Preserving Our History For Future Generations
byArticle in brief: The author talks about the importance of preserving UAE history. On a large scaffolding under the hot summer sun, Pradeep and his…
The Language Of Our Thoughts
byArticle in brief: explains the importance of focusing on our words and actions, and what effect they have on our lives. “Destiny doesn’t mean that your…
Ain’t No Damsel In Distress
byArticle in brief: The author expresses the importance of what little girls watch, as it will have a strong influence on them as they grow…
Be A Traveler Not A Tourist
byArticle in brief: Some musings on the beauty of travel and what makes it wonderful. “Traveling- it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” This…
Be The Star Of Your Life
byArticle in brief: The writer explores living an authentic life and draws an analogy to an individual being the star of the movie. This article is…
The Power Of Visionary Thinking
byArticle in brief: In honor of the 43rd national day the author encourages visionary thinking and transforming ideas into reality. When you think about the…
The Function Designers
byArticle in brief: Enrolling in a design workshop in Kuwait City revealed to the author the importance of having collaborative and creative studio environments in…
“Working Hard”, Not “Hardly Working”
byArticle in brief: The author looks beyond the glitz and glory of the UAE National Day as she explores the topic of Emiratization and the increasing…
Purity in Islam
byThe article in brief: The author describes a feeling of remorse he felt which was ignited due to some situations that were witnessed during his recent…
Book Review: We Need To Talk About Kevin
byArticle in brief: A book review on “We Need To Talk About Kevin” by Lionel Shriver. “I don’t care about anything. And there’s a freedom in…
Here We Start – Issue #56
byNovember is finally starting with all its galore. It’s the month of two main events in UAE: Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) and AbuDhabi Art…
Interview with @SalehAlBraik, The Man Behind @ThinkUpGCC – Part 2
byAs Thinkup GCC celebrates its 3rd anniversary, our editor in chief interviews her old friend Saleh AlBraik (@SalehAlBraik), the man behind it all. The interview is divided to…
Mubadala’s Youth Forum
byArticle in brief: A review on this year’s Mubadala’s Annual Youth Forum. Another year has arrived and the much-anticipated event “Mubadala’s Youth Forum” hosted by…
Going Undercover As Fashionista In Social Media
byArticle in brief: How the author’s experience as an undercover ‘fashionista’ changed her appreciation for fashion and the realization that its use as a self-expression could contribute…
Choose a Job You Love
byArticle in brief: the author talks about the shift in the society towards self-owned businesses rather than safety of stable salary. ‘Choose a job you…
A Glimpse Of The Past
byArticle in brief: The author takes us on a walk down memory lane with his visit to one of Dubai’s old grocery stores, and the…
Technological Innovation in Fashion
byArticle in brief: The writer studies how technology improved prospects in fashion. During the 90’s, fashion was a very tight-knit industry. Not everyone had the…
Control Your Emotional Triggers
byArticle in brief: Ever wonder why a sound or a smell triggers emotions or revives memories? Weather good or bad, emotional triggers have a large effect…
Book Review: The Samurai’s Garden
byArticle in brief: A review of “The Samurai’s Garden” by Gail Tsukiyama. “When I first arrived at Tarumi, I wondered how Matsu could spend so…
The Art of Jewelry Making
byArticle in brief: This article recounts the learning process of how to produce jewelry pieces by hand. In the past, I saw jewelry in my personal…