The Art of Making Safeefah: Rooted in the Palm Tree (@IrthiCrafts)
byExploring the traditional Emirati craft of Safeefah making, and how it started and the different techniques behind it, and learning more about what the…
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Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide grey…
Irthi Crafts Council(@irthicrafts): Developing New Markets
byTraditional crafts pave way for women and creativity. Last February my attendance to an Emirati traditional crafts event initially incited in me an interest…
The Youth Leveraging the Power of Vulnerability in Open Mic Nights (@BSpace4)
byWhat is the open mic night culture all about? And how is it empowering the youth in today’s world? I was recently invited to…
Haleema Al Owais (@Haleemaalowais)- The Woman Behind Sultan Bin Ali Real Estate
byHaleema Al Owais has been running her family’s business for over a decade. Across the years she has supported so many businesses in her…
Tariq Al Kazim Taking Thrillers and Suspense Films in the UAE to A Greater Height
byAn exciting thriller titled “Until Midnight” produced by the Emirati filmmaker Tariq Al Kazim was screened mid of June 2018 in the UAE. The…
Jameela’s Fixed Gaze on Landscapes (@j_amii)
byJameela Ahli’s affinity for spotting historical locations makes her one of Dubai’s well-known adventurers. My first inclination upon interviewing Jameela Ahli is that she…
Dubai Health Authority launches Mental Health Strategy for the Emirate (@DHA_Dubai)
byDubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched the Mental Health Strategy for the emirate. The strategy known as Happy Lives… Healthy Community is Dubai’s first…
Speaking Out Loud: Afra Atiq (@a_afra) Ignites the Stage with Poetry
byInterview with the Emirati Spoken Word Poet Afra Atiq to learn about her process in writing her poetry and performing it. Afra Atiq has just…
Interview with Abdullah Al Mulla, Co-Owner of @Home_Bakery
byInterview in brief: Abdullah Al Mulla, the co-founder of Home Bakery, tells us about the development of Home Bakery from a home business into a…
Interview with Nawal Al Nuaimi Owner of @paperfiguae
byHere is the story behind Sharjah’s sweet retreat, Paper Fig. Read on to know more about the café and to get business inspiration from its…
5 Reasons Why I Would Enroll My Daughter in Sharjah Girl Guides (@ShjGirlGuides)
byWhat benefits can you expect for your daughters once you enroll them in Sharjah Girl Guides? And does it matter for the girls as they…
Our Article Competition Winner: Tap-Water Tears
byHow reading and crying on a bus made me appreciate the strength of emotions truly felt. Reading on a bus is an activity enjoyed by…
DSS 2016 – More Surprises, More Rewards, More Fun
bySummer is here and so is Dubai Summer Surprises—the longest running family summer extravaganza of its kind in the region—offering residents and tourists unbeatable deals,…
Five More Years
byThe author discusses her personal struggles with eating disorders and her goal to raise awareness. When I was kid, I realized I had an issue…
Books Made In UAE – Open Call for Comic Artists (@UAEBBY)
byThe UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and the Goethe-Institut Gulf Region continue their “Books – Made in UAE” project with a comic…
10 Q&A With Inspirational Women of the UAE – Atheer Bin Shakar (@Atheer_aShaker)
byAtheer bin Shaker is 26 years old and has a Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Media from Zayed University. She is a Leadership & Self Actualization…
Coffee Or Tea, Which Will You Choose? The #CostaDebate By @CostaCoffeeUAE
byLaunching “The Costa Debate” as part of the 8th Emirates Airlines Festival Of Literature. For the third year running, Costa Coffee is a proud sponsor…
Sheraa: A New Spirit In The World of Innovative Business Leadership (@SheraaSharjah)
byThe launch of Sharjah’s entrepreneurship center “Sheraa”, and all what it aspires to achieve from support to entrepreneurs and creating an eco system across the different…
In Memory of Mohammad Ali Zainal, The “King of Pearl”
byThe author talks about a Saudi businessman and philanthropist named Mohammad Ali Zainal who made great contributions to the field of education in the Arabian…