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Women playing key role in educational innovations
Arab women have significant impact in shaping educational practices by embracing technology and student-centered learning, says Aziza Ellozy of The American University in Cairo.
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Unit 4 of UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant commissioned
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) on Friday announced that its operating and maintenance subsidiary, Nawah Energy Company, has successfully started-up the reactor of Unit 4 of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant (Barakah Plant). The reactor has begun initial production of heat through nuclear fission, used... -
WEF24: Gulf cities spearhead global investment surge
GCC cities such as Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Riyadh showcase dynamic growth, rivalling global metropolises, says Julien Hawari, CEO & Founder of Special Edition and Million. -
No surprises in store as Egypt heads to polls
From Sunday through Tuesday, Egyptians aged 18 and above will be able to cast their ballots for one of four candidates -- former army chief Sisi, in power since he deposed elected Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in 2013, and three other relative unknowns. -
Saudi Crown Prince arrives in India for G20 summit
His visit comes at a time when Washington is actively engaging with the kingdom, encouraging it to normalize ties with Israel. "This has been the result of months of careful diplomacy, quiet, careful diplomacy, bilaterally and in multilateral settings," US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said Saturday. This project... -
Air pollution concerns on rise in Arab world: Report
Recent global data indicates an alarming rate of pollution in several Arab countries, with Lebanon, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia among the top most polluted nations. The problem extends throughout the Middle East, as evidenced by high rankings for Iran and Turkey as well. Despite environmental initiatives and efforts towards sustainability,... -
Saudi embrace of China signals shift in Middle East geopolitics
China's approach, characterized by a combination of economic incentives and a focus on development, contrasts with the more assertive and unilateral approach often associated with the United States. For Arab nations, China's appeal also lies in its geo-economic-centric relationship, he adds. -
Which country leads Arab world in business ease?
Arab nations have implemented several reforms to improve the ease of doing business. TRENDS take a look to determine the most business-friendly country in the region. -
10th Arab-China Business Conference ends with Riyadh Declaration
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The 10th edition of the Arab-China Business Conference successfully concluded on Monday with the announcement of the Riyadh Declaration, a multimodal framework to strengthen economic and investment partnerships shared between the Arab world and China. The announcement lays the foundation for continued collaboration with a focus... -
Serious efforts needed to tackle Arab world challenges
He stresses on resolving the Palestinian issue, expressing concerns over escalating Israeli attacks and calling for a collective response to establish an independent Palestinian state. Taha also expresses the OIC's commitment to peace and stability in Yemen, Libya, and Syria, and urged increased solidarity with Somalia. -
Overuse of technology may lead to polarization: Expert
Technology, however, can be a powerful tool to deal with global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and inequality, says MIT's Senseable City Lab director Carlo Ratti. -
Tunisia’s Saied kicks out Europe’s trade unionist for ‘interference’
Earlier in Saturday, Esther Lynch, Europe's top trade union official took part in a demonstration organized by the UGTT trade union federation and made comments that constituted blatant interference in Tunisia's internal affairs, head of the European Trade Union Confederation, the presidency said in a statement. It added that she... -
UAE played key role in stabilizing Egypt: El Sisi
In 2013, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed ordered the transfer of ships carrying vital petroleum commodities via Mediterranean to Egypt to help it overcome the crisis, says El Sisi at WGS. -
Loopholes in corporate governance, political interest hinder battle against corruption across Arab world
The UAE and few other countries figure at the top of the Transparency Index in the region, but this doesn't mean that they have an excellent performance globally, says an expert. -
Lebanon population set to decline in 2023
A survey published by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia says poverty levels can reach 36 percent of the total population in 2024. -
A true leader embraces meritocracy, shuns nepotism, says Vision 3 head Khalid Abdulla-Janahi
Khaled Abdulla-Janahi , an international Arab thought leader, feels strongly about changing the traditional perception encompassing the concept of leadership. -
Crisis-hit Egypt’s currency halved in value since March
Egypt's economy was hit hard after Russia's invasion of Ukraine last February unsettled global investors and led them to pull billions out of the North African country. The war sent wheat prices spiralling - heavily affecting Egypt, one of the world's largest grain importers, and piling pressure on its foreign... -
20 dead as Egypt minibus topples into canal
Emergency crews recovered the heavily damaged minibus from the canal, an AFP photographer reported. Traffic accidents are common in Egypt where roads are often poorly maintained and driving rules flouted. -
UAE views creativity through the lens of openness
"While living in Dubai, and through my performances in the UAE, I found that the culture of tolerance here is a force of immeasurable good, especially since music and arts help better humanity and pave the way for a more peaceful future,” he highlights, referring to his experience during Expo... -
King Abdulaziz University best in Arab world in QS World Rankings
QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings by Quacquarelli Symonds. -
Dubai most expensive city in Arab world
Mercer’s 2022 Cost of Living City Ranking ranks the emirate the 31st most expensive city in the world. -
Young Arab artists dream of freedom in unique talent show
The show was performed under the stars at a seaside theatre in the resort of Hammamet and broadcast across the region. -
Hamas warns against ‘flag march’ in east Jerusalem
At a speech marking a year since an 11-day flare-up in the conflict between Israel and the group that rules Gaza, the Hamas leader alleged there had been "calls to storm the Al-Aqsa mosque and hold a march of flags". -
War-torn Yemen holds breath as breakthrough truce begins
The UAE has expressed its "support" for the UN ceasefire, which was also welcomed by the US, UN chief Antonio Guterres, the European Union, and the leaders of Britain, France, and Iraq. -
Expo 2020 achieves another milestone, records 20m visits
Expo 2020 Dubai, the largest global gathering since the start of the pandemic, reached the milestone of 20 million visits on Saturday, 19 March. -
NYU Abu Dhabi to host first Quantum Computing Hackathon
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will host the region’s first-ever Quantum Computing International Hackathon with a focus on innovation, entrepreneurship, and advanced industries. -
Arab students stranded in Ukraine desperate to go home
Among Arab countries, Morocco has the largest number of students in Ukraine, with around 8,000 enrolled in universities, followed by Egypt with more than 3,000. -
France ‘concerned’ as Tunisia’s president extends powers
Last year, the Tunisian president sacked the government, suspended parliament, and seized a range of powers. -
Saudi coffee legacy percolates through the generations
Saudi Aramco, the oil company, will establish a coffee center in Jizan while using "advanced irrigation techniques to improve agricultural capacity". -
Trade, investments bring Saudi Arabia, Iraq closer
Saudi Arabia and Iraq are looking to build a wide-ranging economic partnership as they sign electrical interconnection deal on the sidelines of the Saudi-Iraqi Joint Forum. -
Mumzworld CEO says committed to supporting Mideast businesswomen
Mumzworld has over 350 staff, with over 6,000 brands and more than 300,000 products for sale on the website, and a business that has created momentum for other women to succeed and create more jobs in the region -
NASA Arab scientist pleas for unity in space
Exploring space is no longer a luxury, it is humanity's future, says Tunisian astrophysicist and Nasa scientist Nour Raouafi -
Jordan woos Russia for local investment
Russian representatives from three provinces met with commissioner general of the Jordan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. -
Which are the happiest Arab countries?
A number of Arab countries have scored quite well in the just-published 2021 edition of the World Happiness Report. -
Dubai ranks first in Arab world in Innovation Index
The report also highlights that 2014 saw the launch of the first Dubai Innovation Index, which was the first-of-its-kind city level assessment of innovation which has influenced a raft of new measures, including strategies policies and procedures introduced in areas that include public private partnerships, robotics, blockchain, artificial intelligence, the... -
Qatar will act on US interest in Afghanistan
The Gulf country has played a significant role both in diplomacy and evacuations as the US ended its 20-year war in Afghanistan. -
Despite dangers, Iraqi Kurds crossing borders to reach Europe
About 3,000 Kurds have left the region in the past three months, of whom 1,600 have gone to Belarus on tourist visas, according to the Kurdistan Refugee Association. -
Riyadh ranks third smartest G20 capital, outperforms Paris and Hong Kong
Saudi capital Riyadh has been ranked as the third smartest capital among the G20 member states and the 30th smartest city at the global level. Riyadh made qualitative progress on the IMD Smart Cities Index for 2021, issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), as it jumped 23... -
The largest Arab container ports in the world
There are about 186 major maritime container ports worldwide. Do you know the names of the biggest container ports in the Arab world? -
Nobel Prize eludes the Arab world
Egypt and Algeria have the largest number of Nobel winners in the Arab world, while Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are yet to produce one. -
Canada elects PM Trudeau for third term
The 49-year-old Trudeau won the election, but did not get simple majority, which could make things difficult for him, just like they did in 2019. He now stands similarly weakened, with a tough road ahead of him. -
Saudi biggest Arab economy, Sudan most indebted
The Saudi economy, as per IMF, is recovering "well" from the pandemic, estimating the kingdom's non-oil economy will grow by 4.3 percent this year. The Kingdom's GDP, which rose from US$ 701.5 billion in 2020, is likely to hit to US$ 804.9 billion by the end of 2021. -
Leaders mull Arab Center for Food Security
The 22-member Arab League and its legislative body, the Arab Parliament, are planning to establish a food-security body. -
Mena box office revenues to hit $1bn by 2024: PwC
Revenues from cinema in the Mena region is expected to defy global trends and hit $1 billion by 2024 Box office revenues in the Mena region are expected to grow by 4% in the aforementioned period, compared to a 2.4% decline worldwide Revenues from cinema in the Middle East and... -
Abu Dhabi most liveable city in Middle East
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index ranks 140 most liveable cities in the world Abu Dhabi's top rank attributed to the government's social and economic development The UAE capital Abu Dhabi moved up seven places in the 2021 global quality of life ranking and was named as the most...