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How Saudi Arabia plans to meet the water needs of holy sites
Six major projects were recently launched with an estimated total cost of SR3.1 billion. The new projects include a desalinated-water...

Caline Malek
Aug 19, 20191 min read


Ways in which the Middle East is reducing food waste
A number of initiatives in the region are coming up with their own sustainable solutions. Re:Food in Kuwait helps redistribute supplies,...

Caline Malek
Aug 18, 20191 min read


Confluence of cultures in the Gulf inspires wearable art
Third Culture Co was set up by Shaima Shamsi, an Indian who was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old entrepreneur has been...

Caline Malek
Aug 7, 20191 min read


Saudi Arabia, South Korea expanding trade ties
South Korea is fifth among countries in trade volume with Saudi Arabia. To meet the goals of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia plans...

Caline Malek
Aug 4, 20191 min read


Blowin' in the wind: Saudi Arabia's energy future
The Middle East's largest wind farm will be constructed in the Kingdom's northwestern Al-Jouf region. The Dumat Al-Jandal wind project...

Caline Malek
Jul 31, 20191 min read


I have an interfaith marriage because religion alone does not determine compatibility
Growing up in Europe as a Greek Orthodox Christian, we never really thought about who was a member of what religion. It didn’t matter...

Caline Malek
Jul 30, 20191 min read


Saudi invention holds immense promise for a water-scarce world
The device built by KAUST researchers can turn seawater into potable water using solar power. The technology uses waste heat recovered...

Caline Malek
Jul 24, 20191 min read


KSRelief, UNICEF push mission to vaccinate 1.14 million Yemeni children
The project’s objective is to reduce the rates of disease and death that can be prevented by vaccination and limit the spread of...

Caline Malek
Jul 21, 20191 min read


AI holds a “promising future” for the cyber-security industry
From identifying vulnerabilities in the cyber-space in a faster manner to aiding authenticity detection, AI is said to hold a promising...

Caline Malek
Jul 17, 20191 min read


The Inevitability Of Augmented Journalism
As the Gulf prepares to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to bring a number of benefits...

Caline Malek
Jul 16, 20191 min read


Transformative reforms promise ‘bright future’ for Saudi economy
Credit rating agencies Moody’s and Fitch have rated Saudi Arabia as having a stable outlook thanks to its economic reforms, as the...

Caline Malek
Jul 15, 20191 min read


Advanced nuclear reactors hold promise of clean energy for Saudi Arabia
The case for investing in advanced nuclear reactors as an alternative energy source is compelling. Russia and China have an advantage in...

Caline Malek
Jul 14, 20191 min read


Writer, film-maker telling the region’s untold stories
Having started several projects, Taibah argued that the most crucial element of seeing any plan through is for it to come from the heart...

Caline Malek
Jul 11, 20191 min read


Solar-energy club boosted by Saudi Arabia’s entry
The International Solar Alliance is a network of 122 "sun-rich" countries. The agreement to join ISA was signed during the Crown Prince's...

Caline Malek
Jul 10, 20191 min read


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


Sharjah Biennial art exhibitions enrich Gulf's cultural discourse
Sharjah's reputation as a capital of culture is founded on institutions, museums and events. Sharjah Biennial cements its position as a...

Caline Malek
Jun 13, 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
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