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…
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Unpaid Domestic Work: A Tale of Disproportionate Gender Representation
byHow come women’s unpaid work is considered unimportant to the development of society and isn’t counted within its GNP. Despite common belief, there has never…
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…
Serving It Soft. Soft Powers Vs Hard Power In Influencing Countries
byExplaining the importance of ‘soft power’ in adherence to ‘hard-power’ and their role in facing global challenges in the Middle East today. I love Japan….
The Journeys of 2 Women in UAE’s STEM
byWho are some of the women examples in STEM fields, and how rich are their experiences and their lessons? The small percentages of women in…
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…
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…
Youth Retreat; A Brief Overview On The First Day
byThe author provides a brief overview of the Youth Retreat’s first day that she attended, and reflects on why it matters for the youth to…
When “Follow Your Dreams” Doesn’t Quite Work For You
byAre some of the so called motivational mantras out there actually setting people up for disappointment? The author looks at how these messages may not…
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…
Petting Wild Animals – Defying the Norms
byWhat are the consequences of taking wild animals out of the wild, and turning them into pets or part of a zoo? “There are more…
Animals Get Hurt Too
byAnimal abuse is a serious issue and it’s important to enforce laws and create awareness to end such cruelty. It is heartbreaking to hear of…
Hello Neighbor! Can We Be Friends?
byAlthough the world is interconnected, our relationship with neighbors is not as strong as it used to be. With that, we have lost the sense…
Five More Years
byThe author discusses her personal struggles with eating disorders and her goal to raise awareness. When I was kid, I realized I had an issue…
Here’s To Fathers, The Unsung Heroes
byThe author looks at how society pays such high regard for mothers, and in turn, belittles the role that fathers play. Embed from Getty Images…
“Reading Nation”: Providing A Prosperous Path
byAs the UAE launches the reading nation campaign; it is time to address the true impact of reading within unstable and vulnerable societies. In light…
Religious Harmony in History
byHow a church in Budapest inspired the writer that tolerance and acceptance are key in safeguarding the society from sectarian war. During my recent visit…
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 Changes in AUSMUN 2016 Edition (@AUS_ModelUN)
byThe author provides an overview of the conference this year, with some of the main changes in direction that happened in it. MUN (model of…
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…