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...
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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...
Sign Language: Using It For More Than Just Talking
Malak Ibrahim may not have hearing issues, but she was determined to learn a sign language and sing popular songs...
Trichotillomania: a Common Disorder of Hair-Pulling
There was a spot on Noor Muthanna’s head that was itchy, so she asked her maid to check. It was...
What Are the Effects of Lockdown on Pets?
Since the Dubai Lockdown, Faisal tries to find activities for his Yorkshire Terrier dog that make up for the daily...
COVID-19: Photographers Capturing The World on Pause
Venturing out onto the streets of New York, photographer Andrea Ardemagni is stunned by the empty streets and the deserted train platforms....
Covid-19 Pandemic Hits Businesses and Increases Unemployment
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread rapidly around the world, many businesses have asked employees to work from home,...
The Psychological Effects of a Lock-down on Youth in Dubai
When the coronavirus outbreak started, Anna Josephina Hajjar, a Syrian student at the American University in Dubai, found herself stuck at the...
On the Front-line: Grocery Store Workers and Pharmacists
In a small compound in Dubai called Layan Community, Rohit Mehtani is constantly busy as he manages the only supermarket...
Challenges of the E-Learning Programme
After feeling apprehensive about having to teach her class online, Dr. Gail Hammill, Writing Center Coordinator and Assistant Professor of...
No Gym, No Problem: Let’s Workout Online
Omar Demachkiah sets up his camera in his living room and begins another home workout video session which he will later...
Coronavirus: Using Memes as a Coping Mechanism
One wonders how 23-year-old Sayed Abdallah became so popular for creating memes when he was quite busy with his work at the university, the...
Selling Gold Online: Luxury at a Risk
With the rapid increase of e-commerce, gold and jewelry companies have joined other industries in selling their products online. Offering...
COVID19: How the UAE Media Works Remotely
As the spread of the COVID-19 virus continues, with a noticeable increase in cases, some media companies in the United Arab Emirates...
Learning in the Time of Corona
Lately, Judy wakes up every morning at 9:45, takes her notebooks and pens, sits on her bed or on the...
The Psychology Behind Childhood Monsters
In many cultures, parents tell scary tales about fictional monsters that will appear to their children if they misbehave. Whether...