Iran's in the mood to make a deal with Trump
Both countries have reason to compromise and reach an agreement
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Trump’s trip to the Gulf marks a strategic leap for the Arab world
AI is changing the future of research, but not in the way we think
Civil discourse must have a place in a divided world
It's easy to see why populism is rising in Starmer's Britain
Trump's visit to the Gulf: Three areas that will shape US ties to the region
Pope Leo's opportunity to give hope to Middle East's war-weary Christians
India and Pakistan must finally break their long cycle of violence
What the undying fire at the world's oldest restaurant teaches us
Expect more Gulf airlines to soar on the stock exchange
Why Pope Leo XIV is right to focus on peace
Trump's Gulf visit is also about economic prosperity
How a little Disney magic could inspire more to visit Abu Dhabi
Israel's first occupation of Gaza was a disaster. Going back would be worse
Schooling children in AI ethics is a must
A self-assured UAE is playing a balancing role in a dynamic world
The truth about the UAE's support for Sudan
Trump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?
How a 1955 conference in Indonesia formed the bedrock for today's Global South
Technology alone won't solve AI's healthcare challenges
DIFC's robust legal system stands out amid global trade tensions
It would take a lot more than sheer force to disarm Hezbollah
The Trump tariffs are heralding a new form of global engagement: multilateral bilateralism
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America only stands to gain from stronger ties with the Gulf
Economic progress in the Gulf is partly down to private equity
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