Be Honest, Don’t Be An April Fool
byAs we have just passed April Fools’ Day, people had been trying to come up with the most believable lies out there to fool their…
Religious Harmony in History
byHow a church in Budapest inspired the writer that tolerance and acceptance are key in safeguarding the society from sectarian war. During my recent visit…
What You Need To Know About The UAE’s National Reading Policy In Less Than 25 Points
byWe’ve all heard about the National Reading Policy, the National Reading Strategy, Reading Law, and we heard about tons of initiatives initiated by almost everyone. But…
I’m Not SORRY … And I Don’t Apologize For This Piece!
byThe author discusses a recurring topic of how women/girls are constantly using the word “sorry” which automatically puts them in the state of having to…
The Next United Nations Secretary General
byLeading the world’s most important international organization is not an easy task. This is an election we should all pay close attention to. Let’s take…
Allowing a Business to Grow
byIn this article, the author shares some thoughts as she tries to work towards expanding her business. The title of this article might be a…
The Growth and Ascent of Fashion Bloggers
byThe rise of digital influencers in fashion, and how they grew to take this big role they currently uphold. It was on Susie Lau’s blog…
Game of Tongues (#GameOfThrones)
byThe author sheds light on invented languages used in Film and TV. After watching the first few episodes of the popular HBO show Game of…
Stuck in Space: A Book Review on The Martian
byReviewing Andy Weir’s best selling novel: The Martian, with its different science fiction elements and some of its human behavioral elements. The Martian by Andy…
One IN: One OUT
byHaving struggled for many years to keep my closet neat, I finally found a solution that worked best for me. “I have too many clothes”,…
The UAE Fights Brain Drain
byThe author writes about how the UAE has developed into a hub for talent and the measures taken to ensure retention of high-achieving Emiratis. Brain…
Mental Health Stigma in the UAE
byAre mental health issues prevalent in the UAE? How are they combatted? Omar Al Owais discovers. Fatima has excelled academically all her life. She graduated…
The Changes in AUSMUN 2016 Edition (@AUS_ModelUN)
byThe author provides an overview of the conference this year, with some of the main changes in direction that happened in it. MUN (model of…
Ship of the Desert
byThe author urges decision makers in the UAE to pay more attention to camels and identify new investment opportunities which will make use of the…
The Evolution of Movie Franchises
byIt’s tempting to think of movie franchises as relatively new, but in one form or another they’ve been a staple of filmmaking for years. Think…
Supporting Female-Owned, Small Businesses
byIn this article, the author describes the annual initiative in her store (Spontiphoria) done to support small businesses. It was late 2014, and I was…
Was It Better Left Unsaid?
byWhen we only remember what we should have said long after we could have said it, is it always a bad thing? “Sometimes, words are…
Ajwan’s Adventures Continue, Book Review on @NouraNoman’s Sci-Fi Series
byThe author reviews the second part of Ajwan’s science fiction series by Noura AlNoman, and compares it with the first part in terms of plot and characters…
Politics and the English Language: An Essay By Orwell
byThe author discusses George Orwell and his essay “Politics and the English Language”. In pop culture, George Orwell is known for the creation of the…
Why Do Some People Read Whilst Others Do Not?
byWhy do people read? What do people read? Why do some people not enjoy reading? Being an avid reader and a true believer in the…