Sandwiched between two seas, one Red, the other Dead, Jordan is a small country, three-quarters invaded by the desert, and for centuries solely populated by nomads. And while the richness of its heritage gives Jordan the qualities of a "museum land" now part of our...

From the Frankincense Trails to the pipelines, the history of the Sultanate of Oman is marked by exchanges over land and sea. A real bridge between India and Africa, Oman is a mountainous land surrounded by sand and water: the sparkling azure-blue of the Indian Ocean...

The modernity of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil world, is simply awesome. These two cities have plunged into a frantic race to build the highest skyscrapers, carry out the most astounding projects, host the most richly-endowed sports events. Hi-tech and...