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Let’s be honest, we have all jumped on the AI bandwagon but safe to say we are only trying to get on it. Grappling to hold on. And while the world is delving into the notions of agentic AI, voice biometrics, smart automation and data management, we – the...
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What drives an audience’s fascination with psychopaths? Why do characters who are completely devoid of empathy, like Hannibal Lecter or Dexter, command our attention? A panel discussion featuring British author Araminta Hall and Egyptian novelist Mirna Al-Mahdi delved into these questions at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF...
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Closing the Gender Digital Divide Could Boost Global GDP by $1.5 Trillion and Lift 30 Million Women from Poverty New York – The newly released Gender Snapshot 2025 report by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) shows that the world...
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On August 28th, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day that annually recognizes and honors the contributions as well as achievements of Emirati women. Under this year’s theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 years’, the Day reflects Emirati women’s five decade-long, sustained achievements and...
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Cooperation for change, this is essentially what multilateralism is all about. Countries with common goals, working together. While what this suggests is working together for positive change, the global politico-economic scenario has given an entirely different connotation to this term. Colonial, ethno-racist, genocidal governments and their cronies, with documented...
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UN Women estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023 – that is one woman and one girl on average killed every hour in attacks by Israeli forces. Among those killed, thousands were mothers, leaving...
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Ananke’s flagship training and mentoring program, Empower, has recently partnered with one of Pakistan’s leading education and development organizations, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) for its youth empowerment initiative. Selected fellows of the program will also take part in the upcoming Ananke Festival of Literature 2025, happening on April 29th...
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Tell us about yourself, where you are from, and a bit about your childhood that led you to choose your career and educational path. I’m Fatima Alshamsi, an Emirati scientist pursuing a PhD in biomedical sciences. Growing up, I had an insatiable curiosity about how things work, especially when...
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Tell us about your journey that led you to where you are today. My journey has been one of persistence, resilience, and continuous learning. I have always believed in pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and creating opportunities, not just for myself but for others as well. Along the way, I...
Let’s be honest, we have all jumped on the AI bandwagon but safe to say we are only trying to get on it. Grappling to hold on. And while the world is delving into the notions of agentic AI, voice biometrics, smart automation and data management, we – the...
What drives an audience’s fascination with psychopaths? Why do characters who are completely devoid of empathy, like Hannibal Lecter or Dexter, command our attention? A panel discussion featuring British author Araminta Hall and Egyptian novelist Mirna Al-Mahdi delved into these questions at the 44th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF...
Closing the Gender Digital Divide Could Boost Global GDP by $1.5 Trillion and Lift 30 Million Women from Poverty New York – The newly released Gender Snapshot 2025 report by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) shows that the world...
On August 28th, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day that annually recognizes and honors the contributions as well as achievements of Emirati women. Under this year’s theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 years’, the Day reflects Emirati women’s five decade-long, sustained achievements and...
Cooperation for change, this is essentially what multilateralism is all about. Countries with common goals, working together. While what this suggests is working together for positive change, the global politico-economic scenario has given an entirely different connotation to this term. Colonial, ethno-racist, genocidal governments and their cronies, with documented...
UN Women estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023 – that is one woman and one girl on average killed every hour in attacks by Israeli forces. Among those killed, thousands were mothers, leaving...
Ananke’s flagship training and mentoring program, Empower, has recently partnered with one of Pakistan’s leading education and development organizations, The Citizens Foundation (TCF) for its youth empowerment initiative. Selected fellows of the program will also take part in the upcoming Ananke Festival of Literature 2025, happening on April 29th...
Tell us about yourself, where you are from, and a bit about your childhood that led you to choose your career and educational path. I’m Fatima Alshamsi, an Emirati scientist pursuing a PhD in biomedical sciences. Growing up, I had an insatiable curiosity about how things work, especially when...
Tell us about your journey that led you to where you are today. My journey has been one of persistence, resilience, and continuous learning. I have always believed in pushing boundaries, challenging stereotypes, and creating opportunities, not just for myself but for others as well. Along the way, I...
