Qatar
EUROPE
AirForce One, Qatar Style: The Dark Side of Diplomacy
When Trump likened a gilded Qatari jet to France's copper colossus of liberty, he unwittingly exposed the age-old art of buying favour in Washington's corridors of power.
EUROPE
Money Makes the World Go Round: What Brussels Can Learn from Trump’s Visit to the GCC
Trump’s Gulf visit shows Europe how to win in trade talks: mix pragmatism, investment pledges, and informal diplomacy.
WORLD
Abu Dhabi Recalibrates Relations with Syria’s New Leadership
UAE backs Syria’s new leadership with reconstruction aid as al-Sharaa visits Abu Dhabi, signaling shifting Gulf dynamics post-Assad.
WORLD
Trump Returns to Gulf for First Foreign Trip
Trump’s 2025 Gulf trip targets $1T in deals with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, boosting U.S. jobs and reshaping global diplomacy.
Exhibitions
Leading Cultural Destinations in Qatar
Qatar offers a vibrant fusion of modern innovation and rich cultural heritage, highlighted by world-class destinations like the Museum of Islamic Art, National Museum of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village, Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, and Souq Waqif Art Center.
Popular
Gen Z Picks Up a Needle: Sewing’s Unlikely Digital-Age Revival
As sewing workshops filled up and repair videos accumulated millions of views on TikTok in late 2025, younger people began turning to analog craft in growing numbers, citing everything from screen fatigue to fast fashion guilt.
Too Many Captains, Too Few Ships: Britain’s New Right
The digital hype of millions of views on X could not mask the lack of a real foundation as competing leaders fought for control over a fragile Britain’s New Right.
Ireland’s Basic Income for Artists Becomes Permanent
As Ireland confirmed in February 2026 that its Basic Income for the Arts scheme would become permanent, creative work moved closer to public infrastructure than private risk.
How Rob Jetten Reclaimed the Dutch Centre
After a season of political chaos, the Netherlands' youngest premier has shown that the centre can hold when it offers real paths forward.
Rats Take Selfies: What One Art Project Says About Life Online
French artist Lignier trains rats to take photos, revealing how reward systems mirror social media conditioning and online performance
