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…
Society
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…
Why are we Drawn to the Gruesome World of True Crime?
byHow to justify passionately listing facts about a cannibalistic serial killer in the middle of the party. I have always been the kind of…
Disabilities and The Unconscious Stigmatization in Our Pop Culture
byHow do non-disabled people in societies perceive people with mental and physical disabilities, and what effect does this perception have on their interaction with people…
Are We Taking Childbirth Survival For Granted
byChildbirth is an amazing and beautiful experience, but for some mothers, it’s a choice between life and death. The sound of her first cry,…
Looking Past The Uniforms
byLet’s look past uniforms/unified clothing and see the individuality of the individual wearing it. Around eight months ago, I moved to live in NYUAD, a…
4 Things I Learned from Being an Online Volunteer
byVirtual Volunteering is a tool that helps the hand you extend to reach further into some of the most challenged areas of the world….
Do We Still Exist If We Are Not Online?
byA look at what life could mean if we are not active on social media. In today’s world where social media has gained such…
Is Our Fear Of Stigma Worth Ignoring The Mental Health Of Our Loved Ones?
by“Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all” – so what are the stigmas and biases that create…
Cultural Appropriation to Cultural Appreciation
byBeing aware of cultural appropriation and changing it to cultural appreciation should be given its importance in the Middle East. The question is, how…
Take a Power Stance against Corruption
byThe world needs to take a step back and stand against a major hurdle to its development: Corruption. Consider this: 1 trillion dollars and…
When Certain Comments Cross The Fine Line Of Privacy #thisisabuse (@DFWAC)
byReflecting on the latest awareness campaign #thisisabuse by DFWAC, some of its causes and how to cope. “So, you finally got pregnant after so many…
Countdown to New Year’s Eve
byAn overview of how New Year’s Eve celebrations have evolved over time and the extravagance associated with it in modern times. The start of…
Friday Prayers Should Cultivate Peace, Not Traffic
byMosques are a place of peace and respect, but why is it that some people abandon these attributes when outside the mosque? Have you…
The Year of Zayed: a Timeline of Previous Achievements and a New Year’s Resolution
byHow do we express our love and gratitude towards the father of this nation during the Year of Zayed? “Great ambitions are inspired by big…
Rebirth of a Vision: Sustainability under Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy
byThe alignment of the Founding Father’s vision with a global sustainability initiative presents a great opportunity for the progress of sustainable development. The year 2018…
How New Media Is Influencing Our Social Norms
byThe influence of social media has led to the encouragement of action and challenging of the status quo. Social norms are usually the unwritten social…
Back to School in Pink and Blue
byThe media continues to push the blue and pink agenda towards children who are easily influenced into following stereotypes. It’s the annual back to school…
A Wedding Without Drama
byWeddings should not have to be about pomp and glory, but rather an intimate celebration of a couple’s union and their transition into married life….
Changing the Way We Look at Food during Ramadan
byThe excessive eating habits of people during Ramadan are looked at with thoughts on how to curb this. Ramadan is the time of the year…