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Increasing Awareness of Mental Health Needs in Arab Populations

WEBIncreasing Awareness of Mental Health Needs in Arab Populations. Two years after the initial lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic, biomedical advancements …

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First, Do No Harm

WEBIn June 2022, Richard Horton, the editor in chief of The Lancet, one of the world’s most well-regarded health and medical journals, published a short piece calling …

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Health Care in the Arab World: Outcomes of a Broken …

WEBDespite their perceived abundance, many Gulf states are lacking in health care delivery.Rapid population growth has placed new pressures on their health …

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Two Years of COVID-19 in the Arab World: Social, Economic, and

WEBIn the Arab world, COVID-19 is the fourth major economic crisis to hit the region in the past ten years, preceded by the Arab Spring, the 2014-2016 oil price …

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The Overlooked Threat of Cancer in the Arab Region

WEBWhile lung cancer is among the most common cancers in males in the MENA, women are less likely to smoke. In women from the region, as is the case …

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The Colonial Legacy in the Arab World: Health, Education, and …

WEBIn recent years, movements toward “decolonization” have taken hold throughout multiple disciplines, including cultural studies, health, economics, and …

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“An Open-Air Graveyard”: The Unfolding Health Catastrophe in the …

WEBIt is impossible to count the number of reports, studies, press releases, and statements that have reported the unbearable conditions of life for Palestinians living in …

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The Flaws and Failures of International Humanitarian Aid to Yemen

WEBThe Flaws and Failures of International Humanitarian Aid to Yemen. In a July 2022 report on the UN’s humanitarian response to the crisis in Yemen, the UN Inter …

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Women at Work in the Arab World: Trends, Gaps, and Effects on …

WEBMore than two thirds of women in the region work in agriculture, education, health care, or public administration. It is alarming, then, that female employment in …

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Migrant Workers’ Health and COVID-19 in GCC Countries

WEBHealth Care Delivery and Outcomes for Migrant Workers. Globally, migrant labor is often favored because states are willing to subject migrants to work conditions …

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Insurgency in Sinai: Challenges and Prospects

WEBIn May 2022, at least 16 Egyptian troops were killed in two separate attacks in the Sinai Peninsula. The attacks were claimed by Wilayat Sinai or Sinai Province (SP), Egypt’s …

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Five things you need to know about women in Islam: Implications …

WEBThe issue of women’s rights in Islam has been a contentious area of discussions and intense debates both in the Muslim world and in the West. The two dominant …

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Sand and Dust Storms in the MENA Region: A Problem Awaiting …

WEBSDS present a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly, and can cause skin and eye irritation, as well as respiratory disorders such as asthma, …

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Do Arab Women Need Saving

WEBWomen of the Arab world are diverse in terms of ethnicity, religion, and culture. Nevertheless, there are some regional trends that uniquely affect the approach …

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Morocco: Despite Some Progress, Many Challenges Remain

WEBAs of March 31, Morocco had reported 574 cases of infection and 33 fatalities from COVID-19. The Moroccan government has moved quickly to stay ahead of the curve, …

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Contenders for a Post-Abbas Palestinian Presidency

WEBPalestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’s health has been the subject of speculation for some time, especially since he has been afflicted by both prostate cancer …

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Brief Report on the Population of Palestine at the End of 2021

WEBFourteen Million Total Number of Palestinians in the World. The estimated number of Palestinians at the end of 2021 was about 14 million: 5.3 million in the State …

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