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Making the Pivot: From Editor-in-Chief to Freelancer
Pivoting from Editor-in-Chief to Al Arabiya commentator, Michael Jabri-Pickett shares insights on career change, resilience, and growth.
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A Story to be Told by the Author
The UAE became a MENA media hub by building media to shape soft power and to tell its own story of development, diversification, and renewal.
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Journalism in the Gulf: Getting Started and Storytelling
Former Khaleej Times Editor-in-Chief and World Affairs Commentator at Al-Arabiya, Michael Jabri-Pickett, discusses why local Gulf stories matter, breaking into journalism, and the power of persistence.
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Europe leads in AI music ethics as UMG partners with Udio, redefining creativity, copyright, and regulation in the digital age.
Rails Across Continents: The Orient Express and Hejaz Line Revived
Two legendary railway lines, one in Europe and one crossing the Middle East, are being restored in 2025, proving that infrastructure can tell stories across time.
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A massive volunteer effort knocking on countless doors proved that in America's largest city, elections are won on the doorstep.
The Real Test of the Abraham Accords: Ceremony vs. Reality
As Washington celebrates a diplomatic photo-op, with the Abraham Accords, middle powers are redefining the Middle East map on their own terms.


