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Suicide survivor helping Newry-based group to improve mental wellness

"People like that, they like the fact that they're with someone who won't judge them and won't try to fix them."

Belfast Live · Mar 17, 2023

Public House goes public next month, accepts booking now

To say that Public House on busy Sukhumvit 31 is just another new hotel is selling it short. From the first impression I got, it aspires and is designed to create a sense of belonging amid this concert jungle and be an activity hub for visitors and locals alike.

Bangkok Post · Feb 23, 2023

Dubai Press Club Sets Dates for 21st Edition of Arab Media Forum

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) announced that the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum (AMF) will be held from 26 to 27 September 2023, bringing together prominent political figures, writers, thought leaders, opinion-makers, renowned media personalities and senior executives of leading Arab and international media organizations. President of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2023

Sri Lanka Seeks to Benefit from Saudi Mining Experience

Sri Lanka’s Environment Minister Naseer Ahmed emphasized the presence of prospects for cooperation between Colombo and Riyadh in various fields, especially the mining sector. Looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the mining sector, Ahmed said his country could benefit from the Kingdom’s experiences in developing the mineral…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI are the talk of this year's Davos forum

Some love it, some fear it, but everyone is astonished at how fast it has evolved.

Axios · Jan 19, 2023

Ukraine a ‘special case’: Is the WEF ‘hypocritical’ on Palestine?

WEF head Klaus Schwab said the letter comparing Ukraine with Palestine was ‘deeply insulting’ and ‘offensive’.

Al Jazeera · Jan 19, 2023

Putin foe Browder slams jacked-up fee to attend Davos event

Bill Browder, a leading critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticized the World Economic Forum on social media for jacking up his entrance fee to the annual meeting in Davos that he has attended for the last 27 years

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Opinion: Defining, Building and Governing a Metaverse for All

Consensus among the stakeholders can be built along two areas: governance and the creation of economic and societal value

Caixin Global · Jan 18, 2023

Elon Musk claims he skipped Davos because it ‘sounded boring AF’ - but organisers say he wasn’t even invited

The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

At Davos, UN Chief Warns the World is in a 'Sorry State'

The world is in a “sorry state" because of myriad “interlinked” challenges including climate change and Russia's war in Ukraine that are “piling up like cars in a chain reaction crash,” the UN chief said at the World Economic Forum's meeting Wednesday. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered his gloomy message…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023