It’s very easy to feel lonely in Abu Dhabi – although we are surrounded by over 100 different nationalities roaming the city. Many of us come here for work, alone, clueless about anything that’s really going on and our potential to thrive in this city; and that’s when the homesickness kicks in. Jo Brett has […]
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Hello September!
Happy weekend everyone! I hope you all enjoyed an amazing summer and travelled to exciting destinations! Although the kids are all officially back in school as of tomorrow here in Abu Dhabi, due to the weather still ranging in the 40 C’s it feels like an extended summer, although we are all eagerly awaiting the […]
Ms. August | Meet Kate Midttun
Happy August! Hope everyone has been enjoying their summer, whether exploring new destinations, visiting family and friends, or keeping cool (especially in the UAE). This month, I am delighted to introduce our leading lady, who also happens to be my new boss. As you may have read, 2 months ago I took a brave step […]
Ms. February | Meet Sara Khan
It’s officially the month of love and what better time than to introduce our beautiful Ms. February! I met Sara Khan a few months ago at a networking event, and right from the “hello” her vivacious personality captivated me. Sara is one of the smartest people I have met, but what is even more precious […]
#TimesUp
The last few days, #TimesUp exploded all over social media, signifying a solidarity among men and women against sexual harassment in the US. Celebrities marked a very bold statement by wearing black at the 75th Golden Globes Awards where women were encouraged to speak up about their abuse experiences. That same night, history for women […]
Mr. January | Meet Omar Al Busaidy
Happy new year everyone! As I am sure you are aware by now, 7 months ago I started an empowerment section of the blog, where I showcased 1 incredible woman each month, who’s story inspired and motivated me. This year, I’m opening the floor to inspiring men in our community, and to kick start 2018, I […]
Hello September!
While the rest of the world slowly transitions from a hot summer into cooler Autumn, here in the UAE, we have an extended summer this month! With temperatures dropping from 50 C to 40 C, we can finally enjoy slightly more bearable weather, and hope the humidity stays under control. Autumn is one of the […]
Ms. September | Meet Natascha Trittis
Summer is almost over and the beautiful autumn months will soon start to cool down the earth, and change nature’s colours. Today is a special day as I am delighted to introduce my best friend, Natascha Trittis as our Ms. September ( it is also her birthday 🙂 ). Natascha and I met in 2007 […]
Ms. August | Meet Emily Elizabeth LeBlanc
Happy August ladies! A new month, a new feature and this time we put the spotlight on Ms. Emily Elizabeth LeBlanc! Emily and I met 5 years ago, on a Skype call when my brother introduced her as his girlfriend to the family – that was a shock 🙂 When I left my job in […]
Ms. July | Meet Jasmin Haas
It’s summer and I can’t think of a better way to start this month than my spotlighting my best friend, Jasmin Haas! The story of our friendship started in 2011 when I started my new job at InterContinental Abu Dhabi. She worked in Sales, I worked in Events so we often collaborated together on projects and […]
Ms. June | Meet Biljana Milic
Happy June ladies! I have decided to start a new project for my “Ladies Corner” which will highlight one special lady every month who has made a difference in my life. The aim of this project is to spread as much empowerment as possible and in a way to bring us all together. Although we […]