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It’s Not Female Competition; It’s Self-Abuse
Next time you criticize a female peer, think twice – Are you engaging in healthy female competition or unwittingly sustaining your own subordination?…
What Has #MeToo Really Achieved?
Join us as we explore what #MeToo looks like from the bird’s eye view of feminism. What has the hashtag changed? Was it really ‘a movement’?…
Body Positivity with a Plus-Size Blogger
B-Change ties up with New York-based gender blog, Chicks and Balances for this series #InHerWords. ‘In Her Words’ showcases the stories, experiences and interviews of women who have something to share. Here’s presenting the first in the series. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting up with …
Collaboration: 4 Defining Talks at Dubai Lynx 2017
Every year, there’s a buzzword used during talks at Dubai Lynx. Last year, it was VR. Before that, story-telling. Now, it’s interdisciplinary collaboration.…
Emirates Tops Best Perceived Brands by Women in UAE
Emirates is the most positively perceived brand by women in the UAE over the past year, followed by WhatsApp & Carrefour.…
Dubai Lynx: Do We Really Need Creative Directors?
A discussion in anticipation of Samuel Akesson’s talk at Dubai Lynx 2017 about whether we need a hierarchy in ad agencies, or can we do away with it?…
10 Overused Buzzwords to Avoid on Your LinkedIn Profile
They’ve been used so often that they’ve lost all meaning. Avoid using these ten LinkedIn profile keywords to stand out.…
Kitchen Nation: An Incubator for Foodie Entrepreneurs in Dubai
Kitchen Nation provides foodie entrepreneurs enter an incredibly competitive market with sales, events, consulting and marketing services.…
Take Time Out For You: Workshops at Lighthouse Arabia
Mend your communication, re-examine how you eat, meditate and develop gratitude at these workshops at Lighthouse Arabia on January 28.…
Anomalous Animal Abuse or Normalized Violence?
Despite legislation regarding welfare and animal abuse UAE residents witness incidents too often, appalled at the lack of empathy.…
Starting Up? Apply to the startAD Incubator
Applications open January 1 2017. startAD Incubator has a 4-month training program, including investment, shared space, mentorship & legal assistance.…
9 Creative Last-Minute Gifts for Your Loved Ones
Gift-giving is stressful business. That’s why we’ve rounded up some offbeat and fun ways to express your love in this last-minute gifts guide.…
Would You Dare to Sleep in Your Driverless Car in UAE?
A recent study shows that a majority of residents would feel comfortable talking on the phone and resting, but not snoozing while in a driverless car in UAE. Would you dare?…
Becoming an Entrepreneur in UAE Is Easier Than You Think
Nagarajan gives you a first-hand step by step account of how to become an entrepreneur in UAE with tips for set-up, licenses, costs and more.…
What You Learn About Love Past the Two-Year Mark
If you’ve been in a long term relationship for over two years now, you know this is true: The flowers, the checklist and all the fluff goes out the window.…
How Trump’s Win Changes Your Finances in the UAE
Trump’s win for presidency in the United States may mean that, in the medium-term, it becomes more difficult for residents in the Gulf to secure credit.…
Watch This Scarily Real Interview of Muslim Women
Some of them think Channing Tatum & Robert Downey Jr. are hot. They drive, work & EVEN make their own decisions! Watch this fun video of Muslim Women.…
How Does Trump’s America Affect UAE Millennials’ Future Plans?
While the US has been a popular choice for UAE Millennials for higher education, we explored how the slight chance of Trump coming to power can change that.…
It’s True: We Instagram & Snapchat More Than the World
Users of Instagram and Snapchat UAE have tripled in the last two years while the globally, the usage has only doubled, a study by Kantar TNS shows.…
What Happens When You Hand Dubai Laborers Paintbrushes?
Explore what happens when Dubai labourers were invited to participate in art workshops, by Mariam Halawani, to express their innermost feelings.…
5 UAE Universities for Architecture and Design Degrees
Choosing your Alma mater can be an overwhelming task. Here are 5 Architecture and Design Universities in UAE and everything you need to know about them.…