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Guinness World Records reveal UAE feats

Guinness World Records reveal UAE feats

The UAE holds 186 world records, with 139 held by Dubai

The rise and fall of El Chapo

The rise and fall of El Chapo

He got married, had children, enjoyed meals at restaurants, and continued to manage, and dramatically expand, his multi-billion-dollar narcotics business

Italian to explore the UAE desert on foot

Italian to explore the UAE desert on foot

Dubai resident Max Calderan will travel 340km along the Tropic of Cancer through the UAE deserts from the Saudi to the Omani borders.

Dubai-based explorer recalls 'hardest' UAE desert trek

Dubai-based explorer recalls 'hardest' UAE desert trek

Additionally, Calderan often found himself without his support team - which was travelling by vehicles which often became stuck or broke down - for up to 12 hours at a time, while at the same time braving harsh weather conditions.

Flying from Dubai to US? You can't carry these banned items

Flying from Dubai to US? You can't carry these banned items

Security heightened as US, UK impose restrictions on electronics in cabin handbags.

'Don't think out of box but remove it', says UAE's genius kid

'Don't think out of box but remove it', says UAE's genius kid

Despite being barely 13 years old, Adeeb has numerous inventions under his belt.

Foods that hold special significance in Islam

Foods that hold special significance in Islam

Even non-Muslims would be well advised to follow the Quran's guidance when it comes to food, which, collectively, provide a well-rounded diet comprised of protein, fruits and vegetables.

How about diving for pearls in Dubai ?

How about diving for pearls in Dubai ?

Pearl diving has a rich history in the UAE, and for hundreds (if not thousands) of years was the primary economic activity in the Emirates.

Press freedom an 'essential element' of American foreign policy

Press freedom an 'essential element' of American foreign policy

Toner praised the Arab media scene, with Dubai as its hub.

My Kind of Community: Mexicans in the UAE

My Kind of Community: Mexicans in the UAE

Their numbers in this part of the world may not be huge, but Mexican expats in Dubai can Teach us a Thing or Two about food and celebration.