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Economy

How the Israel-Hamas war could affect the world economy and worsen global trade tensions

Daniele Bianchi, Queen Mary University of London - Global geopolitical tensions often play a pivotal role in shaping people’s perceptions of economic growth. Research shows concern about such issues can cause people and businesses to become more cautious about spending and investing, which can...

Empowering Iraq’s Future Leaders: Women to the Front

By Sara Al-Hashimi ~ In the sweltering sun of Najaf, 28-year-old attorney Huda Al-Mutlaq stands at a podium within a courthouse, ready to make her argument. Ten years before, she perhaps would have been...

Bitcoin is halving again – what does that mean for the cryptocurrency and the market?

Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading - Bitcoin, the largest and most talked about digital asset, has been on a rollercoaster of a ride since its launch in January 2009. With a market capitalisation...

Tech for Good

Jordanian Apps Solve Global Real-Life Issues By Hala Al-Momani ~ In trendy Weibdeh district cafes and start-ups in Amman, an open welcoming office space has young coders shoulder to shoulder in rows facing computer screens. Coffee...

Empowering Iraq’s Future Leaders: Women to the Front

By Sara Al-Hashimi ~ In the sweltering sun of Najaf, 28-year-old attorney Huda Al-Mutlaq stands at a podium within a courthouse, ready to make her argument. Ten years before, she perhaps would have been...

Bitcoin: four reasons why the price should surge in 2024

Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading and Hossein Jahanshahloo, Cardiff University The year 2023 will be remembered as turbulent for cryptocurrencies, with numerous important developments that ultimately helped to “clean up” the space to potentially...

Spotify just made a record profit. What can the platform do now to maintain momentum?

Andrew White, King's College London - It is not much of an exaggeration to say that Spotify saved the music industry. Global revenue for recorded music reached its zenith in 1999 – the same year that the seeds of the industry’s near destruction were sown. When Napster launched that year it gave music lovers around the world access to an almost limitless catalogue of songs for free. To millions of young people, it would take more than legal action against Napster and others to persuade them that they should return to analogue modes of listening. Spotify’s emergence in 2006 demonstrated that it was possible to monetise streaming in a way...

Desert Blooms: Jordan Farmers Employ Vibrant Ideas to Sow Hope

By Leen Al-Kilani ~ At dawn, in the light of morning gold, on the border of the desert east of Jordan is a miracle:...

Olive Roots, Worldly Reach: Old Farming Methods Discover New Markets

By Andreas Georgiou Kyriacou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Under Cyprus's warm Mediterranean sun, the island's ancient traditions of olive, carob, and halloumi agriculture are thriving all over again—gaining worldwide attention as boutique exports respond to global consumer desire for authenticity and quality. Olive Oil: Liquid Gold from the Mediterranean There's a Cypriot olive oil renaissance. In 2023, Cyprus exported about $3.55 million worth of virgin olive oil—almost doubling every year—a testament to good cultivation and marketing of this traditional product.Small in quantity but big enough in sales, Cyprus is one of the world's top 30 exporters of pure olive oil, with good trade links to Greece, the UK, and the U.S.Models that...

Unity in Diversity: How Bahrain’s Multinational Workforce Builds Community

By Noor Al-Khalifa ~ MANAMA, BAHRAIN — In Bahrain, where nearly three-quarters of the workforce is expat South Asian, North African, European, and beyond, diversity is not a trait—it's the backdrop for creativity, growth,...

The Silent Crisis: Unraveling the Poverty Pandemic and its Global Impact

A Deep Dive into the Ongoing Battle Against Economic Inequality In a world often dominated by headlines of technological...

From Desert to Oasis: How Israel’s Water Conservation Initiatives Resound Internationally

By Yael Ben-David ~ Where deserts previously towered as a threat for dry climates and unpredictable rains, Israel has turned the dictum on its head: it has fashioned scarcity into means to irrigate...

Textiles and Tradition – Yemeni Fashion Weaves Past and Present Together

By Layla Al-Hadhrami Sitting in Yemeni fabric garments is embracing...

Living with Grace – How Yemen’s Communities Celebrate Simplicity and Strength

By Mariam Al-Hadhrami l  In Yemen, where daily life unfolds...

Reviving the Past – Yemen’s Architectural Heritage Finds New Champions

By Hassan Al-Mahri l Heritage is more than history—it’s...

Vaccinating People Against Fake News

Researchers are trying to boost people’s immunity to fake news using online games and other strategies. Can these efforts protect the wider population against...

Olive Oils Explained

Olives and their oil are some of the oldest foods around today. Cultivation of the olive has been traced back as far as 5000...

Ships harness wind for voyage to a cleaner future

New sails and boat designs are set to help shipowners slash fuel costs and emissions. By Gareth Willmer - There is no mistaking Cristina Aleixendri’s...

In fight against male cancer, caring for mental health is a growing priority

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men and its diagnosis - and treatment - can take a toll on emotional and...

Depression too often gets deemed ‘hard to treat’ when medication falls short

Elissa H. Patterson, University of Michigan and Jay Kayser, University of Michigan - A plumber who shows up to fix a leaking toilet with...