“You broke my heart.” It is a phrase we often use to describe deep sadness or emotional pain. But can the heart actually be “broken” by severe emotional distress?
Surprisingly, there is a scientific basis behind the expression. A real medical condition known as broken heart syndrome, or Takotsubo syndrome, can cause
I was assigned to travel as a military adviser to the Libyan Special Forces in Benghazi and Tripoli, to train them in everything related to parachute jumping, heavy drops, and unarmed combat techniques, as well as to translate all publications related to imported military equipment, devices, and gear from English into Arabic, and to supervise
At the end of the Second World War in 1945, following the surrender of Germany and Japan, we were living in a ground-floor apartment on Hammouda Street, just a few meters from the southwestern outer wall of Abdeen Palace. This was due to the lack of available accommodation in my grandfather’s building at 24 Mostafa Kamel Street in
It is well known that mastering the art of translation requires several years of university study in order to properly command this responsible craft. I went through two amusing experiences during my military career that I will never forget.
The first occurred because, owing to my background as the son of a British mother, I had full
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Noura Al Ghafli from MyWhoosh Team was crowned champions in the Emirati Category, while Nina Kessler from Omniyat Shabab Al Ahli Team claimed the Open Category title at the Women’s Desert Race of the 10th Al Salam
