Rooting Myself in a Changing City
byHow to cultivate a sense of place within rapid change. Having lived abroad for a decade, I am familiar with the term “reverse culture shock”…
Culture
The Importance of Speaking your Mother Tongue Around Kids
byWhat’s the importance of teaching children their mother tongue from birth, and how does it enhance their skills and experiences. A few days ago, while…
Cultures Evolve – We Hold on to Some, We Change Some, We Revive Some
bySome think of culture as a single entity driven by the past of a particular group or by people of similar thoughts. However, throughout history,…
Shaping an Elastic Mind by @Nuqat
byHave you ever thought about how rewiring your mind could impact society’s behaviors and change our future? Development and change, oftentimes, do not happen…
Why Luke Perry’s Death Has Significant Impact on Us 90s Kids
byLuke Perry’s death has sparked reactions of shock and sadness, many of which stem from the fans’ emotional attachment to the hit show, Beverly…
Why Do Children Need On-Screen Diversity- Emirati Representation Efforts
bySeeing one’s self on screen is critical for children, Emirati children need enough representation for them to grow up with a sense of pride…
The Difference Between My Third Culture Kids and Myself
byHow different am I from my kids who were born and raised in the UAE while I was born and raised in England and…
What if Messi Does Not Want a Higher Education?
byShould we always view higher education as a goal and not as a mean? And must we always adhere to the dogma that almost…
Looking Past The Uniforms
byLet’s look past uniforms/unified clothing and see the individuality of the individual wearing it. Around eight months ago, I moved to live in NYUAD, a…
Cultural Appropriation to Cultural Appreciation
byBeing aware of cultural appropriation and changing it to cultural appreciation should be given its importance in the Middle East. The question is, how…
The Year of Zayed: a Timeline of Previous Achievements and a New Year’s Resolution
byHow do we express our love and gratitude towards the father of this nation during the Year of Zayed? “Great ambitions are inspired by big…
Back to School in Pink and Blue
byThe media continues to push the blue and pink agenda towards children who are easily influenced into following stereotypes. It’s the annual back to school…
Does Grief Need to Look the Same for Everyone?
byFuneral traditions and the consoling days and their one size fit all approach may not work for everyone. Every beginning must have an end, and…
Social Media – The New Colosseum
byToday we circulate graphic images and inhumane videos in hopes of awakening a part of the human mind that has yet to be desensitized. Between…
Making a Habit to Give (@YearOfGiving)
byThe author lauds the initiative of the government in launching the “Year of Giving” and looks at ways that we can all give back to…
What is Culture? 10 Important Elements
byCulture contains many aspects; it is more than just art, music, or food. In fact, it influences who we are and how we live. Here…
East Meets East, Not West- Cultural Relationships between UAE & Japan
byBringing attention to cultural platforms that link and celebrate the two cultures of the UAE and Japan. The UAE and Japan have always shared bilateral…
Sail Caricature – Neighbor Favors
byWe’re proud to introduce our newest addition to Sail Magazine, a new section for caricatures: #SailCaricatures.
How Disney Projects Orientalism Through Their Movies
byWhat are the aspects of Orientalism that are found in Disney’s movies like Aladdin (1992) and Mulan (1998), and what is the importance of cultural…
The Struggles and Accolades of Half Emiratis
byLooking at the struggles that some half-Emiratis go through, and some of their success stories across the globe. The UAE is a country known for its…