Category: voices

 As world leaders convene in the Amazon for the COP30 climate summit, a powerful photographic exhibition in Port Said is presenting a stark, visual testament to the planet’s environmental crises and the communities fighting back. Titled “Down to Earth: Climate Change and Climate Futures,” the exhibition is organized by Photopia in partnership with the World Press Photo Foundation and is held under the auspices of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Cairo. The showcase, located in Princess Feryal’s Garden, features 21 award-winning projects from the World Press Photo archive, all…

In a move signaling Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in global digital health policy, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement was finalized during the WHO Regional Tech Forum, which Ithra hosted—marking the first time the high-level gathering has been held in the Middle East. The two-day forum, held November 22-23, 2025, and organized by Ithra’s Digital Well-being Program ‘Sync’ and the WHO Foundation, brought together over 30 global tech companies and experts. The focus…

Investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure can reduce future GDP losses from climate-related disasters by half, according to new modelling from the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) launched Wednesday at the COP30 climate summit. The research reveals a stark “resilience deficit,” with the true economic cost of infrastructure failure exceeding the immediate physical damage by more than seven times. This is because disruptions to transport, power, and water systems cripple supply chains and business activity, creating a massive hidden cost on top of the initial destruction. The report, which analyzed eight…

The Kram Exhibition Park was the epicenter of Tunisian sport and innovation as it hosted the Tunisia Sports Festival, running from November 6-9. The event, a gathering of more than 200 exhibitors, showcased the powerful convergence of athletics, wellness, and digital technology. The festival underscores how modern sports, including the rapidly growing sector of e-sports, are catalysts for economic growth and social inclusion. By bringing these industries together, the event aims to solidify Tunisia’s reputation as an emerging leader in the sports and tech landscape within Africa, highlighting the sector’s…

While Wimbledon and Roland-Garros capture the glamour of tennis, the unassuming Tunisian coastal city of Monastir has become a vital engine for the sport’s grassroots. Known for its historic Ribat fortress and Mediterranean beaches, Monastir has established itself as a global hotspot on the ITF World Tennis Tour. In 2025, the city hosted a relentless schedule of roughly 30 professional tournaments, making its resort courts a familiar proving ground for rising stars. This year, Monastir leveled up, successfully hosting its first-ever ATP Challenger Tour event, the Monastir Open. Players praised…