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A ‘ghost village’ near Dubai offers a glimpse into the UAE’s past
In the embrace of the sand dunes, and an hour’s drive from the giant skyscrapers of Dubai, there is a deserted village from the nineties of the last century and a glimpse of the country’s past before the rapid urbanization of the Emirates.
The village of “Al-Quraifa” was built in the 1970s to house semi-nomadic Bedouin, but two decades later interest in it waned, including in the giant emirate of Dubai, as oil wealth turned the UAE into a “global business and tourism hub”. and Abu Dhabi.
Al-Gharifa, which has become a “ghost village” near the city of Al Madam in the emirate of Sharjah, has become one of the Emirati’s tourist attractions in recent years because it offers an outlet to escape the concrete. forests, and a rare opportunity to glimpse the UAE’s desert past.
Ahmed Sukar, an assistant professor at the University of Sharjah and a member of the research team for the Village website, told The Associated Press that Kharifah, made up of two rows of houses and a mosque, “can teach us a lot about the modern history of the United Arab Emirates.”
The village was established within a public housing scheme after the creation of the United Arab Emirates in 1971, a federation of seven emirates.
It was 13 years before this date that oil was discovered in the Emirates, which reshaped the country.
Sukar said there were about 100 people from the Al-Qutbi tribe in the village.
Al-Khetbi was one of the many tribes who lived a semi-nomadic life until then, and the tribe only worked as pastoralists, traveling between desert oases and when Dubai and Abu Dhabi were two small tourist towns. Fishing and pearl diving, according to the Associated Press.
Built to facilitate the transition to a sedentary lifestyle for nomads, the concrete buildings have brightly colored interior walls, some of which are decorated with mosaics.
The areas of the houses were so large that the village elders could hold regular local assemblies.
In one of these houses, the wallpaper depicts lush landscapes, a stark contrast to the dull, sandy landscape outside.
It is unclear why the village, built over two decades, was abandoned.
Local accounts say “evil spirits” drove the residents out, but Sukar says they may have left in search of a better life in the UAE’s fast-growing cities.
The village was suffering without clean water and electricity, and had been swept away by sandstorms. Families had to travel long distances across the desert to reach government jobs and schools in Dubai.
Nowadays the desert village has started to come alive little by little. The sand filled the houses and covered the walls of the rooms almost reaching the roof. Only the mosque remains intact, thanks to regular cleanings by maintenance workers from the nearby town of El Madad.
Some descendants of the first residents still live in the emirate’s countryside, although many have now moved to cities of gleaming skyscrapers, luxury air-conditioned shopping malls and a vast network of modern highways.
The majority of the UAE’s population are expatriates, and its more modest past has sparked much interest. Recently, tour guides have been seen leading groups of visitors through the deserted village, which has been used as the setting for songs and the backdrop for social media posts featuring foreign models, luxury cars and the extravagance Dubai is now famous for.
“I wonder why they left? Was it due to evil forces? Could it be witchcraft? We will never know,” said Nitin Panjal, an Indian expatriate who visited the site.
The municipality recently constructed a fence, security gate, garbage bins and parking lot around the village. Earlier visitors left graffiti on the walls, removed some wall decorations and climbed onto fragile ceilings to take pictures.
The new activities have removed some of the mystery from the site, and raised the possibility that it could become another tourist attraction in a country full of visitors.
Danny Booth, a foreigner from the Isle of Man, a crown dependency in the Irish Sea, told The Associated Press that he decided to “come and see the village before things change here.”
“Sometimes, it’s better to leave these areas alone because they lose their beauty when they’re crowded,” he added.
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Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, said, “Artificial intelligence, no matter how advanced its technologies, will not completely replace the journalist in the future, but it will play an important role. In creating and disseminating content,” emphasizes the need to develop tools for global, individual and organizational preparation for a new era.
Scientists said during a session on “How artificial intelligence will affect the media personality” within the activities of the Arab Media Forum that by 2025, 90% of content will be created by artificial intelligence, as smart systems compete. Humans are involved in creating content, but human intervention is necessary to deliver content. Compliance with standards and regulations. He pointed out that the future will see a trend of media professionals creating and publishing their content through digital platforms, which provide ten times more reach than traditional channels, in addition to providing an exciting aspect of audience engagement. Serve as a facilitator to accelerate initiatives, analyze media data, and support creative ideas.
The media will see radical change in the way media professionals operate, he said, but the search for truth will be a fundamental skill that differentiates human elements from artificial intelligence, citing the most important variables affecting media content. “Instant Artificial Intelligence, Creating Images and Pictures, and Deep Fakes.”
