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Next time you criticize a female peer, think twice – Are you engaging in healthy female competition or unwittingly sustaining your own subordination?…
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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…
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.…
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.…
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?…
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.…
Revealed: 5 Simple Ways to Build Wasta in UAE
This concept is used all over the world: Using your ‘social network’ or ‘pull’ to get things done. Here’s how to make build and grow your wasta in UAE…
Speak Trauma: Some Intensely Real Talk About Your Home & Pain
The Speak Trauma foundation is the perfect platform to vent for those whose homeland is in a state of conflict and have had to migrate away from home.…
Residents, Stop These 10 Annoying Things in UAE Now
We’ve all been victim to the massage card fiasco in TECOM, here’s a list of annoying habits in UAE that we wish people would stop doing.…
5 Isolated Indigenous Tribes You Need to Read About
It may be difficult to avoid the sweep of globalization, but these isolated indigenous tribes have proved that it is possible to maintain tradition.…
What Do People in Other Countries Think of Dubaians?
Ever wondered what the sheltered sparkle of Dubai looks like from the outside? Residents know that Dubai is more than just Sheikh Zayed Road and high-rise buildings. Its charm is in crowded shawarma c…
8 Ridiculous Things Overheard at a Nightclub in Dubai
Gary Holliday, the owner at Societe Dubai provided us with a list of eight unwittingly silliest things that he’s heard in a nightclub…
When to Argue & When to Shut It
In the age of endless YouTube comment chains and zealous debates about the best-colored M&M, Liza weighs in on when to argue and when to shut up.…
Would You Survive Ramadan Fasting in the West?
During Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, and devote time to sincere worship. Fasting in the West poses different challenges:…
5 Common and Hilarious Lebanese Stereotypes
“All Arabic food is Lebanese, right? Right?” Take a look at five of the most common and relatable tropes associated with the Lebanese.…
The SHOCKING Way Legit News Sites Attract Visitors!
You won’t believe the tactic news sites are using to get your readership. It’s called Clickbait. How many times have you clicked on a link like this?…
Road Fatality UAE: Here’s What Can Kill You on the Roads
You’re running late, the man in front of you is moving too slow, you’re an impeccable driver. Here are the main causes of road fatality UAE.…
5 Tired, Funny and False Egyptian Stereotypes
While some Egyptian stereotypes may be true, we don’t all have a closet full of belly-dancing costumes, waiting to be summoned for the night’s performance.…