I feel like a changed person since meeting Hamdah Khalfan Al Mansouri. The first thing that caught my attention was the empowering smile. The smile said Yes I can and also Yes you can. She has not walked, but she has traversed the universe with her passion and with her … [Read more...] about A Poem by a Special Needs Advocate
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Celebrating 41st UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi through poetry
Well here we are one more year in Abu Dhabi, I guess I will always be older than this nation. At forty-one, this young land but ancient soil seems to be a place where many have found a home. Over 80 percent of the population are expats. As I sit here now and write this post. … [Read more...] about Celebrating 41st UAE National Day in Abu Dhabi through poetry
Abu Dhabi Week
Poet Bahareh speaks to Abu Dhabi week about her upcoming recital at the Date Palm Festival. The 6th Emirates International Date Palm Festival will be held at ADNEC Performance begins at 6.30 pm until 7pm. Bahareh will be performing with the young musicians … [Read more...] about Abu Dhabi Week
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Hamdah is an inspiration for me and her words take me deeper into my flight. Read her interview in the National on her journey through poetry and her experience with Speak Abu Dhabi. Read Article! … [Read more...] about The National
UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day
For this mothers day, I chose this picture taken by Atiq-ur-Rahman, Gulf News of a son who is a champion in front of the world, and yet he shows such subdued respect to his mother who bore him to life. MOTHER'S DAY: On this day if you were to say only two lines to your … [Read more...] about UAE Olympic Tribute A Poem on Mother’s Day