I woke up that night troubled, with a different kind of heaviness in my chest. I wished to stay in bed, although nothing could soothe my pain except ignorance.
I tricked my limbs into agreeing to a time to get up together. How can this body, eroded by the days, obey me so easily?
I went for ablution and dawn had already been announced
The strength of a nation is measured by the empowerment of its other half, women. In the United Arab Emirates, women are considered a fundamental element in the journey of development and success. The insightful vision of our leadership and its recognition of the importance of the role of women in building the community has made the Emirati
What caught my attention during a special celebration of Emirati Women's Day, where I was translating instantly from Arabic to English and vice versa, was the significant increase in the number of Emirati girls occupying various positions that were once exclusively reserved for men.
My imagination and memory were filled with thoughts
In a warm friendly gathering I started talking with my friends about our childhood joys. We came from different countries and cultural backgrounds yet we shared the same memories and in no time the place was overwhelmed by sighs and wet nostalgic eyes. Childhood memories for us united our feelings and we were all talking enthusiastically
On the return train heading to Alexandria this week, I looked forward to a comfortable journey after an exhausting week filled with tasks.
In carriage 1, on seat 2, I was surprised to find myself at the very end of the train, sitting on a seat without a window to my right or left.
I am someone who has a severe phobia when I'm at a
