Ahmed Waqqas Alawlaqi ahmedwaqqas@khaleejtimes.com Ahmed Waqqas Alawlaqi is a Special Correspondent reporting on young people, education, and sustainability. His stories are told through different lenses that reflect the youth and their views.
UAE: Digital distraction or better learning? Students debate future of educationIn many countries such as the UAE, the use of digital devices has increased by 99 per cent since the Covid pandemic
UAE: 3-year-old Emirati girl makes history by becoming youngest writer in the world AlMaha comes from a family of young achievers and Guinness World Record holders
'True inspiration': Young Emiratis react after AlNeyadi appointed Minister of YouthAs the UAE aims to lead the field of STEM, Sultan is a symbol of the country's future
300m-high dune, drifting: How UAE's Liwa festival has become a playground for giant four-wheelersHundreds of cars, SUVs and bikes gather in Liwa to celebrate Emirati culture and heritage, showcasing their skills and passion for racing
Life-saving aid for Palestinians piles up at border as Israel-Hamas war rages on Human rights advocates have repeatedly voiced the urgent need to open borders
Inside UAE-built plants that pump 1.2 million gallons of clean water into Gaza dailyThe plant is right next to the Mediterranean Sea, minutes away from the Rafah border, and around 10 minutes away from Gaza
Movie Review: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom excels in action, falters in narrativeThe plot centred on a power struggle for the Atlantean throne feels like a retread of familiar beats
17-year old Palestinian chess champ wants to visit home when war is overRepresenting his motherland and winning on its behalf is the ultimate source of pride and honour
‘We are strong and resilient’: Palestinian mothers in UAE describe story of survivalThe women who lost many relatives in Israeli attack on Gaza thank UAE for supporting them
UAE: This high school student’s BBQ delicacies are selling like hot kebabsAbdulla AlJanahi embarked on his culinary adventure in December last year, starting a home business selling Wagyu briskets