The Arab World Is Launching Into Orbit
byThe focus on space sciences in the UAE has been growing tremendously recently, here are some of the benefits of that. The simplest things always amazed…
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Religious Harmony in History
byHow a church in Budapest inspired the writer that tolerance and acceptance are key in safeguarding the society from sectarian war. During my recent visit…
I’m Not SORRY … And I Don’t Apologize For This Piece!
byThe author discusses a recurring topic of how women/girls are constantly using the word “sorry” which automatically puts them in the state of having to…
The UAE Fights Brain Drain
byThe author writes about how the UAE has developed into a hub for talent and the measures taken to ensure retention of high-achieving Emiratis. Brain…
The Changes in AUSMUN 2016 Edition (@AUS_ModelUN)
byThe author provides an overview of the conference this year, with some of the main changes in direction that happened in it. MUN (model of…
Supporting Female-Owned, Small Businesses
byIn this article, the author describes the annual initiative in her store (Spontiphoria) done to support small businesses. It was late 2014, and I was…
Kids These Days, They Want It All
byThe author looks at the increasing demands of children and the youth on lavish and superficial needs, and discusses ways to combat this. Today’s children…
The Latent Functions of MUN (@AUS_ModelUN)
byThe article explains the importance of MUN and tackles some problematic stereotypes about MUNers. Those who take subjects related to the social sciences essentially investigate…
Outsourced Parenting
byThe author discusses the implications of household help’s increased role in our children’s lives. A husband and his wife walk in the shopping center, behind…
What I Know For Sure About Shamma Al Mazrui, Our Minister of State for Youth Affairs and President of the Youth Council
byWho is Shamma Al Mazrui, and what do we know about her? The author shares her personal experience and knowledge about our newly appointed Minister…
Be The Right Role Model For Your Children
byParents who can better handle conflicts and go through a healthy separation process are more able to model life positively to their children because they…
WIMUN: A Consensus Based MUN (@AUS_ModelUN)
byWhat makes a negotiation more effective? Majority rules? Or consensus? I recently participated in the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) International Model United…
The Plight of A Refugee
byThe article discusses what it truly means to be a refugee, the struggle they face and the life they have been pushed into. Lonely. Lost….
Feminism & Islam: Celebrating The Gentle Giants
byThe author explores how interrelated it is to be a feminist and a muslim at the same time, rather than having to choose one label…
AUSMUN: Developing the Discourse and Neogotiation Skills of the Youth (@AUS_ModelUN)
byThis article discusses the aims behind the AUSMUN conference, the benefits to delegates and to future generations as a whole. Each year, dedicated students and…
Islamophobia: Small Mercies, Big Fear
byWhat are the real signs of islamophia that faces practicing muslims in western countries? And how does it really impact practicing muslims who live abroad?…
How Impartiality Shaped Me
byThe author talks about his lifelong belief of impartiality and tolerance, and how various experiences in his life led him to where he is now….
AUSMUN Board Members: Different Ideas, Backgrounds, and Goals (@AUS_ModelUN)
byIntroducing the readers to the American University in Sharjah’s Model United Nations (AUSMUN) Board Members for the year 2016. The American University of Sharjah is a…
Misconception of Women in their Thirties
byCultural expectations at certain ages can cripple our growth, what do we do about them, and how should we handle them? To every unmarried Khaleeji…
A Subtle Expression of Nationalism
byHow does one express their sense of nationalism? Does it have to be with excessive exterior ways or can one express their nationalism pride in other ways?…