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Finding Beauty in the Boarders: A Personal Journey Through UAE and Oman

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A road with mountain views in Oman Exploring and discovering the cultures of other countries has always been one of my greatest interests. Let me give you a brief background about the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Sultanate of Oman. From what I’ve learned through conversations and online research, many years ago, the UAE was once a part of Oman. Due to certain circumstances, they eventually separated. Later on, the seven Emirates—Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah—united and formed a federation, officially becoming the United Arab Emirates in 1971.  UAE and Oman map boarder lines The UAE experienced an economic boom with the discovery of oil, followed by rapid growth in trade and tourism. One of the country’s most iconic landmarks, the Burj Khalifa, was built as a symbol of its success. It is globally recognized as the tallest building in the world. Today, the UAE is one of the fastest-growing economies—not only in Asia but across ...
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UAE to USA: The Smithsonian Folklife Festival 2022

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 2022 Smithsonian Folklife Festival  WashintonUSA A photo of me at the National Mall where the Festival was held. My Experience at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Representing UAE Heritage The Smithsonian Folklife Festival, established in 1967, is one of the largest cultural events in the world. It takes place annually on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and typically runs from June 22nd through the 4th of July, overlapping with U.S. Independence Day. After a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival returned in 2022 with renewed energy—and I was honored to be part of it. That year’s theme was “UAE: Living Landscape | Living Memory,” with the United Arab Emirates as the featured country. The event highlighted the UAE’s rich history, heritage, culture, and traditions. It was sponsored by several governmental organizations, most notably the UAE Ministry of Culture and Youth, and supported by the UAE Embassy to the USA. As someone who has worked in the he...
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Tips on Attending Muslim Wedding

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Paris France Travel Blog

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BONJOUR FRANCE!  HELLO, BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE All OVER THE WORLD! Writing a blog when you are too busy and tired is quite challenging. I wrote this blog for a long time, however, I don't have a chance to look back for my final review before I publish it. Anyway, in my previous blog title  Travel blog My First Europe Trip Part One!   I mention my travel experience in Germany, Now here is the continuation of my part one blog. If you are new in this site just click the highlighted title of my previous blog so you could have an idea of what this article blog all about. I am excited to share with you guys about the part two blog which is trip to France; so please read until the end.                                    Europe trip Part Two Germany to France! 7th day! the Journey to the Countries Boarders From Germany to France, this is the day I left t...
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