Morocco’s King Calls for Forgoing Eid Al Adha Sacrifice Amid Economic and Climate Struggles

Mixed public reactions emerge as Morocco’s King urges citizens to forgo the traditional sacrifice of Eid Al Adha due to drought-related impacts on livestock.

U.S. Companies Scale Back DEI Policies Following Trump’s Election

Major U.S. companies like Google, Meta, and Walmart are scaling back DEI initiatives following Trump’s executive orders. Political pressure and legal challenges drive the shift, sparking debates on the future of inclusion.

Singapore’s Wealthiest Families Locked in High-Stakes Feuds Over Billions and Legacy

Singapore’s wealthiest families, the Kweks and Lees, are embroiled in public disputes over the control of billion-dollar empires. With lawsuits and accusations escalating, these feuds could have lasting impacts on the city’s corporate and political l

German Police Crack Down on Pro-Palestine Protests over Arabic Chants

Recent pro-Palestine protests in Berlin sparked police intervention leading to measures including prison and a ban on Arabic. Does this set a dangerous precedent for freedom of expression?

Werner Sollors on Cosmopolitan Imagination: An NYUAD Institute Talk

Werner Sollors, Professor of Literature, explored the evolving concept of cosmopolitan 21st century identity at recent NYUAD Institute Talk. Moderated by Shamoon Zamir, the discussion reflected on culture and ethnicity shaping global belonging today.

NYU Abu Dhabi Increases Flex and Meal Swipe Limits

To address student concerns over rising dining costs and limited flexibility, Flex Dirhams and Meal Swipe values have been increased.

Bygones: A Diasporic Meditation on Loss, Longing, and Memory

Bygones, the latest exhibition at the Project Space, explores diaspora, loss, and longing through the works of fourteen artists. What does it mean to belong to a home that no longer exists - or perhaps never did?

The Gaza Ceasefire: Current Status, Implications and What Can We Expect?

The Gaza ceasefire brings a short break in fighting. Prisoners are being exchanged, and aid is reaching those in need. But tensions are still high, and the future is unclear. Both sides are careful with their next moves, and peace remains uncertain.

Coup or Collapse? South Korea’s Impeached President Faces Insurrection Trial

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted for insurrection after his failed martial law attempt. With political turmoil at its peak, the Constitutional Court now has 180 days to decide his fate.

Palestinians Return to Northern Gaza Amid Displacement Fears

As Gazans return, Trump's proposal to relocate them sparks outrage, raising concerns of displacement and instability.

The Fall of Syria’s Regime: The Rise of HTS and the Nation’s Uncertain Future

Syria’s fall reshaped the region, from Assad’s collapse to HTS’s rise. This article examines the battles, alliances, and human costs defining a decade of war and the uncertain path to recovery.

Campus Updates

The latest events of the semester at NYU Abu Dhabi.

Student Protests Take Over Serbia - What Is Happening?

Serbia’s student-led protests call into spotlight corruption, autocracy, and surveillance prompted by a tragic railway station collapse that claimed 15 lives.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting Explained

The targeted attack on Brian Thompson by current primary suspect Luigi Mangione shook the United States with, surprisingly, mostly non-conflicting responses from the public.

Li Beirut

“Nothing is very constant in Beirut. Certainly not dreams. But despair isn’t constant either. Beirut is a city to be loved and hated a thousand times a day. Every day. It is exhausting, but it is also beautiful.” – Nasri Atallah