The rice fields are vanishing. The Wi-Fi is on Hyper 5G. The soul of Bali may be caught somewhere in between. As digital nomads flood the island in search of paradise, locals are asking, at whose cost?
In a powerful move toward cultural justice, the restitution follows a major probe into art smuggling allegedly linked to British dealer Robin Symes, and marks a growing global push to hold museums accountable for their colonial-era collections.
Blending heritage with innovation, Oman’s debut pavilion in Venice subtly reinforces the Sablah as a model for dialogue—at a time when open communication and shared spaces are urgently needed.
Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed plant-based meat using metamaterials—engineered structures that mimic the texture and behavior of real meat.
As Lebanon battles a crippling economic collapse, Beirut’s chefs are turning adversity into innovation. Embracing hyper-local sourcing, sustainable agriculture, and ancestral recipes, they are reimagining Lebanese cuisine—one farm-to-table dish at a time.
The flavours we crave today were shaped by old commercial routes and culture. It wasn’t just the monsoon rains that arrived with the winds — Arabian and Persian traders followed too, bringing with them not only fine muslin and perfumes, but spices, grains, poultry, and culinary traditions.