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What Saudi domination of Arab university rankings table signifies
Investments pays off as Saudi institutions dominate Times Higher Education’s Arab University Rankings 2021 Experts say there is still...
Caline Malek
Sep 28, 20211 min read
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How Saudization is harnessing Kingdom’s local talent to private-sector expansion
Financial and insurance sectors are seeing some of the strongest growth in local hiring Private-sector entities doing their part to...
Caline Malek
Aug 2, 20211 min read
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A mentoring platform gives aspiring Saudi designers a leg up in the industry
Princess Nourah Al-Faisal is encouraging and cultivating a generation of local designers She established Nuun Jewels in France in late...
Caline Malek
Jun 3, 20211 min read
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A mentorship program aims to help top Saudi students fulfil their true potential
The Qimam Fellowship was launched in 2018 to empower the Kingdom’s high-potential university students An intensive 12-day training...
Caline Malek
May 5, 20211 min read
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How the Arab world can tackle the invisible mental-health pandemic
Egyptian-Canadian Ally Salama wants a culture of mental wellness that speaks to the Middle Eastern mindset With no let-up in COVID-19...
Caline Malek
May 3, 20211 min read
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A digital library offers Saudis affordable access to scholarly research
Saudi students, researchers and professionals will soon benefit from a vast new digital library of academic literature Zendy’s creator...
Caline Malek
Mar 24, 20211 min read
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Improved global rankings reflect strides being made by Saudi universities
Authorities want the Kingdom’s brightest school leavers to choose local universities over the foreign competition Experts say higher...
Caline Malek
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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Is peaceful coexistence possible in a fragmented, polarized world?
Abu Dhabi hosted the International Human Fraternity Virtual Summit on the occasion of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity on February 4...
Caline Malek
Feb 7, 20211 min read
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The Cairo-trained violinist who wants Saudis to pursue their musical ambitions
Saudi violinist Elyas Yaseen dreams of his own music academy in his beloved Red Sea port city of Yanbu The Ministry of Culture began...
Caline Malek
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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How the Arab region can catch up with the future of food
Investors seek regulatory environment that promotes innovations like plant-based alternatives and cellular agriculture Saudi Prince...
Caline Malek
Jan 24, 20211 min read
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Saudi artist proves disability is no barrier to success
Loss of hearing has not stifled the creativity of Saudi painter Nujood Al-Otaibi, now looking forward to her first solo exhibition Saudi...
Caline Malek
Jan 14, 20211 min read
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Feats of two Saudis offer glimpse of Arab region’s female science talent
Asrar Damdam and Lama Al-Abdi honored by L’Oreal-UNESCO for Women in Science Middle East Regional Young Talents Program In spite of...
Caline Malek
Jan 11, 20211 min read
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UN’s 75 anniversary proves to be year of great disruption
League of Nations’ aims of promoting peace and well-being continue to live on in the work of the United Nations Crisis caused by pandemic...
Caline Malek
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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Saudi-hosted summit examines how AI can deliver positive social impact
Kingdom strikes deals at Global AI Summit with Huawei, Alibaba Group and IBM to develop 5G network, cloud storage and AI Bringing...
Caline Malek
Oct 25, 20201 min read
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Coronavirus crisis reveals the Arab world’s great e-learning divide
Regional organizations looking for ways to support remote teaching of refugee students. Experts underscore need for creative solutions to...
Caline Malek
May 14, 20201 min read
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AUB president says liberal Arab thought at risk amid Lebanon’s coronavirus, financial crises
Sacrifices will have to be made for American University of Beirut to survive crisis, warns President Fadlo Khuri. Khuri does not envision...
Caline Malek
May 12, 20201 min read
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Here’s how students can take care of their mental health
As students continue to adapt to the reality of home schooling in these unprecedented times, experts are offering some recommendations on...
Caline Malek
Apr 27, 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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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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The building blocks of a tolerant Middle East
Higher education to play a major role in fostering tolerance, say experts. The UAE set a precedent by proclaiming 2019 as The Year of...
Caline Malek
Dec 23, 20191 min read
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