Not sure what are you passionate about? No problem!
28-Feb

Not sure what are you passionate about? No problem!

Well, let me start with my personal experience. I have always been good in math and physics and wanted to become an engineer. However, after high school I decided to enroll in medical school to study pharmacy. After finishing my first semester I decided to go for marketing. I started my second semester in an entirely different school, st
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Five Skills to Make New Friends
04-Jul

Five Skills to Make New Friends

Almost every expat undergoes an emotional struggle when they realize that they’ve left all of their friends and family behind in their home country. Once you’ve overcome homesickness, the next step is to socialize with those in your new environment. It is not as much fun to explore a new city alone or to eat a new place without any company. Socializing is
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Effective emails in the age of instant messaging
04-Jul

Effective emails in the age of instant messaging

The world has been undeniably fast-paced since the boom of the information age. Despite the invention of instant messaging, emails are still an unerasable part of modern-day communication. We know by experience that many of the emails we receive are being buried, unattended, into the deepest pits of our inboxes. We certainly don’t want that to happe
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Three Things to do Before Moving Abroad
04-Jul

Three Things to do Before Moving Abroad

There might be several reasons which has led to your decision to migrate to a new country. It may be a fantastic job opportunity or an opportunity to study at a prestigious university. Maybe, you just needed a change of atmosphere. Whatever may be your reason, the chances are that you will experience a culture shock when you arrive at a new country. After you’v
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Five Essential Skills Every Teacher Needs
04-Jul

Five Essential Skills Every Teacher Needs

Teachers today are more educated and qualified than ever before. However, being academically proficient does not make you a good teacher. It is a skill that comes through practice, dedication, and incorporating specific skills that they don’t teach you on textbooks. To be a successful teaching professional, you must be prepared to learn and listen to the feedba
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How to Improve on Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem
31-May

How to Improve on Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

It is not so much about the clothes or make-up that we wear outside that makes the difference, but the confidence that we wear within. There are innumerable unavoidable experiences like happen in life that can weigh heavily on our psyche and leads to a lack of Self-Confidence and poor Self-Esteem. These, in turn, are also few of the factors that lead to mental dishar
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Five Reasons Why Time Management is Important
31-May

Five Reasons Why Time Management is Important

Tomorrow never comes! Neither does the time once lapsed. To be successful in any aspect of life, professional or personal, time management is of utmost importance. It’s not poor luck or any other troubles you might be facing that is impeding your path to success. More often than and not, the habit of procrastination and poor time management is the reason for yo
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Five Important Rules of Telephone Etiquette
31-May

Five Important Rules of Telephone Etiquette

Be it an interview to be cracked or a sale to be made, or a complaint to be addressed, it is not that easy to convey your story to a person at the opposite end of your phone call. It is not so easy to impress a person who cannot physically see us. For this reason, even the best of dress-up, hair-do or make-up will not be of much help. Or, will it? It can have an impa
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Four Essential Negotiation Skills for Marketers
08-Apr

Four Essential Negotiation Skills for Marketers

Working in any firm as a marketer, you relating with co-workers and customers at some point or another is pertinent, your skill as a marketer would be required in this sense. Marketers of all types face some problems while designing and integrating advert talks for certain clients. Beyond reasonable doubt, there are lots of reasons you might need to negotiate as a ma
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Four Important Tips for Stress Management
08-Apr

Four Important Tips for Stress Management

Stress in so many cases can be unavoidable but it can be managed. It is possible to learn how to effectively manage stress and lead a healthier and happier life. We should be aware of one thing; it is advisable to accept that there are some situations or event that we can’t control. Here are four important tips for stress management. AVOID CERTA
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Why Ethics is Indeed Important for a Business?
08-Apr

Why Ethics is Indeed Important for a Business?

It is important to give credence to the impact of ethics on the success of any business or organization. Ethics in quite a number of business is underrated as such business failures are bound to occur. Ethics in business could be described as moral principle or perhaps code of conduct guiding the affairs of the business. Beyond reasonable doubts, ethics attract targe
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How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Interview
08-Apr

How to Prepare for Your Upcoming Interview

In interviews, your main goal is to convince your interviewer as regards why they should employ you. Many unemployed individuals still remained unemployed due to their inability to meet certain criteria or perhaps their failure to prepare ahead. This piece is targeted towards guiding you about the do’s and don’ts while preparing and during an interview.
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Understanding Neuro-Linguistic Programming and How it Works
08-Apr

