From December 7th until the 13th, the world will be celebrating a very underappreciated yet vital time; Computer Science Education Week. The event was made in honoration of Admiral Grace Murray Hopper, who in the 1960’s coined the term “compiler” as well as “bug,” when she found an actual moth in a computing system she
Movies and television have offered us a glimpse into the lives of others ever since their inception. Whether they be witty comedies, brooding dramas or action packed rollercoasters, movies offer us entertainment and also a sense of escapism from the normalities of life. Although we may not realize it directly, the lessons engrained in films
The way we feel about ourselves is the best compass for how we engage with the world around us. Our self-esteem often teeters between our outside circumstances and how we view ourselves dealing with the circumstances around us. Having a higher sense of self-esteem is important to believe in yourself, be proud of your journey,
Abdelrahman Al ASeeri is a former professional footballer who's found his calling working with people at Dubai Islam Bank. In this episode, he details studying in the Indian curriculum what made him pursue a master's degree in Psychology and a memorable trip abroad for an athletics competition.
Looking at the last pieces of advice article, there is an abundance of good information available that may help the next person. The beautiful yet melancholy thing about advice is any one can give it; those who took their advice to heart and fulfilled their desires and those who swayed along the path and would
We hear it from our parents and elders on a regular basis; do this, do that, stay away from this. At times, we may take heed, but others we can buck against their words in fierce defense of our own lives. As we progress in our lives, retrospection is a beautiful thing. It allows
Volunteering is an excellent way to give back to your community. Not only does it help the cause that you choose to volunteer for, but it also helps you develop your skills through hands-on experience and meet like-minded people. The UAE emphasizes on the importance of volunteering in the development of a society. Several organizations
In today's edition of the podcast, we spoke with Zain Masri, a recipient of Forbes 30 under 30 in the Middle East this year! She speaks about going from a Google Middle East intern to being the current market lead at the company. Zain also gives details of her journey thus far; attending nine different schools
On this edition of the podcast, we spoke with Antonio Helou, a 20-year old aspiring footballer and personal trainer. We spoke about how important the connection to family is, ancient Mesopotamia and a very memorable tournament for Antonio at the American University of Dubai.
Finding the right way to articulate our ideas is so important. We can be sitting on a wealth of knowledge and ways to help others, but if we can’t find the means to tell our vision to others, it’ll be difficult to bring these ideas into fruition. Communication is key in telling people our wants
