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On a small strip of Ras Al Khaimah’s coast, Sangeetha Swaroop finds out how a few men are trying to keep the endangered tradition of pearl diving alive

Stutter UAE’s founder’s tips on helping stutterers

Stuttering can leave the sufferer with low self esteem and make them introverts. Farah Al Qaissieh, founder of Stutter UAE, tells Friday how she overcame the problem and is now working towards helping others with the speech condition

On the eve of her latest release, Koode, award-winning filmmaker gets candid about growing up in Dubai

As the head of a business conglomerate, Haleema Humaid Al Owais wears many hats, but overcoming odds and keeping promises are some she is most proud of

Part two of our series profiling diverse areas around the UAE: an afternoon gliding through calm waters, spectacular forests and the teeming wildlife across an ecological wonder

From a massive failure to a hugely successful global expansion, Shamlal Ahamed has seen it all. He tells Friday how he rose from a humiliating setback to setting a gold standard

Mleiha is one of the most fascinating areas not just in the UAE but across the region, with remains from five distinct archaeological and human history timelines

The historical bylanes in Ajman evoke all the magic of the past — take a tour of the museum, explore the embroidery souq or just enjoy a walk by the corniche

The Al Shindagha Museum’s pavilion on the Dubai Creek offers a fascinating insight into what has been hailed as a lifeline that shaped the city

The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation offers a fascinating insight into the fabulous history and culture of Islam, discovers Sangeetha Swaroop

Jocelyn McBride, co-founder of the UAE Beekeepers Association, drives around the country in her sunny yellow Beebus educating and informing children on the importance of protecting bees