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There is a pretentious new co-worker on the block gunning for our jobs

There is an emerging threat coming our way — an overconfident and knowledgeable co-worker that hides behind the protective guise of artificial intelligence

Ibrahim Hamidi
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Al-Assad exploiting plight of Syrians for political gain

In the rubble of the earthquake, the regime in Damascus leaves its people cut off and without aid from routes it could open, exploiting a humanitarian crisis

Alia Mansour
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The plumber who fooled the literary world

As I was performing my daily ritual of re-arranging my chaotic library, I came across an astonishing book. The Third Eye, by Lobsang Rampa, is a…

Hashem Al Jahdali
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Palestinian politicians are the makers of their own tragic demise

The Palestinians hold countless heated and bitter debates about their conditions, choices, and destinies. This has been the case for about a hundred…

Majed Kayali
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One Saudi state since the beginning

An honourable royal order was issued last year by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, to mark 22 February as…

Khalid al-Ghannami
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Saudi Arabia: A rich past with a promising future

Saudi Arabia — an Arab and regional power with considerable economic and political weight — comprises a wide geographical area, covering about 80% of…

Hassnaa Alqunaieer
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GCC banking sector needs a more meaningful monetary policy 

If certain changes are implemented, the role of monetary policy will become more significant, just as it is in developed countries 

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi
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Why social media trends fade just as quickly as they appear

Among the reasons that encouraged French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu to write two lectures titled “On Television”, which he later included in his…

Samer Abou Hawwach
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Is a visa to Europe becoming a modern-day indulgence?

By making it increasingly difficult for some nationalities to obtain visas, Europe is building 'mind walls' that not only keep people out but imprison society

Abdulsalam Bin Abdulali
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Resistance to societal change: Three present-day examples

Society and the characteristics of an era are constantly at odds. They are two sides of an equation whose constant friction drives "progress" or, say…

Houssam Itani
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The written word has given humanity so much, but what does it take away?

If words first come from our mouths, is it wrong to ask if the spoken words of ancient figures were accurately captured?

Reem Al-Kamali
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US hesitance to retaliate against attacks emboldens Iran

Washington's desire to avoid escalation is making its forces vulnerable to increased aggression

Haid Haid
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Intercultural dialogue and the Iran war

Zaid bin Ali al-Fadhil
Zaid bin Ali al-Fadhil

Israel's elections and the limits of political change

Alia Mansour
Alia Mansour

Inside Syria's 'Republic of Fear'

Ibrahim Hamidi
Ibrahim Hamidi

To end polio, we must reach the children still being missed

Ziad Memish and Jamal Ahmed
Ziad Memish and Jamal Ahmed
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