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After 2 years of devastating war, will Arab countries now turn their backs on Israel?

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala, La Trobe University - The Middle East has long been riddled by instability. This makes getting a sense of the broader, long-term trends in the aftermath of the Gaza war particularly...

Syrian Cuisine: Bread Sealed with Food Culture, Spice, and Memory

Syrian dinner is less about food, but less so in that it is entirely commodity to eat, yet as cultural identification, welcome, and hospitality. Soft, plain flatbreads pita breads are eaten with nearly...

Wellness on a Budget – Affordable Oases for Ultimate Relaxation

There's a growing trend among individuals seeking wellness without emptying their wallets. Many people believe that self-care and relaxation must come with a hefty...

Eat Local – Emirati Chefs Place Heritage and Sustainability on a Plate

By Noura Al Hammadi ~ Deep in the United Arab Emirates lies a silent food revolution-its genesis in heritage but its future for forward. Throughout the Emirates, a new culinary master class is recasting Emirati cooking by blending traditional recipes...

The Learning Refuge: How women-led community efforts help refugees resettle in Cyprus

SUZAN ILCAN, University of Waterloo and Seçil Daǧtaș, University of Waterloo - Since 2015, the Republic of Cyprus (ROC) has seen a steady rise in migrant arrivals and asylum applications, primarily from people from Middle Eastern and African countries like Syria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. But many asylum-seekers face significant challenges. Refugees formally in the asylum system are often denied residency permits, which means they face persistent...

Women Cypriots Mapping Business and Policy Futures

By Elena Charalambous Papadopoulou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — On every corner of Cypriot life—from the vibrant startups to corridors of power—women are emerging as...

Saudi Arabia Experiences Lifestyle Transformation Driven by Wellness, Technological Change, and Lives of Expression

Saudi Arabia experiences vibrant lifestyle transformation driven by increasing focus on wellness, technological change, and lives of expression. The change captures the comprehensive approach to changing under the vision of the Kingdom's Vision...

Lebanon Embracing Culture of Well-being as a Resilience and Collective Healing Process

There is a living culture of well-being across all corners of Lebanon where conscious living not only is hip...

Can Syria rebuild its economy from the ashes of war?

Faek Menla Ali, University of Sussex - More than a decade of devastating conflict...

EU Launches Strategic Partnership Negotiations with Gulf Nations: A New Chapter in EU-GCC Relations

Brussels — In a significant move to deepen ties with the Gulf region, the...