Sara Ishaq is an Oscar and BAFTA nominated Yemeni-Scottish filmmaker, born in Scotland and raised in Yemen. She pursued a higher education in Scotland first with an MA General…… Read more “30Q with Sara Ishaq”
Category: 3RD ISSUE
like any other day
Anthony Wolf I roll. I see light in my right eye– Left eye. Or was it right? Mommy tells the difference every day but it’s so hard…… Read more “like any other day”
Damascene houses: The Magic within
Dania Rifat Throughout history, Damascus has been one of the most important cities in the Middle East and still is until today. It is well-known for its…… Read more “Damascene houses: The Magic within”
Noura & Henna: A Love story of another kind
Esra’ AlNaggar The image of the Yemeni Bride is that of a mixture between East and West, tradition and modernity, simplicity and extravagance. She makes her grand entrance into the wedding hall looking like a Disney Princess in…… Read more “Noura & Henna: A Love story of another kind”
Only Matter exists
Maryam Qureshi Boldly speaking, the current age is the age of materialism. Unfortunately, we are living a moribund life behind the icy and golden bars of the…… Read more “Only Matter exists”
Me, myself & the kids: A missed smile and a tickle
Deena AlNaggar Based on how I announced the column, I expect readers would have comic feedback of a teacher’s day-to-day activities. Trust me, I had plenty in mind. Due to an unfortunate incident, however, I…… Read more “Me, myself & the kids: A missed smile and a tickle”
Sorry Mama!
Suhail AlHamady I sit here, now, knowing I can’t escape through these soulless, machine -like, armored windows. There is one behind my back, completely open; it seems…… Read more “Sorry Mama!”
A Dog’s Life for me
David Estringel I look at my dachshund with his black and tan fur, shimmering in the noon sun, run about the backyard in his typical devil-may-care fashion. He…… Read more “A Dog’s Life for me”
Red snow by will deans
Review by Tabitha Potts I’m a sucker for crime stories set in wintry landscapes, and have snowplowed my way through so many Scandi noir crime tales that…… Read more “Red snow by will deans”
Unemployment struggles
Sara Al-Mahbshi This article is not scientific and does not explain the macroeconomics of unemployment. This is merely a heart-to-heart experience that I hope would help people…… Read more “Unemployment struggles”
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