The Life of an AUD Student as a Volunteer Paramedic in Palestine
While most university students dream of going on vacation to discover exotic places, Palestinian Reckaz Qawasmeh would rather spend that...
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Dubai-based Brands Launch Fashion Collection to Aid Refugees
While the fashion industry might mean luxury for many around the world, it has become part of the solution for the over...
Athlete Running Every Single Dubai Street Races Against City’s Never-Ending Growth
Yasmine Salaam is on a quest to sprint down every street in Dubai. Her only problem is that Dubai keeps...
Dubai Hosts Largest Pet Show in the Middle East
On the sunny pier of Souk Al Marfa, in Deira Island, Dubai, thousands of pet owners strolled around to view...
UAE Student Entrepreneurship on the Rise Amid Pandemic
The business ecosystem in the Gulf continues to flourish, with young entrepreneurs taking it a step further as shown in...
Gender Segregation in Schools Continues to Stir Debates
Special report on women and education Gender segregation in schools is the subject of debates around the world, including in...
Education in Gaza: Palestinian Women’s Thread of Hope
Special report on women and education Gaza, the narrow strip of land surrounded by an Israeli ‘iron wall’, is known to...
Early Marriage, a Major Hindrance to Women’s Education?
Special report on women and education One of the major factors hindering education for girls is marriage.According to the United...
Lockdowns Spur Boom of Online Small Businesses in Dubai
Almost one year ago, the world went into lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, and shops, restaurants and entertainment activities...
The Struggles of Young Football Players Cut From Training Clubs
It's not easy to make life-changing decisions, more so when it comes to the world of football where a professional...
A first Glimpse Into Expo 2020: Dubai’s Terra Sustainability Pavilion
Terra, the sustainability pavilion at Dubai's Expo 2020 which is due to open later this year, is welcoming visitors to...
Life at the AUD Dorms in the Time of Corona
Strict safety measures have been enforced at the dorms of the American University in Dubai where some students, feeling isolated...
Online Classes, a Challenge for Teachers With Kids of Their Own
English teacher Shiraz Msaddak is certainly happy to be back at school after months of online teaching at home, with...
How Covid-19 Broke Dreams to Study Abroad
COVID-19 has caught international students by surprise. And they had suddenly to re-think their education choices abroad. Shirley Sherif, a 19-year-old Egyptian undergraduate, is...
How Hashtags Fight Negative Body Image on Social Media
Much has been said about how social media platforms may affect people's body image by enforcing certain aesthetic forms that could possibly damage their...
Repatriation in the Time of Corona
After an excruciating wait and endless conversations with the Lebanese consulate in the United Arab Emirates, we finally secured our...