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Riyadh, A Cultural Transformation.

Although Riyadh is a modern city home to about 7.7 million people143, over the past few centuries it underwent a rapid transformation,...

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Muscat, A Natural And Historical Beauty.

The city of Muscat is known for its natural and historical beauty, as it has a diverse cultural landscape ranging from national parks to...

Manama, A Culture of Trading Routes.

Situated in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula, Manama has a rich culture and old history which has been influenced by the trading route...

Kuwait, A Golden Era and The influence of Foreign Powers.

After the discovery of oil in 1938, Kuwait entered an era where major social, economic and cultural developments took place. Although the...

Jeddah, Home To A Diverse Population.

Al Balad, otherwise known today as Old Jeddah, was built in 646AD, as a waterway entrance for Mecca. Being a port city and a neighbor to...

Dubai, The Cultural Catalyst of the Emirates.

What started off as a small and humble fishing village on the shore of the Arabian Gulf, is known today as the ‘Entertainment capital of...

Casablanca, A Gateway of Cultures between East & West.

Situated in the West end of North Africa and across from the Atlantic Ocean, Casablanca serves as an important gate between the West and...

Cairo, A Melting Pot of Cultures.

Throughout history, Cairo has always been a melting pot, as it was home to different people from various religions and ethnicities, which...

Amman, A Past Feeding Into the Future.

As Amman’s history dates back to 4000-3000 BC33, the city is home to numerous ancient artifacts, archeological sites and biblical...

Beirut, A Culture Shaped by External and Internal Conquests.

Beirut, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, is believed to be populated as early as 3000 BC. Throughout time...

Abu Dhabi, A Local Ecosystem Adapting Western Models.

Since Abu Dhabi’s founding in 1971, there has been a high regard for culture and art considering that the second law passed inaugurated...

Why is Culture an Important Economic Pillar of a City.

Definition of Culture:‘The set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group,...

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