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For a Healthy Heart: 6 Healthy Ways to Consume Fats

Despite the poor reputation fats have carried for years, nutrition experts emphasize that the problem lies not in fats themselves, but in their type and quantity. Healthy fats play a vital role in supporting heart health, balancing hormones, and providing energy, whereas excessive unhealthy fats increase disease risks.

5 h ago | Good Food

MDLBEAST Foundation Announces Open Call for HUNNA 2026 Mentorship Program

Riyadh, May 05 2026 — The MDLBEAST Foundation has opened applications for the 2026 edition of HUNNA mentorship program, marking a new phase for the initiative as it expands its role in supporting women in music across the MENA region, following continued growth in participation and community engagement across recent cycles. Applications for the 2026 edition are now open, with opportunities available for both mentees and mentors.

9 h ago | Music
 
 
Opinion & Analysis

By Zaidoon Alhadid

Why Haven't We Settled the Decision... So We Don't Remain Hostages to Crises?

I write today as we stand on the verge of yet another hike in fuel prices, driven by the fallout of the war with Iran and the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz. We find ourselves facing a recurring scene, yet one we rarely learn from. Every energy crisis we endure is never truly a surprise; rather, it exposes the fragility of our model and our deep dependence on the outside world—as if we have not yet realized that geopolitics has no mercy for an economy that lacks its own alternatives.

Apr 29,2026| Analysis

By Ahmad M. Awad

Poor Countries Pay the Price of a Strong Dollar

Whenever geopolitical risks escalate, many turn to gold as the best-known haven for preserving value in times of anxiety and uncertainty.

Apr 26,2026| Analysis
Yalla Jordan
Thriving Tourism in Ajloun: Over 7,000 Visitors Flock to Cable Car

Thriving Tourism in Ajloun: Over 7,000 Visitors Flock to Cable Car

Archaeological and tourist sites in the Ajloun Governorate have experienced a surge in tourism over the past two days, as thousands of visitors arrived to enjoy the province’s unique natural and heritage attractions.

May 02,2026 | Around Jordan
Hejaz Railway Resumes Trips to Al-Jeezah Station

Hejaz Railway Resumes Trips to Al-Jeezah Station

The Jordan Hejaz Railway Corporation announced on Friday the resumption of its train services to Al-Jeezah station.

May 01,2026 | Around Jordan

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