The art of education
Importance of art education in UAE is exponentially greater than anywhere else in the region
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi is a columnist and Twitter commentator on Arab affairs. He is an MIT Media Labs Director’s Fellow and the founder of the Barjeel Art Foundation in Sharjah.
Specialism:
- Middle East politics and international Relations
- Social Media in the Arab world and UAE culture
Recent Articles
The renaissance of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s cultural projects are a boon to the country and the wider region
Dubai’s influence goes beyond just commerce
Today it is no longer merely a prosperous city but a beacon of hope for tens of millions of youth in the region that a better future is indeed possible
Dubai’s influence goes beyond just commerce
Today it is a beacon of hope for tens of millions of youth in the region
Vigilance key to cyber crime fight
UAE residents should not just rely on government to guarantee their internet security
A UAE passport to the world
This country’s travel document is set to be the best Arab passport by far
Give expats a chance to earn UAE citizenship
A clear process of naturalisation, no matter how demanding, will be welcomed
Egypt’s Brotherhood war on the UAE
UAE should consider cutting diplomatic ties with the government in Egypt
Algeria-UAE ties can grow even stronger
Business is just one component of strategic UAE-Algeria ties
Treasure troves of history and diversity
Through documentation, study and interpretation, they could encourage critical thinking
For better ties, ball in Brotherhood’s court
UAE does not have a history of meddling in the internal affairs of Egypt
The Dubai-Sharjah-Ajman conurbation
Three emirates face similar challenges and should further improve coordination
Political Islamists arouse suspicion
The post-Arab Spring political scene has exposed the frailty of the ‘marriage of convenience' between free-thinkers and conservatives
Gulf students in US show the way forward
They hold regular meetings with a set agenda and discuss pressing topics affecting their region
A window on FNC political scenarios
The challenge is to maintain a healthy balance between all sides
UAE stands out for its civil liberties
Citizens must be assured that conservative lawmakers will not exploit religious beliefs
Gulf governments take to social media
In the absence of direct lines of communications, Facebook and Twitter are filling the void
A state of the union address for the UAE
Practical goals for the next 12 months would be outlined and those objectives revisited the following year
An expanded GCC: Challenges and Opportunities
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi writes: News Jordan, Morocco might join GCC states was met with shock
Muslim Brotherhood in the Gulf
Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi writes: Gulf governments find themselves in a conundrum where on one side there exist legitimate popular demands for reform and public empowerment, and on the other the threat of a radicalised movement that after decades of obscurity is finally gaining legitimacy through pragmatic tactics
