(Sub)Culture
Bitcoin as a Catalyst for Women’s Financial Literacy in the Middle East
Cryptocurrencies have become tools for financial inclusion and literacy. Bitcoin has become an unexpected ally in women’s financial empowerment in…
(Sub)Culture
MUSIC
Dimash Qudaibergen Honored at DIAFA 2024 for Global Impact in Music
On November 26-27, Dubai hosted the 2024 Distinctive International Arab Festivals Awards (DIAFA), a prestigious event recognizing influential figures from…
(Sub)Culture
How The Biggest And Best Immersive Events Are Set To Dominate The Cultural Landscape In Saudi Arabia And The MENA Region
When football’s world governing body, FIFA, confirmed that Saudi Arabia is to host the 2034 World Cup it was a…
(Sub)Culture
A Rolling Tale of Transformation: Soundstorm 2024 and the Rise of a Liberal Saudi Arabia
The Arrival The desert night came alive with the rhythm of change. Soundstorm 2024, the annual music festival in Riyadh,…
(Sub)Culture
Eminem’s Mom’s Spaghetti Takes Over Soundstorm with Exclusive Arabic Merch and Fort Shady
The wind-swept deserts of Riyadh are about to get a little Slim Shady as Eminem’s cultural empire extends its reach…
For decades, the U.S. dollar has ruled the global economy, tightly intertwined with Middle Eastern oil.
Flames of Change: How Bitcoin Art is Setting Fire to the Petro-Dollar Era
For decades, the U.S. dollar has ruled the global economy, tightly intertwined with Middle Eastern oil. But now, in late…
Fintech
How Vijay Naidu Turned Financial Setbacks into Success in Fintech Across The MENA Region And India
After rising from humble beginnings, Vijay Naidu has garnered success in the fintech and Web 3.0 industry. Born into a…
TECH
Feeding 10 Billion: A Race Against Time
Several global factors, including climate change, population growth, disruptions in supplies and regional conflicts are raising the question of how…
Lifestyle
Between Moonlight & The Mullahs: An American in Persia
It was a quiet June evening on the outskirts of Tehran and our joyous trio was rather excited for dinner. …
