When Shortcuts Harm More Than Benefit
byBy Moadh Bukhash (@MoadhBukhash) I am not usually one to criticize; I usually prefer to have a positive outlook on the issues that surround us,…
Inspirational
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.”…
Talents are God-given But We Have a Responsibility to Develop Them
byBy Alanoud AlMadhi (@ALANOUD_auh) It is sensational what a gift can do to a person. The confidence it boosts, the zest it builds in them,…
Trekking in India: Business Lessons from the Forest
byBy Rooda AlNeama (@ThinkDubai) Last weekend, I had the pleasure of forest trekking in the South of India. It was great leaving the city and…
Finding Your Sanctuary
byBy Rawan Albina (@RawanAlbina) Red roof tops, blue skies with the occasional fluffy white clouds swimming across, the beautiful scent of jasmine and gardenias from…
The Need for Creative Advertising Methods in the UAE
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) After my recent visit to Southeast Asia, I was mind-blown by the amount of creativity found in their outdoor advertising. The…
The Blessings in Misfortune
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) In the books of history, in fairytales and novels, in movies and in life itself, we read and we see problems,…
The UAE’s Flourishing Entrepreneurial Opportunities
byBy Khalid AlAmeri (@KhalidAlAmeri) In my books, 2011 has been the year of the entrepreneur particularly for the UAE. Think about it, the Khalifa Fund…
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…
A Trip to Kashmir: Disconnecting from Technology
byBy Moad Bukhash (@MoadBukhash) Technology has always been a keen interest of mine; from an early age I had a passion for gadgets. Something about…
Turn Your Dreams to Reality
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) Sitting, watching my four years old brother twirling and running around in circles pretending to fly made me realize how innocent…
Gratitude: The Parent of All Virtues
byBy Hamda AlHashimi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) William Ward once said, “God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say “thank 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…
Journey Through Change, Finding Myself
byMost of us pass through different stages in our lives wondering who we are, what we are doing, what is our purpose in life….
Entering Your First Job Like An All You Can Eat Buffet
byBy Khalid Al Ameri (@KhalidAlAmeri) There is something special about starting your first job, you are excited but nervous at the same time, and you…
Taking a Break
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) Spring, winter, Eid and summer break, are all holidays that most of us look forward to throughout the year. However, summer…
Asking the 5 W’s: Who, What, When, Where, and How to Understand the Truth
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_AlHashemi) We live in a time where the UAE has become one of the most essential contributors in the world of contemporary…
Embracing Change
byBy Fatma Bujsaim (@FatmaBujsaim) I have recently noticed that people in general tend to stick with what they are used to and would avoid change…
Joshua Watt’s Between the Lines
byBy Hamda AlHashemi (@Hamda_Alhashemi) “Just as light going through a prism becomes an entire spectrum, the ideas, contexts, and motivations embedded within our daily lives…
Waiting for the Unkown
byBy Rawan Albina (@RawanAlbina) I read “Waiting for Godot” at university and I must admit that I found it to be the most boring piece…