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I strongly believe, philanthropists should focus on education and social entrepreneurship. These two common areas have long-term impact. I like to see it as, free ticket to life, education is the first step to many success. Yes, many big names like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, have not completed their degree, but with education you…

When a bowl is broken in Japan, it’s put back together with cracks being filled with gold, creating a beautiful lining; this is to emphasise the beauty in what was once broken. They believe, when something has suffered damage and has history, it makes it more beautiful. The same goes for human beings, everything that…

Don’t sweat the small stuff. Get over it. If there’s a moment to go have fun and chill but you’re busy, then please go out and have fun. Work load never finishes. It’s a never ending cycle and you don’t want to be stuck in that cycle. Go out and create memories. Life is indeed…

When you look at your life, is it giving you what you want? Is there a moment where you felt like, “Hey I wanna be in such and such place or I wanna be like such and such person. I know I can do more than what I’m doing now. I know there’s a great…

There are buildings around the world, that have naturally adapted to its surrounding and beautified the overall architectural image. Santorini, Greece – had me dreaming for about a year now – truly it is one of the most captivating cities in the world. An island with approximately 15,000 residents, not sure if this is considered as a…

Just like any other emirates, Sharjah’s economy started off with water; citizen pearl diving and fishing to sustain their lives. They began expanding their urban grid corresponding to the topography of the city. Quick design transition was done to Western approach by adding parks and expanding the streets. Unfortunately, this had led into destroying the fort…