How I Received the UAE's ‘Outstanding Student’ Golden Visa as an NYU Abu Dhabi Alum

An alumnus shares his experiences and tips for getting the UAE Golden Visa.

CrowdPad x Violet Ventures

Violet Ventures is partnering with CrowdPad Academy to bring to the NYU Abu Dhabi community a Web3 session, hosted by the co-founder and CEO of...

Pakistan is Flooding: Here’s What You Need to Know

Pakistan has been hit hard by monsoonal floods this year.

Are Students Content with the Dining Hall Changes? The Gazelle investigates.

Campus dining halls recently changed service from ADNH to RCS. How do students feel about the changes?

NYUAD Welcomes Its Biggest Class Ever.

Upperclass students react to the increase of students on campus as NYUAD welcomes Class of 2026. A school thought to be a small community is growing,...

Finding Love in the UAE

Forming relationships in college can be a daunting process for many students. How can they overcome shyness and actively meet people? How can they...

RealAD Holds Up a Mirror to Our Community on Stage Once Again

RealAD returns in person for the first time since 2019 and reminds us of why we have missed seeing it live so much.

Meet Nadia El Cheikh, NYUAD’s New Vice Provost for Cultural and Research Engagement

Vice Provost Nadia El Cheikh discusses her upbringing, her time at university and her past experiences as the dean of the American University of...

Gorbachev’s Legacy Amidst Globalization: Assessing the Soviet Union Three Decades On

Will history judge Mikhail Gorbachev harshly, as the dissolution of the Soviet Union leads to so much suffering? How do we even assess these legacies...

Europe’s Dark Winter at a Crossroads and the International Order

It is up to Europe to continue upholding the rules-based order as the continent descends into an energy crisis. Despite short-term pain, they have...

UK High-Potential Visa: Elitism Dons a New Coat, Tailored for Us

Heard about the new UK visa scheme for “world top universities”? It may be a relief for many NYUAD students with our status as part of the global NYU...

Coming to a Periphery Near You: Institutional Neglect and the Jackson Water Crisis

The lack of running water in Jackson, Mississippi, a neglected capital of a U.S. state, cannot be untangled from decades of institutional neglect...

How to Cope Resiliently with Dining Hall Inflation

Royal prices for common food, with a meal swipe value that hasn’t changed since Barack Obama was President. Here are some ways to cope and not...

Tea is a Hug in a Mug

Tea is a reason not to forget that we have each other. Even if you were out of touch for several years, an invitation to a tea would be the best way...

Making Use of What We Have: A Case for the Recirculation Center

The decision not to provide bedsheets for incoming students is also a nudge for the community to think how we can make better use of resources that...

NYUAD Reaches for the Stars: Population Decline Our Greatest Threat

NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus is becoming more crowded than ever before. But, with an eye on its future, the university will never stop the expansion.

“Ms. Marvel” Redefines Muslim and South Asian Representation: What the Media Should Learn

Ms. Marvel refuses to conform to demeaning stereotypes of South Asian and Muslim individuals.