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Emirati Youth Forge Unique Hybrid Identity Through Korean Wave, Study Finds
A new academic study conducted by media graduate student Zaheer Shahin at the University of United Arab Emirates University reveals that Emirati youth are actively blending South Korean cultural influences with their local heritage to create a unique "Emirati-Korean" hybrid identity, challenging concerns about cultural imitation. The research, based on in-depth interviews with 22 Emirati fans of Korean culture, found that social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and You
Zaheer Shahin
Nov 17, 20252 min read
UAE University's College of Humanities and Social Sciences Honors Top Researchers
AL AIN– The College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS) at the United Arab Emirates University honored 36 of its faculty members for their high-impact research publications in a ceremony held on Friday, 14/November/2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. His Excellency Professor Mohammed bin Huwaidin, Dean of CHSS, presented achievement certificates to the faculty members in recognition of their publications in top-tier Scopus Q1 journals during 2024. The event, which celebr
Zaheer Shahin
Nov 15, 20252 min read
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