Society

Gulf date festivals celebrate heritage and tell the story of tourism, trends, and entrepreneurship.

While under current conditions achieving food self-sufficiency is likely to remain aspirational, taking bold steps could radically improve the UAE’s food security in the interim and make the goal of food self-sufficiency more achievable down the line.

Even as they make heavy investment in tourism projects, including in remote areas, Gulf governments will need to ensure they do not lose sight of a camping tradition that celebrates a shared heritage tied to the region's wild places.

Abu Dhabi’s 33rd international book fair offered free access to hundreds of thousands of visitors, bridging literature and visual arts.

Gulf countries see esports as not only a viable investment but also a way to diversify their economies and engage their large youth populations.

UAE National Security Advisor Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan’s recent visit to the United States underscores nascent U.S. success in persuading the UAE of the benefits of partnership and access to advanced technology and the risks of sticking with legacy Chinese tech partnerships.

On June 4, AGSIW hosted a closed briefing with Yusuf Abdulkarim Bucheeri, the director general of legal affairs and human rights at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain.

Hamad AlShriaan and the comedians of the Kuwait Comedy Club blend local cultural references with sharp delivery, creating a vibrant atmosphere for Kuwaiti youth.