tradition

The Secret World of Tatreez: From Orange Blossoms to the Nakba

Tatreez, or Palestinian embroidery, is a textile art form which consists of intricate geometric patterns…

Arabic Coffee: 5 things you didn’t know about coffee and its roots in the Middle East

Here’s a list of a few things you may not have known about the history of coffee and what makes Arabic coffee the cultural institution it is in the Middle East and North Africa.

3 Middle Eastern crafts to try at home

Here’s everything you need to get started at home with three beautiful traditional Middle Eastern crafts – Arabic calligraphy, Palestinian embroidery, and Islamic geometric art.

Falconry: The UAE’s Most Sacred Sport

To celebrate the 48th anniversary back in December 2019 of the founding of the United…