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Syrian archaeologists saved 30,000 Deir ez-Zor artifacts during ISIS advance
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New research from the University of Sharjah details how Syrian archaeologists moved about 30,000 museum objects out of the Deir ez-Zor Museum in 2014 and 2015 as ISIS threatened to overrun the city.
Kadir Mayel blends engineering and filmmaking in Los Angeles
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Filmmaker and cinematographer Kadir Mayel is building a multidisciplinary body of work in Los Angeles that combines technical precision with internationally shaped storytelling.
MEMRI adds new research to 9/11 archive for 25th anniversary
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MEMRI is expanding its 9/11 Documentation Project on the attacks’ 25th anniversary with new translations, analysis and clips from media, extremist outlets and other sources.
aixplain and Syriatel mark first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria
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aixplain and Syriatel Telecom ratified a memorandum at LEAP in Riyadh to celebrate what they called the first Saudi AI infrastructure deployment in Syria.
Researchers automate GPS flex power detection and mapping
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A Chinese research team says it has built the first fully automated system to detect GPS flex power changes in real time and locate their geographic centers.
U.S.–Syria thaw opens door to investment and tech partnerships
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Diplomatic changes between Washington and Damascus are prompting business leaders and technology companies to reassess Syria’s long-term economic potential.
Zayed Sustainability Prize names 2027 finalists after record global entry
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The Zayed Sustainability Prize has unveiled its 2027 finalists after receiving a record 10,233 submissions from 177 countries, up 32% year over year.
Genetic Alliance rebrands global rare disease genomics network as RISE
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Genetic Alliance has renamed its global no-cost rare disease sequencing program from iHope to RISE, reflecting a network that now spans nine laboratories, 26 clinical sites and two software partners across 19 countries.
KnifeLegends spotlights knife makers Michael Walker and Antonio Fogarizzu
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KnifeLegends is featuring custom work from Michael Leon Walker of Taos, New Mexico, and Antonio Fogarizzu of Pattada, Sardinia, Italy.
GAIA Culture enters UAE with Noor Bahjat tokenization deal
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GAIA Culture has launched in the UAE with Syrian artist Noor Bahjat as its first Middle East artist to adopt a tokenized brand-equity financing model.
Gaya Culture enters UAE market with Noor Bahjat partnership
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Gaya Culture has expanded into the UAE by naming Syrian contemporary artist Noor Bahjat as the first artist in the Middle East to adopt its tokenized brand-ownership model.
GMU scholar’s new book spotlights refugees as creators, not just victims
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A new book by George Mason University’s Lisa Gilman argues that refugees are too often reduced to statistics and stereotypes.
Anour releases debut album after viral singles drive 500,000-stream breakout
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Damascus-born, Montreal-based singer-songwriter Anour released her 14-track debut album on Aug. 14, following viral attention for singles including “I Am” and “Love Should Feel Good.” The project builds on a fast-rising profile shaped by…
KnifeLegends spotlights collectible knives by Warenski and Smith
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KnifeLegends LLC is highlighting collectible custom knives by Buster Warenski and John W. Smith, two makers whose work helped shape handmade knife craftsmanship.
Genetic Alliance, enGenome expand genomic interpretation access for rare disease labs
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Genetic Alliance and enGenome are partnering to give more laboratories access to AI-guided genomic interpretation through the global rare disease genomics program.
Alchemy of Ages probes the human cost of AI
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A new book set to launch internationally this year argues that artificial intelligence is racing ahead of human emotional and ethical maturity.
KnifeLegends spotlights collectible knives by Buster Warenski and John W. Smith
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KnifeLegends LLC is featuring collectible custom knives from Buster Warenski and John W. Smith, highlighting two makers whose work shaped the history of handmade knives.
Giovanni Scafoglio frames new album as antidote to social media toxicity
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Italian artist Giovanni Scafoglio has released Musicology Mashup, a 78-minute album built from neuroscience research, field recordings and 21 international collaborators to counter algorithmic overload.
XR Women Global honors three leaders at 2026 AWE ceremony
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XR Women Global recognized Dr. Carolina Cruz-Neira, Wadooah Wali and Nonny de la Peña at its 6th Annual XR Women Awards during Augmented World Expo in Long Beach.
MEMRI names former State Department official to lead partnerships and government outreach
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MEMRI has hired retired Foreign Service officer Ethan Goldrich as senior director for strategic partnerships and government engagement, adding a veteran diplomat with Middle East and counterterrorism experience as the institute nears its 30th…
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