The Opening Ceremony featured prominent figures from government and telecommunications. H.E. Mr. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, delivered

The Opening Ceremony featured prominent figures from government and telecommunications. H.E. Mr. Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi, Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, delivered opening remarks. He was joined by Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU's Telecommunication Development Bureau, and Mr. Philip Marnick, General Director of Bahrain's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.

Ms. Sara Abu AlFateh, a News Reader from Bahrain International Television, expertly served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Jen Hamilton, Net Zero Lead at RPS Group, is a student in the Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

She shares her experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

Find out more about our postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

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Christa Avampato, Founder of Double or Nothing Media, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Christa Avampato, Founder of Double or Nothing Media, is pursuing a Master of Studies (MSt) in Sustainability Leadership at The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

She shares her experience studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programmes.

Find out more about our postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

Sean McKenzie, a PWC Manager and Master of Studies (MSt) student in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), shares his

Sean McKenzie, a PWC Manager and Master of Studies (MSt) student in Sustainability Leadership at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), shares his experience.

He discusses studying one of CISL's postgraduate sustainable business programs.

Learn more about CISL's postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple

Chad Valdez (Diné) is a writer and bookseller based in Denver, CO. He holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in Native American Studies from New Mexico State University, where he received multiple awards.

He taught English and Creative Writing, sharing his passion for Indigenous storytelling and epistemology. His work has appeared in *Windward Review*, [CBR.com](https://www.cbr.com/), and other publications.

This piece is Chad's audio story, "Split Decision."

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting

Naturalist, artist, and explorer Roseann Hanson highlights the value of field sketching and journaling. She argues this analog practice, from the Stone Age to today, is crucial for connecting people to science and nature conservation and personal well-being in our digital age. With 40 years of experience, Hanson is an acclaimed author (*Nature Journaling for a Wild Life*) and co-organizer of the Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference. A Fellow of the Explorers Club and Royal Geographical Society, she teaches nature writing and field notes, drawing on extensive conservation work.

Discover more at the Natural History Institute, or connect with Roseann Hanson via her Field Arts Institute, Facebook, and Instagram.

Konstantinos Korakakis, a Design Director at KKAD Ltd, is pursuing a Master's in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability

Konstantinos Korakakis, a Design Director at KKAD Ltd, is pursuing a Master's in Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).

He shares his experience from studying one of CISL's postgraduate built environment programs.

Find out more about CISL's postgraduate courses: www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/postgrad

The stonefish is one of the world's deadliest fish and a master of camouflage. Its effortless blending into the environment means it's often overlooked by prey, predators, and even divers.

The stonefish is one of the world's deadliest fish and a master of camouflage. Its effortless blending into the environment means it's often overlooked by prey, predators, and even divers. Discover more in our Marine Life Encyclopedia: https://bit.ly/3WS4aMh

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