies every year because it is linked to the lunar months. They change every .
