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Agriculture, Editor's picks, I...

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

Staff Writer

July 8, 2026

The LIORA Conclave is a testament to the fact that when children are given the tools to participate in decision-making and innovation, they don't just dream of a better world; they build it.

Agriculture, Agritech, Editor'...

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

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July 8, 2026

Charting the journey of Dileep (the screen name Gopalakrishnan adopted) is a a study of the Malayalam film industry’s evolution - from a director-driven art form to a star-driven marketplace, and finally, to its current chaotic, democratic, content-first renaissance.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

The ghost in the frame: An industry’s arc through one man’s shadow

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February 4, 2026

The Government of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by the Public Services Department signed a long-term Sewage Treatment Agreement (STA) with a consortium of companies, comprising Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), TAQA Water Solutions and Saur International. The agreement covers the development of the Ras Al Khaimah Wastewater Treatment Plant, with a treatment capacity of 60,000 cubic meters per day. Upon completion the project will serve a potential population of 300,000.

News & Events...

Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth

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February 3, 2026

Global experts, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers across disciplines highlighted the need to integrate business management practices, entrepreneurship, and sustainable circular-economy principles at the 2nd International Conference on "Disrupting for Good: AI, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Circular Economy" (AIECE) hosted by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) on January 28 and 29, 2026.

News & Events...

Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference

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February 3, 2026

Al-Futtaim, one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, today announced the appointment of Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive, effective immediately, a strategic appointment that reinforces Al-Futtaim’s commitment to shaping the future of mobility, accelerating growth, and delivering transformative customer experiences in a rapidly evolving global automotive landscape.

News & Events...

Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision

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February 3, 2026

Middle East & North Africa...

Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking

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January 13, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

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July 8, 2026

The President Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam presenting the First Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug at an Award function in New Delhi on March 15, 2005.

Americas, Commentary, Editor's...

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

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July 8, 2026

The Confident Woman Conference 2025, themed “Thriving in Mind, Money, and Meaning,” was held in Abuja

Africa, Changemakers, Editor's...

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

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July 8, 2026

From left to right: Tobias Peggs, CEO of Square Roots; Kimbal Musk, Executive Chairman of Square Roots; Svet Varadzhakov, Executive Director of ADQ and H.E. Dhafer Rashed Al Qasimi, Group CEO of Silal

Middle East & North Africa...

Silal’s Innovation Oasis and Square Roots sign landmark agreement to accelerate climate-smart desert agriculture in the UAE

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December 26, 2025

Hashim Ghabashi, President Africa Region - ACWA Power and Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group.

Africa, Middle East & Nort...

ACWA Power and African Development Bank Sign a Cooperation Framework to Accelerate in Sustainable Energy and Water Projects Across Africa

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December 26, 2025

Attended by H.E. Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi, and H.E. Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, the agreement for the Fund’s establishment was signed by H.E. Abdullah Al Ameri, Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, and Dr. Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, Group CEO of Miral.

Middle East & North Africa...

Miral Impact Fund Launched in Partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an to Champion Environmental Stewardship and Social Impact

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December 26, 2025

team Blu's- Shibin KV, Jeeth Parambendavida, Rajesh PK and Jaser PV

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Rajesh PK’s Blu’s: how a self-taught animator turned a haunting into a hymn of light

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July 8, 2026

The Light We Follow by Shafeer Shamsudheen

Staff Writer

The Tray that Fights Hunger: Sandra Mariya Sony’s Blueprint for Urban Nutrition

The Young Innovators of Kerala: How a Grassroots Revolution is Rewriting the Future of Global South Innovation

The ghost in the frame: An industry’s arc through one man’s shadow

Ras Al Khaimah signs agreement to develop the largest wastewater infrastructure project in the Emirate to enable sustainable growth

Global Experts Examine Convergence of AI, Entrepreneurship, and Circular Economy at AURAK-hosted Conference

Al-Futtaim Appoints Jorge Navea as President of Al-Futtaim Automotive to Accelerate the Group’s Future Mobility Vision

Proudly ‘Made in the UAE’: Dolphin Bakery celebrates 7th year of fresh, homegrown baking

ekõ: When nature is the hero, and she has the last word

My Journey of Knowing Dr. Norman Borlaug: The Father of the Green Revolution

The Confident Woman Conference 2025 and the Launch of a Holistic Mentorship Program Empowering Women Across Nigeria

Silal’s Innovation Oasis and Square Roots sign landmark agreement to accelerate climate-smart desert agriculture in the UAE

ACWA Power and African Development Bank Sign a Cooperation Framework to Accelerate in Sustainable Energy and Water Projects Across Africa

Miral Impact Fund Launched in Partnership with the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an to Champion Environmental Stewardship and Social Impact

Rajesh PK’s Blu’s: how a self-taught animator turned a haunting into a hymn of light

The Light We Follow: A Squirrel, a Bracelet, and the Future of Storytelling

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