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The UAE’s National Day, the Emirati Way

The UAE’s  National Day, the Emirati Way

THE HEDONISTA: It’s a source of much chagrin – it’s easy to find food from the middle east, but something essentially Emirati? Nigh impossible.

 Sultan Al Qassemi

Municipal councils & the spirit of civic participation

Municipal councils & the spirit of civic participation

Emiratis seem to be disconnected from public service and civic duty. If they are empowered to represent their communities, then the energy of a young and growing population could be harnessed in the right direction…

 Sultan Al Qassemi

Stereotypes are a dressing for our own prejudice

Stereotypes are a dressing for our own prejudice

Stereotypes can be exacerbated by local customs and dress, but that is no reason for abandoning those things – rather it’s up to us to us to continue to challenge ignorance head on argues Sultan Al Qassemi.