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For Gulf economies, Chinese outbound tourism holds passport to riches
GCC countries currently attract a mere one percent of China's annual outbound traffic. Gulf brands advised to engage with the world's...

Caline Malek
Jun 19, 20191 min read


KAUST researchers in Saudi Arabia make a surprising discovery in the depths of the Red Sea
Researchers say that water near the seabed is replenished far faster than was thought, which is good news for sea life. Waters occupying...

Caline Malek
Jun 12, 20191 min read


Meet Saudi Arabia’s female horse whisperer
One of the Kingdom's first female trainers, Dana Algosaibi has made animal welfare her life mission. Working with horses is both a career...

Caline Malek
Jun 11, 20191 min read


Saudi women footballers set their sights on green goals
Eight female players have formed the Greens team to promote environmental causes across the Kingdom. The group is led by Rawh Alarfaj,...

Caline Malek
Jun 10, 20191 min read


UN campaign draws attention to the world’s ailing oceans
Microplastics floating in the ocean are making their way into the food chain. Most plastics are expected to remain intact for decades or...

Caline Malek
Jun 9, 20191 min read


For the Gulf region, global air quality report is a wake-up call
Transboundary pollution factors like sand and desert dust likely to be accelerated by climate change. Qatar leads in exposure to harmful...

Caline Malek
Jun 5, 20191 min read


What happened to the Arab spring?
Experts say the unusual weather patterns could be a sign of climate change. Climate experts have called the sudden change in weather...

Caline Malek
Apr 16, 20191 min read


A night at the opera with Emirati tenor Rashed al-Nuaimi
It’s not every day you come across an Emirati opera singer but Rashed al-Nuaimi is hoping to break the mould in the Gulf and create new...

Caline Malek
Mar 31, 20191 min read


Misk program gives a boost to young Saudis who mean business
The first batch includes 19 start-ups from across the region, specializing in various fields. Young Arabs are taking the region’s offline...

Caline Malek
Mar 19, 20191 min read


Saudi woman the first in the Middle East with a PhD in AI
AI is "a never-ending science,” says Dr. Fatmah Baothman, whose hope is to eventually tackle different fields with AI, such as the...

Caline Malek
Mar 17, 20191 min read


Saudi works with the UN World Food Program to make life easier for struggling refugee families
The International Organization for Relief, Welfare and Development is offering displaced people sustainable support. IORWD chief Dr. Taha...

Caline Malek
Mar 15, 20191 min read


How Saudi Arabia is improving its railways
The high-speed Haramain is operating at near-full capacity, while the North-South line is being expanded. Riyadh’s Metro is almost...

Caline Malek
Mar 13, 20191 min read


Could Zarif’s resignation be the first of many for the Iranian regime?
The announcement by Zarif prompted reports that large numbers of diplomats are considering resigning too. Experts say it is a sign of the...

Caline Malek
Feb 27, 20191 min read


UAE works to counter evolving cyberthreats
With the United Arab Emirates introducing its AI strategy in 2017, transforming itself into a smart society and with an estimated 50...

Caline Malek
Feb 24, 20191 min read


Abu Dhabi’s energy summit tackles urgency of climate change
The aim in the United Arab Emirates is to increase the contribution of clean energy to the total energy mix from 25% to 50% by 2050. With...

Caline Malek
Jan 21, 20191 min read


Improving education is Saudi Arabia's key to a knowledge-based economy
With the Kingdom ranking 66th out of 134 countries in the Global Knowledge Index, education is key to improving its standing. The Arab...

Caline Malek
Jan 20, 20191 min read


A solar ticket to ride
The UAE is starting to power its public transport with renewable energy, setting a sustainable example for the wider Gulf. Dubai is home...

Caline Malek
Jan 17, 20191 min read


From tourism to terrorism: How the revolution changed Iran
Forty years ago on Wednesday, the shah went into exile and less than a month later, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini assumed power. His...

Caline Malek
Jan 16, 20191 min read


The Arab world braces for more uphill tasks in 2019
There has been a serious lack of communication among Arabs about the challenges ahead. Addressing the Arab word’s multitude of critical...

Caline Malek
Jan 9, 20191 min read


New tourism investments spark a travel boom in Saudi Arabia
From religious sites to beach resorts, the number of destinations drawing tourists from the Kingdom is growing With travel bookings in...

Caline Malek
Jan 4, 20191 min read
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