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IE’s Dubious Sustainability

By Luke Crisp “As a leading higher education institution, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. It’s not just a secondary consideration, it’s...

COP28: Humanitarianism or Hypocrisy?

As the beginning of COP28 draws nearer, it is important to set the goals for the conference and reflect on past failures.

NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s New Utopian Mecca: Reimagining the Kingdom’s urbanism, achieving revolutionary carbon-neutral cities

Saudi Arabia has shown the world its vision of a utopian world in which sustainable development complying with the United Nations 2030 agenda is achievable.

Not a Prisoner’s Dilemma: The Saudi Arabian and Houthi Prisoner Exchange

On April 15 at 9 a.m., a flight departed from southern Saudi Arabia (KSA) and arrived in Yemen’s capital city of Sana’a. 120 passengers were on the flight, yet it is the type of people aboard that is significant, rather than the number. These passengers were 120 Houthi rebels who had been held by Saudi Arabia as prisoners of war.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Blend of Traditional and Innovation

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a city that has undergone significant transformation in recent years.  Once known for its strict religious laws and conservative way of...

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Giving Back in Madrid: Volunteering Opportunities You Can’t Miss This Season

As we enjoy the holiday season, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we can all give back. While there's always more work to be done, whether it's a simple donation or hands-on volunteering, there are so many ways we can make this world a little brighter.

The Overwhelming Lure of Finals: How to Stay on Top of the Game

Final's season seemed like such a long time ago, and now that it's here… it still does. With our flights back home in mind,...

Assad Regime Falls After Half a Century

The HTS promised to build a “homeland for all, including all sects and social classes.” Assad’s fall was announced on state television, as the flag of the opposition was hung up to replace the former. The citizens went out into the streets to celebrate, with the rebel soldiers firing at the sky to signal their victory. The residents asked to be taken to the “house of the donkey”, the presidential palace that had cost $1bn of tax money to build. People rejoiced in a newly found freedom and spoke out loud about the future of their country for the first time. Turkey claimed that 7,600 Syrians crossed the border to return home following the fall of Assad.