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Authorities are taking no risks at today's inauguration as a result of serious security lapses two weeks ago, when protestors quickly overpowered police at the Capitol. AFP

Biden’s inauguration fills a vacuum in US politics

January 20, 2021
Shadi Ghanim on what vaccines are doing to Covid-19. Shadi Ghanim

Cartoon for January 20, 2021

January 19, 2021
Many experts believe Covid-19 will accelerate energy transition. AFP

Covid-19's silver lining: a stronger, greener economy?

January 19, 2021
Innovation in sectors such as agriculture will be key to combatting climate change. Bloomberg

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week fosters green multilateralism

January 19, 2021
The pandemic has dramatically changed the nature of early-childhood education. AFP

This pandemic is a reminder that the world needs universal education

January 19, 2021
Joe Biden, then US Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman, visited China in 2001. As president, he will be dealing with a more assertive China. AFP

Biden’s 'Mission Impossible' in the Philippines

January 19, 2021
Trump supporters participate in a rally in Washington before the ugly scenes of the Capitol riots. AP Photo

America's corporate citizens want a role in governing public life

January 19, 2021
Fishing boat skipper Neil Whitney and deckhand Nathan Harman sort the fish from the net after the first trawl of the day, off the south-east coast of England, on October 12, 2020. Brexit became a reality on December 31, 2020 as Britain left Europe’s customs union and single market. AFP

The sheer fishiness of Boris Johnson's Brexit deal

January 19, 2021
France has seen some of the worst terror attacks that have hit Europe in recent years. AFP

Macron is 'rebranding' French Islam - he must do so in good faith

January 19, 2021
Shadi Ghanim's take on security in Washington ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. Shadi Ghanim

Cartoon for January 19, 2021

January 18, 2021
Turkey has signalled at the start of the new year that it wishes to come in from the cold. EPA

Is Turkey about to come in from the cold?

January 18, 2021
Dubai's Sustainability pavilion which features large “energy trees” in the shape of sunflowers also distribute power. These rotate throughout the day to track and store sunlight. Pawan Singh / The National

How a 'green recovery’ in 2021 will matter for climate change

January 18, 2021
President-elect Joe Biden faces a hugely complex set of tasks ahead of him. AFP

Biden ending 'Muslim ban' is only one step in the right direction

January 18, 2021
Shadi Ghanim's take on the difficulty of forming a cabinet in Lebanon. Shadi Ghanim

Cartoon for January 18, 2021

January 17, 2021
Police officers patrol a street leading to the US Capitol on January 16 in Washington, DC. AFP

The reality-based wing of the Republicans must work with Biden

January 17, 2021
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Dubai limits number of people allowed to sit together in restaurants and cafes as cases surge

Mystery behind Ras Al Khaimah's pink lake solved

Covid-19 rules in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this weekend: what you need to know

UAE reports 3,566 new cases, highest daily figure so far
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US President Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th US President on January 20, 2021, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. AFP

Beyond the headlines: an unprecedented presidential handover

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US President Joe Biden signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, after his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. Reuters

Dubai cancels surgery, Etihad resumes Doha flights - The Daily Update

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Neom’s head of technology describes his vision for the future city: Business Extra

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The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways are partnering to launch the IATA Travel Pass for the Abu Dhabi airline's passengers. Courtesy Etihad Airways.

Etihad and Emirates sales, UAE to shut private maid agencies, 3,491 new cases - The Daily Update

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