Society
Feb 26, 2024
Bahraini Photographer Puts Spotlight on Youth Palestine Advocacy
Ahmed Alghasra blends advocacy for the Palestinians with his photography to document demonstrations on social media and amplify youth perspectives on the Gaza conflict.

Feb 15, 2024
Layali Al-Qaisariyah: A Saudi Festival in an Agricultural Town
The Layali Al-Qaisariyah festival in Al-Hofuf, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, is an illuminating example of how the kingdom's art and entertainment agenda manifests outside the major cities.

Feb 7, 2024
In the Gulf, Is Civil Society Fighting for Climate?
Tracking the efforts and successes of civil society elements in underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change will remain a key bellwether for progress on issues relating to global warming, energy transition, and sustainability.

Jan 16, 2024
Gender Segregation Tests Kuwait University
Kuwait University's responsibility to educate students for a globalized workforce in conjunction with the younger generation’s more liberal attitudes may lead to a gradual reevaluation of gender segregation rules.

Jan 4, 2024
Expo 2030: An Opportunity to Define Riyadh’s Future
In 2030, Riyadh has the opportunity to offer something radically different that will leave a lasting legacy for the world.

Jan 3, 2024
Kuwait’s New Emir: A Frank Speech Signals a Sharp Change in Direction
Kuwait's new emir, Meshal al-Ahmed al-Jaber al-Sabah, announces an end to the current populist terms of engagement with the Parliament, which seems to suggest a forceful corrective – and perhaps more domestic strife – to come.

Dec 28, 2023
Social Entrepreneurship Begins to Thrive in the UAE
Through government support, the UAE looks to spark its nongovernmental sector, encouraging the growth of a new social entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Dec 26, 2023
Revolutionizing Health Care: Saudi Arabia’s Digital Health Transformation
Saudi Arabia’s innovative strides in health care aim to ensure that the kingdom has the tools and infrastructure to meet rising health-care challenges.
