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Freedom at the expense of others
Raghad Al-AmriTHE definition of freedom varies from one culture to another and it can be defined from many aspects. Freedom is a natural right that human beings are born with. Freedom of expression, thought, opinion and faith are fundamental rights, which exist in different forms in countries all over the world. Freedom is the right to do what one wants, live where one chooses, eat, learn however one desires and choose a religion in which he/she believes without ignoring or harming others’ rights.From my point of view, freedom cannot be freedom when you violate the freedom of others. The only way you can live free is to respect others rights to live free too. You must not ignore the rights of people who live with you in the same society. Therefore, the idea behind freedom is to be...
March 30, 2018

Freedom at the expense of others

Appreciating life to achieve a healthier living
Fatima AltwerkiWE all complain about our lives at some point; work, school and college work that does not seem to end, general stress and mostly how unhappy we feel all the time!The process of finding peace is not easy — there are many ups and downs. The truth is, I am a big complainer myself. I don’t want to sound hypocritical by writing about how we should be more appreciative when I struggle to do so myself. So, we are all in in this together!One question we must ask ourselves is: How do we expect our lives to improve if we can’t rid ourselves of the habit of complaining all the time? This reminds me of a verse in the Qur’an: “And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): If ye are grateful, I will add more (favors) unto you; But if ye show ingratitude, truly My...
March 30, 2018

Appreciating life to achieve a healthier living

Individualism is as important as being a part of a family
Shada Al-AamryRALPH Waldo Emerson said, “Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.” Emerson’s essays have always encouraged self-reliance and believing in one’s self. He believed that the capabilities of human beings show up within us by trusting and understanding ourselves. Emerson’s ideas have contributed in shaping America, helped their people overcome anxieties and guided them at that time. However, the idea of relying on one’s own self is not something that some families in our society adhere to. It is an important concept that should be promoted to help us shape our generations.Relying on ourselves means that we should be able to do things on our own. We should not wait for others to do things for us. Some of us lack...
March 23, 2018

Individualism is as important as being a part of a family

Why does the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties end the dreams of Saudi doctors?
Saudi GazetteSAUDI doctors, medical interns and medical students vented their anger and sadness, using a Twitter hashtag to reach out to the authorities and raise their voices. The hashtag, which is in Arabic, translates as ‘Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) ends the dreams of Saudi doctors.’ What would make a sizeable number of medical interns and doctors use a hashtag of this sort? I also witnessed some of the medical interns breaking down in tears, as they felt oppressed by the SCFHS and felt there was no one who they could complain to.Let us first start with the obstacles the medical interns believe that the SCFHS has placed in their way. We will first talk about the Saudi Medical License Exam (SMLE). According to what GP Dr. Amira Al-Shammary mentioned in an episode...
March 23, 2018

Why does the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties end the dreams of Saudi doctors?

A file photo of Strdand Book Stall in Mumbai. Courtesy photo
The death of a bookstall in Mumbai
Rajendra K. Aneja“Just go to Strand Book Stall. You will be able to buy any book you want to,” advised my Sydenham College English Professor Zebunissa Kazi and classmate Jyotsna Sanzgiri. I had won a Rotary Club Award to buy books worth Rs.100. Today Rs.100 cannot even fetch one book. Most books cost above Rs.500. However Rs.100 in 1969 is probable equal to about Rs.10,000 today. Thus even in 1969, Rs.100 could buy 10 to 15 good quality books, since prices of books have always been lower in India than most countries.So I scampered off as a 20-year-old student to Strand Book Stall in Fort area in downtown Bombay (now Mumbai). Wow! The small store of about 750 square feet was air-conditioned and stacked with about 25,000 to 30,000 books. I was in a fairyland. The smell of new books was...
March 16, 2018

The death of a bookstall in Mumbai

Worrying signs in teaching of Arabic in government schools 

THIS is not the first time that someone is discussing the poor quality of our education. However, it may be the first time that someone is pointing out the deficiencies in the study of Arabic in government schools.As I grew up, I never paid much attention to the quality of our education. I did, however, notice some changes that the Ministry of Education made in the curriculum, especially when it came to the study of Arabic.You may know that developing education is a priority in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. However, have Arabic studies been changed for the better? Science related subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology have improved in terms of substance and quality.School curriculums have been criticized quite a lot. Arabic studies have been combined into one subject...
March 15, 2018

Worrying signs in teaching of Arabic in government schools 


Losing identity
Raghad A. Al-AmriTHE Austrian-born philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once said, “The limits of my language are the limits of my world.” It is not the eradication of a mother tongue that will make you see the world, because how would you see the world if the world cannot see who you really are?Respecting your mother language means that you respect yourself, traditions, country and your people. By forgetting your mother tongue you intend to forget yourself and all of the above. In fact, learning another language is a great thing, but trust me it will never give you an identity.A person is always stuck between two things: the language he or she speaks and his or her real nationality. A person might, for example, speak English but at the same time one will be proud of his or her mother...
March 09, 2018

Losing identity

Words are sharp and often leave scars
Working for yourself requires love and respect in order to be your own supporter and self-motivator to have the ability to function in society and live for what you love. However, verbal abuse could wreck your confidence and the self-esteem that you need to achieve your goals.Verbal abuse is a common problem in society. It has the same effect as physical abuse but it cannot be recognized because its effects are invisible. Many of us can suffer from this unknowingly. It might lead to low self-esteem, depression and anxiety.Verbal abuse is the aggressive use of words aimed at an individual to control them or to make them feel powerless. This abuse can include words, such as “stupid,” “worthless” or “useless.” The abuse can have a long-term effect. It could destroy the mental,...
March 02, 2018

Words are sharp and often leave scars

iPads can cause autism
It is not unusual to hear about autistic children in families. According to a family doctor, the number of autistic children is increasing every year and what is worse is that parents are responsible for this increase.In recent years, parents have been buying iPads or other tablets for their children to keep them quiet and relaxed. Unfortunately, this is causing autistic-like behavior in some children although it might not be at a severe level. Tablets consume the attention of children and disconnect them from their surroundings in such a way that they stop communicating with people, discovering new things and playing with other children.You can recognize an autistic child through obvious symptoms, such as the inability to communicate and speak their mind, the inability to make eye...
March 02, 2018

iPads can cause autism

Dr. Abdussalam Omar
Don’t endanger our children’s future for the myth of excellence
School board exams are approaching and teachers, and more importantly parents, are under extreme pressure to ensure that their children get good grades.Every year we read news about the depression of students after exam results of 10th and 12th grades are announced or even before.As a trainer, when interacting with students, I ask: “What is the biggest fear of your life?” The most common answer is: “Fear of parents and how they respond to our grades. Can we ever meet their expectations?”I once counseled a parent who was under extreme stress because his child was eating, sleeping and playing well along with undertaking his studies during exam time. The parent’s complaint was that he could not see the stress and fear of the exam on his child’s face!He said: “My child is not...
March 02, 2018

Don’t endanger our children’s future for the myth of excellence

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