UAE
Haunting Photos of Al Madam, a Ghost Town Reclaimed by the Desert
No one knows exactly why people left Al Madam Some even say evil spirits might be at play.
Trans Model Says She Was Deported at Dubai Border Because of Her Male Passport
In a post documenting her ordeal, she says that officials at the airport asked her about the size of her breasts and if she had “done it all.”
Photos of Abu Dhabi Before the Oil Boom
Photographer Saleh al-Tamimi has been shooting his city since the 1970s, long before skyscrapers and luxury hotels took over.
You Can't Skate in Public in Dubai, But That Doesn't Stop Skaters
It's only permitted in specific parks, but the community has ways of getting around the ban.
This Carpenter’s Thumb Got Cut Off in Dubai. He Flew to India to Get it Fixed.
He’s not the only migrant worker in the UAE going to extreme lengths to manage medical emergencies.
Man Jailed for 25 Years In Dubai Over Small Amount of CBD Vape Oil
The United Arab Emirates has a track record of dishing out super-harsh drug penalties.
ExpressVPN Employees Question Company About Exec Working for UAE Spy Unit
Questions submitted as part of a company meeting give some insight to the response from ExpressVPN employees on the Project Raven news.
U.S. Company Sold Zero-Click Hacking Tool to UAE Spy Operation
A newly unsealed court filing reveals more links between the UAE's Project Raven hacking operation and U.S. companies.
Is the UAE Really Making It Rain by Seeding Clouds?
Cloud seeding is a form of geoengineering that has long garnered controversy for its so far dubious efficacy.
The Models From That Naked Photoshoot Will Be Kicked Out of Dubai
Those arrested had faced up to six months in jail under strict public decency laws, but instead they're just being deported.
The UAE's Hope Orbiter Has Successfully Made It to Mars
After a seven-month journey from Earth, the UAE’s Hope orbiter inserted itself into Martian orbit around 10:30 AM ET on Tuesday.
Three Countries Will Attempt Mars Landings in 2021
With UAE’s Hope Probe, China’s Tianwen-1, and NASA’s Perseverance Probe hoping to get to Mars, the red planet is looking like the most coveted destination for a space odyssey in 2021.