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The Marawah Marine Biosphere Reserve in Abu Dhabi is the largest marine protected area in the UAE and contains coral reefs, mangroves, and sabkhas.

How the UAE’s protected areas safeguard aquatic life

From seagrass meadows to wetlands, conservation and technology reshape the nation’s coasts

UAE’s BRICS strategy signals a new era of growth

Diversification, diplomacy and innovation redefining the country's role on the world stage

BRICS provides its member states with vast markets, and the UAE is working to expand economic cooperation and partnerships with the group’s members.

What Charlie Kirk’s killing means in the digital age

Shooting shows how influencer culture, polarisation, weak security create lethal risk

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organisation, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

Why space is becoming the next global power frontier

Nations and corporations race for data, resources, and economic sovereignty beyond Earth

The International Space Station (ISS). In recent decades, the perception of outer space has shifted from being solely a domain of scientific exploration to a new arena of competition.

How to protect credit cards from fraud and cybercrime

Oversharing, weak passwords, and device security lapses fuel modern financial scams

To enjoy the benefits of credit cards without falling victim to fraud, individuals must be aware of these risks and adopt proactive protection measures.

Bihar’s soap opera: Nitish vs Lalu, Kishor, Paswan

Once state's strongest leader, chief minister is hemmed in by foes and fading relevance

For the first time in the state's politics, a diminished Nitish Kumar is not dominating the discourse in hyper-political Bihar.

Is social media giving adults ADHD-like traits?

Constant scrolling and multitasking are reshaping adult minds in ways we can’t ignore

Just like lack of sleep, stress, or poor diet can influence mental health, our constant digital stimulation may turn out to have left a deeper mark than we ever realised.

Trump’s missteps push India towards pragmatism

New Delhi needs reforms at home as much as partnerships abroad

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 at the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin on September 1, 2025.

Charity isn’t about generosity, it’s responsibility

The tools to ease suffering exist — what’s missing is the will to use them

On International Charity Day, let’s let go of the comfort of 'someone else will give', and step in to play our role.

Why we must not forget our teachers

Behind every engineer, doctor, and scientist stands a teacher who lit the spark

Today’s educators are not just conveyors of facts — they must be role models, mentors, counsellors, administrators, tech experts, and sometimes even part-time parents.

Election Commission faces neutrality test in Bihar

Stonewalling, missing records, and a flawed review spark ‘vote stealing’ charge

Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav flags off the Tejashwi Sandesh Rath for campaigning across Bihar ahead of the Assembly elections, in Patna, Friday, August 22, 2025.

Understanding the psychology behind cyber attacks

Why people, not systems, remain the weakest link in cyber defence

Social engineering, the art of manipulating people into giving up confidential information, is behind some of the most sophisticated and damaging breaches in the region.

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