Lost in Translation: Orientalism and the Origin of Islamophobia
byIslamophobia seems very modern and recent, but in reality, it has roots that reach back to the 16th century, and its impacts are still…
Why Do Children Need On-Screen Diversity- Emirati Representation Efforts
bySeeing one’s self on screen is critical for children, Emirati children need enough representation for them to grow up with a sense of pride…
Unpleasant Insinuations
byCan insinuations be malicious? and what kind of effect do they leave on the receivers and what do they imply about the aggressors? “How’s…
Speak Up if You Have Been Bullied in Medicine
byBullying in medicine is a silent pandemic. In this article, we confront and dissect this problem that is often regarded as part of the culture,…
Finding Meaning Through Eating Disorder Recovery
byTrying to figure out what purpose you serve as an individual is a tough job for anyone. Doing so while recovering from an eating disorder…
Yoga – Another Physical Spectrum
bySwapping high physical fitness training for a slow but steady alternative. In the second year of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, gyms and walking tracks alike…
We Can Do It: Girls Against Climate Change
byThere is a greater correlation between educating girls and the world’s stance against climate change than you would think. If you were asked to name…
When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A …
byHigh school students are still trying to shape who they are as individuals and yet need to make a decision that will define who…
Burning Inside Out for Medicine
byThe rates of burnout in healthcare is increasing at alarming rates. Together, we discover the reasons behind burnout, its consequences, and probable solutions. In…
The Fight For Ethnic Feminism
byRecounting stories from Instagrammers of different ethnicities and nationalities, we see that racism and sexism are part of every woman’s daily life. Women cannot…
The Influence Our Surrounding Environments Have On Us
byWe are often unaware of how influential the environment we surround or place ourselves in may impact our overall state of wellbeing. As much…
Through the Mirror’s Reflection
byWe all spare time to declutter our surroundings, if things get messy. But what about our emotions? Exploring the importance of acknowledging our emotions!…
The Difference Between My Third Culture Kids and Myself
byHow different am I from my kids who were born and raised in the UAE while I was born and raised in England and…
Are You Afraid Of The Dark?
byHow childhood fear of the dark continued into the author’s adulthood and one mode of coping with any fear in children. Most childhood fears…
The Botox Culture
byAs more and more people turn to cosmetic procedures to remain young and beautiful, is this simply becoming the way of life? I remember…
Haleema Al Owais (@Haleemaalowais)- The Woman Behind Sultan Bin Ali Real Estate
byHaleema Al Owais has been running her family’s business for over a decade. Across the years she has supported so many businesses in her…
A Year in Mental Health Journalism (@CarterFellows) – #WorldMentalHealthDay
byReflecting on the year I spent focusing on mental health journalism and all that was published under it. A month ago, I completed my…
Like It Or Not, Happiness Is Temporary
byIn an age of moral correctness, let us not give into the notion that enforces happiness as the only acceptable state of mind. “Which…
5 Ways to Handle A Friend’s Mental Illness
byWhen a person struggles with depression, anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar disorder or another mental illness, everyone around that person is affected too. These steps can…
Taking Sick Leave for Your Mental Health
byA look at what organizations need to do to support mental health. A few months ago, Sail dedicated a month to spreading mental health awareness…