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Saudi Arabia’s AlUla uncovers world’s largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact
They have uncovered what is believed to be the largest stone ‘hand axe’ artifact in the world, dating back over 200,000 years to the Lower-Middle Palaeolithic period
Alternative Credit Fund
The Strattner Paradox: Harmonizing a four-century artistic legacy with cutting-edge banking
Strattner combines artistic lineage and innovation in groundbreaking finance approaches.
Deira
Dubai announces major renovation of historic landmark
Iconic Dubai location is set to undergo major three-month renovation
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Oman invests $5.4bn in tourism projects
The country has over 127 new hotels under development
Fujairah
UAE: Qidfa development to attract 100,000 visitors to Fujairah
Qidfa project part of UAE’s $272m plan to develop Emirates Villages
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10 Dubai photos show incredible changes over the years
Uncover the story of Dubai’s transformation with historic photos that reveal the city’s journey from past to present.
AlUla
How can heritage preservation support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals?
Saudi Arabia has become the first Arab country to establish a dedicated preservation society and has seen greater collaborative efforts between NGOs, government organisations, and the civil society
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In pictures: Basra Museum unveils ‘looted’ artefacts
Over 2,000 artefacts, including about 100 that were looted and found abroad went on display in the Basra Museum, the second largest in Iraq.
Camel Photography Award
In pictures: King Abdulaziz Camels Festival announces winners of The Best Camel Photography Award
One of the biggest national celebrations of its kind in the world attracting over 30,000 camels and 400,000 guests, the month-long festival including camel competitions and heritage activities takes place from January 1- February 1 and is held in the southern desert terrains of Al-Dahna, 120km from Riyadh.
Deira
Dubai heritage construction project completed
wasl properties announces completion of wasl district, its heritage project in the Naif area of Deira
Arts
UAE heritage art added to UNESCO conservation list
Al Azi is a significant and important cultural heritage performance reflecting UAE culture and society
Abu Dhabi
In pictures: 4th International Festival of Falconry in Abu Dhabi
The 4th International Festival of Falconry 2017, which saw the participation of over 700 falconers, researchers and experts from leading clubs, organisations and international falconry schools from over 90 countries, concluded in Abu Dhabi.
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Video: UNESCO looking to protect historical heritage in Syria
The UN body UNESCO is meeting to discuss the protection of cultural in Syria. Many historical sites there have been damaged by war and many artefacts stolen for sale. Activists in Idlib have set up the Syrian Cultural Heritage Protection Centre.
