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Island Reborn: Bahrain’s Renewable Energy Dream Takes Flight

By Layla Al-Khalifa ~ In the center of the Arabian Gulf, where for so long hydrocarbons had been the formula for wealth, Bahrain is setting out on a new and ambitious course—motivated not by...

Iran: Discovering Iran’s Most Breathtaking Off-the-Beaten-Spot Holiday Spots

By Leila Moussavi ~ Under Tehran, Isfahan, and Shiraz's off-the-beaten-trails are a treasure trove of off-the-beaten-spot gems—stunning scenery, rich heritage, and unlimited hospitality. Some of the most engaging off-the-beaten-spot sites in Iran that capture...

Healing through Heritage: Reawakening Syrian Ancient Traditions to Live in the Present

A health movement based on heritage has therefore become warranted by Syrian heritage dating back as far as ancient years. Syria is a green, fertile ground, a land which even today still conceals secrets of wholistic body and mind health yet to be inundated by the modern age. So much of ancient culture in the land is now discovered to offer more potential for constructing wholistic health. Syrian diet and disease are rare because they consume fresh healthy and wholesome boiled food that is found to have curative properties. Za'atar, sumac, and yesterday spices and herbs in the past eras had already contained antioxidant and anti-inflammatory values. Consuming such in...

The Calligraphy and Culture: The Timeless Breathtaking Beauty of Persian Script

By Nazanin Bahrami ~ Persian script isn't communication, it's a painting. Persian calligraphy, with its cadence of lettering and poetry rhythm, is a literary tapestry...

Hamas and Israel are on the verge of a ceasefire. What’s being left unsaid, though, could scupper the deal

Martin Kear, University of Sydney - Hamas announced that it has accepted several parts of the peace plan put forth by US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to finally end Israel’s war on Gaza. Hamas has...

Jordanian Youth Show Region How to Act on Climate

By Tamar Ben-Ami ~ On Amman's windy side streets, where ancient and modern aspiration meet, something discreet is building. A new generation of young Jordanians are coming forward to guide the Middle East towards a cleaner, greener future — not in protest, but through innovation, education, and grass-roots activism. At just 23 years old, Lina Al-Hassan doesn’t consider herself a hero. But in the last two years, her startup GreenGen has helped install over 400 rooftop solar panels in underserved neighborhoods...

From Ancient Echoes to Modern Expression – The Kingdom’s Artistic Renaissance

Over the past few decades, the Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its artistic landscape, embodying a renaissance that breathes new life into centuries-old traditions. This resurgence is not merely a resurgence...

Masgouf Magic: Iraq’s Grilled Fish Dish for Pride and Taste

By Omar Al-Janabi ~ Where the Tigris River hugs the capital city, Baghdad, pillars of smoke ascend into the air...

Holistic Healing – Wellness Oases That Go Beyond the Spa

Just as traditional spa treatments focus on relaxation and rejuvenation, holistic healing extends beyond these elements to encompass a...

Lebanon’s Coffeehouses Experience a Revival Roasts: Café Culture Reborn to Bring Citizens Together

Lebanon's centuries-old café culture tradition of way of life is experiencing a frantic revival following two decades of stagnant...