Michael Toole, Burnet Institute - More than 54,000 children aged under five in Gaza are suffering acute malnutrition, including more than 12,800 who are severely malnourished, according to a study published in The Lancet on Wednesday. When more than 15% of the population experiences acute malnutrition, the World Health Organization classifies this as “very high” – its most severe category. In August, the overall rate of acute malnutrition among study...

By Salma Naguib ~ From boardroom and courtroom to operating theatre and art gallery, Egypt's women are not only asserting themselves in public life but are also making it. Breaking the old limits and writing a...

Dubai is the largest city in the UAE and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai - the most populated of the seven emirates. Founded as a fishing village in the 18th century, the city boomed in the early 21st century with a focus on tourism, luxury and architectural feats, such as the tallest building in the world - the Burj Khalifa, which stands 828 metres tall. It is also home to one of the highest numbers of five-star hotels in the world. Located in the eastern Arabian Peninsula on the coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is a major global transportation hub for both passengers and cargo. Historically a...

A Journey Through Tradition, Rituals, and the Timeless Elegance of Tea In a world that moves at a rapid pace, where every moment seems to demand our attention, there exists a serene sanctuary found in the simple act of sipping tea. Join us on a journey through the rich tapestry of global tea culture, where tradition, rituals, and the timeless elegance of tea converge to create a space for contemplation, connection, and the appreciation of life's subtle nuances. The Art of Tea-Making Embark on a voyage through the diverse methods of tea preparation that span the globe. From the precise choreography of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony to the boisterous markets of...

Tony St. Leger, University of Pittsburgh - You may be familiar with the idea that your gut and skin are home to a collection of microbes – fungi, bacteria and viruses – that are vital for keeping you healthy. But did you know that your eyes also host a unique menagerie of microbes? Together, they’re called the eye microbiome. When these microbes are out of balance – too many or too few of certain types – eye diseases may emerge. With a study showing bacteria live on the surface of the eye and stimulate protective immunity, scientists are beginning to discover the microbial factors that can be exploited to create...

By Nour El-Din Mahmoud ~ Deeper in the world's oldest city, a renaissance is unfolding. Cairo, forever notorious for its ancient buildings and mosques, is becoming fertile ground for innovative art, underground music, fashion, and electronic culture ready to break with convention and blow apart traditional notions of beauty. Governed...

By Layla Al Mazrouei ~ United Arab Emirates awakened to golden glory will be economic fantasy, morning but of fashion, luxury, and brash cultural life. On Dubai Fashion Week technicolor ramps and staid mega-balls of Abu Dhabi skyscrapers, UAE is world cosmopolitan melting pot where future meets past.". At the center...