You stare out of the plane window at the country you will now call home.On the approach to landing, you…
Month: August 2022
In 1980, Qatar was a country of only 0.2 million people. Fast forward to today, and 2.8 million people call…
One of Qatar’s most famous folktales tells the gruesome story of Bu Draeyah, better known as ‘The Father of the…
In March 2020, Qatar plunged into a series of Covid-19 restrictions and lockdowns. Authorities began closing schools, public spaces, hotels,…
I’m not going to sugarcoat this at all—Covid and lockdowns have felt terrible. They have taken away so much from…
Let’s cut to the chase. Covid-19 came as a surprise to everyone. I know for sure it surprised me when…
All new parents know the crushing exhaustion that comes with having a baby. Finding a good rhythm for this tiny…
Kids. They’re walking germ factories, or at least that’s how it can seem! But how do you know what’s normal…
The pandemic has disrupted the last two academic years with on-and-off school closures andthe transition to online learning. Reports by…
*Names have been changed to protect confidentiality.The effects of the pandemic on education have been far-reaching for all ages. With…