On a Monday morning, I woke up to about 20 emails from work, a typical weekend’s worth of email exchanges, just to also be bombarded by 20+ news alerts, ranging from the COVID-19 death toll to growing protests due to the current racial climate. Usually, it’s easy to look past the news reports to get […] More
Creating a blog or a website is no small feat—it takes design savvy, quippy copy, and extensive content to become a reality. So wouldn’t it be disappointing if after all that hard work, no one saw the fruits of your labor? It can take a lot of work and money to successfully promote your website […] More
With things having changed drastically for the rights of women in Saudi Arabia in recent years, including new guidelines implemented in June 2018 allowing women to drive in the country, it appears there is further change coming in relation to marriage rights. Forced marriage was banned in the Kingdom in 2005, and it appears now […] More
Jade Thirlwall, a member of the popular girl group Little Mix, has opened up about the “horrific” bullying she experienced during her teenage years. The 27-year-old British singer, whose maternal grandmother is Egyptian and maternal grandfather is Yemeni, revealed on the BBC’s podcast she was bullied due to her Arab heritage. “When I went to […] More
Despite recently stripping Kylie Jenner of her billionaire title in a scathing article, the publication has unveiled its celebrity rich list for 2020, and ironically she came out on top. The publication unveiled the list on Thursday, stating the makeup mogul brought in $590 million (Dhs2.16 billion) last year from selling a 51 per cent […] More
While regular travels are currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, that hasn’t stopped people day dreaming about destination hotspots they miss the most. Using the hashtag #TakeMeBack on Instagram, many have been sharing nostalgic travel posts of where they want to return to once international travel is back on the cards. Collating over 208,362 […] More
While justice-demanding protests and Instagram blackouts have taken center stage this week, if change is going to happen, support of the Black community can’t stop there. If you too are wondering what you can do as an ally beyond pressing the “post” button or making a donation, the answer is clear: it’s extremely important now […] More
Something for everyone In Dubai we are never short of great hotel deals, and now we have one more reason to treat ourselves as hotel pools can now reopen. One of our favourite beachside resorts, Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, has put together four distinct packages to cater to almost every taste and need. […] More