Understanding Neuro-Linguistic Programming and How it Works

Neuro entails the concept of Neurology (an aspect which covers the activities of the nervous system in association with the brain) and the linguistic is a phenomenon of language implications. The programming on the other hand refers to behavioral patterns acquired through personal or impersonal experiences. As such, the Neuro linguistic programming connote the relati
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The benefits of Learning Arabic in the UAE
22-Nov

The benefits of Learning Arabic in the UAE

People from all over are coming to the Middle East for Business and employment purposes. In the recent times it has become a hub for international business, employment and vacations, this has resulted in a lot of employment opportunities for people from all over the world. However even though so many people are funneling in to the Middle Ea
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Four Powerful Benefits of Multilingualism
03-Mar

Four Powerful Benefits of Multilingualism

Over the years, multilingualism has proven to be fruitful to its beneficiaries based on the opportunities or perhaps open doors that this exposure brings to them. Beyond reasonable doubt, it has a way of restructuring the functions of the human brain for utmost efficiency both academically and in life situations. Furthermore, multilingualism i
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Is Spanish good for business purpose?
22-Nov

Is Spanish good for business purpose?

Whether you operate on a national or international level, owning a business requires being good a number of things in order to achieve the desired goals. For instance, if your company or profession demands traveling every now and then, then the best thing to do is developing an interest in things like learning a third language for an easy c
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English: The universal language
22-Nov

English: The universal language

Mandarin is one of the most spoken languages of the world but certainly not the most popular. In fact, when it comes to declaring one language that is not only famous but also familiar to a majority of the world’s population then that is English. The role of the English language in the development of the industries and other business sect
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Why do people learn French?
21-Nov

Why do people learn French?

While French seems to be too difficult to speak or understand in the first attempt, it is definitely worth giving a try. The beauty of the language is only understood by actually learning it from a professional or an institute. People who learn French as their second or third language are found to be more attractive than the others. The rea
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What is IELTS and what is its format
24-Oct

What is IELTS and what is its format

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally recognized test that is a prerequisite for many educational institutions, career opportunities, and immigration procedures. It is designed to test a person’s proficiency in English in the domains of reading, writing, speaking and listening. There are two versions
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All the information you need to know about IELTS band scores
24-Oct

All the information you need to know about IELTS band scores

Your IELTS test will be reviewed by several examiners. This is to ensure that the standard and criteria for checking and fairness in marking remains consistent all over the world, no matter where you give your test. There are four categories that you are tested on: reading, writing, listening and speaking. You are given a band score
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Become more productive by managing your stress
24-Oct

Become more productive by managing your stress

As human beings, it is normal to suffer from stress. It can be stimulating in short spurts, but if not managed properly, the pressures of work could initiate a multitude of problems. An accelerated heart rate, tense muscles, anxiety, anger, agitation and trouble focusing are just a few of the side effects of stress. To tackle stress in the
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It’s time to learn a new language
22-Oct

It’s time to learn a new language

Are you planning a trip to Dubai? Or are you relocating to the region because of a job opportunity? Whatever the reason, it may be a good idea to learn the native language. So ‘Ahlan wa Sahlan’ (which means ‘welcome’ in Arabic) to Dubai. Here are 6 reasons why everyone should try to learn Arabic: 1. Tourist Smar
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My Choice – My Journey
02-Jun

My Choice – My Journey

The billboards in South Africa were advertising “Read Al-Quran”. It seemed to be all over – the highway, schools, and malls. What did they mean to a six year old non-Muslim girl? This was a burning question that was always on her mind…she wondered where it could be found and for many years it remained a mystery until she came into c
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Holidays….always in my mind
24-May

Holidays….always in my mind

What is that makes us remember a trip we did 10 years ago, but we don’t remember what we ate yesterday? Why do you remember a song or maybe a drink you had somewhere long time ago? I have a theory and this theory can have one or more reasons combined. Reason no1: Because you start with positiveness! Do you
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Think Twice
27-Apr

Think Twice

Driving at night after a long day of work, focused on the road – but not really. All of a sudden I feel the presence of a large car behind me. As soon as I look, I see a gentleman inside the car waving at me and making weird gestures. He continues with his motion and flashes his front lights at me continuously. I immediately think
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Celebrating Women!
08-Mar

Celebrating Women!

Women worldwide have endured a long history of injustice, inequality, and struggle. Yet, I can say today, that some of the most influential people on earth are women. Their ability of coming out from the hardest of hardships as strong independent individuals is incredible. Women’s Day is commemorated in several ways around the world. Some
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Face It – Because You Can!
28-Feb

Face It – Because You Can!

