Peter Hellyer

Researchers, include many Emiratis, made a number of discoveries that advance our understanding of pre-history in the lands that now make up the Emirates

Browsing the fruits and vegetables available here from all over the world can leave you with a feeling of awe

Learning is a lifelong process, and parents shouldn't set their expectations too high

A career stint abroad is good for both people as well as for society

Jewellery-making isn't the only trade where knowledge and experience counts for a lot

The UAE has it better than many cities in the world as great attention is paid to the complex task of monitoring air quality

At times, we need to intervene in the private lives of other people

Remembering the past can help us keep a close eye on sudden changes in the world around us

Passing on knowledge gathered with experience is important – to those interested to learn

Taking up an activity, whether running or birdwatching, can be a great way to meet people from diverse backgrounds

Architects of the irrigation systems of Al Andalus have much in common with ancient inhabitants of the UAE’s mountains

Children who grow up without seeing much green end up poor stewards of the environment

That a cousin of mine died here in the Second World War is not something I expected to stumble upon

I recall an early National Day, in 1977, when there was a modest parade along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche