The people of Gaza face a challenging Ramadan amid a five-month-long air and ground assault by Israel, with the threat of famine due to limited food supplies and disrupted aid. Traditional Ramadan customs are overshadowed by survival struggles, with many observing the month in makeshift tents. Nada AlTaher, host of Beyond The Headlines, speaks to Gazans and Steve Sosebee, founder of HEAL Palestine, about the humanitarian crisis.

The National is launching a new podcast titled Culture Bites, hosted by Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews, focusing on arts, culture, and entertainment. The podcast will feature weekly conversations on a variety of cultural topics, including the arts scene in the UAE, cultural roles in society, and global entertainment, providing context, analysis, and personal insights.

Over 12 million people have been displaced and military casualties have surpassed 200,000 in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, with civilian casualties in Ukraine nearing 7,000. A year into the conflict, normality in Ukraine remains elusive. The podcast 'Beyond the Headlines' with host Enas Refaei explores the human impact of the war and shares stories of individuals finding ways to endure amidst the chaos.

A retrospective cohort study using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging examined the association of language with loss to follow-up and its effect modification by immigrant status and depressive symptoms among participants from Quebec and those from outside Quebec. The study found that recent immigrants, those who arrived at an older age, and individuals with depressive symptoms had higher risks of loss to follow-up. Bilingual individuals had a lower risk, while French-speakers outside Quebec had a higher risk compared to English-speakers. Factors such as being female, having higher income, higher education, and low nutritional risk were associated with lower loss to follow-up risks.

A retrospective cohort study examined the association of language with loss to follow-up (LFU) and its effect modification by immigrant status and depressive symptoms using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. The study included 49,179 individuals, with findings indicating that recent immigrants and those with depressive symptoms had higher LFU risks. Bilingual individuals had a lower LFU risk both inside and outside Quebec, while French-speakers had a higher risk outside Quebec but not inside. Factors such as being female, having higher income, higher education, and low nutritional risk were associated with lower LFU risks.

The article discusses the impact of the US dollar's value on the Egyptian economy, highlighting the challenges faced by both foreign companies and local banking customers due to the dollar shortage. It mentions the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) recent policy changes, including lifting the cap on dollar deposits and withdrawals, and the introduction of new measures to control the dollar market. The article also covers the reactions of multinational companies like Italcementi, Air France, British Airways, and General Motors to the dollar liquidity crisis, with some considering moving operations out of Egypt. The CBE's efforts to strengthen the Egyptian pound and the expert opinions on the devaluation of the pound and its effects on the economy are also discussed. The article suggests that the government needs to focus on improving tourism and the industrial sector to attract foreign currency into the banking system.

The recent tragedy at an Egyptian football match, where over thirty fans died, has sparked outrage and placed responsibility on the Minister of Interior, Mohamed Ibrahim. The event is seen as a political failure for President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's regime, potentially causing irreversible damage. The article suggests that the police's actions were intentional to suppress dissent, particularly against the Ultras of Al-Ahly and Zamalek football clubs. Human rights reports indicate systemic violence by the state, and the public's anger is palpable. The author argues that for Al-Sisi to maintain his position, Ibrahim must be dismissed, viewing this as a critical juncture for the regime.

The 1950s are considered the Golden Age of Egypt for several reasons: people exuded class in their demeanor and conversations, literacy and information consumption were high due to the reliance on radio, newspapers, and books, Egypt maintained cleanliness with fewer cars and a smaller population, individuals had more time for personal activities and attending concerts, and the cost of living was affordable, allowing middle-class employees to support large families.