New UAE Anti-Smoking Law: It’s Not Enough
ALEXANDER MCNABB: As an ex-smoker I’ve vowed not to become a frothing-at-the-mouth anti puff ranter. The latest UAE legislation has turned me, however.
‘Sex and the Citadel’: Author Lifts Lid on Taboo Subjects
STEVE ROYSTON: Shereen El Feki takes on a subject of huge importance in her recently published book.
The Trials of A Moroccan Cab Driver in Ramadan
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It’s Ramadan, it’s hot, concentration is not what should it be so inevitably accidents happen and tempers are frayed.
“One Day’s Enough For Me”: Foreigner Tries ‘Ramadan Fast’
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It seemed like a relatively straightforward challenge but fasting for one day proved to be much harder than expected
Ramadan Training: It’s Time to Kick Those Bad Habits
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Sometimes our behaviour can be less than perfect during Ramadan. We shouldn’t, though, simply make excuses for this.
Lessons In Forgiveness: The Arab World Needs To Listen
In these days of political unrest and constant change in the Arab world, there are many instances of violence and a pervading lack of trust among people. More than ever, people wonder what mechanisms need to be in place to heal and repair relationships between people and public institutions. The two of us, Dr Ilham […]
How Not To Marry A Child Bride And Treat Women Well
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Perhaps in light of the events in Steubenville, Ohio what’s needed is a simple ‘How To’ and ‘How Not To’ guide
Conformity: Don’t Get Caught In Its Snare
ALEXANDER MCNABB: It stops us from challenging and fully engaging with the world around us. It’s the powerful trap of conformity.
