Arts and culture corner

Events Author's name: Ibrahim Al-Sakran Following the daily news flow and people’s debates about it, and being fed up with the series of doctrinal deviations, jurisprudential deviations and intellectual comments that proliferate on social networks, and being drawn into the pursuit of intellectual squabbles...

The authority of dominant culture Author's name: Ibrahim Al-Sakran This book, of course, does not fully encompass all the problems raised by the dominant Western culture in our local environment. Rather, it represents only examples and models. If the objective researcher contemplates such examples,...

Modern interpretation of heritage Author's name: Ibrahim Al-Sakran In the blazing years of what was dubbed the "global war on terror," various media outlets in our Gulf cultural home launched a new language for interpreting Islamic heritage, deriving its political legitimacy from presenting itself...

The prince Author's name: Niccolo Machiavelli Machiavelli is famous for the phrase "the end justifies the means." Although there is disagreement about who attributed the phrase to him historically, he truly embraced this idea, and this is evident in his writings. In his book,...

A drop from the ocean of horse and equestrian science Author's name: Dr. Samah Malhi We know a great deal about the general language of horse body expressions and the meanings of their sounds, which I have comprehensively presented with illustrative images. Understanding them...

fig time Author's name: Sultan Musa Al-Musa The Gospels tell us a story about Jesus Christ, who felt hungry after leaving Bethany and looked at a fig tree from afar, covered in dense leaves. He rushed to it but found nothing to eat. He...

Cultural Stories and Lessons from the United Arab Emirates: 101 Authors: Rawda Al-Marri and Ilaria Caeli An indispensable book for anyone who wants to visit, work, or live in the UAE. This book includes 101 cultural anecdotes and tips that enhance understanding and appreciation...

The ABC of Relativity This book will change our perception of the world and present the revolution Einstein brought about in our understanding of the physical world, specifically. In short, this book will make us precisely understand what Einstein contributed.

Proverbs of the year A bouquet of Emirati proverbs Author's name: Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Muslim

Physics between simplicity and cunning Author's name: Doha Mahmoud Saleh Have you ever wished you could travel back in time to the future to see how the world would progress, or back in time to change mistakes you've made, or simply see ancient times?...

The traveler Author's name: Kinda Jamby Quantum leap, or as it's called "new consciousness," what is it? And what capabilities and challenges does this term entail? A group of people begin developing this ability so that their consciousness can transcend into new universes, but...

The most famous myths of the pharaohs Author's name: Sharif Shaaban Who built the pyramids? Were they royal tombs or built for another purpose? Where is the tomb of Alexander the Great? Who was the Pharaoh of Moses? What is the mystery of the...

How did psychopaths rule the world? Author's name: Ahmed Fathi Suleiman When we read the letters of medieval European writers, which reflect their fears of the Islamic East’s military and cultural invasion of them, and their complaint that young people have abandoned their heritage...

The prince Author's name: Niccolo Machiavelli Machiavelli's "The Prince" is a political manual that addresses the art of government and control. In it, the author presents strategies for maintaining power, including the use of deception and intelligence. It highlights the importance of power and...

Culture and Methodology Author's name: Abdel Wahab El-Messiri Culture and Methodology by Dr. Abdel Wahab El-Messiri is one of the most important intellectual works. What is the fundamental difference between modern and traditional societies? And what does the term "compassionate society" mean? What are...

Chemical history of candle Author: Michael Faraday We all probably know the famous English physicist and chemist, and one of the pioneers of both sciences, Michael Faraday. We know his great achievements in both fields, especially with regard to electricity. However, many may not...

Summary of Ibn Khaldun's Introduction Author: Shihab al-Din al-Abshihi Why is "Al-Mustatraf" an enduring reference for Arab culture? This concise work presents the essence of the book "Al-Mustatraf fi Kulli Fann Mustatraf" by Shihab al-Din al-Abshihi, in a simplified style that highlights the most...

The Book of Heaven A practical illustrated guide introducing astronomy from scratch. Author's name: Shadi Abdel Hafez This book starts from scratch and requires no introduction to mathematics or physics, making it suitable for a wide range of age groups. It is, in its...

Toxins are a disease and a cure Prof. Dr. Jaber bin Salem Al-Qahtani Poisons vary in their toxicity, some being highly toxic, and some being less toxic. The aim of this book is to provide information about toxins of all kinds, whether they are...

The traveler - historian Author's name: Kinda Jamby The traveler Quantum leap, or as it's called "new consciousness," what is it? And what capabilities and challenges does this term entail? A group of people begin developing this ability so that their consciousness can transcend...