Articles
Why we should all support #Comment_positively
Justin Thomas writes about cyberbullying, social media and why we should all support Aletihad's #Comment_positively campaign
Before there was oil, this region discovered Vimto
Justin Thomas explores the Gulf's love of a soft drink from the north of England
Seven tips for always looking on the bleak side of life
There are steps to take if you choose to be miserable, Justin Thomas writes.
It's time for us to move beyond the idea of a 'me’ generation
It’s time to take the earphones out, put the smart phones down and improve the quality and frequency of our interpersonal connectivity, writes Justin Thomas
Toil, tenacity and tears in a green auditorium at ZU
Justin Thomas witnesses graduating students presenting their senior research projects
They’re singing about us, but are they in tune?
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being increasingly name-checked by international singers, writes Justin Thomas.
Marriage might be the best way to beat depression
Divorced people, especially men, are often unhappy. Justin Thomas looks at the data suggests an answer
Shortage of psychologists holds back health system
A psychological assessment before surgery is important, writes Justin Thomas.
We can’t let the cheats beat the education system
Justin Thomas writes about the practice among the region's students of buying essays
Why do so many expatriates stay here for so long?
Financial incentives shouldn't be the only reason to remain in the UAE, says Justin Thomas
Documentary opens the doors to autism awareness
To mark world autism awareness day, Justin Thomas encourages readers to see an Abu Dhabi-produced documentary about the condition
Sadly, travel is becoming the purview of the intrepid
Justin Thomas laments that many travel destinations are now off the intinerary
Technology is not always twinned with progress
Justin Thomas analyses whether technology is a boon or a bane for us
School bullies and the damage they do to adults
Reducing bullying can pay long-term dividends for our children's future, writes Justin Thomas
Have our narcissistic tendencies gone too far?
We have to address societal narcissism before it destroys our personal relationships, writes Justin Thomas
