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Snow blankets Middle East as residents rejoice cold conditions
A snow storm landed in the Middle East on Wednesday as large parts of Syria, Lebanon, Jordan and the West Bank experienced one of the coldest winters ... Middle East -
UAE grows rice in the desert as coronavirus supply chains worries spur innovation
The United Arab Emirates doesn’t spring to mind as an obvious place to farm rice, but the coronavirus is prodding the arid nation to explore new ways ... Coronavirus -
‘Desert X AlUla’: Cultivating new audiences for contemporary art
As the daring drivers and their mean machines go back home after the conclusion of the Dakar Rally, the host Saudi Arabia has announced a unique ... Art and culture -
Fossil remains of desert-dwelling carnivorous dinosaur found in Brazil
A desert-based carnivorous dinosaur that used claws to capture small prey 90 million years ago has been unearthed in southern Brazil, scientists said ... Variety -
Five-year-old boy survives 24 hours in Argentinian desert
A five-year-old boy who went missing during a family walk in Argentina was found safe and well after 24 hours lost in a desert west of the country. ... Variety -
IN PICTURES: White flowers cover this Saudi desert after rains
The al-Akrir flowers covered a desert area in the al-Hajra governorate in Saudi Arabia’s al-Baha, creating beautiful views after heavy rains hit ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi photographer documents camels, talks about bedouin life
A Saudi Bedouin has lived captive of his fondness of the desert between its rugged terrain and cruel weather. He tolerated all life changes and ... Travel and Tourism -
IN PICTURES: Story behind oddly-shaped mountain in flat Saudi desert
A weird-looking mountain amid Saudi Arabia’s flat desert stands tall with its unique form, looking like a piece of cake. It is locally known as ... Travel and Tourism -
WATCH: Video of Moroccan minister being buried in hot sand goes viral
A video circulating on social media this week has shown Morocco's energy minister up to his neck in sand in the heart of the country’s desert. ... Variety -
Many secrets buried under the sands of the Rub’ al Khali
“The Yabrin oasis was attributed to the oasis located on the northern part”, thus said Yakout al Hamaoui in reference to the Rub' al Khali ... Features -
Saudi Arabia's Empty Quarter: Beauty and wealth of world’s largest sand desert
Saudi Arabia’s Rub' al-Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter, is the world’s largest sand desert. It is the world's largest area ... Travel and Tourism -
Snake slayer: Egyptian man specialized in desert survival opens academy
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to leave your technology-filled life, pack your bags and live in the wild? An Egyptian man, Mohamed ... Travel and Tourism -
4 Egypt soldiers killed in western desert blast
Three army officers and a soldier were killed in an explosion in Egypt's Western Desert on Wednesday after a clash with militants, the military ... Middle East -
Egyptian woman’s body found dismembered on desert road
An Egyptian woman was found horrifically killed and cut into pieces on the Cairo–Alexandria desert road. A security source at the security ... Features -
Striking photos of snow covered Saudi desert
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Watch: No snow? No problem! Saudis go sand-sledding
A video went viral on twitter after a Saudi Arabia family was taped riding on a carpet that was tied to a car while it sped through the desert Variety -
Dutch diplomat falls for Saudi Bedouin lifestyle
To Dutch diplomat Paul Marcel Kurpershoek, the desert is a land filled with poetry, beauty and literature Features -
So blue, Dumat al-Jandal is Saudi’s one and only lake
Located in the middle of the desert, the lake has become a place for trekking, jet skiing, as well as other water sports Variety -
See stunning photos of the Jordan desert where ‘The Martian’ was shot
Wadi Rum, located south of the capital Amman, is a vast golden, red-colored arid region consisting of massive mountains Blogs -
Why one woman is running across 7 deserts for water
All around the world, safe and drinkable water is drying up Features -
Iraq’s Sistani calls for the release of Qatari hunters
A large group of unidentified armed men abducted at least 26 Qataris from their desert camp in southern Iraq News -
Gunmen kidnap at least 26 Qatari citizens in Iraq
The Iraqi security forces launched a wide-scale search for the Qataris, who were in a hunting camp in the desert near the Saudi borders News -
Welcome to Qasr Al Sarab in the Arab Peninsula's Empty Quarter
It is about 2 hours and 15 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi, into the Empty Quarter Blogs -
Dubai skydiving plane makes emergency landing, no one hurt
Photos shared on social media and published on local news websites showed smoke rising from the crashed plane Middle East -
A day in the life of Saudi women in the desert
The hard life many Saudi women face in the desert has not stopped them from providing for their families Art and culture -
Dubai unveils ‘world’s smallest ambulance’ to reach off-roaders
The vehicle, which was unveiled last week by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS), is fully equipped for emergencies Variety -
Snow expected in northern Saudi Arabia
Snow is expected to blanket the northern areas in Saudi Arabia over the weekend Middle East -
Snow blankets Saudi Arabian desert
Al Arabiya News captured a glimpse of the first snow that has blanketed the northwestern Saudi Arabian city of Tabouk this week. Stormy weather ... Reports -
Tunisia attempts to rescue Darth Vader’s hometown
The set, originally built to film “Star Wars Episode One - The Phantom Menace,” was damaged by shifting sand dunes Entertainment -
Saudi falconry thrives as sport garners fans
Falconry enthusiasts usually head to desert places during weekends to witness the birds hunt for prey Art and culture
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