DNA data of millions at risk as 23andMe declares bankruptcy
The recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by genetic testing company 23andMe has raised serious concerns about the privacy and security of the DNA data of…
Qatar improves ranking in Global Economic Freedom Index in MENA region
Qatar has advanced to the second position in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, rising from last year’s third place, in the 2025…
Bridging global sport governance and MENA’s Olympic ambitions
Zimbabwean former swimmer Kirsty Coventry has been elected as the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), succeeding Thomas Bach. At 41 years old,…
Paris and London’s wealth loss is Dubai’s gainDubai visit visa isn’t for work: Rules every UAE traveller should knowParis and London’s wealth loss is Dubai’s gain
Authorities in Dubai have stepped up inspections to tackle illegal employment practices, particularly individuals working on visit visas. “We’ve heard of multiple company premises being…
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla project appoints chief of tourism and innovation
Afalula, the French government agency for the AlUla project in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Gwénaëlle Delos as its chief of tourism and innovation. Upon completion in 2035, AlUla…
A Mix of Science and Tradition Helps Restore Relics in China’s Forbidden City
It’s highly technical work in what looks more like a lab than a museum: A fragment of a glazed roof tile from Beijing’s Forbidden City…
Oil Slips as Investors Monitor Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
Oil prices slipped on Monday as investors assessed the outlook for ceasefire talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war, which could lead to an increase…
Economic Reforms Drive Saudi Job Market Toward Sustainable Growth
Since the launch of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has implemented sweeping labor market reforms aimed at improving workplace conditions, increasing citizen participation across sectors, and…
Kuwait Plans to Tender $1 Billion National Rail Road Project this Year
Kuwait’s Public Authority for Roads and Transportation aims to tender the Kuwait National Rail Road project before the end of this year. The Central Agency…
Euro Zone Economy Growth Accelerates to 7-month High in March, PMI Shows
Euro zone business activity grew at its fastest pace in seven months in March, supported by an easing in the long-running manufacturing downturn despite slower…