It’s A Cultural Thing
byWhat’s the importance of understanding the target market’s culture in advertising across cultures, with examples of what worked and what didn’t. You live on earth,…
Culture
Ivy League Pre-Schools
bySchool systems are preying on people’s need for acceptance, manipulating them into paying outrageous fees, and placing unnecessary pressure on our children. The United Arab…
How Did Family Generations in the UAE Change Across Time
byHow did the UAE society and families change across generations and time since the establishment of UAE till today? The UAE’s society is an amalgam…
Using Art and Culture to Break Stereotypes
byIn a world ruled by media, it’s easy to accept stereotypes. But what if Art was used as a modern communication tool to break them…
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…
Will The English Language Ever Lose It’s Imperial Label?
byWith the English language becoming common between all communities, what does really mean for the other languages? English has clearly become the dominant international language…
Kids These Days, They Want It All
byThe author looks at the increasing demands of children and the youth on lavish and superficial needs, and discusses ways to combat this. Today’s children…
The Glory of UAE
byThe author looks at how far the UAE has come since its inception and how its people still remain at the core of its development….
Misconception of Women in their Thirties
byCultural expectations at certain ages can cripple our growth, what do we do about them, and how should we handle them? To every unmarried Khaleeji…
A Subtle Expression of Nationalism
byHow does one express their sense of nationalism? Does it have to be with excessive exterior ways or can one express their nationalism pride in other ways?…
We Didn’t Ride Camels To School
byAnna Roberts talks about her experience as a New Zealander moving to Dubai early in her childhood during the mid 90s, and how they settled…
Maid with Respect
byThe author looks at why there are so many negative reports when it comes to employing maids and offers a simple way of resolving this…
The Day an Emirati Became a Taxi Driver
byAre Emiratis allowed to be taxi drivers? and how do the passengers feel when an Emirati in his national dress is the person driving their…
The Business Of Culture And Food With Shaikha Al Kaabi (Founder of #Meylas)
byArticle in brief: our writer Shaima Al Tamimi interviewed Shaikha Al Kaabi about the recent opening of Meylas, her Emirati Restaurant in Abu Dhabi, and…
Is the Emirati Dialect at Risk of Disappearing?
byArticle in brief: The Emirati dialect is at a threat of being lost as a result of globalization. I am very proud to be an Emirati,…
Can’t We Tolerate Seeing Non-Fasting People In Ramadan
byArticle in brief: The author looks at the local laws imposed on eating and drinking during fasting hours in Ramadan and ponders as to whether such…
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….
Behind The Sheilah Is A Blamed Woman
byArticle in brief: The author looks at how Emirati women are being blamed for failed marriages when efforts should be made on finding ways to…
What Will People Say?
byThe article in brief: The author discusses a question that dictates the way many families make decisions and choose to live their lives. As you read…
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…