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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


Sabotage of oil tankers stirs concern over Gulf shipping
The acts of sabotage near the UAE coast highlight new threat to maritime traffic and global oil supplies. Experts say increased threat to...

Caline Malek
May 23, 20191 min read


Dr. Jamil Zogheib: A ‘genius who was in love with life’
Left paralyzed by a neurological illness, Dr. Jamil Zogheib worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the ALS disease before his death this...

Caline Malek
May 12, 20191 min read


What strengthening Saudi-Iraq relations means to the region
A recent agreement between the two countries could help counter Iran’s actions. Cooperation between the two will bring more stability,...

Caline Malek
May 7, 20191 min read


Middle East keeps pace in AI race
Forbes Insights reveals that 55 percent of surveyed companies in the Middle East are piloting or testing AI compared to 58 percent...

Caline Malek
May 2, 20191 min read


Saudi Arabia’s war against hackers
The Kingdom is the recipient of the highest number of cyber-attacks in the Middle East. A recent report suggests training is one of the...

Caline Malek
Apr 17, 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 Saudi school with top marks for sustainability
The British International School Riyadh immerses its students in eco-friendly practices. The school has won awards for its project, which...

Caline Malek
Apr 7, 20191 min read


Saudi Arabia shines a light on future of solar power
A Saudi developer’s plan to harness the sun 24/7 is sparking a renewable energy revolution in the region. ACWA Power is the main...

Caline Malek
Apr 4, 20191 min read


Therapy can be good for mental health despite a lingering, long-held stigma in the Arab world
Therapy is for your mind what exercise is for your body. While I have experienced the benefits of therapy, unfortunately in the Arab...

Caline Malek
Apr 1, 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


Saudi Arabia joins Arab partners to collaborate on space exploration
Kingdom has joined 10 other countries to sign the first regional agreement on coordinating exploration. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...

Caline Malek
Mar 27, 20191 min read


Dubai conference addresses challenges facing refugees
The event coincided with the UAE’s Year of Tolerance, as the country looks towards contributing to shaping the vision of humanitarian...

Caline Malek
Mar 25, 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


Meet two young Saudi entrepreneurs with sustainable solutions
Muhannad Al-Hamed helps homeowners set up solar panels, while Suhaib Amer’s tech start-up will allow farmers to monitor livestock. Both...

Caline Malek
Mar 18, 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


Could lab-grown meat be in Saudi Arabia’s future?
Gulf states are looking to new ways of putting food on the table. Experts say new technologies could be the answer to food security. Arab...

Caline Malek
Mar 14, 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


The benefits I gained from exploring spirituality
What I truly value in spirituality is the belief in a higher power that only generates good, no longer feeling sorry for myself, the...

Caline Malek
Mar 12, 20191 min read
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