Cultural Norms and Young Emirati Women Gaining Independence
byWhile the leadership of the UAE is committed to empowering women and reducing the gender gap, many young Emirati women are still dependent on their parents or husbands.
Protect Your Child from Abuse
byDuring the early years in particular, parents and caregivers need to be vigilant about recognizing the signs of abuse in babies and young children. This is the first step towards safeguarding and protecting our children.
8 Life Lessons That I Would Pass on To My Future Children
byIf all of what you could say to your children could be summed up in a letter, that letter would be endless. I take a current view at what I could say to my own, taking from life what I’ve learned, and passing that on in the form of words.
Dealing with Demons in the Office
byWe all complain about work, colleagues, and bosses; it is a given. However, sometimes you reach a point where you just want to turn to that person who keeps complaining and ask why are they still here then?
Here We Start – Join Us in Our 2nd Anniversary
byWith this issue, we mark our second anniversary of Sail eMagazine. In those 2 years we witnessed many great achievements for the team, a…
Looking Beyond One’s Physical Disability
byAmerican author, political activist and lecturer Helen Keller once said, “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has…
You’re Perfect, I Love You, Now Change
byIf you’re a fan of musicals and Broadway shows, you must have come across the musical that holds the name of this article’s…
A Question of Culture and how Expats are Living in the UAE
byWhen it comes to a country’s culture, I believe there are two separate definitions; one which is defined as the traditional customs more…
Interview with Dubai Abulhoul
byMany of us have so many ideas, dreams and ambitions in the back of our minds that one-day we will get to. That’s…
Losing A Special Someone
by“You never know what you had, until you lose it,” is something that we often hear; and no matter how many times we…
The Power of Perseverance
bySomeone once said “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” Today I’m inviting you to look…
The Speak Up Challenge, Breaking the Silence About Children With Disabilities or Learning Difficulties
by“The type of fig leaf which each culture employs to cover its social taboos offers a twofold description of its morality. It reveals…
The Polarising Effect of the Internet, Cyberspace Discussions
byEvery once in a while, I would often find myself pitted in the middle of a debate on twitter. Usually, I don’t seem…
Tolerance, a Sign of Civilization
byOne can think of a number of shortcomings that humans have that lead to societal or interpersonal issues; jealousy, hatred, envy; without having…
The Art of Respect In The Workplace
byIt was another moment where my ears opened up wide, out of their sockets, and my jaw hung open. I heard something I…
The Almighty or… Society?
by“Cover up young lady”, a Khaleeji woman yelled at her teenage daughter when her “Shaila” began to slide off her head as I…
How to Deal With Negative People
byHave you ever sat with someone and felt all the energy in the room has been sucked out? Does it not feel like…
Sail eMagazine’s 2nd Anniversary – Mark The Date: 03.03.2012
bySail eMagazine is honored to invite you all to our 2nd year anniversary celebration. The magazine will host an event, which will include a discussion panel…
Sail eMagazine’s 2nd Anniversary – Mark This Date 03.03.2012
byJoin Sail Team in our 2nd year anniversary, as we celebrate with our readers the milestones we have reached, the ideas we have expressed &…
Here We Start
byDear Sail Readers, Today, we are one issue away from marking our second year anniversary for launching Sail eMagazine. To honor this mark, we will…