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Sara Patel

Sara is your reliable guide for the Gulf region's intricate developments. She is a part of The Gulf Independent's dedicated and dynamic team, digging deep into stories to give you a thorough update, going beyond the headlines. Interest: Sara has a keen interest in exploring unexplored events. She has an affinity for investigative journalism and showcasing essential stories in a unique light. Her favourite topics include geopolitics, human rights, business, migrants and other important categories. Education and Experience: Sara's affinity for news grew manifold as she received her degree in Media Studies from the Bayan College in Oman. Now, she lets her curiosity and years of experience take the front seat as she embarks on a mission to highlight the most relevant and important events.

Stories By Sara Patel

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News4 hours ago

Inside How the UAE Is Becoming a Global AI Powerhouse and Leading Change

The country moved fast, aligned power, land and policy, then opened doors to compute at scale. The goal sounded simple...

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Top Stories6 hours ago

Saudi Arabia’s Desert Night Skies Are Becoming a Magnet and Pulling Stargazers

Saudi Arabia stargazing is no longer a niche hobby tucked away in travel brochures. Saudi desert night skies draw photographers,...

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News8 hours ago

Meet the Emir of Qatar: The Ultra-Rich Royal Who Gifted Trump a $300 Million Jet and Owns 15 Palaces

The Emir of Qatar is an influential head of state, but not only that, he is one of the richest...

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News10 hours ago

Bridge Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi: A Global Hub for Media, Content & AI Innovation

Bridge Summit 2025 will turn the city of Abu Dhabi into the center of the world content economy between December...

Why Dubai Is the World’s #2 Winter Escape in 2025 Why Dubai Is the World’s #2 Winter Escape in 2025
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Why Dubai Is the World’s #2 Winter Escape — Sunshine, Sand & Festivals

Dubai is now officially the world’s second-best place to avoid winter. It attracts millions of travellers in the colder months...

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Dubai1 day ago

Dubai Shopping Festival 2025 Opens: Deals, Entertainment and Big Prizes Await

The Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2025 has finally begun, and Dubai has once again become a place for people from...

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News1 day ago

UAE Takes Flight: New GCC Aviation Authority to Be Headquartered in the Emirates

The Gulf’s aircraft industry is about to enter a new age. The GCC approved plans to create a new regional...

Apple Watch Brings Hypertension Alerts to UAE Users Apple Watch Brings Hypertension Alerts to UAE Users
Tech3 days ago

Could Your Watch Save Your Life? Apple Unveils Hypertension Alerts as UAE Faces Silent Health Crisis

The UAE has a secret health problem: one out of every five people who live there has high blood pressure...

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News3 days ago

From Fragmented Skies to One System: How GCC’s Unified Aviation Authority Is Redrawing Gulf Air Travel

For a long time, national airlines, rules that are special to each country, and different ways of managing airspace have...

Red Sea Film Festival 2025 Welcomes Major Hollywood Stars Red Sea Film Festival 2025 Welcomes Major Hollywood Stars
Entertainment3 days ago

Red Sea Film Festival 2025 Adds Big-Name Hollywood Stars to Conversation Series

The 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival is getting ready for one of its most star-studded events yet. Several well-known...