There are a few things that I am afraid of, and most of the time I don’t really try to over come them- I avoid them. However, two fears that are inevitable, and I need to face are my fear of planes and my fear of cats. To start, I am afraid of cats. They’re cute from far yet to me, also far from cute. When I joined Pomegranate I
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Be Empowered With Our Womanity Courses
12-Feb

Be Empowered With Our Womanity Courses

“Women are never stronger than when they arm themselves with their weaknesses” The word ‘woman’ carries a lot of responsibility, emotion, & strength. Since birth, a woman nurtures her womanhood, which encompasses solidity and duty. This differs from one female to another, and from one cult
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One Situation- Two Choices
04-Feb

One Situation- Two Choices

What does it mean to have a horrible day? Is it a day that’s just evil? Or a day that conspires against you? Or is it a series of events that take place on the same day? What about other people? Is it a bad day just for you or is a bad day for everyone? Fortunately, a bad day for one person can be a good day for another person.
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Founding Father – Baba Zayed Leadership Course
22-Jan

Founding Father – Baba Zayed Leadership Course

"Every individual has to perform his duty. Man is mortal, but his work is not. Therefore, work is greater than wealth." –The Late Sheikh Zayed   We are lucky and blessed to live in a country where an inspirational leader has found an eternal place in the hearts & minds of his people.
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Nail Your Job Interviews
13-Jan

Nail Your Job Interviews

Job interviews can be stressful, and nerve-wracking. Here are some tips on how to nail you job interview: 1. Know Before You Go Before going to your interview, research, research, and research. Read everything there is to know about the company you are applying for, from their website onto their social media
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Best Of 2017
07-Jan

Best Of 2017

2018 is here, and some of us from the Pom-team would like to share the Best of 2017! We look at the future, and reflect on the past, and focus on the present. Mariam Shibib: 2017 bestowed on us happiness, love & endurance. We thank our lucky angels for blessing our seeds of knowledge with sufficient sunlight to
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The Language of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
30-Dec

The Language of Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Arabic is an important language in global history; our present & future are connected to the Arabic language and heritage in one-way or another. The 21st century human is accustomed to using the lingua franca, which is the English language rather than their native language. I look around observing the people in my surroundings
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Find Your Catalyst
20-Dec

Find Your Catalyst

Why would anyone live without his or her passion? Could it be because of family? Perhaps cold feet, or just the easy way out? These are all the reasons I’ve witnessed my loved ones, and myself go through on their way to pursuing their passion. Some of my loved ones allowed these reasons get to them, and they backed out. Others did not eve
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Pom-Tips and Tricks for Final Exam Week
17-Dec

Pom-Tips and Tricks for Final Exam Week

Final exams week is coming up, and everyone can use a few tips or two to get us through the week. It is a stressful week full of tears, anger, frustration, and confusion, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Keeping your mindset in check and your day planned, could guarantee a more comfortable finals week. Below are som
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It Was In Aleppo
09-Dec

It Was In Aleppo

The best part of the year for me was always summer time. Not because there was a break from school, or because it was time to have fun, but it was because summer time meant going to Syria, to my Aleppo, to my hometown. I remember every summer was the same exact scenario. When my family and I would be in the plane about to land, I wo
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Always Choose to Live
29-Nov

Always Choose to Live

Ever since I began drinking coffee, I trained myself to drink it very slowly, because I wanted it to last longer. I thought about it- if I drink it fast, it would finish quickly. So, my coffee would sit on my table for hours, and I would end up not wanting to drink it, as it would be cold. I did this to myself until a recent realization,
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Imitation Stems Out of Flattery
22-Nov

Imitation Stems Out of Flattery

You’ve heard the saying “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery”. Yet, for some reason when one imitates the other, we always get bothered. I almost feel like it’s an automatic response. After all, who likes to have someone mimic their actions? It can sometimes feel like you have another shadow!
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Dare To Be Different
18-Nov

Dare To Be Different

I have taken a lot of time to think about my life, my routine, and the way I live. I have one constant issue that keeps bothering me. The more I encounter people, the more stories I hear, the more it bugs me. The longer I live, the more I realize how alike we all are. What I mean by that is whenever a situation takes place in any o
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Heard & Understood
14-Nov

Heard & Understood

I attended the soft opening of the UAE’s first Sign Language club at Pomegranate Institute called ‘ Sign a Sign’ and I felt inspired, and I feel more aware now. I realized that people who are mute and deaf should be more integrated into society, should be able to communicate, and should be able to be heard. Just like ev
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Baby Language
09-Nov

