united arab emirates
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US, UAE Sign Agreement To Collaborate On Space Exploration
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced an agreement on Sunday that would allow the two nations to collaborate on matters of space and aeronautics research, including the potential journey to Mars.
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Falconers In Abu Dhabi Train Their Raptors With Drones
In the United Arab Emirates, falconry is one of the oldest and most treasured traditions. The sport dates back to an age when falcons were used to hunt food. Today, it’s a social affair. Even the drones join in the fun.
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Spectacular Dubai Engulfed By Fog Looks Like Cloud City
Dubai-based photographer Gerald Donovan has sent in this spectacular video of the city completely engulfed by fog. It’s extremely beautiful and eerie, with the Burj Khalifa and the rest of the buildings completely detached from the ground and appearing as though they were built on clouds.
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Billionaire Sheik Tags His Name So That It’s Visible From Space
An eccentric, or perhaps just egocentric, Shiek in Abu Dhabi has carved his name into the desert of an United Arab Emirates island he owns in giant 1000m letters. And it just happens to be visible from space.