Nasrine Shah Abushakra, Ph.D. I am a following a spouse, a trailing wife, and an expiate partner. I had a flourishing career in the United States, where I am from; in fact I was even offered a tenure track at University of Michigan before the age of 35! Which is quite remarkable, I am told. [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing Norwegian researchers are trying to develop an underwater hydroelectric power plant that would store electricity under the sea. Learn more about this technology from Science Daily. What You Can Do Sometimes choosing the greener option can seem more expensive, like buying pricey all-natural cleaners or organic food. But you can actually [...]
This Weeks Appetite
Public Cafe Public Café is a lovely, airy café with outdoor seating available on the balcony. The menu hints at the owners’ Greek heritage. Guests are welcome to relax and play a game of backgammon or work on their laptops. Tel. (04 451 9670). Open Saturday – Thursday, 8 am – 7 pm. Travel: Jumeirah [...]
Virtue Guide This Week
Treat Yourself Al Das Medical Clinic – Vitamin D Testing If you feel tired and sluggish all the time, it could be due to a deficiency of Vitamin D. A simply blood test will tell you whether this is the culprit. Al Das Medical Clinic is offering this service at a 30% discount this month. [...]
Intellect Event Guide This Week
May 19 – 23, 2013: Managers and supervisors should attend High Performance Teams. This course will help you to understand the difference between groups and teams and use team building activities to build relationships. May 19 – 23, 2013: Executive managers and division directors can benefit from attending Results Based Leadership. This course will help [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
March 18 – May 18, 2013: Showcase Gallery presents Reconnect. This is a solo exhibition by Hendrik Stroebel. May 15 – 24, 2013: The jamjar presents Me, Myself, and Art. This group exhibition features works by Aryana Gandhi, Emma Walsh, Ellie Shirazian, Urvi Seth, Mantika Harish, Jana Charchar, Tamara Anabtawiand Noor Zakaria. March 12 – [...]
Sustainable Living This Week
What Others are Doing Metallurgists at University of Utah have found a way to create solar cell material using a microwave. This method is inexpensive and uses abundant materials. What You Can Do You can be kinder to the Earth by cutting down on your water consumption, and you don’t have to stop showering to [...]
This Weeks Appetite
Memsaab Memsaab is a tiny, yet beautifully decorated space. The food is hearty, delicious, and affordable. The servers are knowledgeable and quick. For authentic Indian food, Memsaab is definitely worth a visit. Tel. (04 442 9816). Open daily, 11 am – 11 pm. Travel: J2 Tower, Cluster J. Dhs 200 – 350.
Virtue Guide This Week
Treat Yourself 800 Doctor If you thought the days of house calls were over, think again. When you contact 800 Doctor, they will send a physician to your home within one hour. Obviously, this is not for life-threatening emergencies. Volunteer Smiles N Stuff Bazaar You can assist the Al Noor Training Centre for Children with [...]
Intellect Event Guide This Week
May 12 – 16, 2013: Anyone involved in business negotiations should attend Win-Win Negotiation Skills. This course will help you to understand the different styles of negotiating and apply negotiation tactics in order to achieve a win-win outcome. May 12 – 16, 2013: Accountants and accounting managers can benefit from attending Professional Accounting Certificate. This [...]
Aesthetic Event Guide This Week
April 27 — May 11, 2013: The Venue Downtown Dubai presents The Little Black Jacket. This exhibition features photographs by Karl Lagerfeld. March 13 — May 13, 2013: Sharjah Biennial 11 presents Shimabuku’s Boat Trip. This exhibition by Japanese artist Shimabuku includes a boat ride across Sharjah Creek. April 24 – May 11, 2013: Pro [...]
