Editorial Article Why It’s Okay to Step Away from Social Media?  By : Maitha Alzarra,  Digital Media Student  Date: April 5th, 2026 Dubai, UAE  Social media is a huge part of our daily lives especially for young people. It helps us stay connected, informed, and entertained. But being online all the time isn’t always a good thing. In fact, reports from Common Sense Media show that teens spend around 3 to 4 hours a day on social media which quickly adds up and takes up a big part of their free time each week. One of the biggest issues is how social media affects the way we see ourselves. When we’re constantly looking at edited photos and people’s highlighted reels, it’s easy to start comparing and feel like we’re falling behind. Even when we know it’s not completely real, it can still affect our confidence. A study from Pew Research Center found that 35% of teens feel overwhelmed by pressure on social media, and many say it affects their self esteem and mental health. ...

Feature Article When Rush Hour Meets Prayer Time: A Daily Struggle Between Traffic and Prayer in the UAE.  By : Maitha Alzarra,  Digital Media Student  Date: April 5th, 2026 Dubai, UAE  The adhan floats through the warm evening air, but instead of walking toward a mosque, you are gripping a steering wheel on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. Cars are barely moving, and brake lights glow red in every direction. Maghrib is slowly slipping away, and you are still stuck between Dubai and Sharjah. For many residents in the UAE, this is a daily reality. What should be a short drive home can easily turn into an hour or more, especially on roads like Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road. People leave work planning to reach home or a nearby mosque before prayer time ends. But accidents, and sudden congestion make that difficult.   Over time, this situation becomes more than just frustrating. It starts to affect how people plan their day.  Some people start avoidin...