Baby Language

Have you ever sat and watched two babies play together? Actually sat and observed the very intricate exchange that happens when more than one child is in play? The obvious characteristic of babies is that they don’t speak - but they do communicate! A while back I was baby-sitting my two nephews. Although both were a me
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Only One You
04-Nov

Only One You

A while ago I went out with an old friend for coffee. We hadn’t seen each other for years and so we seized the opportunity to catch up. The last time we saw each other, we were little children running around in the schoolyard, so it’s safe to say we had a lot to talk about. My friend, who is older than I am, told
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Universal Language of Love
01-Nov

Universal Language of Love

Language is love. Language is compassion. Language is familiarity. Language can heal. Language can yield so much power- if used correctly. But how? How is it that, a form of communication can be used for so many of those things? I recently travelled to Canada to help a family member who was in hospital. What struck me the mo
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 The True Meaning of Happiness
29-Oct

The True Meaning of Happiness

The mindset of being happy is perceived by some people as either a final result, or as a start to one’s journey, nevertheless it remains as something people desire. Everyone wants to be happy but each of us have our own form of happiness. Unfortunately, many people struggle finding happiness they truly deserve, because of the empha
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Word Fashion
19-Oct

Word Fashion

Language is an evolving ball that keeps on changing. The English language constantly has words coined and flipped, or completely invented which are added to the dictionary. Every generation has its most commonly used words of which end up being included in the dictionary. What words can you think of that did not exist 10 years ago, but t
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Start Today
11-Oct

Start Today

For a happier and more enjoyable life, you can create your own rainbows, but you must be healthy to do so. Being healthy entails correct eating habits, annual checks, and exercising to name a few, yet we take our health for granted, failing to take these necessary steps.  We are all aware that breast cancer is a disease tha
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Strong-willed People Uplift
08-Oct

Strong-willed People Uplift

Many of us have been in situations where somebody has put us down. We may have been told that we’re ‘no good’, or that we can't do anything right. These comments belittle and humiliate us to an extent of demotivation. We actually start feeling doubtful and more aware of our faults. These remarks are so damaging that s
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Together Limitless - Emirates NBD
05-Oct

Together Limitless - Emirates NBD

Pomegranate Institute attended the "Together Limitless" Emirates NBD discussion panel, that aimed at promoting the unity of the community as a whole, including people with individuals with disabilities. Emirates NBD believes that people with disabilities are capable of achieving their dreams just like anyone else i
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Language Layering
04-Oct

Language Layering

Children are open books. Exposing them to a new language at an early age is one of the simplest ways for learning a different language, for them and their parents. From an early age, their minds are fresh, and open to knowledge, hence they are able to take in whatever they are taught. It is a great bonus for a child if their
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Be YOUR Success
30-Sep

Be YOUR Success

Ever since I was young, I had one dream and one dream only - to go to Law school at Harvard. I carried this dream with me through all my school years, and there wasn’t anybody who didn’t know about my dream. I told everyone. To me, getting into Harvard was success. Being accepted into the best university was success.  As
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Thankfulness
27-Sep

Thankfulness

Do you appreciate the simple things in life? It’s easy to reply “yes” but let’s face it, the more we receive the less grateful we become.  How difficult is it to say, “thank you” every morning for merely being able to wake up to a new day?  We take this simple miracle for granted, forgetting
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Are You Your Own Barrier?
23-Sep

Are You Your Own Barrier?

When looking at cosmopolitan cities around the world, Dubai must be on the top of the list. According to an article on the “World Atlas”, Dubai is the most cosmopolitan city in the world. It is a hub of different cultures, languages, and traditions. However, no matter what, the native and official language of this city remains
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Think One & A Half
17-Sep

Think One & A Half

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’d rather watch the movie than read the book?” Well, most probably we’ve all heard it, and most probably said it at some point in our lives. This has become the norm that this generation has embraced. The consequences of not reading go beyond what we think. The fact that many peopl
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Find Your True Calling
11-Sep

Find Your True Calling

As young children, all we want is a little more time on the TV, or to stay up past our bedtime. We live the moment and we don’t think of the future (unless our parents promised us ice cream the next day). We look at everyone the same way, and don’t really care where our friends come from; we just want to play. We nag until we g
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My Paradise – Colombia
24-Aug

My Paradise – Colombia

Before making travelling plans we tend to ponder about our destination, so that we make the best of our holiday by getting away from our mundane life. This helps us return to our daily routine with a fresh mind, open to new ideas. With that in mind, we often question our decisions, on the price, amenities, comfort, weather and much more.
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Soul-Cycling
17-Aug

