This occasion also allowed me to recall the very first article I wrote, The pen, the book and a boss in an abaya, which tackled the rise of women in the UAE and the Gulf. Two years on, that phenomenon is becoming stronger and is widespread across the country. Read more »
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The heart of the UAE, captured by one photo
In an instant, through that iconic photo, Sheikh Mohammed channelled Sheikh Zayed’s lasting image and personality into the heart of every Emirati. Read more »
Is This Where the Holy Land Is Headed?
The final segment from what was known as the Security Wall was torn down yesterday as street signs in the holy city were changed in preparation of the upcoming Unification Day of Israel-Palestine, four years after the Great Middle Eastern war of 2023. Read more »
Islamic scientific history contradicts today’s extremists
The 1001 Inventions exhibition, displaying Islamic contributions to science in the fields of mathematics and astronomy, was held at London’s Science Museum in 2010. This child-orientated exhibit instils pride for one’s culture, and understanding and respect for others. Read more »
“1001 Inventions”: How Islamic Scientific History Can Combat Today’s Extremists
The exhibition, “1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World,” was created with children in mind. The interactive displays are large and colourful, with cartoon-like characters guiding visitors as they explore the history behind some of Muslims’ greatest inventions. Read more »
Nothing should be ambiguous about what’s indecent
‘Sexpats in trouble again in Dubai” is how one web portal summarised a recent allegation of explicit text messaging. There was also the incident of public kissing involving a British couple in Jumeirah Beach Residences earlier this month. Such cases demonstrate the ambiguity of decency laws in the UAE. Read more »