“Low-spirited festivities:” Eid al-Fitr celebrations away from home
Eid is a bitter-sweet occasion for expatriates in the UAE as they celebrate the festival away from their families.
By Malika Kaloo
“Eid away from my...
Newspapers are here to stay
By Malika Kaloo
Almost a decade ago, the smell of newsprint combined with the aroma of coffee was a part of typical mornings of many...
“Demon Slayer: Mugen Train” is a one-way ride to animation glory
By Sara Hameed
SHARJAH – A trip on the Mugen Train is a heart-lunging test of our willpower. “Demon Slayer: Mugen Train,” directed by Haruo...
The ghost town that isn’t – Al Jazirah Al Hamrah
The abandoned town has long been known as a place plagued by ghosts, but the town is filled with years of precious history and...
Bangles and Biryani: Celebrating Eid the Pakistani way
From dessert for breakfast, to bringing people together; this is what Eid means to Pakistanis
By Sara Hameed
SHARJAH – “That is one of my favorite...
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...
Adopting a furry friend will change your life
Adopting a pet is not always easy, but it changes your life in unimaginable ways.
By Noel Ceriani
“I remember biking around my house and seeing...
Is TikTok your new job recruiter?
People have mixed feelings about the application on whether it’s beneficial or a waste of time.
By Haidy Abdelazim
After a long day at school, Nelly...
Stuck amid Russia-Ukraine crossfire, foreign national students struggle for safety
From flipping through pages of history, to being a part of one
By Sakina Juzar
Vibrant campuses, rewarding communities and top-class education were some of the...
Online-only Retailers Trap Gen Z Into Becoming Victims of Fast Fashion
Online-only Retailers Trap Gen Z Into Becoming Victims of Fast Fashion
The same generation also introduced the idea of thrifting.
By Shaikha Majid
Mariam Aldarwishi faces the...
