Why Grinding At School May Be Detrimental
byThere is a fine line between working hard and overworking, and the latter, according to Dr. Damour, has detrimental effects on a student’s self-esteem….
The Seven Stages of Gaslighting
byThe seven stages of Gaslighting will take you deeper into the world of manipulators, and how to overcome their dominance into your life. “Gaslighting”…
Personal Development Plans for All Ages
byLooking at how Personal Development Plans can be incorporated into an individual’s learning journey from an early age. A Personal Development Plan (PDP) is…
The Consumption Identity
byThere is nothing more real than the intangible aspects of mankind; pain, identity, consciousnesses, awareness, and our relationships with people rather than objects. The…
Locked Up Inside the Social Media News Bubble
bySocial Media has effectively transformed our world. News circulated on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram can cross borders in split seconds. But is it helping us…
Changing the Conversation: Straight A’s vs Learning
byCan you imagine how our schools will look like if more teachers started praising students for their effort in learning rather an A+? I…
Celebrating Fierceness: Arab Women in STEM
byIn 2019, the International Women’s Day saw the start of an Emirati-based platform initiated to celebrate Arab women in STEM. The 8th of March…
Climate Change – We Are Sinking, Queue the Music
byAre we living in a movie scene? Climate change might be our sad ending movie. When Titanic was sinking and everything was falling apart,…
When The Thought of Future Induces Anxiety
byExploring the youth’s mental health as a result of all the stress their community and environment puts on them. I’m approaching the end of…
Will We Barter Again?
byAre your humble savings limiting your growth? Do you find it difficult to grow your business while managing expenditures? Then, online bartering could be…
Lawrence of Arabia, Hero or Villain?
byWhat is the historical understanding of Lawrence of Arabia’s role in the Middle East, and is he perceived as a hero or a villain?…
What It Means to be Beautiful
byBeing beautiful has nothing to do with your physical appearance. At 17-years-old, this is something I still struggle to believe in wholeheartedly. I’ll be…
Why Luke Perry’s Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show, Beverly…
The War of Fake News on GCC and How Not To Fall For It
byThe importance of understanding the war of fake news, and learning how to arm yourself against it. Today’s political landscape is getting grayer and…
Land: An Essential or An Accidental Property of Identity?
byNationality may fulfill the individual’s sense of self leaving him/her with little need to pursue a higher understanding of their identity until nationality can…
Are You Equipped With The Right Skills For The Future?
byAs robotics and artificial intelligence change the landscape of the job market, what do we need to keep succeeding in our careers and businesses…
Islamophobia And Hijabophobia: How It All Started and Why You Should Care
byIs Hijabophobia as scary as it seems? Why does America fear Muslims? Exploring misconceptions and challenging Muslim stereotypes. How many times have you witnessed the…
Harboring an Endangered Craft – Al Sadu
byA traditional Emirati craft, Al-Sadu, is threatened by extinction. Walking into a traditional Bedouin majlis, one would find the furniture decorated in primary colors…
The Youth Leveraging the Power of Vulnerability in Open Mic Nights (@BSpace4)
byWhat is the open mic night culture all about? And how is it empowering the youth in today’s world? I was recently invited to…
When the Brain is in Danger – Questioning Beliefs
byWhat happens to our brains when our beliefs are questioned? Why is it that when we are given evidence that counterattacks our beliefs, we…