Here We Start – Issue #30
byDear Sail Readers, As we publish our September 2012 issue, most of our readers are now coming back from their holidays as we are ending…
Judging People through Psychology, Body Features, & IQ Tests
byBeing in a position where I have to meet different people on a daily basis is always something that elevates my level of curiosity when…
The Empowerment of Giving
byDr. Robert Cialdini, a well-renowned psychologist and author of the bestseller book “Influence” says: “One of the first things that we learn as citizens ……
A Positive State Of Mind
byOftentimes, I have lost myself in the perils of my own mind, and sometimes I succeed in escaping. I’ve always believed that as a human…
Positive Impacts of Large Corporations on Small Businesses
byDuring my time in business school, a common topic of discussion was around the threat to small businesses posed by multimillion organizations moving into the…
3 Main Elements of Creating Effective Rules & Regulations
byAfter a month of focused worship and prayers, day and night, I had the chance to reflect on many matters that are currently happening in…
Here We Start – Issue #29
byDear Sail Readers, As we publish our 29th issue, we are now almost reaching the middle of the Holy month of Ramadan, a month that…
How Our Ego Distorts How We See Ourselves
byEverything in this universe revolves around someone or something else. It was Man’s decision to make the world revolve around human beings. It is also…
What Success Looks Like
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) Every society has a preconceived idea of what success and power should look like. While some see success as intrinsic,…
What Happens When Arab TV Production Tries Something Different
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) What we often overlook or take for granted is just how much power the media holds. With media, the world…
Fake Identities on the Web
byA LinkedIn contact pointed out to me that I had accepted an invitation from someone with a fake LinkedIn profile. I investigated the matter further…
Fasting in Ramadan, Piety Through Purification of Body and Soul
byFamilies are getting together, food is being shared, the poor are being looked after, and the Quran is being recited all around us. Yes, we…
Netiquette & Handling Unprofessional Emails in the Workplace
byI came to a point in my career where I am still dumbfounded by the level of unprofessionalism that I witness in the workplace. I’m…
Repenting: The Easy Way Out
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) A week before Ramadan approached us, a friend informed me about the closing parties some restaurants and clubs are hosting…
Here We Start – Issue #28
byDear Sail Readers, In our 28th issue, we welcome a new columnist to our team: Ahmad Al Gergawi with his column “Emirati Dimensions”, in which…
My Experience With Job Hunting
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) You are a fresh new graduate, a proud moment for you to celebrate this victory after all those sleepless nights…
9 Tips to Survive a Tough Time in Your Life
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) Have you ever felt like you were being carried by a wave so strong that you kept hitting the rocks?…
Love Thyself: Having a Healthy Body Perception
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) We often, and more usually than not, go around life looking for the things that positively reflect our image in…
3 Reasons Why You Should Stand Up for the Truth
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) A lot of us may in one way or another believe in standing up for what’s right either from a…
Here We Start – Issue #27
byDear Sail Readers, As we enter the summer holiday, 2 of our Sail Team are graduating from their universities. Fatma Bujsaim & Hamda AlHashemi grew…