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Saudi researchers eye quantum progress from tie-up with US software startup
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is at the forefront of quantum computing in the Middle East Quantum computing...

Caline Malek
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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How Canadian-Lebanese architect Samir Saddi is trying to rebuild the Arab world
The Beirut-born architect has dedicated his life to documenting traditional Arab architecture and encouraging others to incorporate...

Caline Malek
Jun 6, 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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Experts laud Saudi plan for confronting climate-change challenge head on
Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives aim to reverse environmental degradation and tackle climate change Twin initiatives will...

Caline Malek
May 18, 20211 min read
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Middle East weighs agri-tech solutions as pandemic underscores urgency of food security
GCC countries avoided nightmare scenario of mass food shortages during the peak of the coronavirus crisis Challenges loom as farming...

Caline Malek
May 16, 20211 min read
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Saudi actress Sumaya Rida personifies the zeitgeist of an era of change in the Kingdom
Sumaya Rida is a rising star of Saudi Arabia’s fledgling domestic film industry, empowered by the Vision 2030 agenda Rida wants more...

Caline Malek
May 11, 20211 min read
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What Saudi Arabia’s impressive rank in World Happiness Report 2021 signifies
Societies with higher trust in public institutions and greater income equality appear more successful in fighting COVID-19 Increased...

Caline Malek
May 6, 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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Experts unpack Eastern Mediterranean crisis at Arab News webinar
Virtual event marks 200 years of modern Greece and Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire Greek ambassador to Saudi Arabia says his...

Caline Malek
Mar 28, 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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How a group of Saudi female showjumpers took over the reins
The Equestrian Union was formed in 2015 to allow women to compete on equal footing with men in the Kingdom Arab News Read Article

Caline Malek
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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An exemplar of Saudi Arabia’s progress in women’s economic inclusion and empowerment
As country director of Serco, Mona Althagafi is in charge of operational delivery of services company’s core offerings The Saudi national...

Caline Malek
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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Saudi eye doctors to help turn aid agency KSrelief’s vision into reality
KSrelief and Al-Basar International Foundation are launching 41 new medical projects in Yemen, Bangladesh, Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan...

Caline Malek
Mar 10, 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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The Saudi fashion designer inspired by her bedouin roots in AlUla
Jeddah-born Lama Al-Bluwi’s yearning for her heritage has found expression in a remarkable collection Hand-drawn portraits printed on...

Caline Malek
Mar 8, 20211 min read
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Saudi aid agency, WHO join hands to improve Yemen’s public health system
Millions of Yemenis will receive essential healthcare this year thanks to a new initiative taken by the World Health Organization (WHO)...

Caline Malek
Feb 8, 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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