Ever Noticed The Heritage Sites On Our Banknotes?
byWhat’s the importance of the heritage sites found on our banknotes and how important is it for our generation to integrate that knowledge in the…
History
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…
Feminism & Islam: Celebrating The Gentle Giants
byThe author explores how interrelated it is to be a feminist and a muslim at the same time, rather than having to choose one…
10 Important Events That Made 2015 News
byThe author looks back into 2015 and remembers all the events that made news, and how we can learn from them in the upcoming…
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…
The Responsibility To Lead
byWhat are the differences and significant changes that Omar ibn Abdul’Aziz, the 8th caliph of the Umayyad, made during his ruling time, and which of them…
The Comeback of Iftah Ya Simsim, The Arabic Production of Sesame Street (@iftahshow)
byArticle in brief: As the Arabic production of Sesame Street is returning after more than 2 decades of hiatus, the author explores the background…
The Basis of Social Contracts Between Governments and Societies
byArticle in brief: The author looks into the recent demonstrations in Lebanon and explains the obligations of what governments and societies have towards one another,…
How Europe Is His-story
byArticle in brief: The author looks into the history of Europe and its progress in maintaining a balance of power and a common goal amongst…
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….