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From escalation to isolation: Iran’s strategic unravelling in a rebalancing world

It took less than a month for the US-Israel war on Iran to erupt into a crisis of staggering magnitude — one now threatening to destabilize entire economies and...

The joy of trees

It used to be such a pleasure when the wind blew. When it blew through thousands of its leaves and dozens of its branches. Its tip was often seen...

Changing faces

Hollywood has always admired actors willing to go the extra mile, but today’s transformations demand far more than a new haircut or a few weeks in the gym. This...

Refugee lifeline

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on donors to fill the $100 million gap in funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, arguing that 2.5 to...

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Fatima Almheiri

Fatima has always been passionate about mental health. She has a Bachelors in International Studies with a minor in Psychology. She joined the With Hope UAE volunteer group in 2019 and she is currently head of communications.

Saibal Chatterjee

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Writer/Editor/Consultant. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of environmental journalism and publishing.

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Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

15 Jul 2026

Europe races to protect infrastructure from heat

As Europe's railways buckle under record heat, roads melt and power grids strain, countries are turning to an array of fixes for ageing infrastructure, from drones inspecting tracks and...

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Letters To The Editor

Wonderful platform

I am not a film buff. I watch a movie or a TV series only if someone insists; otherwise, I would much rather spend my free time reading books,...

Valuable lessons

The life of pop icon Britney Spears is an open book for everyone, as she is not only one of the shining stars...

14 Jul 2026

Dubai Mallathon

The Dubai Mallathon is the city’s creative approach to promoting health and community wellbeing. The idea of holding a marathon inside a shopping...

13 Jul 2026

Kindness matters

As temperatures continue to rise across the UAE, many delivery riders spend long hours outdoors ensuring the items reach our homes on time. In many neighbourhoods across the UAE,...

A great game

What a great delight the FIFA matches have been this year. Every match has been scintillating. Clearly, the entire concept of FIFA matches is a great marketing success story...

Worst example

As an ex-geography teacher I know how big the world is and how confusing it can be. As an Australian I have too often heard the Austrian national anthem...

Warm welcome

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 is progressing toward tougher matches, the football fever is not showing any signs of slowing down. With each passing day, the glittering sporting...

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