The Indirect Peer Pressure of the Rising Number of Marriages in COVID19
byThe tempting allure of getting married in COVID19, are we missing out? There’s been a sense of insecurity surrounding jobs worldwide since the onset of…
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How Does COVID-19 Impact Gulf Economies?
byThe traditionally oil-backed economies of the Gulf have experienced a growth stunt after the COVID-19 pandemic, but in what way does the rentier state theory…
The Rise and Growth of Art Markets and Scenes in the GCC
byThis article explores the recent growth of the art market and the art scenes in the GCC, with a focus on the growth perceived…
Sail Caricature – Neighbor Favors
byWe’re proud to introduce our newest addition to Sail Magazine, a new section for caricatures: #SailCaricatures.
A Piece in History: The ‘Ugal’
byArticle Brief: Author visits an Ugalor, Arabian male headpiece maker, and explores the contemporary process of making it, as well as its past functions. In…
Interview with @SalehAlBraik, The Man Behind @ThinkUpGCC – Part 1
byAs Thinkup GCC celebrates its 3rd anniversary, our editor in chief interviews her old friend Saleh AlBraik, the man behind it all. The interview is divided…
Say Good or Be Silent
byArticle in brief: Mohammed Kazim speaks of his experience of impulsive feedback. He walks the reader through 3 steps for optimizing feedback such that the receiver…
The Sense of Entitlement
byArticle in brief: With rapid economic development in a very young nation comes a need to heavily invest in the human capital of the nation. Education,…
My Gulf Cup 21st Edition’s Experience
byIt was 9am, on the 18th of January 2013, when I walked in Dubai Airport’s Terminal 3 where I saw nothing but Kandoras and Abbayas…
Social Media At Work: Yay Or Nay?
byAs social media grows in the GCC and the Arab world, many are now accessing their multiple social media accounts via their laptops, cell phones…
Voicing Your Opinion as a Citizen
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Although politics has never been my cup of tea, there have been few incidents over the past few weeks that made…
Tribalism, Marriage, & Society
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) One of the most interesting features of the countries that are located along the coast of the Arabian Gulf, also knows…
Franchising with an Emirati twist
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) Retail Companies have multiple options for market entry expansion in International territories. They range from: acquisitions, organic growth, joint ventures and…
Does Wearing A National Dress Make You Feel Out of Place?
byBy Reem Abdalla (@Reem096) Last year, as I walked into a conference room, to my astonishment I was the only one dressed in the national…