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The Cairo-trained violinist who wants Saudis to pursue their musical ambitions
Saudi violinist Elyas Yaseen dreams of his own music academy in his beloved Red Sea port city of Yanbu The Ministry of Culture began...

Caline Malek
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Sweet smell of success for Saudi creator of male-grooming products with an Arabian twist
Waseem Sendi, creator of an Arabian beard-oil range, sees no reason why locally inspired brands cannot compete with global ones Sendi and...

Caline Malek
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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Saudi soundsmith Molham blends Arabic rap with Western pop
Artist’s eclectic taste in music speaks to a global upbringing and the Kingdom’s promising concert scene Themes of Molham’s lyrics range...

Caline Malek
Jan 19, 20211 min read
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Saudi artist proves disability is no barrier to success
Loss of hearing has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi, now looking forward to her first solo exhibition Saudi...

Caline Malek
Jan 14, 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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GCC consumer behavior signals rise of the ‘homebody economy’
McKinsey data shows purchases increasingly geared towards the domestic bubble, with people more mindful about spending COVID-19 lockdown...

Caline Malek
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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A vehicle-sharing app moves Saudi entrepreneurship into high gear
Founded by Mohammed Khashoggi, Ejaro aims to popularize vehicle renting and revolutionize the industry App has already proven popular...

Caline Malek
Nov 17, 20201 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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Analysts debate impact of Israel-UAE-Bahrain accords at Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
COVID-19, US elections and UAE-Israel treaty among the topics discussed at virtual event hosted by Emirates Policy Center Participants in...

Caline Malek
Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Experts weigh up Biden’s Middle East policy options at Abu Dhabi Strategic Debate
Virtual event hosted by Emirates Policy Center with focus on COVID-19, US elections and UAE-Israel treaty Participants in Monday’s...

Caline Malek
Nov 11, 20201 min read
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Saudi wind farm’s progress heralds a new era in clean energy
Key construction milestone crossed with delivery of 20 turbines for Kingdom’s utility-scale wind farm in Al-Jouf Kingdom’s renewable...

Caline Malek
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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High COVID-19 recovery rates put GCC region in the limelight
Study offers clues to why recovery rates in the bloc are higher than the global average Low death rate seen as advantageous as it...

Caline Malek
Oct 14, 20201 min read
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Has coronavirus killed off shisha cafes forever?
Compared with non-smokers, studies show smokers overall are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 symptoms WHO warning says shisha...

Caline Malek
Jun 14, 20201 min read
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST in global chip-development effort to thwart hackers
Quantum computers are likely to be able to crack existing communication methods in the near future KAUST contributing to designing of...

Caline Malek
Jun 7, 20201 min read
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High diabetes and obesity rates complicate GCC's coronavirus fight
Study finds people with Type 2 diabetes twice as likely to die from COVID-19 as those without it Diabetic and obese people have an immune...

Caline Malek
Jun 4, 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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Middle East hospitality and tourism industry braced for hard times
Experts describe coronavirus threat as the most damaging for the region's hospitality and tourism sector. Religious tourism has suffered...

Caline Malek
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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A Saudi-based startup capitalizes on gig-economy opportunities
Sabbar connects hundreds of job seekers with on-demand businesses on a monthly basis. Employee turnover in Saudi Arabia is estimated at...

Caline Malek
Mar 10, 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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Saudi Arabia throws its support behind cloud-seeding technology
Cabinet has approved cloud-seeding program that aims to increase rainfall in the Kingdom by almost 20 percent. The technology can...

Caline Malek
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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