IntroductionAl Ayala, often referred to as the “stick dance” or “folk dance,” is one of the most iconic…

IntroductionThe life of a Emirati pearl diver, or “ghassal,” was one of extreme hardship, danger, and uncertainty. Venturing…

IntroductionThe soul of a nation often resides not in written texts, but in the spoken word—the stories, poems,…

IntroductionIn the vast, unforgiving landscape of the desert, the relationship between the Bedouin and the animal kingdom was…

IntroductionThe rich tapestry of Emirati folklore is woven with threads of mystery and imagination, populated by a fascinating…