Youth Retreat; A Brief Overview On The First Day
byThe author provides a brief overview of the Youth Retreat’s first day that she attended, and reflects on why it matters for the youth to…
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5 Ways Millennials Can Secure Their Future Financially
byHow can millennials secure their future financially in the absence of a suitable pension system for them. With the UAE’s pension system that isn’t open…
Ivy League Pre-Schools
bySchool systems are preying on people’s need for acceptance, manipulating them into paying outrageous fees, and placing unnecessary pressure on our children. The United Arab…
The Miraculous Effect of Making Duaa on The Day of Arafa
byHow making my faithful duaa on the holy Day of Arafa has changed my life. Today is the Day of Arafa, one of the holy…
UAE and Austria: Together in Peace
byEmirati tourists collaborate with the Austrian community to organize an event celebrating the UAE culture in the village of Bad Hofgastein. There is a small…
Petting Wild Animals – Defying the Norms
byWhat are the consequences of taking wild animals out of the wild, and turning them into pets or part of a zoo? “There are more…
Animals Get Hurt Too
byAnimal abuse is a serious issue and it’s important to enforce laws and create awareness to end such cruelty. It is heartbreaking to hear of…
3 Tips for Preparing to Return to College as a Mature Student
byWhether you are planning to earn a degree for the first time or are making a return to the college environment in order to study…
Influence of Teaching on Language Development
byStudents are not interested in learning the Arabic language. This is a problem and teachers and students together should work to address the issue. The…
Fasting: A Means to Better the Self
byIs fasting exclusive to Muslims? Or has it been part of the previous civilizations? And if so, how different is it from Mulsims‘ fasting? In…
The Ode to My Mother
byApril 15, 2015 – 7:15am Dubai Hospital The sound of your breathing and your occasional snores are the sweetest sound and melody I have ever…
Five More Years
byThe author discusses her personal struggles with eating disorders and her goal to raise awareness. When I was kid, I realized I had an issue…
Here’s To Fathers, The Unsung Heroes
byThe author looks at how society pays such high regard for mothers, and in turn, belittles the role that fathers play. Embed from Getty Images…
A Few Pros and Cons to Studying Abroad
byTo some people, studying abroad is a dream come true, to others; however, it is a complete and utter nightmare. The option of studying abroad…
Arm Yourself Against Ignorance
by“Read in the name of your Lord Who created” (Al Alaq, verse 1). “Read” is the first word from the Holy Quran recited by the…
Ramadan Reflections
byRamadan is the month when we spend our time fasting and worshiping, but it also needs to be the month where we reflect and improve….
Help Give Back To the Community In the Holy Month Of Ramadan
byDuring the holy month of Ramadan, individuals and groups can enrich their experience by giving back to the community through joining different charity and volunteer…
Emirati Tenants Not Welcome
byThe author discusses how being an Emirati can actually be a hindrance when seeking a home to rent in the UAE. In 1998, the late…
But First, Let’s Tackle Mental Health
byWhat is mental health wellbeing, and is it for certain ages and not for others? and how can we manage it? Wellbeing research has been…
A Glimpse Into The First Official Youth Cirlce (@EmiratesYouth)
byThe UAE’s Minister of State for Youth Affairs has launched last week her main initiative for the year as The Youth Circles. We interviewed two…