An Insider in Both Worlds: A Classroom and a Runway
By Meera Shaheen
“My classroom is my runway,” said Dr. Kurt Mertel, assistant professor of philosophy at the American University of Sharjah. With a bachelor’s...
One phone call away from disaster
By Tuqa Al Ayoubi
Dima was a notoriously busy woman. If being a working mother was a competitive sport, she'd be an Olympian— a very...
A mother by chance
By Sharon S. Aruparayil
She stood there, barefoot, with the warm sand tickling her toes, and choppy waves lapping against her calves as she whispered...
A Look Through the Lens of a Psychologist
By Emmy Yacoub
Dr. Brien Ashdown is an associate professor of psychology at the American University of Sharjah. His work mainly focuses on community, social...
Revival of reading in the UAE: TikTok’s impact on books
TikTok has made reading trendy again and a variety of factors have caused teenagers in the UAE to flock to local book stores.
By Zahra...
Raise Your GPA, not Your Weight: How to Eat Right in University
By Abdullah Al Tekreeti
You’re behind on six assignments, and four projects and you have two midterms to study for when suddenly, you hear your...
Border crossing
By Ahmed Ammar
My father had just returned from his travel to London in 2002, during the second Intifada. It was an uneasy time for...
Eric De Barros talks education, career and Shakespeare for today
By Salma Ghalwash
Born in Harlem in New York City, Dr. Eric De Barros, an English professor, studied at one of the largest high schools...
5 Simple Steps to Make Kashmiri Noon Chai
By Malika Kaloo
Snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, glistening rivers, dark green forests and noon chai will greet you when you visit Kashmir. Also known...
