Immigrating to the UAE: The Stories of Anita and Mukesh Between Dubai and Al Ain

by Teresa BigioliAsia, India, Middle East, Nepal, UAE EmiratesPosted on No Comments

As poverty continues to rise globally, with approximately 3.5 billion people – 44% of the global population – live on less than $6.85 per day and nearly 700 million people – 8.5% of the global population – in extreme poverty with less than $2.15 per day in 2024 [World Bank], it’s no surprise that many …

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Traditional way of cultivating dates and keeping trees clean in UAE Emirates

Growing dates in the Dibba Al-Fujairah region, UAE: the story of Wain

by Teresa BigioliMiddle East, UAE EmiratesPosted on No Comments

Far from the bustling and modern Abu Dhabi and Dubai, a distant land is hidden in silence, frozen in time, shrouded in mystery for European tourists who visit the Arab Emirates unaware of the wonders that the country hides. Overlooking the Gulf of Oman is Dibba Al-Fujairah (in Arabic دبا الفجيرة ), city of the …

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