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The viral Instagrammer who rewards acts of kindness in Lebanon
A Beirut-based viral video channel has built a massive following by filming and rewarding everyday acts of charity Cab drivers and...

Caline Malek
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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Saudi eye doctors to help turn aid agency KSrelief’s vision into reality
KSrelief and Al-Basar International Foundation are launching 41 new medical projects in Yemen, Bangladesh, Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan...

Caline Malek
Mar 10, 20211 min read
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Improved global rankings reflect strides being made by Saudi universities
Authorities want the Kingdom’s brightest school leavers to choose local universities over the foreign competition Experts say higher...

Caline Malek
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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The Saudi fashion designer inspired by her bedouin roots in AlUla
Jeddah-born Lama Al-Bluwi’s yearning for her heritage has found expression in a remarkable collection Hand-drawn portraits printed on...

Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20211 min read
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Saudi aid agency, WHO join hands to improve Yemen’s public health system
Millions of Yemenis will receive essential healthcare this year thanks to a new initiative taken by the World Health Organization (WHO)...

Caline Malek
Feb 8, 20211 min read
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Is peaceful coexistence possible in a fragmented, polarized world?
Abu Dhabi hosted the International Human Fraternity Virtual Summit on the occasion of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on February 4...

Caline Malek
Feb 7, 20211 min read
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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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How the Arab region can catch up with the future of food
Investors seek regulatory environment that promotes innovations like plant-based alternatives and cellular agriculture Saudi Prince...

Caline Malek
Jan 24, 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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A tech startup seeks to stop Syria’s talent drain
A UAE-educated entrepreneur persevered through the war to bring delivery and ride-hailing apps to Syria Although Syria remains isolated...

Caline Malek
Jan 20, 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 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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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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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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Lebanon’s Basecamp sets the pace for citizens’ initiatives in fragile states
Initiative first established during the Oct. 2019 protests pools talents and resources to offer humanitarian relief Besides material...

Caline Malek
Jan 10, 20211 min read
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A Jordanian holistic snacks range sweetens a healthy lifestyle
Karma Bdeir’s snacks company sprang from her desire to satisfy her own sweet tooth in a healthier way The MedShed provides holistic...

Caline Malek
Jan 6, 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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2020: Not all doom and gloom despite Middle East’s coronavirus woes
Arab region saw political and space breakthroughs during a year otherwise dominated by news of the pandemic Diplomatic successes and...

Caline Malek
Jan 4, 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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