Batman, Superman, and Logan Walked Into A Coffee Shop- The Beauty of @MEFCC
byMiddle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) started only a few years ago at the Dubai International Marine Club. Back then it was a small…
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Lieutenant General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina Passes Away
byToday, the UAE has lost one of its most loyal men in public service. Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina was The Dubai Police Lieutenant General Commander…
Youth Retreat; A Brief Overview On The First Day
byThe author provides a brief overview of the Youth Retreat’s first day that she attended, and reflects on why it matters for the youth to…
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,…
Brexit-isms
byThe scapegoating culture that Brexit has birthed, and all it unraveled about human behavior. Embed from Getty Images There have been numerous results that came…
The Comeback of Emirati Theatre This Eid
byWith the non-profit Emirati theatre scene struggling to make a comeback, due to all the financial setbacks, the Emirati stars unite to bring a new…
Brexit: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
byWhat does Brexit mean, and what could it have from good, bad, and ugly implications on the UK and on Europe? Embed from Getty Images In…
“Reading Nation”: Providing A Prosperous Path
byAs the UAE launches the reading nation campaign; it is time to address the true impact of reading within unstable and vulnerable societies. In light…
Help Give Back To the Community In the Holy Month Of Ramadan
byDuring the holy month of Ramadan, individuals and groups can enrich their experience by giving back to the community through joining different charity and volunteer…
Dubai Sustainable School Plants Roots For A Sustainable Future
byWhat is the future of sustainability? The UAE is holding many initiatives to promote sustainability such as developing sustainable schools, hotels, and innovation centers in…
Young Writers, Find Your Voice
byCreative Writing is being promoted more and more in schools around the UAE, what is the impact of having such a strategy in the education…
What You Need To Know About The UAE’s National Reading Policy In Less Than 25 Points
byWe’ve all heard about the National Reading Policy, the National Reading Strategy, Reading Law, and we heard about tons of initiatives initiated by almost everyone. But…
The Next United Nations Secretary General
byLeading the world’s most important international organization is not an easy task. This is an election we should all pay close attention to. Let’s take…
Shahd Thani Winner of First Emirates Literature Foundation Mentorship Programme (#EAFOL, @Rambling_Sha)
byThe Emirates Literature Foundation Mentorship Programme won by the aspiring writer Shahd Thani. The Emirates Literature Foundation announced today that Shahd Thani won the Mentorship…
6 Lessons I Learned from The World Government Summit (#WorldGovSummit)
byWith the World Government Summit for 2016 concluding, what are the main lessons learned after this summit, whether from the new UAE cabinet, or with all…
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…
A Tribute to Alan Rickman
byThe author pays a tribute to legendary British actor Alan Rickman who passed away due to cancer. Embed from Getty Images The first words Professor…
Sail Books Are Now Sold at #SIBF
byIntroducing the publishing partnership between Sail Publishing and Alhudhud Publishing on the books digitally published by Sail, and announcing their availability in Sharjah International Book…
1 Year on Celebrating The Written Word (@D_IWC)
byAlthough the writing scene in the UAE began decades ago (including the forming of Emirates Writers Union), the scene still lacked a central hub for…
The Federal National Council Election Timeline & Some Misconceptions
byArticle in brief: the author lists the dates for all the FNC election activities, and discusses few of the main misconceptions surrounding it in the…