Coronavirus on Instagram: Getting the Public Health Message Out
Gulf governments have long been utilizing social media for important health messaging, and these tools have become even more critical since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gulf States Promote Fitness and Well-Being This Ramadan
During the holy month of Ramadan, Gulf initiatives encourage a balance between traditions of preparing delicious meals and staying fit.
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Filling the Religious Void: Yoga and Self-Awareness in Saudi Arabia
The marginalization of religious figures in Saudi Arabia has prompted a rise of trends focusing on spirituality and meditation to promote self-awareness.
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Pandemic Stalls, But Won't Ground, Gulf Airlines
After a disastrous year for airlines worldwide, Gulf Arab carriers – both symbols and drivers of the air travel revolution of the past decade – must be agile to survive and thrive in a highly uncertain environment.
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Event Report – UAE Security Forum 2020: Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies
This report is based on the presentations and discussions during the UAE Security Forum 2020, “Resilient Economies, Resilient Societies,” held December 15-17, 2020 virtually.
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Redefining Gulf Security Begins by Including the Human Dimension
The coronavirus pandemic has come as a reminder of the urgent need for a renewed approach to security that no longer focuses merely on the political and military aspects of security but includes a broader look at people-centered dimensions.
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As Iran’s Elite Fall Victim to Coronavirus, Succession Questions Arise
None of Iran’s leadership hopefuls can seize power without IRGC support, and any future leader of the Islamic Republic will be beholden to the IRGC.
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Saudi Response to Coronavirus Seen as Emphasizing Public Health, Not Internal Politics
As King Salman warns of the difficult fight ahead, the rationale behind the Saudi government’s quarantine measures is being closely scrutinized.
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Ego-balization versus Eco-operation: Prioritizing Human Security in the Face of Global Crises
The coronavirus outbreak presents Gulf – and global – leaders with an opportunity to prioritize human security in their foreign policies.
Gulf Youth and Civil Society Mobilize to Fight the Coronavirus
While most Gulf Arab countries have tackled the coronavirus pandemic through state-led initiatives, Kuwait and Bahrain engaged youth significantly through quasi-independent civil society organizations.
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