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Homemakers are the amongst the most underrated, overlooked people on the planet. Despite their selfless contribution to our lives, we often forget to appreciate their presence and effort. Although the reasons may seem obvious, here’s exactly why the world needs to be eternally grateful for homemaker…
Let’s face it, the job market in the UAE isn’t getting easier. If you’re a fresh graduate, you’re competing against at least 11,000 others. Add to that the tens of thousands of expats coming in every year, and you’ve got the odds heavily stacked against you. So the big question you’re probably askin…
Getting in to work on time is not always an easy task. You never know what will get in the way of your morning routine – and it’s not always traffic delays, missed alarms and bad weather, either. According to a new survey in the US, released last week from CareerBuilder, Homeland Security, Va…
Bubble or not, Dubai is the land of opportunity in the Middle East. With an infrastructure that’s second to none and access to a wealth of foreign investment and talent, Dubai still attracts thousands of expats every year. We can sort through the pro’s and con’s all day, but judging from its past re…
Applying to universities for higher education is like being in a relationship with a super-possessive person—it demands all your time and attention. The sheer length of each application [10 pages at the least] coupled with all the stress about whether you’re good enough to make the cut can drive any…
Gucci, Chanel, Mont Blanc, Ferrari. Dubai is home to malls at every corner, oozing luxury. Look at your own possessions – even if you don’t see yourself as brand-conscious, you’ve probably got one or two items that denote your social status. The idea that you can’t wear your money has disappea…
Internships are hard all over the world. They’re usually a student’s first taste of the slick, competitive real world – a world where they don’t automatically trust you with work, where positions matter and there’s so much to learn. Here are the 5 stages of being an int…
I vividly remember December 16 2014; it was a morbid day – online and offline. We awoke to mourn over 140 school children and staff massacred in the Army Public School (APS) in Peshawar. What was their crime? Why school children you ask? I won’t discuss terrorism or political agendas here. You’ve al…
Welcome to adulthood, a land where everything is serious and you are clueless. As we find ourselves transiting from our teenage wonderland to the grim, daunting and frighteningly-independent phase of adulthood, most of us often are engulfed by a swirling of confusion, anxiety and stress. Most of us …
Why do we need friends? During childhood, they influence us in sculpting our personality, self-worth and attitudes. As adults, from a psychological perspective, surrounding yourself with good friends can help in boosting your self-confidence and self-value. They can help you cope with traumas…
We often find ourselves sleeping on our excuses each night, with our frustrations turning into the numbness of the sleep, we take comfort in our dreams to get rid of or perhaps avoid our problems. For humans, the most common ways to react to problems are: 1. By concluding it’s someone else’s fault. …
Some fines are known to us at birth (I exaggerate) and those are probably monitored by our instincts. There are others, though, that slip by unnoticed, only to smirk at us from the ticket on our car window. We may plead innocent, say that we didn’t know any better and even though that may be the …
– Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-82) Henry Wadsworth’s famous quotation has motivated many generations of workers to strive harder and achieve success. I like it to some extent. I agree that nothing worthwhile can be achieved without “toiling upwards” unless you strike a lottery or think of …
Kevin works diligently: 6 days a week, 8 hours a day and 12 months a year. With multiple trips to the coffee machine between work and a cubicle near the window, Kevin is satisfied. It’s not like he has some exciting job; it’s the same old nine-to-five. Nevertheless, it has its perks: like the dental…
Opening in September 2016 in Al Barsha, the school will offer an enhanced American curriculum that combines rigorous academic preparation and innovative teaching methods. GEMS Nations Academy will provide students with an unparalleled American academic experience, preparing them to fully realize the…
I’ve seen them all, the shy kinds who’ve never gotten girls presents, the experienced kind who’ve given presents; but each always seems to be stumped when coming up with what new token of affection they can give to set a smile on their honey’s face. Here are a few that might save you some head …
Most people would agree, if asked, that communication is important in today’s world. However, most of us place a greater emphasis on the talking part: the person you are speaking to must understand what you’re saying. But what if, in the struggle to be heard, you’re missing your pa…
If you’re currently a working professional, there’s a good chance you’ve been through this experience at least once in your life (if not weekly); it could have been just after graduating from university and on the lookout for a job, when you’re switching jobs, or when you’re on the look-out for that…
We’re all sick of dealing with failure, fatigued by the cumbersome pursuit of chasing our dreams, battling the tension amidst the wide expanse of the ‘have and have-not’. While things work out for some of us, there’s also the other bunch that doesn’t hit jackpot at the second dime into the slot mach…
Behnaz Shafiei: When I was 15 I saw a lady going around doing whatever she wanted on a motorcycle, and that is when I realised I wanted to ride one as well. There are some groups of men, when they see us they say, ‘You should stay at home and cook – this sport is not …
“It’s all inside, bottled up, swimming violently under the base of my skin. Crashing tides of anger against the shoreline of my calm exterior. Sometimes, grains of my patience go with the tide. Sometimes, tears of frustration seep through my calm exterior and surface.” She described her …
A week ago, a friend suggested that I write a relationship manual for newbies who have never been in a committed scenario before, and I laughed the idea off. A week and a few friendly conversations later, I was convinced this was necessary. So, here it is – 11 simple lines to say in tough …
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