Rewarding Evil and Punishing Good
by“I don’t know why we welcome them, all they do is crowd up the place and ruin our city”, a young “Emirati” couple commented as…
Society
The Media & the Fascination with Being Rich
byFast cars, expensive suits, $100,000 gala dinners, and $500 haircuts. No, I am not referring to life in Dubai or any metropolitan city on Earth….
Arabs Don’t Read
byWhen asked about whether or not he sees Arabs as a threat, Moshe Dayan, an Israeli military leader, said no by simply stating:…
Advice: Say it Nicely, or Don’t Say it at All
byLogan P. Smith, essayist and critic once said: It takes a great man to give sound advice tactfully. One of the things that are vital…
The Dumb Smartphone Investment
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) A shift has occurred in priorities where one prioritizes looking up his phone to see what new applications are there…
Contemplating the Ups and Downs of Life
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, ‘To be great is to be misunderstood’. If we look at the predominant figures in…
The Empowerment of Giving
byDr. Robert Cialdini, a well-renowned psychologist and author of the bestseller book “Influence” says: “One of the first things that we learn as citizens ……
3 Main Elements of Creating Effective Rules & Regulations
byAfter a month of focused worship and prayers, day and night, I had the chance to reflect on many matters that are currently happening in…
What Success Looks Like
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) Every society has a preconceived idea of what success and power should look like. While some see success as intrinsic,…
What Happens When Arab TV Production Tries Something Different
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) What we often overlook or take for granted is just how much power the media holds. With media, the world…
3 Reasons Why You Should Stand Up for the Truth
byIllustration by Fatma AlHashemi (@F_Fotography) A lot of us may in one way or another believe in standing up for what’s right either from a…
Being an Employee and a Mother: Maternity Leave and At-Work Child Care Centers
byWe as women want it all and why shouldn’t we? We have been empowered and with all the right tools at hand and brain, our main goals are focused on “what can I do to make a difference to my world, my society, my people, and my country?”
Looking Beyond One’s Physical Disability
byAmerican author, political activist and lecturer Helen Keller once said, “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight, but has…
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…
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…