The performance art holds deep cultural significance and was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2014.

Al-Ayyala is a traditional performing art rooted in the cultural fabric of the UAE and Oman. Recognised by UNESCO in 2014 as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it is typically performed during weddings,

Dubai: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Abu Dhabi, making him the first sitting American president to visit the UAE in nearly two decades. The stop marks the final leg of his Middle East tour, following visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and comes as part of his first official overseas trip since taking office earlier this year.