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Corruption ‘On the Increase’ Across Arab World

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Corruption is so deeply ingrained in societies across the Arab world that promoting transparency seems an almost hopeless task

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‘Civil Initiatives’ vs ‘Politics’: Lebanese Youth Decide

‘Civil Initiatives’ vs ‘Politics’: Lebanese Youth Decide

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Many young Lebanese people from all sides are disillusioned with sectarianism and violence. The recent bomb proved a catalyst for change

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“I’m With The Uprising of Women in the Arab World…’

“I’m With The Uprising of Women in the Arab World…’

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Women have played a key role in the Arab Spring but they have to continue to fight to have their views heard.

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The New Arab Diaspora: Having It Both Ways

The New Arab Diaspora: Having It Both Ways

NADA AKL: How to stay connected and yet integrate with your new community – it’s a balancing act that many young immigrants are successfully negotiating

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‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’ Sweeping Through Middle East

‘Entrepreneurial Spirit’ Sweeping Through Middle East

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Positive role models and an increasingly connected world are having a positive effect in encouraging young entrepreneurs

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Tales from Prison: A New Twist on ‘1001 Nights’

Tales from Prison: A New Twist on ‘1001 Nights’

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Rather than the endless squabbles of politicians which dominate Lebanese debate we can now hear other voices.

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“Picture an Arab Man”: See What Google Says

“Picture an Arab Man”: See What Google Says

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: A project by an Iraqi Canadian photojournalist confronts cliche and stereotype

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Cyber Campaigns ‘Limited to Elite’ in Arab World

Cyber Campaigns ‘Limited to Elite’ in Arab World

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: Despite being the fifth most spoken language in the world, just over 1% of content on the web is in Arabic

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Arab UK Festival Celebrates Multiculturalism

Arab UK Festival Celebrates Multiculturalism

NADA AKL, CGNEWS: A festival held recently in London brought Arabs and non-Arabs together to reflect upon and celebrate true mutliculturalism.