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Geography

Why is Rub Al Khali empty?

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December 7, 2025 5 min read

Why is the Rub’ al Khali Empty? The Rub’ al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, is one of the largest sand deserts in the world, covering parts of…

Culture

Who lives in the Rub al Khali?

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December 7, 2025 5 min read

The Rub’ al Khali, also known as the Empty Quarter, is the largest continuous sand desert in the world, covering parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and…

Environment

Where is the Empty Quarter?

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December 7, 2025 4 min read

The Empty Quarter, known as Rub’ al Khali in Arabic, is one of the largest sand deserts in the world. It spans parts of Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab…

Geography

What is the Empty Quarter famous for?

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December 7, 2025 5 min read

The Empty Quarter, also known as the Rub’ al Khali, is famous for being the largest continuous sand desert in the world. It spans across four countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman,…

Adventure

Which country has the Empty Quarter?

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December 7, 2025 4 min read

The Empty Quarter, known as Rub’ al Khali, is the largest continuous sand desert in the world. It spans across four countries in the Arabian Peninsula: Saudi Arabia, Oman, the…

Geography

What is the coldest it gets in the UAE?

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December 7, 2025 4 min read

What is the coldest it gets in the UAE? The coldest temperature ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was -2°C (28°F) in the Jebel Jais mountain range. Typically,…

Geography

Does it snow in the UAE?

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December 7, 2025 4 min read

Does it snow in the UAE? While the UAE is known for its hot desert climate, it does experience snow, but only in specific regions and under rare circumstances. The…

Business

What is the difference between a world city and a global city?

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December 6, 2025 4 min read

What is the difference between a world city and a global city? While often used interchangeably, world cities and global cities have distinct characteristics. A world city is a major…

Geography

Has there ever been a 10.0 earthquake?

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December 6, 2025 4 min read

Has there ever been a 10.0 earthquake? While the concept of a magnitude 10.0 earthquake is theoretically possible, such an event has never been recorded. The largest earthquake ever measured…

Geography

What is the old name of the United Arab Emirates?

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December 6, 2025 4 min read

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was formerly known as the Trucial States, a name derived from the maritime truces made between the local sheikdoms and the British government in the…