Soul-Cycling

It is 12.30 at night, 32 degrees warm and on the highway to Ras Al Khaimah’s Jebel Jais mountain. Two hours later I arrive at the foot of these bare mountains, pure rock forced to the surface by some tectonic force million years ago, now crumbling each day caused by the tide of day and night. As scheduled the holiday p
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Planting the Seeds of Knowledge
09-Aug

Planting the Seeds of Knowledge

Am I a book lover …? I’m a big fan of stories. The first few stories I came across in my life were during my childhood, the storytellers, my grandparents! Anything & everything could become a story, events linked to our traditions, our family & our home. I vividly remember, how much I enjoyed hearing stories related
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The Higher Perspective of Love
05-Aug

The Higher Perspective of Love

You can climb the highest mountain, look down on Mother Earth from the comfort of your airplane seat, yet, none of these heights will match the sensation & excitement of watching the world from my father’s shoulders. I must admit, I still have one tear-filled eye whilst writing this blog. It is this picturesque Greek family rig
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When in Rome
02-Aug

When in Rome

Many years ago, I travelled to Rome. I saw many different European cities, but I must admit that despite what people say about Rome being chaotic and disorganized, I felt in love with this city. There is literally a monument in every corner. Every step you take in this city is not a boring or tiring one. Your eyes are always ready to cat
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The Language of Silence
29-Jul

The Language of Silence

I am not that certain exactly where I started out my journey in this lush deep rainforest of the Eastern Congo. No road to speak of, just some trodden pathways from elephants and locals crossing my path now and then. I am heading in a Southerly direction, sometimes a little East and then West again, meandering along the last ripples of t
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Seedy’s Travel Diary
26-Jul

Seedy’s Travel Diary

In our Pom-family, everyone is writing travel blogs and was thinking why can’t I …? I also travelled on a very small trip out of Pomegranate Institute recently and would like to share that experience with all my Pom-readers. Being at Pomegranate Institute is like constantly being on a world tour &nd
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Treat Depression Without Medication
24-Jul

Treat Depression Without Medication

Do you wish to beat depression once and for all? Your antidote is here – without medication, ever. Amidst all the hustle and bustle of life, the increasing use of technology and the ongoing evolution of happenings and events, people around us and even our inner selves, depression is on the rise according to statistics
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My memories of Mongolia
22-Jul

My memories of Mongolia

A famous Mongolian saying says ‘The supreme treasure is knowledge, the middle treasure is children, and the lowest treasure is material wealth‘. I wish I had understood the meaning of this sentence much earlier in life. I also wish, my late father could read this blog. What a man he was. Full of life, lo
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The Benefits of Travelling
19-Jul

The Benefits of Travelling

Travel is beneficial for many reasons, and can also increase mental well-being, not just in the short-term but it can sustain us for a longer period. Whether you’re traveling for business or on a family holiday, traveling can make you a happier person by building self-confidence, providing new experiences, memories, breaking routin
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Korea, Love Goes Through The Stomach
17-Jul

Korea, Love Goes Through The Stomach

I visited Seoul, South Korea with my best friend in Mid May. It was such a perfect time to visit there since the weather was not too hot neither too cold. The first thing that came to mind when people talk to me about South Korea are “K-Drama” and cosmetics with cute packaging. After 5 days into my stay there it’s not o
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Traveling To The World Of Art
15-Jul

Traveling To The World Of Art

I’ve always been a big art enthusiast. I had tampered with the idea of becoming a fine-arts major. Practicality and life, however, directed me to language and literature – beautiful art forms in their own rights. Though, in order to quench my thirst, I did take a few fine arts courses on the side. I never expected to use that
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The Scent of Home
12-Jul

The Scent of Home

I once heard that travel is the only thing you can buy that will make you richer – richer in knowledge. Travelling back home It was a long trip back to SA…. at the airport at 7.00 am, the eight-hour flight, then a queue for the rental car, and a half an hour drive h
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From Kalamata with love
05-Jul

From Kalamata with love

From …the world , with love   The academic year is over, schools have closed and you can not wait to go back home! Ahhhhh….. mum’s food , the smell of the soil , the s
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What’s your story ?
06-Jun

What’s your story ?

