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Trump's Venezuela raid shows it's time to create a new rules-based order

Limited US public support for Trump's Venezuela move puts him under pressure

UAE troops gave everything to help Yemen - I saw it with my own eyes

How do you keep creating when you’re not sure anyone is listening?

How the Middle East's cities can prepare for the AI-powered future

Why we need to design AI for families

Trump's Venezuela move was about taking a decisive step to restore deterrence

Trump's coup in Venezuela is a demonstration of a new idea of American power

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Don't foul up the Premier League by meddling with its refereeing culture

Speaking plainly, languages are the key to success

Donald Trump may as well kiss his dream of winning the Nobel Peace Prize goodbye

In 2026, 'connected care' will be at the heart of healthcare delivery in the Gulf

We live in a world where power does not feel the need to explain itself

What the UAE actually did in Yemen - and why it will still matter

After a year of breathtaking changes in the Arab world, 2026 will be a wildcard

Governments must be employers of ambition, not a last resort

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