Ahlam Bolooki

Intellectual property rights are underdeveloped in the Arab world, and changing that requires more awareness of great literature

Green warriors of the UAE are inspired and have a strong vision of their ideal world

There is a misconception that women in the region lack political or social power. Nothing could be further from the truth in the UAE, writes Ahlam Bolooki

On World Oceans Day, a hardy plant that lines our coasts deserves some special attention

We look for hope through stories in books, movies and shows that help us connect with our humanity

Beware the easy answers, the pseudoscience and seek out more than one expert

Whether to celebrate a milestone or a special time of the year, a book as a gift will always convey a special message

Should we learn from our global past or assume that bygone periods affect only others and never us?

Being different can be a superpower, as Greta Thunberg shows

Financial pressures limit the choices of many young people, with house prices rocketing and bills to be paid

Growing up as an Emirati and going to a private school in Dubai with students from more than 40 different countries, it always felt like we had a shared culture

From spending more time with family to taking steps to save the planet, the holy month is filled with opportunities to make the world a better place

In the UAE, women are encouraged to take an active and prominent role in business and wider society. This cannot be said for many other nations