Sophie Green, who was a mute for seven years, lets her art do the talking for vulnerable species around the globe and uses the profits from her paintings to fund conservation projects

Grim warning on climate crisis opens Cop27 – but ‘window of opportunity’ remains

The Autumn Harvest exhibition at 81 Designs combines Moroccan ceramics with Palestinian raffia work

Archaeologists are calling the monastery a ‘Monument to tolerance and multi-faith society’

There’s nothing quite like hitting a UAE beach now the cooler months are upon us and luckily the country has lots of free sandy stretches to choose from

Cricket protein bars and mealworm snack packs grab headlines, but the real revolution in food made from insects is not in human consumption. While many diners remain stubbornly resilient to the charms of a bug biryani, the real action is happening in the agricultural and pet food sector

Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world because their scales are prized for traditional Chinese medicine but one has been rescued and taught how to survive in her natural habitat

Nearly half the population are suffering from stresslaxation – anxiety brought on by the mere idea of switching off – which began during the pandemic and lockdown but can be more damaging than you think, warn experts

‘Citizen scientists’ are being encouraged to study Abu Dhabi’s natural environment

Lying, calling in sick to work and sudden lack of personal hygiene could mean a loved one is depressed but, says UAE-based sober and recovery coach David Golding, it could be a sign of addiction