What’s your story ?We often give stories to our students to read, but how often do we tell them a story?Storytelling is the oldest form of teaching. It gives children the answers to the biggest questions of creation, life, and the afterlife. Stories define us, shape us, control us, an
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Al-jar kabel al-dar
26-May

Al-jar kabel al-dar

الجار قبل الدار ” Coffee is boiling, Coffee is ready!” She said, ” I am coming!” she replied. This is how a morning conversation would start in a typical Syrian neighbourhood. Syrian
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The Four Seasons of Life
26-Aug

The Four Seasons of Life

Merhaba from Istanbul- I’m writing this blog while waiting for my connecting flight to Dubai. This trip, I visited Istanbul & Fethiye-  far from all stress reminders. Mashallah is the best way to sum up my post-holiday feeling. The sound of the Azan (call for prayer) covers Istanbul with a blanket of angelic voices. Regard
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“Filotimo” is not ‘all Greek’ to you
13-May

“Filotimo” is not ‘all Greek’ to you

“Filotimo” is not ‘all Greek’ to you ” Filotimo” is not ‘all Greek’ to you. As we all somehow carry our culture with, or on us, I am no exception. I carry my culture making my Greek coffee in the morning. You can see my culture on my grimy apron, s
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Soul search your calling
11-May

Soul search your calling

Trying to find your place- your calling in this world, is everything but easy. For many, it’s a never ending process, for some it seems to be a ‘no brainer’. Following my studies, extensive traveling and a fair amount of soul searching, I eventually found ‘my calling!’ I realised the importance
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Mabuhay ng Simple
10-May

Mabuhay ng Simple

PHILIPPINES, is a country which comprises of hundreds of islands, houses different races, tribes and cultures, and of different beliefs. On the southern part of the country lives a single tribe, which I belong to, proudly! From the province of Lanao del Sur lies a small city called Marawi.
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Sky isn’t the Limit
06-May

Sky isn’t the Limit

The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind- Khalil Gibran ‘Cuppa tea and a scone!’ This is how I gre
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My Pooram – A WALK TO REMEMBER
03-May

My Pooram – A WALK TO REMEMBER

Pooram – my childhood memories start here. In my mind it’s all there- in beautifully detailed memories. I’m holding my grandfather’s hand and stepping out from Home for Pooram. I still remember the excitement I went through each time during Pooram. It is a post-harvest festival based on the temple
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Multilingualism & Code-switching
02-May

Multilingualism & Code-switching

Multilingualism, Translingualism & Code-switching (language switching) I grew up bilingual and my parents weren’t even aware of all the discussions people were having on multilingualism in children. Parents are very much concerned about this nowadays. They wonder, whether th
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PINOY Ako in many ways
29-Apr

PINOY Ako in many ways

PINOY Ako in many ways! (I am Filipino in many ways!) Hello everyone, kamusta kayo? Last night while browsing my social accounts, I saw many beautiful things that I should be proud of as Filipina which gave me an inspiration to write this blog. Let me take you
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WHY I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA
26-Apr

WHY I LOVE SOUTH AFRICA

“Braaivleis, Rugby, Sunny Skies and Chevrolet” is a phrase I have been hearing as a little girl, and till now this is what we South African do…relax under sunny skies with a braai (barbeque) at a rugby match and music playing from our cars. In those days, Chevrolet was the car to have to just chill.
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Create, Innovate, Propagate. Be Remembered
26-Apr

Create, Innovate, Propagate. Be Remembered

This is the story of Kui-Kui, the guy who was disturbed by the fact that the stories of his tribe were not being told the way it actually happened and each time the story was told it was missing a part of it’s magic. He needed to find a solution to make those stories permanent and passed on to next generations with dignity and hone
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World Malaria day- Let’s close the gap together
25-Apr

World Malaria day- Let’s close the gap together

The impact of malaria on the brain This is an informative blog about the impact of malaria on brain activities. Cerebral malaria is still highly fatal, but fortunately there are chances to survive with appropriate treatments. However, studies report that patients who survived, did not rec
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A book a day keeps the soul dust away
23-Apr

A book a day keeps the soul dust away

Imagine yourself sitting in a cafe in Paris on a sunny afternoon with a café au lait, a croissant and a book. Yes, la vie en rose ! This feeling of comfort and joy of letting your surrounding bedazzle you and watching people walking by- with a sense of peace in the air.. That’s the magic of r
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Fingerspitzengefühl
23-Apr

Fingerspitzengefühl

Fingerspitzengefühl Let’s take the word Fingerspitzengefühl. Literally it means finger tips feeling (der Finger (singular)/ die Finger (plural) = finger, die Spitze (singular)/ die Spitzen (plural) = tip or peak, das Gefühl = feeling.
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Migrating, studying, working abroad- here’s your guide & tutor
21-Apr

