Islam vs. Society on Mental Heath
byIn our culturally-driven societies, many Muslims seem to think that with lack of faith, mental health problems arise. Our society views people with mental health…
How to Look After Your Mental Garden
byAfter moving to the UK and trying to re-ignite my passion for gardening, I could not help but notice parallels between the natural world…
Looking Forward to The Bright Side
byHave you ever wondered if you really know yourself? And how to learn how to find your passion to do what you were meant…
Seeing The World From A Muslim Convert Woman Perspective (Review on @BigLilSteps)
byA review about “Big Little Steps” written by Mathilde Loujayne, a guide to women from all faiths and walks of life interested in Islam….
5 Insights on Creativity – Hegarty on Creativity
bySummarizing some of the main insights Sir John Hegarty, one of the biggest names in the creative industry, shared in his book “Hegarty on…
Is Fintech the Answer?
byWith large percentages of the world population having no access to financial credit, savings accounts, and insurance services; making their economic development and growth…
The Art of Making Safeefah: Rooted in the Palm Tree (@IrthiCrafts)
byExploring the traditional Emirati craft of Safeefah making, and how it started and the different techniques behind it, and learning more about what the…
What You Need to Know About the Anti-Vaccine Movement
byThe anti-vaccine movement is becoming more popular every day. What are the outcomes of such a movement on the health and economy of a…
Connecting Youth to Nature, Naturally
byHave you ever wondered how you can be part of something bigger? Here we explore the importance of having the UAE youth immersing themselves…
Life Abroad, Demystified
byDo we do ourselves a disservice by sticking with groups that look like us when studying abroad? Or are we better of integrating with…
Where Does Gender Equality Begin?
byWomen have made great strides in the workforce, breaking barriers and fighting for their rights, but why are they still stereotyped when it comes to…
Table For One, Please
byWhen was the last time you had your alone time? Is your schedule filled with obligations and forced social interactions? Before you plan your…
The Parent-Children Generational Gap: What We Text and What We Really Mean
byA sociolinguistic perspective on the style differences between the older and younger generations when it comes to texting. As a language student and a…
The Race for Our Children to Grow Up
byLooking at how the changing social and technological advances are putting pressure on children to grow up at a faster pace. Many of the…
Is Having Fewer Choices A Better Idea to Increase Sales?
byIn a world where shopping happens from the comfort of your sofa, websites and apps are often loaded with too many choices believing that the…
5 Middle Eastern Spices That Promote Your Wellbeing
byMiddle Eastern spices don’t only enhance the taste of your dishes, but also promote your wellbeing. Middle Eastern spices add a rich, unique flavor…
Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide grey…
6 Ways to Use Your Failure As Motivation
byMy first business failed, but guess what? That’s okay. Failure only becomes fatal when you stop trying. My experiences trying to establish myself as…
Irthi Crafts Council(@irthicrafts): Developing New Markets
byTraditional crafts pave way for women and creativity. Last February my attendance to an Emirati traditional crafts event initially incited in me an interest…
Does Working in The Field of Happiness and Well-Being Make You Unhappy?
byThe science of well-being and its implementation is relatively a new field. As its name suggests, everyone’s perception of this field is that those…