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Before God, Opponents Meet.. The Departure of Mohamed Al-Fayed

Written by Abu Al-Atahiya on the walls of his prison when he was unjustly imprisoned by Harun al-Rashid during the Abbasid period, the phrase "وعند الله تجتمع الخصوم" (Before God, opponents meet) has been passed down from mouth to book, reaching us today. The Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed passed away a few days ago on

Dance as Poetry and Painting

Dance is rhythmic movements performed by the body, usually accompanied by music, and is typically an organized way of expressing emotions through visible rhythmic body movements. The Arabic World Encyclopedia tells us that there are two types of dance: theatrical dance, and social dance. Theatrical dance is performed by professional

The Emirati Woman... A Continuous Giving

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

Once upon a childhood

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

"The Mysterious Intertextuality in "The Fool's Revenge" and "The Tale of the Fisherman's Fish

The novel "The Fool's Revenge and The Tale of the Fisherman's Fish" by Hajjaj Adoul takes us to a bizarre world where there are strange celebratory rituals and societal norms concerning the very concept of work, alongside characters wrestling internally with good, evil, lust, virtue, and all the conflicting human drives deep