If you spent most of your life escaping Kuwait’s sweltering summers and jetting off to beaches elsewhere you might not realize that there’s a lot of fun waiting for you. You might not even realize that there�

“Oh, don’t worry, they are like us”, or “He is not like them”, or “She is cool”, followed by a double wink. This seems to be happening more often than not to me. I get introduced to someone new and

The Olympics are always an exciting event; athletes, coaches, family members and the administrators have been working really hard just for a chance to compete. Qualifying for the games tells the world that you ar

When I was younger, I was constantly being told by grandparents and older relatives that our biggest problem as a generation was our lack of an Arab identity. Back then, I just scoffed and told them they were old

Have you ever given any thought to who you are as a person? The identity or persona that you use to present yourself to the world? Is it intentional or is it the product of life, experience and just general rando

Ramadan can be a tricky time for many people, especially when it comes to food. The delicious dishes, decadent delights and rich meals are all about celebration. We are culturally “extra” and the older I get,

Motherhood allows you to fill your cup on a daily basis. To live a happy, full life, filled with passion and goals. Staying motivated, energized, and ready to face all moments is not always as easy as it sounds.

Stepping out of the mid-day heat and into the too-cold shop, he immediately, without even bothering to look up, says, “Sit here,” as if he’s been expecting me and I’m late and now we will have to hurry.

Halo (hello, see what we did there) Ramadan! This is the second year in a row that won’t be spent how we traditionally do. Large gatherings and restaurant iftars are out of the question, however it turns out th

The power of social media may not have been as strong or influential as it is today, yet there are those that would beg to differ just like these three moms, who definitely do so. Back in 2011, on Twitter, thr

The perfect sandwich is different for each person. Some people claim it doesn’t exist in this reality, and while they might absolutely be right, we’re open to the next best thing. Starting from the bread, fil

And then there is the story of the young woman who, recently married—15 months’ worth—becomes predictably pregnant, does her nine-month duty, and among much fanfare, delivers a sturdy pink boy who knows all