Books Are Medicine for the Soul
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) One of the funniest Arabic proverbs I read was: “He who lends a book is an idiot. He who returns the…
Employee Happiness Leads to Financial Profitability
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) The word leadership or to lead comes across us in our everyday lives. Whether you are in high school, a multinational…
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
byBy Ayesha AlJanahi (@_AyeshaAlJanahi) Starting kindergarten is a huge milestone for your child and for you. Many parents worry about whether their child is ready…
The Lie Of Not Lying
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) Hash-tags are on the list of what I enjoy on twitter; random ones come out every day and people write the…
Finding Your Sanctuary
byBy Rawan Albina (@RawanAlbina) Red roof tops, blue skies with the occasional fluffy white clouds swimming across, the beautiful scent of jasmine and gardenias from…
According to the Dress Code
byThis article is syndicated from @TheOpenMajlis You have all been there. You have probably witnessed the sight countless times that caused you to stop dead on…
Witnessing & Reacting to the Fast Development of the UAE
byBy Moadh Bukhash (@MoadhBukhash) There is no question that the UAE, the place that many of us call home, has witnessed significant changes to say…
The ‘Too Many Cooks Syndrome’, the Delaying Effect of Interference
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) I have been fortunate to work in both flat and vertical organizations. But lately, I have come to realize that organizations…
The Need for Creative Advertising Methods in the UAE
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) After my recent visit to Southeast Asia, I was mind-blown by the amount of creativity found in their outdoor advertising. The…
Here We Start
byDear Sail readers, As we present to you our 18th issue this month, Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid AlFitr. It is the joyful…
The Blessings in Misfortune
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) In the books of history, in fairytales and novels, in movies and in life itself, we read and we see problems,…
The UAE’s Flourishing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) In my books, 2011 has been the year of the entrepreneur particularly for the UAE. Think about it, the Khalifa Fund…
How Some Emirati Employees Abuse the Sick Leave
byBy Shaima AlTamimi (@iamshaima) It has been a while since I wanted to discuss a topic of paramount importance and as I write this, something…
Confusing An Opinion With A Fact
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) I have recently been dealing with a lot of stubborn people. Some of them are easy to deal with while others…
Reflecting on Ramadan & Helping Those in Need
byBy Mohamed AlJunaibi (@maljunaibi) In my article this month, I would like to take the opportunity to wish fellow readers happy and blessed Eid…
3 Alternative Strategies for Disciplining Young Children
byBy Ayesha AlJanahi (@_AyeshaAljanahi) Never regret anything that has happened in your life, it cannot be changed, undone or forgotten so take it as…
A Trip to Kashmir: Disconnecting from Technology
byBy Moad Bukhash (@MoadBukhash) Technology has always been a keen interest of mine; from an early age I had a passion for gadgets. Something about…
Piety and Other Lessons from Ramadan
byby Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar echoing from the minarets all around the globe, happiness and joy on the faces of…
Social Clubs at Work, Where Would You Fit and Where Would it Take You?
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@Fay_Alkhaja) A long time ago, I worked in an organization that was quite multicultural in all aspects. It was a demanding…
Turn Your Dreams to Reality
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) Sitting, watching my four years old brother twirling and running around in circles pretending to fly made me realize how innocent…