AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEid al-Adha in Yemen’s cultural orbit: Hajj and Eid al-Adha unfolded under brutal heat and regional strain, with pilgrims facing 42°C temperatures and a heavier mood as wars and displacement shadow celebrations. Yemen’s people under pressure: A report highlights how Yemenis risk their lives smuggling qat into Saudi Arabia for work, showing how economic squeeze pushes dangerous choices. Maternal health spotlight: New data says progress on maternal mortality is slowing worldwide, with conflict-affected places like Yemen among the hardest hit. Women and AI voices: An Arab women’s leader warns that AI development without women’s input will lock in old biases, calling for more women in AI and deep-tech roles. Yemen-linked regional security: Coverage also points to Yemen’s Houthis in the wider Iran-U.S. standoff, as negotiations and “red lines” keep Strait of Hormuz tensions in focus. Faith, art, and heritage: A feature on the Kiswah explains the craft behind the Kaaba’s sacred cloth—an Islamic arts story that resonates across the region.
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