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Millions of displaced Sudanese live in dire humanitarian conditions, amid acute shortages of food, water, and services

1,000 days of bloodshed: Sudan’s unending war

From mass killings to famine, the cost of power struggles laid bare

Why hyper-personalisation now defines modern banking

From tailored products to anticipatory services, AI is reshaping customer–bank ties

As consumer expectations rise, banks must offer experiences similar to those found in leading digital platforms.

Yemen: Wisdom over noise in times of regional crisis

Why the UAE’s approach to Yemen reflects strategic restraint and foresight

Cars drive through a street in Aden on December 31, 2025.

Pakistan counterterrorism struggle: Hard choices ahead

Despite hurdles, Pakistan’s approach demonstrates growing sophistication and coherence

Pakistani army soldiers stand guard at a suicide blast site in Peshawar on December 24, 2009.

How Gen Z is forcing a reset at work

As a new workforce majority emerges, HR policies built for retention are being tested

Gen Z is more open than any previous generation in acknowledging when work affects their well-being, and they expect employers to respond with meaningful support rather than symbolic gestures.

US redraws the lines on the Muslim Brotherhood

Terrorist designation could reshape global action against transnational Islamist networks

Sudanese displaced from the Heglig area in western Sudan wait to receive humanitarian aid at the Abu Al Naga displacement Camp in the in Gedaref State, some 420km east of the capital Khartoum on December 30, 2025.

Beyond nostalgia: Deeper purpose of alumni connection

How gratitude, belonging and the responsibility to give back shape future generations

When alumni return to their alma mater, they do more than revisit familiar corridors; they reconnect with a part of themselves.

How connected care will redefine GCC healthcare by 2026

Integrated data, digital workflows and patient-centric care will set the region apart

In a fully connected care model, operational efficiency translates directly into better patient experience.

What Emirati youth want from work and why it matters

A new survey shows culture, well-being, and family matter more than salary

Emiratis on the opening day of Ru'ya Careers UAE Redefined 2023 job fair at Dubai World Trade Centre.

How public art bridges heritage and future in cities

As cities grow more connected, public art helps preserve identity and a sense of place

Public art must serve as cultural direction helping cities articulate who they are and what matters to them.

Sudan's war and role of the Muslim Brotherhood

Extremist influence within security apparatus blocking peace and deepening the catastrophe

Displaced Sudanese react after spending a night in Gedaref city eastern Sudan on December 26, 2025.

Year of the Family: Rediscovering the art of connection

Why slowing down and being fully present matters more than ever in distracted homes

In the UAE, the focus on family is deliberate and inspiring: the Year of the Family encourages households to slow down, reconnect, and celebrate bonds.

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