Moath Alofi: A Story of the City of Medina
AGSIW spoke with Moath Alofi, a native of Medina, who has explored his city and its region, on foot and by air, in a multifaceted program of documentation, photography, and art.
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Kuwait’s Community Coffeeshop Wave
This new wave of local coffeeshops has increased networking and socializing among youth immensely due to their open space, board games, and organization of social events.
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Veganism, Entrepreneurship, and Inspiration in Qatar
Ghanim al-Sulaiti is a vegan entrepreneur from Qatar. He combines his passion for conscious living and business through the vegan startups he has created.
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Creative Coworking in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
When it comes to workspace trends, coworking has quickly risen to the top over the last two years.
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Saudi Young Professionals in Silicon Valley
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has shown an admiration for the entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley, and visited the area in 2016, meeting with Saudi professionals.
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Let Me Entertain You: Saudi Arabia’s New Enthusiasm for Fun
Social outings with mixed genders, open cinemas, and performing arts represent a dramatic reversal from the past when Saudis pursued their amusements in private or abroad. What explains the government’s new enthusiasm for fun?
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Bisklayta: Pedaling through Hurdles in Saudi Arabia
While Bisklayta has been celebrated for encouraging women’s cycling in public, it still faces hurdles, both institutional and personal.
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Media, Youth, and the New Saudi Arabia
The stunning arrest of dozens of prominent princes, ministers, and businessmen once thought untouchable, and indications of a broadening campaign against corruption, raise fundamental questions about the future direction of Saudi Arabia.
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The Saudi Cultural Revolution
The arrests of numerous princes and political and business personalities in Saudi Arabia might best be described as an attack on the existing order of business among Saudi elites.
OPEC+ Tests the Shale Sector
OPEC+ producers are increasing output in the face of a global economic downtown. This will be a major test for non-OPEC producers, but OPEC+ seems confident that time is on its side.
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