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Archives for July 2016

Articles / Medium / July 26, 2016

United Arab Emigrants

Through this essay I seek to highlight some of the many Arab immigrants that have come to what is now the UAE during the second half of the 20th century. These immigrants have been naturalised and yet our national identity has not disappeared or eroded as some may fear. In fact, in addition to their skills and talents that were essential during the formation of the federation, UAE heritage and culture was protected and preserved.  Read more »

Articles / Gulf News / July 22, 2016

Etihad should consider a touchdown in Sharjah

Sharjah’s airport has got all the credentials to make for a strategic hub. Should Etihad consider operating out of Sharjah, it would add another layer to this dynamic UAE industry. Read more »

Articles / Medium / July 9, 2016

Poor Telecom Services hold back UAE Vision 2021

Welcome to the United Arab Emirates. A country that excels in almost every possible field be it sports, logistics, transport, finance, tourism, culture, art and education. In almost every field that is, except telecommunications. When it comes to ICT and telecom services this great country is being shortchanged. Read more »

Videos / Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII) / July 3, 2016

Opening Session of the 7th Annual International Translation Conference

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi speaks alongside Dr. Joselia Neves and Dima Khatib at the Opening Session of the 7th Annual International Translation Conference held by the Translation and Interpreting Institute (TII). Read more »

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About Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is an Emirati columnist and researcher whose articles have appeared in The Financial Times, The Independent, The Guardian, The New York Times, and The Globe and Mail, as well as other notable publications. Al Qassemi is also a prolific commentator on Arab affairs on Twitter.

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