Medill Qualified, Unleashing Stories
In 2023, I graduated from Northwestern University’s prestigious Medill School of Journalism, where I honed my passion for storytelling. While pursuing my major in Journalism, I delved into the world of reporting and served as a two-time editor of the school newspaper.
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The Melting Pot of Biryani – Historical Research Project
The Melting Pot of Biryani How a layered-rice dish is symbolic of the multicultural nature of the Mughal Empire. And what it can teach us about South-Asian harmony today. Introduction Biryani is a dish with a long and rich history, dating back to the time of the Mughlai empire. The dish is a mix…
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The Many Lives of Duncan Ssimbwa
On a sweltering Friday afternoon under Qatar’s blazing sun, I made my way out to Bu Garn, a tiny residential complex about 30 kilometers outside of Doha, home to the men who build and maintain the mega-projects of Doha. I came to meet 19 year old Duncan Ssimbwa, from Uganda, who has been living…
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Is the Peninsula Drowning? Qatar, Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels
As the sun rises over the Arab Gulf, it illuminates the historic fishing village of Simaisma with hues of yellow and orange. Located in the Al Khor district of Qatar, some 30 kilometers north of Doha, the coastline is dotted with short, stubby mangrove trees, wrestling the wind and waves. Adrian Alfaras wakes up…
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Racial Capitalism
It is no secret that the model of American society creates vast income inequalities. However, it may be shocking to find how much of the scale of this inequality is based on race. The average net worth of a white family was ten times that of a typical black family in 2016, according to…
Abdullah Imran Tahir 