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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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 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
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