3arabeezy, a Mixture of Arabic & English
byA couple of weeks ago, I went to visit my grandmother. We became immersed in our conversation, recounting our activities and endeavors in the…
UAE Culture
Expo 2020: Why not Dubai?
byIn 2008, an interview was conducted by CBS with our ruler in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum as part of…
Choosing Fashion Over Tradition
byNobody likes change, whether it is good or bad. We will always question what is foreign to us and rather than explore it, we…
The UAE: 41 Years of Love
by“Our father is the kindest father, in our hearts we hold for him so much respect.” These were the lyrics of one of the…
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed on the Amplified Result of Giving
byI once read that people who grow up becoming great and influential had the chance to meet leaders with those attributes at least once…
Cultural Norms and Young Emirati Women Gaining Independence
byWhile the leadership of the UAE is committed to empowering women and reducing the gender gap, many young Emirati women are still dependent on their parents or husbands.
A Question of Culture and how Expats are Living in the UAE
byWhen it comes to a country’s culture, I believe there are two separate definitions; one which is defined as the traditional customs…
True Patriotism and 3 Pillars to Support it, Reflections for National Day Celebrations
byBy Mohammed Kazim (@MAKazim) Cars honking, people dancing, aircrafts soaring through the skies, and flags being waved; these are some of the typical scenes…
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…
Defining National Pride in the Office
byBy Fatma AlKhaja (@fay_alkhaja) 40 seconds. 40 minutes. 40 hours. 40 days. 40 weeks. 40 months. 40 years. This one REALLY counts. After all…