Studies have confirmed a 66% increase in the use and experience of artificial intelligence applications in the UAE, and have demonstrated that artificial intelligence increases productivity by 50%.
The session saw a virtual conversation produced using artificial intelligence with the late author and poet Ghazi Al-Khosaybi, during which he discussed the most important challenges of media work in light of the development of artificial intelligence technologies.
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Emirates News Agency – Haifa Abu-Ghazaleh: We are counting on a lot at “COP28” to reach recommendations that will contribute to solving pressing environmental problems.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 9:27 am
Cairo, September 26 / WAM / Assistant Secretary-General for Social Affairs of the League of Arab States, Dr. Haifa Abu-Ghazaleh, confirmed that the “COP28” climate conference hosted by the United Arab Emirates is the biggest climate. events in the world, and for this reason we intend a lot to create the outcomes of the summit.
Abu Ghazaleh Emirates News Agency reports to WAM that the participation of the Arab region in the ongoing negotiations on how to deal with the crises resulting from climate change is by hosting the “COP27” climate summit in the city of Sharm el, Arab Republic of Egypt. -Sheikh last year, and hosted the United Arab Emirates’ “COP27” climate summit. COP28 “emphasizes the important role played by our Arab countries in the field of climate action this year and the world’s interest in the proposals and initiatives presented by Arab countries to combat the negative effects of climate change.”
He warned of the severity of these effects, which have a frequent and direct impact on citizens, and said that our Arab region is close to the negative effects of forest fires, droughts and floods. Global warming, water scarcity and food crises, the world must come together to solve them.
He noted that the UAE is witnessing a comprehensive growth renaissance in all sectors, especially in the environment and renewable energy sector, and we look forward to completing its active role in the Arab region.
On the occasion of the “COP28” summit, he pointed to the participation of the League of Arab States in activities held in collaboration with the General Women’s Association in the Emirates.
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Member of the Board of Directors of Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation Dr. Mohammed Salem Al Mazrouei affirmed that the library is keen to provide an environment of excellence and promote the knowledge and cultural scene and movement in the UAE. Researchers and students should invest their potential to create a more prosperous future for future generations.
This came on the occasion of the Government of the Library and Mohammed Bin Rashid College signing a memorandum of understanding to promote joint collaboration in the fields of supporting scientific research and disseminating culture and knowledge at the national level. The memorandum is signed by Mohammed Al Murr, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation and Dr. Ali Bin Seba Al Marri, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Government College. The framework of interest of both parties is to improve the cultural and educational environment in the UAE and to provide an environment that encourages… Work on organizing mechanisms to improve intellectual content and promote science, explore, research and develop knowledge. Research among members of the community.
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Al Mazrouei said, “This MoU reflects our joint commitment to develop cultural and scientific infrastructure and promote the knowledge and cultural scene and movement at the national level. It reflects our future and our passion to achieve sustainable goals. Students and researchers to make full use of their potential, ‘we’ An environment that will help develop their educational preferences in a way that supports the vision of UAE 2031 and our plan for the next 50 years contributing to creating a more prosperous future for future generations.” Collaboration between local educational and cultural institutions is a key and important step towards achieving excellence and innovation, culture, education and knowledge. cementing the UAE’s position as a leading global center of economy.”
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On his part, Mohammed Bin Rashid Government College CEO Dr. Ali bin Seba Al Marri said, “The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding is a new step in strengthening the strategic vision of the college. To provide an integrated system of education and training programs, research and studies, which are in line with the highest standards.” and international practices, while at the same time equipping leaders with the best skills and abilities to meet the challenges.Innovating in providing governance structures that enhance leadership in the future and government performance.
He pointed out the college’s constant interest in creating strategic partnerships for excellence in the field of education and knowledge, which stems from providing an academic and academic environment that meets the aspirations and needs of all those affiliated with the various programs in the college. Researchers and academics in general point out that cooperation with this institution has an important place in the arena of knowledge and will contribute to opening doors for more initiatives and activities aimed at establishing a culture of research and knowledge among members of society. The MoU includes developing mechanisms to enhance cooperation between the two sides, exchange knowledge resources, provide support for research projects and organize joint events and activities to meet the aspirations and needs of students and stakeholders from various knowledge communities.
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The MoU stipulates that the Muhammad Bin Rashid Government College, Muhammad Bin Rashid Library will be provided with latest publications, research papers, conference papers and other publications as permitted by the college’s copyright. Displayed in the corridors of the library and made available to those interested.
Muhammad Al Mazrui:
“Collaboration between local educational and cultural institutions is a vital and important step towards achieving excellence and innovation.”
Ali Al Mari:
“This step opens the door to further efforts aimed at establishing a culture of research and knowledge in society.”
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