Life Abroad, Demystified
byDo we do ourselves a disservice by sticking with groups that look like us when studying abroad? Or are we better of integrating with…
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Where Does Gender Equality Begin?
byWomen have made great strides in the workforce, breaking barriers and fighting for their rights, but why are they still stereotyped when it comes to…
Irthi (@IrthiCrafts) Bringing to Light Talli and its Artisans
byExploring the making of Talli – an Emirati traditional craft- and Bidwa, the social development programme under Irthi Crafts Council. In a wide grey…
Tariq Al Kazim Taking Thrillers and Suspense Films in the UAE to A Greater Height
byAn exciting thriller titled “Until Midnight” produced by the Emirati filmmaker Tariq Al Kazim was screened mid of June 2018 in the UAE. The…
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…
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…
Emirati Tenants Not Welcome
byThe author discusses how being an Emirati can actually be a hindrance when seeking a home to rent in the UAE. In 1998, the late…
The UAE Fights Brain Drain
byThe author writes about how the UAE has developed into a hub for talent and the measures taken to ensure retention of high-achieving Emiratis. Brain…
The Good Old Days
byOur lives are getting more complicated by the day. It would serve us well to reflect on the simplicity of how the older generations lived….
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…
What Happened on Our Sail Authors Discussion Panel
byLast Tuesday, 6th of June 2015, we hosted a discussion panel event with our published authors: Alia Al Shamsi, author of the children illustrated book:…
Without Roots, You Cannot Grow – Part II
byArticle in Brief: The author looks at how the current school systems are not conducive to learning Arabic while also receiving a good education. In…
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…
A Glimpse Of The Past
byArticle in brief: The author takes us on a walk down memory lane with his visit to one of Dubai’s old grocery stores, and the…
My Experience at MFECC
byWritten by: Raihana Al Hashemi (@rai7ana) Article in brief: the author writes about her experience of visiting the Middle East Film & Comic Con exhibition…
Tamashee; Recreating Tradition
byArticle in brief: the author writes a feature piece about Tamashee, the new Emirati footwear brand that launched last month. Tamashee, which means walking and…
The UAE: My 7 Wonders Of The World
byBy Mohammed AlJunaibi (@maljunaibi) Recently, I came across some friends who were sitting and discussing the recent Abu Dhabi bid for the new “Seven Wonders…
Illegal Interview Questions in Relation to Emirati Women
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) As a woman in a semi-preserved culture, getting a call for an interview is difficult. If that is hard, have you…
The Detrimental Side of Emiratization
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) If you are a UAE national or an expatriate resident of the UAE, you must be very familiar with the term…