Doha – Qatar experienced a Sunday marked by two major events. A few hours after the announcement of the passing of the former Emir and father of the current Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the country was targeted by a new missile and drone attack claimed by Iran as part of the regional…
For much of the twentieth century, cities were organized around a relatively predictable routine. Residential neighborhoods, business districts and transport systems evolved to support daily commuting between home and the workplace. Today, that model is changing as new patterns of work reshape how people choose to live, travel and use urban spaces. The expansion of…
Population ageing is reshaping healthcare systems in ways that extend far beyond demographic statistics. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline across many countries, hospitals, public finances and long-term care services are adapting to a growing number of older adults with different medical and social needs than previous generations. The most significant change is…
For decades, Hezbollah was considered the most powerful non-state armed force in the Middle East. Possessing a substantial arsenal, a deep-rooted presence in Lebanese society, and constant Iranian strategic support, the movement had succeeded in establishing itself as an essential player in the regional equation. Today, this position seems more fragile than ever. The military…
As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, the United Arab Emirates remains one of the leading Arab countries providing large-scale assistance to Palestinian civilians. The arrival this Thursday of the final aircraft from the “Hamid Air Bridge” at Egypt’s El Arish International Airport highlights the scale of an operation that has continued uninterrupted…
In a move that reflects an unprecedented strategic ambition, the United Arab Emirates has announced its intention to make 50% of its government services powered by artificial intelligence within just two years. This is not merely a technological upgrade, but a profound transformation in the very philosophy and function of the state—from a traditional administrative…
