Design Interactions in @DesignDaysDubai
byArticle in brief: Being a part of Design Days Dubai 2015 as an exhibitor, as opposed to being part of the organizing team or being an…
Culture
Success Stories From @DesignDaysDubai
byArticle in brief: The author searched deep into Design Days Dubai to find three inspiring participants of the exhibition with inspiring stories to share. Dubai…
Is It Clear? – Tuning TV’s to Appropriate Channels
byArticle in Brief: the author talks about his experience through the fast developing media sector and the need for control and content monitoring. A few…
The Smurfette Principle – Debunking Male Specific Cartoons
byArticle in brief: The author discusses the importance of acknowledging the power of television on the minds of children. People often underestimate the power television…
A Divided Unity
byArticle in brief: No matter what race, religion, or culture you are, there is more that unites us than that which divides us. There are…
Book Review: Mornings in Jenin
byArticle in brief: the author gives us her review of Mornings in Jenin and how she felt about reading the book. “The reverse side of love…
Without Roots, We Cannot Grow
byArticle in brief: The author looks at the reasons why the Arabic language and culture may be at risk and the growing need for its preservation….
The Development Of Women Role In The UAE
byArticle in brief: the author talks about the role of women in the development of the Emirati society and their achievements since the formation of…
The Relationship (Or Lack off) Between Religion And Terrorism
byArticle in brief: the author debates the relation between terrorism & religion, and proves with research that terrorism is actually driven from political occupation or social…
Book Review: The Joy Of Luck Club
byArticle in brief: the author shares her book review on “The Joy Luck Club”. “For unlike my mother, I did not believe I could be…
The Old Mosque in Fujairah
byArticle in brief: The author talks about his experience in visiting different mosques in the UAE and the importance of preserving old mosques. According to the…
Book Review: The Hobbit: Fantasy and Adventure Through The Eyes of A Middle Earth-ian
byArticle in brief: Book review on “The Hobbit” which was written by J. R. R. Tolkien in 1937. “Far over the Misty Mountains cold To dungeons…
The Scent Makers
byArticle in brief: visiting an Oud factory proved that so much more care and effort are poured into little vials of perfume than previously imagined….
Without A Photographic Archive, Does That Make Us Non-Existent?
byArticle in brief: The author reflects on the changing perspective on the need for archiving our lives through photography. I squirmed uncomfortably in my seat as…
Grandma’s Sewing Machine
byArticle in brief: The author reflects on his grandmother’s sewing machine and what it meant for the previous generations. I have always been fascinated with traditional…
Book Review: If I Stay
byArticle in brief: The author gives her book review on “If I Stay”. “Dying is easy. Living is hard” -Gayle Forman I have never been…
The Sign Makers
byArticle in brief: Walking through a signage street in Ajman to explore the different processes that take place in the making of these signs shines a…
A Lesson in Women’s Empowerment at the Women’s Museum (@WomensMuseumUAE)
byArticle in brief: A visit to Women’s Museum in Dubai can change many perceptions you may have had on women’s role in the society historically…
Preserving Our History For Future Generations
byArticle in brief: The author talks about the importance of preserving UAE history. On a large scaffolding under the hot summer sun, Pradeep and his…
Ain’t No Damsel In Distress
byArticle in brief: The author expresses the importance of what little girls watch, as it will have a strong influence on them as they grow…