At 60, Emirati lady takes coronavirus in stride with smart learning

At 60, Emirati lady takes coronavirus in stride with smart learning

Aysha Obaid Ibrahim Maleih browses a mobile device at her residence in Sharjah.

Mervat Al Khateeb, Staff Reporter

There is no doubting the fact that normal life has turned turtle due to the coronavirus. Among its many consequences, it has irritated many who are confined to their homes, put curbs on social interaction, led to mental health issues, thrown enterprise out of gear, and nixed travel and holiday plans. However, few people, like senior Emirati lady Aysha Obaid Ibrahim Maleih, can turn a crisis into an advantage. Aysha, who is over 60 years old, like many of her peers, has successfully challenged the coronavirus, thanks to her love for education and services of Sharjah Education Council.

Circumstances like marriage, childbearing, and home responsibilities prevented Aysha from going to school and learning during her