The Pink Ribbon
By Tala Aburous
December 2013, a busy day at work, in the bathroom, Eman stood there with her hand on her chest feeling heavy. Checking...
A Turtle with No Name
By Line Ben Thaier
The evening sun sets on my grandmother’s worn-down courtyard on the Isle of Djerba.
In the center of my grandmother’s battered old...
What laptop do I need for my major? IT has the answer
By Jad Omar
UNIVERSITY CITY, SHARJAH – What new American University of Sharjah students need in terms of computer technology differs by major, and to...
Cacophony of Chaos
By Malika Kaloo
The sunset was painting the sky in the hues of deep orange and indigo, casting a peaceful gaze over the melancholic city....
Al Fahidi Historical District: A Labyrinth of Time
By Salma Ghalwash
A timeless sanctuary in the modern city of Dubai, the Al Fahidi historical district charms the wandering traveler with its authenticity.
As you...
Srinagar: Paradise on Earth
By Malika Kaloo
As you land at Sheikh-ul-Alam International Airport, “the paradise on earth” welcomes you with a fresh, cold breeze and mesmerizing views. Amid...
Heart of Sharjah: A Captivating Journey Through the Emirate’s Past
By Shaikha Alshamsi
In every city, there is a place that serves as its core and embodies the essence of the city, resonating with its...
From Maastricht to Sharjah
Jana Samy Elghoraby
Farah Abu Tair, a Palestinian sophomore pursuing her computer engineering degree at the American University of Sharjah, is sitting at the library...
3 Borders So Close: Art as a Visual Communicator for Third-Culture Kids
By Aleen Anderias
It was Palm Sunday at my local Armenian Church, and we had gathered to celebrate the resurrection of Christ. At the ripe...
Discover Your Artistic Style in 5 Steps
By Salma Ghalwash
Artistic style is the visual marker of an artist’s branding and recognition. Whether you’re a painter, comic illustrator, filmmaker or creative hobbyist,...
