In the Persian Gulf region, Arab leaders have for millennia presided over a unique social tradition known as the majlis, derived from the Arabic term for “sitting room.” The loosely defined gatherings ...

Dubai: The Majlis is one of the cornerstones of Emirati civilisation. For decades, friends, neighbours and families would gather in a Majlis during sunset. Meaning 'place of sitting' in Arabic, the ...

The Middle East and North Africa are regions steeped in a rich cultural heritage with many traditions and practices forming part of everyday life. However, as the world becomes more globalised and ...

It could be a tea party. But Abu Dhabi is all about coffee. The city also doesn’t believe in wafer-thin watercress sandwiches and scones with clotted cream. It’s early evening when I, along with five ...

As part of a design exercise, MEAN* (Middle East Architecture Network) has created three 3D-printed proposals for contemporary majlis, an Arabic architecture term that typically refers to the detached ...

Emiratis are creating a lasting impact in emerging technology for future generations. In a world where some jurisdictions openly pursue crypto founders for self-serving political gain, the ambitious ...

The Majlis served as a public–private platform to discuss strategic investments, technology transfer and innovation in the ...