Maryam Amiri Archive
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Apr 13, 2010
The garden will be renamed Mushrif Central Park and will have a botanical garden, petting zoo, performing arts amphitheatre, shade house and children's museum. Read Article Women-only garden to be revamped into 'People's Park'
Apr 18, 2010
Nothing gets my blood pumping like American muscle. The Japanese are bland, the English are temperamental, the Germans lack personality. I¿ve given up trying to catch up with the Italians. Read Article This is how I became Maryam the Motorhead
Apr 28, 2010
When they were younger, my Emirati colleagues wanted to become directors, cartoonists, veterinarians, fashion models, professional football players and teachers. So how did we all end up working for the government? Read Article Parents seek prestige, but we still want our dream jobs
May 11, 2010
Happiness is considered good fortune worth guarding and people will do anything to avoid being jinxed, even if it means keeping good news to themselves for as long as possible. Read Article Fun and games aside, are you happy? Dare I even ask?
May 26, 2010
If there's any way we can protect them from themselves and us from them, then we need to speak their language. Read Article Use the vanity of reckless drivers to change their ways
Jul 05, 2010
For many, marriage is only the beginning (or the beginning of the end). For a select few, it's the easiest decision they ever had to make. In most cases, it's everything you dream about and nothing you expect. Read Article Marriage is more than a wedding - it's a new stage of life
Sep 03, 2010
I know I'm not the only one out there, but the internet is my virtual sanctuary. Even though it's crowded, it's the only place left where I can be left alone. Read Article Wandering through cyberspace: alone among 100 friends
Jul 20, 2012
It is common practice here to cut others off on the road or jump lines or treat customer service representatives badly, just because we all know that being nice will get you nowhere. Read Article Slightly famous or anonymous, everyone's ego is fragile
