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…
Society
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…
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…
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…
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…
Being Concious of Our Environment
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) In the words of Mohandas Gandhi, “There is a sufficiency in the world for man’s need but not for man’s greed.”…
Female University Students’ Thoughts on Marriage
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) My column turns one year-old this month and since it focuses on undergrad issues, I thought long and hard of the…
3 Important Parallels to Help Those in Need Within the UAE
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Broken wooden cabinets, an old rusty fan, dusty torn rugs, and flickering light bulbs surrounded us in what Ayesha calls home….
Witnessing & Reacting to the Fast Development of the UAE
byBy Moadh Bukhash (@MoadhBukhash) There is no question that the UAE, the place that many of us call home, has witnessed significant changes to say…
Reflecting on Ramadan & Helping Those in Need
byBy Mohamed AlJunaibi (@maljunaibi) In my article this month, I would like to take the opportunity to wish fellow readers happy and blessed Eid…
Social Clubs at Work, Where Would You Fit and Where Would it Take You?
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@Fay_Alkhaja) A long time ago, I worked in an organization that was quite multicultural in all aspects. It was a demanding…
Living in the Moment, Disconnecting from the Online World
byBy Rooda AlNeama (@ThinkDubai) We are so connected to everything all the time; to work, family, friends through our mobiles, our computers, and real life…
Illegal Interview Questions in Relation to Emirati Women
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) As a woman in a semi-preserved culture, getting a call for an interview is difficult. If that is hard, have you…
Keeping Extremisim Out of Islam
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) While enjoying a Johnny Rockets burger in Riyadh last month, I could not help but notice the different types of people…
Voicing Your Opinion as a Citizen
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Although politics has never been my cup of tea, there have been few incidents over the past few weeks that made…
The Strive for Quality Healthcare and Education in the UAE
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) During this past month, I have come across many articles, tweets, and other publications that ridicule the standard of healthcare and…
Going Into Debt To Fake Luxurious Lifestyle
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) Whilst visiting Abu Dhabi during my university days, my friends and I were relaxing in a tent set up outside when…