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...
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...
An insight into the world of Podcasting: A conversation with Ali Mortada
By Malika Kaloo
Ali Mortada is the founder and host of the "Up Next" podcast. He is an alumnus of the American University of Sharjah...
From the Stage to the Classroom: The Multifaceted Journey of Gregory VanderPyl
By Tala Zoubi
“I was learning the New York life of a freelancer, of an artist, a bohemian,” said Gregory VanderPyl when describing his move...
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...
Stolen Sunset
By Mohamed Binkhadim
I passed the countless families enjoying the beach together to find a semi-secluded area to read a book I brought. The sand...
Draped in Culture: Unraveling the Diversity of South Indian Sarees
By Annalisa Lewis
Imagine you’re in South India, a vibrant, loud, and bustling place, where vibrant traditions intersect with modernity. From the inner gullies to...
Futoor, Suhoor, and Everything in Between
By Hala Nasar
“Ramadan Yajmaeuna,” meaning “Ramadan unites us” in Arabic.
Whether you’re an Arab or live in an Arab country, this is a sentence you...
Silent Empathy
By Poojaraj Maniyeri
The heat was blinding, the sun’s rays pointed directly at us as if seeking vengeance. The place smelled just right, the delicious...
