Steam curls into the Arctic air as the sauna door opens, releasing warm bodies into the biting cold. It’s the heart of a polar vortex in Rovaniemi and –36°C, making the contrast especially stark. A ...

Airspace across several parts of the Middle East continues to be restricted after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks and widespread aviation ...

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix races due to continued unrest in the region. The races ...

Many Eid plans involve staying closer to home this year – fortunately, there are many places in the UAE that feel far from the everyday ...

Podcasts are often treated as in-flight background noise – something to fill the liminal hours between boarding and baggage claim. But the right episode or series can reshape the way you see the ...

The exemption applies to all residents who were outside the UAE and whose residency permit expired on or after 28 February, ...

In a family home in Jeddah, the table is already set long before the call to prayer. A shallow basket overflows with dates – glossy ajwa the colour of dark toffee, pale sukri folded like soft caramel.

A comforting sight on every iftar table, these sweet treats from all over the Middle East and North Africa have fascinating ...

This multi-cultural city’s supermarket aisles abound with everything from Asian specialities to French cuisine and ...

Explore the Gulf from the comfort of your armchair with these novels that provide an insight into the history, culture and ...