Solo in the Seychelles
When you are face to face with yourself on a deserted island and the daily noise is shut out, you learn a lot more…
In Memory of Mohammad Ali Zainal, The "King of Pearl"
The author talks about a Saudi businessman and philanthropist named Mohammad Ali Zainal who made great contributions to the field of education in the…
Feminism & Islam: Celebrating The Gentle Giants
The author explores how interrelated it is to be a feminist and a muslim at the same time, rather than having to choose one…
Lost Heritage is Lost Treasure
The UAE is home to many expats who have lived here for many years. Unfortunately, countless of them left the country without documenting their…
Is There A Graffiti Movement In The UAE?
Looking into Grafitti art, what it means and how it is currently practiced in the UAE to determine whether there is an actual graffiti…
New Year, I Come Unprepared
The author writes about the importance of accepting the future’s uncertainties, and not focusing too much on new resolutions every year. As people anticipate…
A Tribute to Alan Rickman
The author pays a tribute to legendary British actor Alan Rickman who passed away due to cancer. Embed from Getty Images The first words…
10 Important Events That Made 2015 News
The author looks back into 2015 and remembers all the events that made news, and how we can learn from them in the upcoming…
A Resolutionless Year of Art Appreciation
Unlike the usual New Year guidelines, the author discourages resolutions. She also provides tips on art appreciation. 2015 was one of my best years…
Your Language Shapes The World Around You
The way you see the world around you is shaped by your language. Language is not just a tool of communication, a way to…