Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, March 1st, 2024

Orient Weekly Watch: CSIORS Edition - Friday, March 1st, 2024

2024-03-01 11:00

2024-03-01 11:00

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Rayan-Ait-Taher, Cybersecurity-Competition, Moroccan-Prodigy, CISA-Presidents-Cup, Syrian-Migration, Youth-Recruitment, Education-Challenges, Germany-Action, Bangladesh-Saudi-Arabia, Environmental-Cooperation, UN-Environment-Assembly, Climate-Change-Initiatives,

Let us navigate the Middle East nuances: moroccan 12 years old prodigies; adolescent migration in Syria; Saudi Arabia for environment conservation.

Let us guide you through the Middle East with curated links: insightful analyses and forecasts from top sources on regional complexities.

 

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Moroccoworldnews.com: Moroccan 12-Year-Old Outsmarts Cybersecurity Experts, Secures Victory in US President’s Cup

Moroccan prodigy Rayan Ait Taher, 12, won the President’s Cup Cybersecurity Competition with 3245 points, beating competitors like Israel’s Yonatan Yoni. Despite requests for comment, he hasn't responded. Rayan's talent earned praise from CISA, highlighting his global cybersecurity prowess, including a previous achievement involving Neymar's website.

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English.enabbaladi.net: Adolescent Migration from Northeast Syria Driven by Recruitment and Education Challenges

Syrian migration to Europe rises due to war aftermath and youth recruitment by SDF. Limited education pushes families abroad. Germany calls for end to child conscription. STJ documents widespread enlistment in northeast Syria.

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Thefinancialexpress.com: Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia Set to Sign Agreement on Environmental Conservation

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will sign an MoU on environmental cooperation, decided during a meeting at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi. They discussed joint efforts in wildlife conservation, climate change, and waste management. Saudi Arabia invited Bangladesh to the UNCCD event in December 2024. Bangladesh reiterated its commitment to environmental sustainability, citing initiatives like the Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan.