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After two years of ongoing conflict, Gaza began to experience peace for the first time. The shooting and rocket attacks have stopped. It’s a significant comfort for a generally traumatised...

I have always enjoyed both writing and getting letters. During a recent review of my personal documents, I noticed how often I corresponded with friends and acquaintances. The letters I discovered...

Not a day goes by without headlines about someone getting scammed online. Every day, a fresh report emerges regarding yet another method fraudsters have attempted to deceive us into giving up our...

Today marks World Patient Safety Day, a time when families, caregivers, communities, health professionals, policymakers, and patients unite to demonstrate their dedication to ensuring patient safety....

Life is a narrative where the start establishes the mood, aptly describes the formative years of childhood, which are the crucial phase in a child's growth. To achieve their full potential,...

Can we dream of a world that is free from the fear of illness? This vision of a human life free from the scourge of disease is likely as old as humanity itself! While humans, on average, live longer...

Her hands are excruciatingly slender, and the bones on her body are jutting out from beneath her skin. The picture of this emaciated 10-year-old, as reported by a news agency, is one of many children...

Humanitarian Day is observed worldwide on August 19. Similar to any other day, this one also went by with the unveiling of various data and events honouring humanitarian workers and those who perished...

In recent years, people have become increasingly aware of the dangers of climate change and global warming. As a result, they are prioritising the concept of sustainable living, which has led to a...

As conflicts and climate emergencies worsen and the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic persist, a glimmer of hope is found in a report indicating that global hunger has decreased. The Independent...

Returning to a nation, especially one where your dreams were fulfilled, stirs up a mix of joy and reflection on former times, as well as views on the present situation, creating a sense of attachment...

Yes, he is a symbol of peace, an icon of humanity and a quintessential leader who inspired people around the world. He is none other than Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, who would have turned 107 years old...

In a significant step towards enhanced regional integration in tourism, digital economy and security, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are set to roll out a unified Gulf visa by the end of...

When John Wesley Hyatt discovered the first practical artificial plastic in 1869, the American Inventor might not have anticipated that his revolutionary invention would later place a strain on the...

With the emergence of various digital platforms, journalistic practices have undergone significant changes in recent years. While these changes have introduced innovative forms of communication, they...

Drug abuse and trafficking are pervasive issues that affect millions of people worldwide. The consequences are far-reaching and multifaceted, impacting health, security and socio-economic conditions. ...

Every war results in brutal consequences. The gruesome scenes, especially the recent deadly events in the Middle East, overshadow more positive long-term global trends concerning peace. As history...

Every year in June, the world unites to celebrate various international days dedicated to protecting our ecosystems. These observances serve as a reminder of our responsibility to safeguard the...

Digital transformation is a crucial catalyst for a country's development. Its adoption across various sectors enables nations to achieve significant improvements in productivity, efficiency and...

The Sultanate of Oman has further enhanced its impressive list of accolades by receiving a new ranking from the World Health Organisation (WHO) for its efforts in eliminating industrially produced...