The Gazelle
Sep 8, 2024
Fatima Al Ketbi
The post-Covid podcast surge in the Gulf shows lasting promise for SMEs, with rising revenues from engaging news styles, yet the appeal of these companies for venture capital remains debated.
Andreja Zivkovic
In light of Kate Middleton’s disappearance from the public eye, the internet went wild with conspiracy theories. The announcement of her cancer diagnosis is a cold reminder that we have forgotten the basic etiquette of internet usage.
The UAE is showing its economic statecraft through centralizing investment funds in Egypt. What that means for the increasingly unstable economy is uncertain.
Hiyath Peiris
Unveiling the intertwined nature of self and society to show how collective compassion can reshape the world.
Yana Peeva
When a ‘like’ can mean anything, how can we navigate the complex web of social media engagement?
Abdullah Yusuf
A struggle is ongoing in Pakistan where a youth mobilization for a brighter future is facing up against historical military dominance. I believe the country’s hope rests in the PML-N party.
Alexei Navalny brought fearless anti-corruption activism before his death in a remote prison, but he also promoted intense nationalism and xenophobia. His legacy depends on who you ask, but is crucial to interpret for Eastern Europeans.
Ethan Fulton
More voters than ever in history are heading to the polls this year. The implications of voters’ decisions, made under the shadow of AI-influenced discourse, will reverberate for decades on global conflict, climate and the economy.
In “Defense of Intelligence", Albert Camus champions active citizenship and open critique — highlighting the role of media in healing social divides. Nearly a century later, his call for intelligent discourse remains eerily relevant.
What square watermelons tell us about our mindsets.
Tiesta Dangwal
Weighing the pros and cons of seeded versus seedless watermelons, this piece shows why we should have seedless watermelons on campus.
Manahil Faisal
Memories of summer days and slices of watermelon
The new model of Air Jordans is so uninventive that it calls into question whether it is worth keeping up with sneaker trends.
Xandra Eid
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!
Aged politicians mixing up their words on stage, youth representation, the advantages of expertise over experience, and other reasons why we need to set a mandatory retirement age for our modern-day politicians