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Saudi photographer Mohammed Jubran’s remarkable journey of self-discovery
Native of Al-Ahsa quit unfulfilling corporate career to pursue his real passion and retrain as a therapist to help others Thanks to a new...

Caline Malek
Jan 17, 20211 min read
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How a storied Saudi jewelry brand is keeping its sparkle
Farsi has moved with the times to adapt to changing tastes, technologies and business disruptions Sales of luxury items including jewelry...

Caline Malek
Jan 12, 20211 min read
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Feats of two Saudis offer glimpse of Arab region’s female science talent
Asrar Damdam and Lama Al-Abdi honored by L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program In spite of...

Caline Malek
Jan 11, 20211 min read
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Saudi artist Abdullah Alhumaid puts Riyadh street life in the frame
Abdullah Alhumaid drives film photography’s revival at the crest of a wave of creative potential in the Kingdom The experimental film...

Caline Malek
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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A Saudi entrepreneur creates tea blends steeped in Madinah’s heritage
Lamees Madani dreams of sharing the region’s unique tea leaves with the entire Arab world Naanie Tea, available in Jeddah and Riyadh...

Caline Malek
Nov 16, 20201 min read
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Palestinians in Occupied Territories want US to solve conflict with Israel: survey
Arab News/YouGov pan-Arab survey takes the political pulse of Palestinians in Occupied Territories Backing for US efforts to play bigger...

Caline Malek
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Survey: Robust Arab support for tough US line on Iran
Arab News/YouGov pan-Arab survey finds support in many Arab countries for Trump’s Iran policy Public opinion in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and...

Caline Malek
Oct 27, 20201 min read
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Saudi-hosted summit examines how AI can deliver positive social impact
Kingdom strikes deals at Global AI Summit with Huawei, Alibaba Group and IBM to develop 5G network, cloud storage and AI Bringing...

Caline Malek
Oct 25, 20201 min read
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A travel-experience company has Saudi Arabia’s nature and culture in its sights
The Traveling Panther aims to bring the Kingdom’s natural wonders and cultural heritage alive through local narratives The initial focus...

Caline Malek
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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Coronavirus crisis reveals the Arab world’s great e-learning divide
Regional organizations looking for ways to support remote teaching of refugee students. Experts underscore need for creative solutions to...

Caline Malek
May 14, 20201 min read
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AUB president says liberal Arab thought at risk amid Lebanon’s coronavirus, financial crises
Sacrifices will have to be made for American University of Beirut to survive crisis, warns President Fadlo Khuri. Khuri does not envision...

Caline Malek
May 12, 20201 min read
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How the Arab world can deal with coronavirus shutdowns’ mental health impact
Anxiety and isolation during lockdowns likely to harm people’s psychological wellbeing at a difficult time . Experts urge people to...

Caline Malek
May 5, 20201 min read
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Will coronavirus shock make Arab region ready for universal basic income?
How people will make basic ends meet under lockdown is a big question facing policymakers worldwide. Implementing universal basic income...

Caline Malek
May 1, 20201 min read
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Is it the end of marketing influencers in coronavirus-hit Middle East?
Influencer marketing industry braced for lean times as brands anticipate plunge in consumer demand. Industry was predicted to grow to...

Caline Malek
Apr 21, 20201 min read
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Lebanon’s coronavirus crisis spurs race to tackle looming ventilator shortage
Multiple teams of engineers take up the challenge to fabricate prototype of life-saving machine. Many Middle East countries stand to...

Caline Malek
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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Why Arab countries must give women a fair chance
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the Arab region with calls to action for accelerating gender equality. Day has been...

Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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The building blocks of a tolerant Middle East
Higher education to play a major role in fostering tolerance, say experts. The UAE set a precedent by proclaiming 2019 as The Year of...

Caline Malek
Dec 23, 20191 min read
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Arab leaders stress need for unity, reform at strategy forum
Since the “Arab spring,” several attempts at reform in Arab countries have failed, increasing citizens’ distrust of government. Officials...

Caline Malek
Dec 16, 20191 min read
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Study sees religion as the moral compass of Arab societies
Over 70 percent of Arabs feel their home country is religious, according to a YouGov poll. Respondents think religion plays an important...

Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20191 min read
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Arabs reject use of religion to gain power, poll suggests
Use of religion for political gain is rejected by 58 percent of respondents in a YouGov poll. Experts believe there is now more awareness...

Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20191 min read
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