Sultan Al-Qassemi and Joi Ito discuss the Middle East, the UAE, art, culture, emergent democracy and other timely matters. Read more »
UAE
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 »
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 »
جلسة الحرب الإلكترونية
Sultan Al Qassemi speaks about issues surrounding press in the UAE at The Emirati Media Forum in 2015, organized by the Dubai Press Club and the Government of Dubai. Read more »
What Intervention in Yemen Means for UAE’s National Identity
Many Emiratis viewed the operation against the Houthis through the prism of a government decision. Now, Emiratis view the war as a life-changing experience fraught with difficulties and danger in order to avert an even a greater danger in the future: the control of an Arabian Peninsula state by Iran. Emiratis want to see this war brought to an end as soon as possible with as little civilian casualties and damage as possible. Read more »
The art of education
Importance of art education in UAE, especially at this time when much of the region’s culture is threatened by terrorist groups and civil strife, is exponentially greater than anywhere else in the region. Read more »