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What happened on an epic desert adventure in Omans silent and otherworldly Empty Quarter 2021 is the perfect time to follow the ancient spice roads on a luxury mobile tented safari in Omans vast desert landscape Luxury mobile camping organised by Al Baleed Resort Salalah by Anantara Silence is golden. Or that is what it looks like in Omans Empty Quarter. Looking out over the silky ripples of sand, one of the most striking things about the desert is the stillness. Nothing interrupts, not even a ...

DUBAI: The long wait for the second Dakar Rally to take place in Saudi Arabia is over. On Sunday, the first stage of the world’s most famous desert rally will start in Jeddah as the competitors tackle the 622 km route of tracks and valleys that lead to Bisha. Saudi hopes will rest on the shoulders of Yazeed Al Rajhi, of Overdrive Toyota in the car category, who thanked the country’s leaders for hosting the competition and promised a better showing than last year. “Last year we had some pr...

SHARE The 20 best local UAE discoveries of 2020: from Snoopy Island to The Chedi Al Bait Sharjah With travel halted, this year brought a new way of exploring, closer to home. The National staff share their favourite places discovered during a turbulent year 1. Discovering Snoopy Island in Fujairah was a highlight in terms of local discovery in 2020. Courtesy Sarah Dea 2. Dog-friendly staycations in Ghantoot were a highlight of the year. Courtesy Flopster 3. The ‘ghost town’ of Al Madam in ...

New Book Provides Insight into Conflict with Tribe over Tule Lake Site Posted On By MARTHA NAKAGAWA, Rafu Contributor Some in the Nikkei community have wondered why the Tule Lake Committee is feuding with an Indigenous tribe. There have been comments that this looks bad for optics to have one community of color quarreling with another community of color. “Mass Murder in California’s Empty Quarter: A Tale of Tribal Treachery at the Cedarville Rancheria” by Ray A. March devotes a chapter ...

23 Dec 2020 Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Abu Dhabi Crisis, Emergencies and Disasters Committee has announced that the emirate will start welcoming tourists from Dec.24. The committee said following the successes achieved by implementing the precautionary measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 and maintaining a low rate of confirmed cases, Abu Dhabi will welcome back international tourists from 24 December 2020. A man explores the Empty Quarter in Abu Dhabi. The authorities ...

We Love Oman: Winter is the perfect time for camping By: Times News Service  For those who are in Oman this is the perfect time to enjoy the chilly weather, feel the winter sun, watch the stars at night,  and make full use of the pleasant climate. And the best way to do so is to go for camping, Oman being an ideal camping destination especially during the winter months. Being endowed with natural beauty with all the three topographical features - mountains, deserts, and beaches, why not make...

NEW YORK: A ravenous pest is threatening the livelihood of millions of people in the Middle East and Africa — but the menace did not appear overnight. In fact it has been slowly building for three years. Locusts breed in remote areas and thrive in damp conditions. Moisture is critical if their eggs are to survive and hatch, and it also feeds the fresh, green vegetation they need for food and shelter. In early 2018, the insects found the perfect breeding ground in the Empty Quarter of the Arab...

BENGALURU: If a pandemic that has infected 71 million people worldwide isn’t scary enough, a Saudi horror film “Yajuj: The Curse of Iram,” is asking audiences to imagine an alternate reality where a deadly virus turns its victims into violent, flesh-eating monsters. Arabic calligraphy: Ancient craft, modern art For the Saudi Ministry of Cultures Year of Arabic Calligraphy in 2020/21, we take an in-depth look at how the craft has developed from ancient to modern times. keywords The feature...

RIYADH: As part of its “Winter is Around You” campaign, the Saudi Tourism Authority is highlighting desert destinations as a perfect choice for a seasonal break. A large amount of the land in the Kingdom is desert, and it is divided into three parts: Al-Nafud, Al-Dahna and the Empty Quarter. Most of the country’s natural oases and parks can be found in these areas. Hiking enthusiasts will love the desert, tourism bosses say, because it offers amazing views of cliffs and the oases. Deser...

Dubai: The UAE is home to an abundance of natural beauty and plenty of things to do, especially during the winter months. Each of the seven emirates has its own unique gems, whether they are beaches, mountains, desserts or hundred-year-old forts. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, approved the new UAE Strategy for Domestic Tourism that encourages residents to explore in their own backyards. The campaign, dubbed, ‘World’s Coo...