Commitment to Family The history of the Emirati people is that of tribespeople. Just 40 years ago they were basically still living in tents in the desert, and groups of families were headed by an elder. And while they no longer live in tents, family continues to be their priority. I had noticed two aspects […]
National Day – Celebrating 40 years!
December 2, 1971 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is formed Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is the first President This momentous occasion celebrated the joining of initially 6 different emirates (equivalent to principalities): Abu Dhabi (the capital) Ajman Dubai Fujairah Sharjah Umm al-Quwain Ras Al-Khaimah (joined the UAE in Feb. 1972) Each emirate is ruled by […]
September 11
Like I’m sure all of you – I can still remember, as if it were yesterday, exactly where I was on the morning of Sept 11, 2001. We were living in Huntington on Long Island, NY at the time (about an hours drive out from NYCity). I was in my car; Sara in the car […]