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World Health Organization under scrutiny over its handling of coronavirus
UN agency responsible for global public health has lost its main source of budgetary support. WHO faces challenge of convincing donor...

Caline Malek
Apr 18, 20201 min read
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Christians in the UAE reflect on Easter under coronavirus lockdown
Precautionary measures have put a limit on community’s opportunity for celebration. Although the spirit of Easter is difficult to detect...

Caline Malek
Apr 13, 20201 min read
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Lebanon’s coronavirus crisis spurs race to tackle looming ventilator shortage
Multiple teams of engineers take up the challenge to fabricate prototype of life-saving machine. Many Middle East countries stand to...

Caline Malek
Apr 1, 20201 min read
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Silver linings in Covid-19 times
With the coronavirus forcing everyone to remain home to avoid increasing transmission, a growing number of silver linings have emerged,...

Caline Malek
Mar 31, 20201 min read
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Podcast: Discussing Journalism, Creative Writing and Freelancing
The Abdulrahman Alkhamees podcast hosts people who can offer a fresh perspective to this complex world. The podcast features people who...

Caline Malek
Mar 30, 20201 min read
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Gulf countries struggle to adjust in trying times
After many European countries went on lockdown, countries in the Arab world worked to ensure their societies remained safe during...

Caline Malek
Mar 29, 20201 min read
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UAE entrepreneur rushes to meet sanitizer demand as Middle East battles coronavirus
Dr Iman Alashkar is working round the clock to make sure her company meets the spike in demand for personal-care products. In addition to...

Caline Malek
Mar 25, 20201 min read
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Middle East hospitality and tourism industry braced for hard times
Experts describe coronavirus threat as the most damaging for the region's hospitality and tourism sector. Religious tourism has suffered...

Caline Malek
Mar 19, 20201 min read
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Panicking over Covid-19? Keep calm and carry on instead
Although the need for caution cannot be overstated to protect the elderly and other vulnerable individuals, experts in the field of...

Caline Malek
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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Dubai forum highlights gender imbalances at workplace
Strategies for global gender balance, the future of women at work, propelling female entrepreneurship in the region, and women’s role in...

Caline Malek
Mar 11, 20201 min read
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A Saudi-based startup capitalizes on gig-economy opportunities
Sabbar connects hundreds of job seekers with on-demand businesses on a monthly basis. Employee turnover in Saudi Arabia is estimated at...

Caline Malek
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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How artificial intelligence can revolutionize the Middle East energy sector
Artificial intelligence will play a key role in the utilization of energy resources, says a new report. AI could potentially create value...

Caline Malek
Mar 9, 20201 min read
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Why Arab countries must give women a fair chance
International Women’s Day is celebrated across the Arab region with calls to action for accelerating gender equality. Day has been...

Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20201 min read
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Saudi Arabia throws its support behind cloud-seeding technology
Cabinet has approved cloud-seeding program that aims to increase rainfall in the Kingdom by almost 20 percent. The technology can...

Caline Malek
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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Global leaders address health, well-being at Abu Dhabi event
Participants debated how the Fourth Industrial Revolution is transforming society, although obstacles remain. The two-day event,...

Caline Malek
Feb 18, 20201 min read
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Ivanka Trump praises Saudi Arabia for gender equality progress at Global Women’s Forum
Kingdom and four other countries lauded by speakers at Global Women’s Forum in Dubai. US president’s adviser Ivanka Trump and heads of...

Caline Malek
Feb 17, 20201 min read
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Diversification in society and business can only happen if women enjoy equality say experts
Economies grow better when women work on a level playing field, experts say. Mentorship for women and girls of all ages is essential....

Caline Malek
Feb 13, 20201 min read
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Deepak Chopra: ‘The UAE is moving faster than anywhere else’
Chopra said the future wellbeing of the Middle East lies in its youth’s ability to stay open and curious. The 73-year-old spiritual...

Caline Malek
Feb 12, 20201 min read
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Tech experts share insights at Middle East forum on the digital future
Saudi Arabia shifting gears as part of plan to embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Milken MEA Summit told. Advancement of AI and...

Caline Malek
Feb 12, 20201 min read
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Abu Dhabi students discover diplomacy in the digital age
Students offered innovative ideas, such as using blockchain as an anti-corruption tool, harnessing artificial intelligence and virtual...

Caline Malek
Feb 11, 20201 min read
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