- 15 January, 2026
Fatima Saif
Fatima Saif is a lifestyle and culture writer who covers Emirati arts, tourism, and modern cultural trends across the Gulf.
Articles By This Author
The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam: A Luxurious Addition to Morocco’s Capital
When The Ritz- Carlton Rabat opened its doors in the center of Morocco’s capital on September 12, luxury hospitality underwent a major turning point. Combining
Blinken: US Still Investigating Lebanon Pager Explosions
According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the pager blasts in Lebanon, which left 12 dead and about 3,000 injured, were unknown to the
Ukrainian Special Forces Strike Russian Military Base in Syria
Targeting a Russian military post on the southeast outskirts of Aleppo, Syria, Ukrainian Special Forces from the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), more especially from
Riad Salameh’s Arrest: Lebanon’s First Step Toward Accountability or Just Another Symbolic Move?
Following the terrible 2019 financial crisis, former Central Bank governor of Lebanon Riad Salameh—who served for three decades—has become the first high-ranking official to be
Blinken’s Middle East Visit Excludes Israel Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tension
This Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to go to the Middle East for a crucial tour including a major stop in
Environmental Costs of War: From Kuwait to Gaza and Beyond
During the first Gulf War, when 700 of Kuwait’s oil fields were set ablaze, one of the most stunning illustrations of the environmental expenses of
Bahrain to Host 2026 Formula 1 Pre-Season Testing Amid Calendar Shift
Bahrain will once more host the pre-season testing for the forthcoming season, even if its race date on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar changes. Reports
Iranian Women Go Without Hijabs as Mahsa Amini’s Death Anniversary Nears
More Iranian women are going out without the hijab two years after the death of Mahsa Amini. This is happening even though the government still
Algeria’s Surprising Election Drama: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune Faces Fraud Allegations and Vote Count Controversies
Originally expected to confirm President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s leadership with a second term, what started as an expected flawless election process in Algeria rapidly descended into
Biden Expresses Outrage Over Death of Turkish American Activist Aysenur Eygi in West Bank
Following the death of Aysenur Eygi, a Turkish American activist slain by Israeli troops during a nonviolent demonstration in the occupied West Bank, President Joe