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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


How ‘liquid of life’ is under threat in the Middle East
An increasing number of people in the region do not have access to clean water and basic sanitation. In 2015, there were more than 51...

Caline Malek
Mar 22, 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


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


How a UK ban would impact Hezbollah
Analysts say the move will restrict the Iran-backed group’s destabilizing activities in the region. Others said the ban will dent...

Caline Malek
Feb 26, 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


How I did it: Losing weight by intermittent fasting
Growing up, I was a pretty skinny girl who could eat for four people – a blessing I never realized was one, until I hit my body’s “fun’s...

Caline Malek
Feb 17, 20191 min read


Message of tolerance dominates Dubai’s World Government Summit
In a video message to world governments at the summit, Pope Francis said that the good, if it is not common good, is not actually good....

Caline Malek
Feb 17, 20191 min read
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