A Moment Of Happiness A moment of happiness, you and I sitting on the verandah, apparently two, but one in soul, you and I. We feel the flowing water of
Art for Sole
Crayon in hand, Latifa Al Hamed started her creative exploration early in life. Now a confident 17-year-old, the Emirati teenager has made a fun side business out of painting and
Sway
And now you will smile Without the possession of pennies Vibrate like life which has been hidden from you Excitement contained in boundlessness Be, like never before Rain,
AIDA MANSOUR
Café Arabia is a celebration of Arabian art and culture, in a contemporary and urban café setting. The décor captures the imagination of patrons who appreciate the menu and the
Poetry Phenom: Farah Chamma
Award-winning poet Dorian “Paul D” Rogers enjoyed coffee and stimulating banter with poetry phenom Farah Chamma. The two chatted, compared notes and jammed together in an organic poetry-fest that intertwined
Corner of My Eye
Suddenly the drunken sweetheart appeared out of my door. She drank a cup of ruby drink and sat by my side. Seeing and holding the lockets of her hair My
Narjes Noureddine
Narjes Noureddine is a young Emirati female calligrapher who has studied from the masters in three countries, and who is striving hard to make a name for herself as a
Emirati Bride
By Noura Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi – (My personal story)
“The loudness of her compressed heartbeats rang in her ears as she tried to wear a layer of calm serenity. Getting ready to be gazed at from unknown eyes as she stepped into a distant light like she’s staring at the sun from underwater. Holding her breath, waiting… anticipating. It’s time to walk down the aisle, dressed in white, entering her new kingdom.”
Granny,Take Me Home
By Sara Taher
Taxis are a predominant feature of everyday life in the nation’s capital. Since my arrival five years ago, I have relied solely on taxis and the kindness (or pity) of friends for mobility. Even car owners readily opt for cabs on outings, as parking in the city can sometimes be cumbersome, if not an utter nightmare. Although the post of taxi driver was initially reserved exclusively for men, I was pleasantly surprised when I hopped into a cab the other day only to be greeted by a woman!