Community and participation

About Emirati Notebooks

An overview of the editorial scope, independence and bilingual publication approach of Emirati Notebooks.

Editorial focus

Emirati Notebooks covers everyday culture across the United Arab Emirates. Writing is organised into six categories: customs, heritage, places, family, celebrations and community. Each section addresses local practices and settings.

Independence and standards

This publication operates independently. It is not affiliated with the former Watani Al Emarat foundation or any government body. Sources are linked to support factual claims in the articles.

Languages and categories

Material is published in Arabic and English. Readers may wish to check whether a particular topic appears in one language or both by browsing the relevant category on the site.