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Placed in bottles that once held something else and thriving in water alone, the money plant turns ordinary containers into something decorative.

Biscuit tins to money plants: The joy of holding on

How everyday objects, reused and remembered, carry stories of thrift, memory and care

Europe looks East as old alliances strain

From India to China, diversification replaces dependence in a changing global order

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi with EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa.

India and the UAE: Shaping a human-centric AI agenda

From shared values to joint action ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit

AI is rapidly reshaping India’s development trajectory, emerging as a powerful catalyst for inclusive growth, innovation, and global competitiveness.

Why intelligent decisions fail — and what we can learn

Confidence, bias and data combine to distort decision-making at home and in public life

Decision-making is not a purely logical exercise. It is shaped by cognitive biases — mental shortcuts the human mind uses to cope with complexity.

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Successful AI will simply be part of life

Trust, accessibility and intuition are what turn technology into infrastructure

For AI to be used comfortably by more people, it must be intuitive enough that it doesn’t require learning on the user’s part.

How the UAE is shaping the global technology order

Advanced research and strategic partnerships underpin a long-term vision

The UAE does not treat technology as a sectoral policy issue, but as an integrated sovereign project.

When exams arrive, families must step in

Quiet support, empathy and reassurance at home can shape a child’s exam performance

Preparing for and writing examinations successfully is an art refined through routine, discipline, and sustained support.

How online trends are disrupting the core of education

Guidance and family-school partnerships key to shielding children from modern risks

Children must understand what is safe, what is harmful, and how to express curiosity without harming themselves or others.

Why AI demands a nation of lifelong learners

In an AI-enabled world, the most valuable skills will be judgment and critical thinking

AI and learning

Saying ‘no’: A leadership skill we must reclaim

Why saying ‘no’ makes you a stronger, smarter leader

In theory, saying ‘no’ seems simple - in practice, it rarely is.

Why health is becoming the most valuable form of wealth

UAE well placed to lead the global shift from treating illness to extending healthy life

Healthier populations are more productive populations. Fewer sick days. Longer working lives by choice, not necessity.

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