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…
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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 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 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…
Ignoring Your Weaknesses & Working on Your Stengths
byBy AlAnoud AlMadhi (@ALANOUD_auh) When I handed my parents my report card, they were not very thrilled. Although I had A’s and only one B+,…
The Need for Improving the Qualifications of Childcare Teachers in the UAE
byBy Ayesha AlJanaji (@_AyeshaAlJanahi) “Young children soak up knowledge about their world with the eagerness of thirsty sponges”. Although they may not be able to…
Do You Realize How Pivotal the Time We Live in is?
byBy Moadh Bukhash (@MoadhBukhash) Now that the banners have been taken down, the party hats taken off the heads, the confetti cleaned up, and the…
Implications of Improving a Nation’s Services, 3 Crucial Elements of Improvement
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) As the Arab world began to see reform last year and new legislative and authoritative parties came into the picture, significant…
There is Always Room for Improvement
byBy Alanoud AlMadhi (@ALANOUD_auh) Imagine yourself being given the task of, say, cleaning up a room. As you do so very diligently and thoroughly,…
The Clean Up Initiative, Keeping the UAE’s Streets Clean After National Day Celebrations
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) Everybody interacts with the society they live in on a daily basis. By default you are going to drive on the…
A Solution Needed for Indecent Clothing in the Workplace
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) I fairly believe that this topic of indecent attires in the malls, public places, and such has been used and abused…
True Patriotism and 3 Pillars to Support it, Reflections for National Day Celebrations
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Cars honking, people dancing, aircrafts soaring through the skies, and flags being waved; these are some of the typical scenes witnessed…
Facing the Fear of Failure in Writing
byBy Alanoud AlMadhi (@ALANOUD_auh) An English professor at our university invited us to a book-signing event for an Arab author who wrote a number of…
The UAE’s Greatest Asset is its People
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) Every country’s National Day is a moment of intense celebration, immense pride, and self-reflection where many of the country’s greatest achievements…
A Letter to My Dear Country The UAE
byBy Shaima AlTamimi (@iamshaima) Dear UAE, Where do I begin with you? Happy 40th birthday is a start! Did anyone tell you how much…
Healthy Criticism
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) Growing up, we have been taught that it is rude to criticize people. That it is not polite and that we…
Do Emiratis Realize How Bad the International Economy is?
byBy Haif Zamzam (@haifnothaifa) On the Thursday that Gaddhafi was killed, I left the office late but just in time to meet my friends for…