UAE-based young entrepreneur helps startups shine
20-year-old AUS student and young entrepreneur Aaron James Arquero started his career as early as 2015.
By Salma Atta
SHARJAH-- At the age of 14, James started his career...
From the Philippines to the Middle East: The Story of Amaya
Moving for the sake of her family, Amaya came to the Middle East to work.
By Zehra Qureshi
Sharjah, UAE - Amaya unloads the laundry, mops...
Tina Chagoury: The clinical dietician who conquered Breast Cancer
By Hala Nasar
This nutritionist plays many roles: a clinical dietician, a teacher, a mother, a wife, and most importantly, a woman.
It started in July...
From AUS to the UN: Maisoon Aldah’s diplomatic journey
How she found her way across the globe to represent her country
By Hind Aldah
With her wearied eyes but eloquent manner, I could tell Maisoon...
An artist’s colorful journey to success
Arshad Sauleh is a contemporary artist from Indian-administered Kashmir who rose to fame over the years because of his versatile paintings.
By Malika Kaloo
Art is...
How the local music scene is recovering
Dubai's vibrant live music scene was shaken after the COVID-19 pandemic stopped all live music performances in the UAE, but not getting gigs is...
Arts and craft enthusiast strings together beads of her accomplishments
Through an online business, AUS student hones her skill of crafting accessories and explores her passion.
By Poojaraj Maniyeri
Sharjah, UAE-- She sat in front of...
“I don’t know how to live without the pandemic anymore,” says COVID-19 front-liner
Hira Ejaz, who once carried the expectations of her family to become a doctor, found her way through the medical industry during the COVID-19...
Finding the right balance between time-traveler and chancellor
AUS Chancellor takes us on a journey through time by sharing some of her fondest memories
By Sara Hameed
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH – Queenie was a...
Reminiscence and belonging keeps Al Nasr Leisureland running for another decade
A relic of Dubai and a place of joyful memories for many expatriate kids in the 80’s may live on to provide a similar...



















