We waited with bated breath as our tour guide at the House of Pearls, Obaidullah, pricked open an oyster and gently peeled it apart to reveal its silken innards. His fingers moved through the fleshy ...

An ancient village was recently unearthed on a small, sandy island near Dubai, according to media reports. The livelihoods of its one-time inhabitants were dedicated to a valuable resource that they ...

From a distance it could be a scene from Qatar’s ancient past, long before the country’s modern-day wealth was secured by the discovery of gas and oil. Several kilometers off the coast of southern ...

A Look at the History Behind the Pearl Industry in the UAE In ancient times, pearls coming from the UAE were much sought after, which is revealed by the presence of pearls from this country in other ...

An ancient pearling village was recently discovered near Dubai, officials said. Photo from Fred Moon, UnSplash An ancient village was recently unearthed on a small, sandy island near Dubai, according ...