- 14 January, 2026
Fatima Saif
Fatima Saif is a lifestyle and culture writer who covers Emirati arts, tourism, and modern cultural trends across the Gulf.
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Yemen at Crossroads: Neither Peace, Nor War
After years of war, conflicts and flare-ups, Yemen is at the crossroads where there’s neither peace, nor war. It’s a challenge for conflicted parties, allies
Iraq: Ailing Energy Sector and Fragile Oil-Dependent Economy
Oil rich Iraq is struggling to meet the increasing electricity demands of its people because of the country’s ailing energy sector. Despite billion-dollar contracts to
Why do Israel troops kill a Hamas member? Details inside
In a recent clash in the West bank, a territory near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea in the Levant region of Western Asia, a
Rape and Killings at World Bank Tourist Project Site in Tanzania
The proposed site of a World Bank tourism project in Tanzania has been embroiled in allegations of rape, killings and forced evictions. The ambitious “resilient
Possibility of New Understanding Between US and Iran
After the release of American prisoners and the release of Iranian funds, Qatar believes there’s the possibility of new understandings between the US and Iran.
Lebanon and Israel exchange smoke-bomb fire; What is it about?
Lebanon and Israel, the two countries in the Middle East region, have exchanged smoke bombs at the border. What is it about? What happened between
Baz Luhrmann to Head Jury of Red Sea International Film Festival
Baz Luhrmann, one of the most famous Australian film directors, is set to host the jury of the third edition of the Kingdom of Saudi
Japan aims to revive Iran nuclear deal; What’s the current status?
Japan reportedly wants to revive JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), according to an Iranian official. Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of
Amazon invests $4bn in ChatGPT rival Anthropic; Details inside
Amazon, an American multinational technology company, has planned to invest $4 billion in the United States artificial intelligence (AI) start-up and ChatGPT rival company Anthropic.
Armenia Blames Russia for Losing Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan
Armenia only has bitter words for Russia after Azerbaijan claimed the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh province during the weekend. Taking a swipe at Russia, Armenian Prime Minister