Migrating, studying, working abroad- here’s your guide & tutor

Living in the UAE resembles the life of a global village, waking up to the Kris Fade show on Virgin Radio, playing the latest hits trending from around the globe, whilst sipping on your Italian barista coffee, driving to work surrounded by sunshine, Burj Khalifa peaking out amongst the sea of skyscrapers and faces from everywhere visible
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The Importance of active listening
18-Apr

The Importance of active listening

Do you really listen? It’s natural during a conversation to tune in and out of what the other person is saying. Most of us tend to be preoccupied with our own thoughts much of the time. This can be especially true if the conversation is emotionally charged. Over time, this lack of being fully present c
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Seedy the Catfucious
20-Apr

Seedy the Catfucious

How would you feel if every day of your life was a new adventure? Meeting new faces, hanging out with friends & family? Doing fun stuff.   I love to play, eat, sleep, to cuddle & to give the occasional bite or scratch here or there… I don’t mean to hurt anyone. I know
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Debt is the scissor of love
15-Apr

Debt is the scissor of love

Sajid is our first team member  & our Money Maestro. Naturally, the first thing that came to his mind is to write a blog about the two things that matter most to him- family & Pakistan, his homeland, as well as the third thing that he learned to handle with care, money. Sajid truly cares for his colleagues and he is not only
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Il Dolce Far Niente
12-Apr

Il Dolce Far Niente

Italians who find themselves living in northern countries really experience the lack of free time. There is a thing in those cold countries: the pressure, the anxiety to be an interesting person. Your “free” time is everything but free! All activities are already scheduled for any single moment of time you have a
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Missing Home
08-Apr

Missing Home

Jordan… from where should I start… After thinking about this blog for a week now, I finally decided that the best way of writing about my country is simply by listening to my heart. I’m currently living in Dubai, and it is something I always looked forward to, but I never tho
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Like daughter like mother
19-Apr

Like daughter like mother

Syrians are very fond of proverbs and like to use them to describe everyday situations such as fortune, pride, dignity, time and mortality. One commonly used proverb is  "طب الجرة على تمها، بتطلع البنت لأمها"  “turn the jar upside down, the daughter will be just like he
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Classroom Vs Virtual Classes
05-Apr

Classroom Vs Virtual Classes

If you are reading this right now then you are likely looking for an answer to the above. At Pomegranate HQ, we often get asked if we offer online language learning as well as classroom learning and which of the two we recommend for that individual. What we like to point out is that online learning is more of a
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Introduced to Tariq Khan
04-Apr

Introduced to Tariq Khan

Introduced to Tariq Khan!  Tariq has a story he wants to share with you- watch out for a special expression that you will carry away from this blog! Tariq is our course coordinator & self proclaimed ‘Chief Chatter’! He was nominated Pom-member of the month (well-deserved) an
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The Pomegranate Story
01-Apr

The Pomegranate Story

“It all started with Evelina’s pomegranate” Idomeni: Efkharisto Back in September 2015, I decided to spend Eid by helping those who had little left to celebrate. Joined by a group of friends (all ladies) we went to Idomeni, a small village i
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Mother’s Day
21-Mar

Mother’s Day

“Motherhood: All love begins and ends there”. Robert Browning A mother is a full-time cheerleader, bodyguard, life coach, inspirational leader & works around the clock to give, give & give her child whatever his/her heart desires! It goes without saying that being a mom is one of the toughest
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Joyeux Francophonie Day
20-Mar

Joyeux Francophonie Day

Aimeriez-vous un verre de jus de grenade? Fancy a glass of pomegranate juice? ‘Joyeux Francophonie Day’!  Today, we raise our pom-juice glasses to wish our French speaking po
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Pomegranate Dedicates March as Month of Women
01-Mar

Pomegranate Dedicates March as Month of Women

“We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained” Marie Curie Ahead of International Women’s Day, let’s remind the world that women are no more a dormant segment of the society. They play a significant and an influen
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How to get a higher IELTS-TOEFL score
06-Apr

How to get a higher IELTS-TOEFL score

The main tip for an IELTS exam is to “beat time”. Listening to our students commenting “there isn’t sufficient time for all the questions to be completed” is the most common feedback, thereby, them having to repetitively take the IELTS exam. So, most of the time, we are preparing frustrated
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World NGO Day
27-Feb

