Nezar to inspire Young Emiratis to Reach for the Stars
The moment Nezar Hezam Sallam saw his first shooting star at the age of seven, he was instantly hooked on astronomy.Now almost three decades later, the 34-year-old computer engineer is a walking expert...
View ArticleDream, Believe, and You Shall Succeed; says Young Emirati Author
Dreaming is believing – you have to believe in yourself. Alia Al Hazami, a literature student at Al Ma’arifa International Private School, had her first novel, Alatash, published last November at the...
View ArticleGood English Can Help Emiratis Succeed at Work
It’s so important for me and other young UAE Nationals to have good English skills. The course has taught me very useful practical things in English that will help me in my day-to-day work and...
View ArticleGiving Emirati Writers a Voice
Last year, one of the university professors, every week, would give his students articles from the magazine to read for their homework. Iman Ben Chaibah, 29, is the Editor in Chief and Founder of Sail...
View ArticleDon’t Wait For Your Dream, Says Author Dubai Abulhoul
People think just because you’re young you can’t possibly be serious about trying to achieve a goal like that until you’re older. Dubai Abulhoul’s debut novel, Galagolia: The Hidden Divination, hit...
View ArticleTake Confidence From Writing Community, Says Blog Novelist
A really good habit to get into for any writer is to carry a notebook and just jot down one thing each and every day Shahd Thani has fans from all corners of the globe tuning in every Friday for the...
View ArticleMount Aconcagua: A Challenge of Change for Abdulla
Before Abdulla Al Muhairbi conquered South America’s tallest mountain he thought the challenge would be mainly physical. The 25-year-old civil engineer admits he was wrong.“I now realize it’s a mental...
View ArticleNew Science Center to Open for Bright Young Minds
The Abu Dhabi Science Center will create scientific memories for our children and will engage our community in science in an exciting and fun manner Imagine an interactive space where you can explore...
View ArticleThe Mubadala Youth Award
Date:October 12 - 18, 2014Time:12:00 AM - 4:00 PMRegister nowThe awards recognize young Emiratis that are driven, ambitious, committed to making a difference and who contribute to the community....
View ArticleMubadala Youth Forum Registrations Now Open!
Date:October 21, 2014Time:9:00 AM - 4:00 PMVenue: Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (ADNEC), Abu Dhabi Register nowMubadala’s Youth Forum, October 21, is a day of inspirational talks, workshops and...
View ArticleThe Big Weekend
Date:October 30 - November 01, 2014Time:4:00 PM - 9:00 PMVenue: Zayed Sports City rugby pitches Enjoy a weekend of sports and fun activities for the whole family at ZSC, all in the name of promoting...
View ArticleMubadala Youth Forum Does it Again
The Mubadala Youth Forum did it again this year, and what an exciting and inspirational day it was!This year promised practical and insightful discussions for the students to prepare them in setting of...
View ArticleSupporters Stutter with a Smile for Awareness
When Farah Al Qaissieh and her colleague Faisal Al Hammadi discovered they both speak with a stutter, they quickly recognized the therapeutic value of sharing their experiences.[quote]That’s why the...
View ArticleIftah Ya Sim Sim casting call
Date:October 28 - 31, 2014Auditions for Iftah Ya Sim Sim, the Arabic version of Sesame StreetIftah Ya Sim Sim, the Arabic version of Sesame Street, is holding auditions for budding young actors to join...
View ArticleWrite, Write, Write, Says Emirati Film Maker
[quote]Mustafa Abbas is an award-winning writer, producer and director whose short films have been enjoyed by audiences at local and international film festivals including the prestigious Cannes Film...
View ArticleEmirati Teenagers Say YES to Work
Dealing with people in public was not something 16-year-old Nasser Al Saeedi felt confident about until recently.But now, thanks to a work placement scheme for young Emiratis, he no longer finds it a...
View ArticlePink Polo
Date:November 07, 2014Time:2:00 PM - 6:20 PMVenue: Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club Enjoy a day of fun activities, shows and “edutainment” at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club’s Pink Polo day, raising...
View ArticleStudents Inspired by Healthpoint Tour
STUDENTS from Al Bateen School got a taste of career options in the healthcare industry during a tour of Mubadala’s Healthpoint hospital.About 40 students age 13 to 17 were shown around the world-class...
View ArticleNational Day at Al Maryah Island
Date:November 27 - December 07, 2014Venue: Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi Al Maryah Island is the place to celebrate this UAE National Day!Come down to the promenade outside The Galleria for a variety of...
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