Gulf Futurism: The Future is Not a Desert Mirage
byIntroducing Gulf Futurism as an art movement that reflects the hyper-modernization of the Gulf States. «Everything is becoming science fiction. From the margins of an…
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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…
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…
Countdown to New Year’s Eve
byAn overview of how New Year’s Eve celebrations have evolved over time and the extravagance associated with it in modern times. The start of…
Power in Numbers, The Car Plates Craze!
byExploring people’s fascination with fancy car plate numbers and how far they would go to attain these. In October 2016, an Indian businessman based in…
A City in a Filmmaker’s Lens
byHow has filmmaking influenced the tourism industry in the past two centuries, and how people perceive certain cities over the others. Throughout history, the film…
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,…
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…
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….
Leave a Mark the Old-Fashioned Way: Branding
byThe most important part of any brand is its core values, how did LVMH apply this to its different brands and how did it impact…
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…
The Captains Of Culture, @CareemUAE
byExploring the corporate culture behind the UAE-based technology transportation start-up Careem, and the impact it had on the company’s productivity. “Speak to whomever you want and ask…
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 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…
Save the Asian Elephant, Let’s Paint a Brighter Future!
byAdvertorial Elephant Parade, the organisation famous for holding the world’s largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues in support of elephant conservation; will this weekend…
A Day as a @CareemUAE Driver
byArticle in brief: the author takes us through his personal journey of becoming a taxi driver for a day with Careem, how the community perceived…
Mourning Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
byDubai’s ruler’s court announced today morning the official mourning of Sheikh Rashid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the eldest son of HH Sheikh Mohammed…
Ride with @CareemUAE and @KhalidAlAmeri (#RideWithKhalid)
byArticle in brief: everything you need to know about #RideWithKhalid day. As some of you may have noticed from our social media accounts, we’ve partnered…
Event Invite – Discussion Panel with Sail Authors
byThe invite is open to all, join us on Tuesday, 9th of June, 2015, for a discussion panel with Sail authors. The authors will talk about…
Here We Start – Issue # 61
byThe crazy month of March is finally over, and I say it with all the love. Every year, March gets filled with more and more…