https://www.dalalawienat.comRSS Feed for Dalal AwienatenWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/1063657d-20a7-4d81-a557-4cfdebe88ffd.webpWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/1063657d-20a7-4d81-a557-4cfdebe88ffd.webphttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/de55b543-aac7-4e5e-b8c7-9c0603825013.jpgWed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/de55b543-aac7-4e5e-b8c7-9c0603825013.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/f05a8ccf-ee08-49b1-a313-c8c20bd63563.mp4Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/f05a8ccf-ee08-49b1-a313-c8c20bd63563.mp4https://arab.news/5tnd3Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/5tnd3https://arab.news/gnffsFri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/gnffshttps://arab.news/zpmv7DUBAI: Doctors without Borders has stopped producing specialized 3D-printed masks for patients with severe facial burns in Gaza after restrictions on medical supplies prevented the organization from obtaining essential materials.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/zpmv7https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/e866829e-2e86-4a18-9ac8-bbf30192b224.mp4Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/e866829e-2e86-4a18-9ac8-bbf30192b224.mp4https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/be68d316-72a8-4db0-87a1-15c7fe821a12.jpgGaza’s water system is being pushed toward collapse, turning an already severe shortage into a deepening public health emergency as damaged desalination plants, wells and sewage networks leave civilians without sufficient access to safe water.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/be68d316-72a8-4db0-87a1-15c7fe821a12.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/c69019ff-f9ec-48e2-851c-143a41f8a837.jpgAndrej Kuprejev owes his children a debt of gratitude for the success of his business. Today, his Dubai-based martial arts and holistic education network GMNSM is bringing a unique approach to children’s sports in the region by prioritizing character development, motivation and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity over performance alone.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/c69019ff-f9ec-48e2-851c-143a41f8a837.jpghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/05c75e85-93f4-45e8-884e-adc7035559b4.jpgWhen Jin Dawod fled the Syrian civil war as a teenager and sought refuge in Turkiye, she carried with her the invisible weight of displacement — fear, uncertainty and isolation. Years later that experience would shape Peace Therapist, a digital psychological support platform she founded in 2018 to provide accessible mental health care in four languages to refugees.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/images/05c75e85-93f4-45e8-884e-adc7035559b4.jpghttps://arab.news/5jj66DUBAI: Dubai Medical University is developing artificial intelligence systems to speed up hospital triage, guide first aid in remote locations and flag potential illnesses among students, as it expands its healthcare innovation program.Hessa Yahya Lootah, head of AI and innovation at Dubai Medical University, told Arab News the university is working to develop practical applications of AI that could support healthcare professionals, improve emergency response and help identify potential health c...Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/5jj66https://arab.news/8u9uyDUBAI: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has warned of a worsening humanitarian situation in Hebron, where more than 3,000 Palestinians have reportedly been displaced amid an Israeli military operation.The operation followed a shooting attack on Israeli soldiers on October 23 and has involved demolitions of homes and private property, while restrictions have severely limited residents' movement and access to essential services, according to UNRWA. “A near-total lockdown across large parts o...Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/8u9uyhttps://arab.news/4z4eyDUBAI: Andrej Kuprejev owes his children a debt of gratitude for the success of his business.Today, his Dubai-based martial arts and holistic education network GMNSM is bringing a unique approach to children’s sports in the region by prioritizing character development, motivation and a lifelong appreciation for physical activity over performance alone.. He wanted the best for his own kids, not to mention others.GMNSM is a child-focused sports and development concept that uses activities such as...Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/4z4eyhttps://arab.news/w8m6gDUBAI: A Saudi-based startup is deploying 32 artificial intelligence agents across nine departments to help entrepreneurs turn business ideas into fully fledged startup projects, covering everything from financial planning and market research to website development and marketing.Hatchio AI is designed for non-technical founders, established businesses and startup incubators, bringing multiple business functions together on a single platform. The startup aims to reduce the time and resources requ...Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://arab.news/w8m6ghttps://arab.news/vj7sgDUBAI: Saudi owned startup SDM has been named runner up at the London Business School MENA Startup Competition 2026, scooping $15,000 in prize money.The firm is developing AI-powered tools for the early detection of chronic diseases, after witnessing growing challenges diabetic patients face in specialized eye care, particularly in rural and underserved communities.SAARIA, the new AI tech developed by SDM, delivers diagnostic results for eye tests within minutes without requiring a physician to...Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/vj7sghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/1c6958d9-6b8e-4b0e-9ecf-b6b7fca2ba5c.mp4Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/532439/video/1c6958d9-6b8e-4b0e-9ecf-b6b7fca2ba5c.mp4https://arab.news/np6mtDUBAI: Two Saudi startups are among 10 finalists competing at the London Business School MENA Startup Competition, highlighting the range of solutions emerging from the Kingdom.Health tech company SDM and fintech startup NSBH are competing for a share of $45,000 in funding, with the contest's final being held on Oct. 14 in Dubai.SDM is developing AI-powered tools for the early detection of chronic diseases, after witnessing growing challenges diabetic patients face in specialized eye care, parti...Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/np6mthttps://arab.news/z3aduDUBAI: Young leaders are calling for a greater role in shaping the region’s future as artificial intelligence investment accelerates across the Middle East, discussions at the World Economic Forum in Dubai highlighted.According to the latest WEF report, AI could unlock more than one trillion dollars for the Middle East and North Africa by 2030.Head of Global Shapers community at WEF, Natalie Pierce, told Arab News empowering the youth today requires a focus on the skills for the future and the a...Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/z3aduhttps://arab.news/nds4aDUBAI: Artificial intelligence means anyone in the Middle East can be a coder and an engineer, a leading female entrepreneur has told Arab News.Wafa Alobaidat, founder and CEO of networking platform Playbook, said AI is not only becoming a key resource for small businesses by allowing owners to automate tasks and cut down on costs, it also provides specialized skills for entrepreneurs to benefit from.Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Dubai, Alobaidat said her company focus...Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/nds4ahttps://arab.news/nun7uABU DHABI: US comedian Morgan Jay delivered a high-energy debut during his Abu Dhabi Comedy Season show on Sunday night.Jay, who returned to the UAE after a successful show in Dubai last year, said that the show was the first arena performance of his career — a career built on TikTok and Instagram where he is known for his short form content.His show relies heavily on crowd work and audience engagement, and he kicked off his performance running through the crowd and doing his most viral segment...Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/nun7uhttps://arab.news/2thrtDUBAI: War strips away childhood long before it claims young lives. In Gaza, the small, quiet rhythms of growing up have been replaced by the relentless mechanics of survival — hungry bellies, grief for lost parents and bodies missing limbs struggling to endure.Three years after Oct. 7, 2023, and the beginning of Israel’s military assault on Gaza, some 1.9 million people have been displaced, many repeatedly, and more than 1.2 million have been left homeless, according to a 2026 UN, EU and World...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/2thrthttps://arab.news/rh223DUBAI: The UAE’s 1 Billion Followers Summit is launching two new awards as part of its ambitious push to cement the Emirates as the global capital of content creation.The 1 Billion Followers Summit is the largest expo for content creators to share their expertise, network and showcase content.Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office Saeed Al-Eter said on Wednesday that the summit would feature an AI Film award in partnership with TikTok, ByteDance and SeeDance.Applications are currently open...Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/rh223https://arab.news/4b8c5DUBAI: Hezbollah must prioritize Lebanon’s interests over those of Iran for progress to be made on disarming the group and advancing negotiations with Israel, deputy speaker in the Lebanese Parliament, Elias Bou Saab, said on Wednesday, as negotiations remain frozen amid the wider US war on Iran.Lebanon’s government cannot secure a lasting agreement with Israel without Hezbollah's backing for the transfer of weapons to state control Bou Saab said at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, in a session t...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/4b8c5https://arab.news/bbuegDUBAI: Syria’s Tartus port could be an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said on Tuesday.“Syria has transformed into a geographic location for stability, and a trade pathway and a link between the West and the East,” he said.“UAE is good at targeting the right opportunities. Like the link between Tartus port and Jabal Ali. We are living through the issues in the strait of Hormuz, this is an opportunity for the Tartus port and the region,” he said.UAE’s DP Worl...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/bbueghttps://arab.news/ynsgqDUBAI: US President Donald Trump will deal with the Bab Al-Mandab Strait situation calmly and wisely, said Massad Boulos, senior advisor to the president on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, on Tuesday.“We are dealing with the situation in Bab Al-Mandab seriously but not in panic. Trump is calm and wise and he has the ability to take a historic stance and we will see his interpretation on the ground,” said Boulos.“Today we are talking about Bab Al-Mandab and we are seeing things change in a posit...Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/ynsgqhttps://arab.news/yfzdcDUBAI: Gaza’s water system is being pushed toward collapse, turning an already severe shortage into a deepening public health emergency as damaged desalination plants, wells and sewage networks leave civilians without sufficient access to safe water.Humanitarian agencies say repeated strikes on water infrastructure, combined with restrictions on essential supplies and difficulties reaching damaged facilities, have made large parts of Gaza dependent on water trucks and emergency humanitarian deli...Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/yfzdchttps://arab.news/9kutuDUBAI: As of September, 200,000 Palestinians living in the West Bank will lose critical food aid after severe funding shortfalls forced the World Food Programme to halve its relief list. “Families who were once thriving and earning a living from their land are now unable to afford enough food,” said Shaun Hughes, WFP Country Director for Palestine.The number of food aid recipients in the West Bank will fall from 400,000 to 200,000 in September, the WFP told Arab News following their announcement...Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/9kutuhttps://arab.news/n6a6fDUBAI: Across the Arab world, climate change is increasingly being felt through shrinking water supplies, damaged crops and rising food prices. Experts warn that a region already among the world’s most water-stressed is becoming increasingly vulnerable to climate-driven hunger and humanitarian crises. “The Arab world is the most water-scarce region in the world when it comes to per capita availability of fresh water,” Ahmad Mukhtar, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization coordinator...Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/n6a6fhttps://arab.news/b7hzaDUBAI: Israeli forces began demolition of UNRWA Kalandia Training Centre premises in East Jerusalem with armored vehicles on Tuesday morning.  “At least four armoured vehicles entered the premises, accompanied by more than 50 Israeli security personnel,” UNRWA told Arab News. “UNRWA condemns today's unauthorized entry into the KTC. The Kalandia Training Centre is a UN facility enjoying privileges and immunities under international law. It is UNRWA’s oldest vocational training center. Ov...Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/b7hzahttps://arab.news/ndx5kDUBAI: Humanitarian workers around the world are confronting a dangerous paradox: as conflicts multiply, humanitarian needs rise and funding falls, aid workers are being asked to reach more people in more difficult conditions while facing growing risks themselves. Wednesday marks World Humanitarian Day, observed every year on Aug. 19 to honor humanitarian workers killed or injured while helping people affected by conflict, disasters and other crises. The day has its origins in one of the d...Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://arab.news/ndx5k