- 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.
Articles By This Author
‘Hajjan’: A Saudi Adventure at the Toronto International Film Festival
Egyptian filmmaker Abu Bakr Shawky is basking in the spotlight at the world premiere of his Hajjan at the Toronto International Film Festival. Hajjan is
Navigating the Turkish-Iranian Struggle for Influence in the Caucasus
Turkey and Iran are currently engaged in a power struggle over influence in the South Caucasus, a region distinguished by its complicated network of ethnicities,
Israel Scientists Create Human Embryos Free of Sperm, Eggs and Womb
Scientists at Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science have successfully created complete models of human embryos from stem cells and managed to grow in a lab
Will G20 become G21? Inclusion of African Union on the cards
The African Union of 55 member states will be admitted to the G20, making it potentially “India’s biggest achievement”, Anil Trigunayat, who serves as a
Prescribing Change: Doctors Flee Israel’s Judicial Reform
It’s inevitable. The Benjamin Netanyahu-led government has pushed Israelis to relocate to other countries for greener pastures, and brighter horizons for their families. The judicial
Pakistan’s Leadership Vacuum: A Nation in Need of Direction
Pakistan is in a precarious position as a result of numerous crises, including political, economic, institutional, and constitutional difficulties. Is the country truly without a
Lebanese women in sports overcoming societal barriers
In recent years, women in Lebanon have been giving priority to sports. From football and basketball to field and weightlifting, Lebanese women are giving their
Italy Allures Saudi’s PIF With ‘Made in Italy’ Investment Temptation
Italy has set its eyes on enticing wealth funds in the Gulf, most specifically Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to invest in its ambitious
Updating Your Mobile Number on Absher: A Step-by-Step Guide
Absher, the eServices portal by the Ministry of Interior in Saudi Arabia, is a valuable platform that provides online access to various government services. Keeping
Arab Celebrities Shine at the 80th Venice Film Festival Opening Ceremony
Mohammed Al-Turki, the CEO of the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, attended Wednesday’s opening ceremony of the 80th Venice Film Festival. Al-Turki strolled