World NGO Day

A day to build bridges between Non-Governmental Organizations and various other sectors regardless of size, location, or type of organization. World NGO Day initiative was created by a university student Marcis Liors Skadmanis, who first thought of the initial idea during his Masters in International Law and NGO legislation. World NGO Da
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learn-sign-language
27-Feb

learn-sign-language

The eyes become the ears & the hands becomes the mouth. Yes, it’s sign language we’re talking about. When we think of learning a new language; spoken languages are the first thing that come into our mind. Go beyond that. Learn
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Time Management
27-Feb

Time Management

Since we all get the same 24 hours, why is it that some people achieve so much more with their time than others? The answer lies in good time management. “Time Management” is the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between specific activities. Good time management
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Why Study NLP
27-Feb

Why Study NLP

“Nobody loves me; Nobody cares for me” Is this a typical phrase you’re accustomed to listening from your surrounding? Those looking to improve their quality of life from within, without the use of dangerous pharmaceuticals, Neuro-linguistic programming is absolutely
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International Mother Language Day
20-Feb

International Mother Language Day

When languages fade, so does the world’s rich tapestry of cultural diversity. Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. International Mother Language Day is celebrated every year since 2000 to promote peace and multilingualism. The day co
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Empower yourself with Hindi
20-Feb

Empower yourself with Hindi

Are you planning to visit The Himalayas in India or the Neelum Valley in Pakistan? Learning Hindi will become an ice-breaker to have some interesting conversations with the local people. Nearly 425 million people speak Hindi as a first language and around 120 million as a second language. Living in
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International Day of Women & Girls in Science
11-Feb

International Day of Women & Girls in Science

To recognize the integral role women and girls play in the fields of Science and Technology, United Nations last year decided to dedicate February 11 as ‘International Day of Women & Girls in Science’. This began in 2016 and continues to be celebrated every year, the UN asserts that girls continue to face ste
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Pomegranate Institute Unites For World Cancer Day
05-Feb

Pomegranate Institute Unites For World Cancer Day

Inspired by the World Cancer Day slogan of #WeCanICan, the Pomegranate team is donating blood at Latifa Hospital. We invite you to become a part of Pom-family and join hands in a solidarity gesture with the cancer patients. World Cancer Day was started by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to support
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Valentine’s Special – 20% Off on Global Languages
03-Feb

Valentine’s Special – 20% Off on Global Languages

  It is February and love is in the air!! Make Valentine’s 2017 a special one with 20% discount on all global languages at Pomegranate Institute!! The offer runs from February 1st – 14th. Learn French, Italian, German, Spanish, Arabic, Turkis
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First Cultural Evening at Pomegranate Language Institute
09-Jan

First Cultural Evening at Pomegranate Language Institute

First Cultural Evening at Pomegranate Language Institute In Greece, the pomegranate fruit symbolises luck, new beginnings, well wishes and is given to people on special occasions or life turning events such as child birth, weddings, graduation, new job, etc. Mariam Shibib was given one in Idomeni, a small village
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An Expats Guide To UAE National Day
30-Nov

An Expats Guide To UAE National Day

An Expats Guide To UAE National Day Whether you have just landed in the UAE or you are simply interested in learning more about the UAE National then you’re in the right place. To mark the 2016 UAE National Day (Yawm al watani) we felt it would be appropriate to provide you with some in-depth information about this g
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The Pomegranate Guide To Learning German
25-Nov

The Pomegranate Guide To Learning German

The Pomegranate Guide To Learning German Hallo! From our research and daily enquiries to our customer service desk, we understand that there are many people in Dubai and across the UAE who are seeking our help to learn German. This is why this week; we shall be covering some simple but effective techniques, wa
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Common Myths About Learning A New Language
12-Nov

Common Myths About Learning A New Language

5 Common Myths About Learning A New Language Debunked 1. “I’m too old.” My friend, age is simply a state of mind. Many of us first start learning a new language during our school days. And even though there are theories stating that learning a language should be done before rea
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How Professional Development Improves Business
05-Nov

How Professional Development Improves Business

Can Professional Development Really Improve My Business? Before we jump into the reasons why you should invest in Professional Development (also known as staff development), let’s first see what one of the most successful business people in the world has to say. Richard Branson has quoted many times that
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4 Ways To Learn A New Language Today
27-Oct

4 Ways To Learn A New Language Today

4 Ways To Learn A New Language Today Learning a new language can be daunting for many. When mentioning learning a foreign language how to learn Arabic, to someone they instantly think of the amount of time required to learn, the complicated pronunciation(s) and of course the writing and spelling of foreign words.  Yet
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