Dubai: Growing up, Emirati student Mansoor Mohamed Bin Shamekh Al Marzooqi never imagined he would pursue his higher education in Israel.
Today, he has made history by becoming the first Emirati student to get admission in an Israeli university.
Mansoor, 19, has joined Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, one of Israel’s leading academic institutes, to pursue BA in Government in which he will study public policy, diplomacy, foreign policy and strategy. On Sunday, top officials congratulated Mansoor on his achievement, calling it an important development in UAE-Israel ties.
While many Emirati students are now keen to study in Israel following the Abraham Accords that normalised the ties between the two countries, Mansoor took the first step after being influenced by the warmth of the friendship of a Jewish family.
Dubai: “I don’t believe in looking back or regretting anything,” Asma said confidently to Gulf News on a bright and unsurprisingly sunny day in Dubai. The 45-year-old entrepreneur and wellness guru is a big believer in manifesting your dream life. “My goal was to ignite the wellness movement in the region through nutrition, Pilates, life-coaching and alternative therapies.” And her passion project, The Hundred Wellness Centre is achieving her objectives of becoming a key pillar in the health and wellness industry in the UAE.
“With all of the changes and challenges brought forth by the pandemic, we have found that there is a real interest in wellness and an increase in people that want to work on improving their mental and physical health.” There s been a natural increase in anxiety about leaving the house, which has had a positive ripple effect on the business.