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Death does not distinguish between age, achievement, wealth, or promise. It arrives silently, unannounced, reshaping the lives of those left behind.

Gone too soon: Lasting memories of those we’ve lost

Each loss teaches us to treasure life’s fleeting beauty and love more deeply while we can

AI and ethics: UAE’s vision for tech governance

From billion-dollar deals to governance, UAE leads innovation and global cooperation

Visitors on the opening day of Gitex Global 2025 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

How UAE Pavilion became a bridge of friendship in Osaka

A reflection on UAE Expo 2025 journey - a story of connection, curiosity, shared humanity

UAE ambassador to Japan Shihab Alfaheem at the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka.

How Kerala became first state to beat extreme poverty

Southern state’s focus on education and welfare holds lessons for the rest of the country

A bustling street scene at the entrance of a colonial-era structure in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Kerala has become the first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty.

Peace without parity: Women still sidelined

25 years after UN resolution, women still sidelined in defence, diplomacy, decision-making

Since the adoption of the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda in 2000, women’s participation in global peace and security institutions has grown substantially, but not in 'hard security' areas.

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Bihar women voters hold key — but parties don’t get it

Women are turning out in record numbers, but are sidelined from genuine representation

Women stand in a queue to cast their votes in the Bihar panchayat election at Naubatpur, Patna, on October 8, 2021.

Healing from breast cancer needs more than awareness

True recovery grows through empathy and communities that honour every woman’s story

Early detection of breast cancer continues to save lives and deserves every effort of awareness, yet healing extends beyond medicine.

How Emirates airlines became a pillar of UAE soft power

Flying beyond commerce, airline shapes the country’s global identity and influence

Over four decades of operations, Emirates has maintained one of the best safety records in the industry, a critical but often understated element of its soft-power appeal.

In praise of pause: Why life isn’t meant to be a sprint

Our obsession with success risks erasing the simple joys of living

Life is not a 100-metre dash, and not everyone was born to shatter records or hoard accolades.

Digital minimalism: Taking back control from screens

A conscious reset can cut the noise, restore focus, and strengthen real-world connections

To practice digital minimalism, start by being intentional with how you use technology.

How Rhea Chakraborty was failed by Indian journalism

A witch-hunt masquerading as news exposed the darkest side of TV channels

Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty was publicly character-assassinated after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput.

RTA’s 20-year journey: Dubai’s mobility revolution

Dubai’s RTA has not only built roads, but it has also built the rhythm of a city

Roads, bridges, and tunnels built over the past two decades have not only reduced travel time but also strengthened Dubai’s connectivity with its neighbouring emirates

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