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              Middle East

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              A man crosses the Ahrar Bridge along the Tigris in Baghdad on May 4. Unlike some of its fellow energy producers, Iraq lacks the financial cushion of trillion-dollar sovereign wealth fundsy. AFP

              Why Iraq has more to lose from the Iran war than most

              EditorialMay 12, 2026
              President Ahmad al-Sharaa is seen meeting with an Emirati economic delegation at the People’s Palace in Damascus. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic

              Al Shara removes elder brother but system remains in Syrian leader's tight grip

              MENAMay 10, 2026
              A Lebanese delegation, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, arrived at Damascus International Airport on an official visit to Syria. SANA
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              Lebanese Prime Minister discusses security co-operation with Syria's Al Shara

              MENAMay 09, 2026
              Victor Besa / The National; Getty Images

              Iran war cannot change the mindset that has defined the UAE

              CommentMay 08, 2026
              A petrol station in Peshawar, Pakistan. Oil prices remain elevated as the conflict between the US and Iran drags on. EPA

              Oil climbs on Strait of Hormuz tensions as Wall Street hits another record

              EnergyMay 08, 2026
              The signing of a four-way memorandum of understanding between Iraq, Turkey, Qatar and the UAE to co-operate in the Development Road project, in Baghdad in 2024. EPA

              Lack of comment on Iran’s attack on UAE shows Iraq’s self-imposed isolation

              CommentMay 08, 2026
              The UAE’s ability to handle enormous flows of people with hospitality and efficiency was – and remains – impressive. AFP

              Sweden will always be a reliable partner in the UAE's inspiring journey

              CommentMay 08, 2026
              Visitors view an installation by South African artist Senzeni Marasela at the 61st Venice Biennale on Wednesday. The event has been dogged by controversy. AFP

              Art is there to challenge and be challenged

              EditorialMay 08, 2026
              The National

              Shadi's take on the US and Iran weighing up peace proposals

              CartoonMay 07, 2026
              DP World's new insurance covers physical loss or damage caused by war-related risks. Photo: DP World

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              BusinessMay 07, 2026
              Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara with Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Emaar Properties. Photo: Sana Al-Abbar is an Emirati businessman known for founding Emaar Properties, a real estate development company involved in projects such as the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Mall.

              Emaar Properties founder Alabbar meets Al Shara in Syria

              MENAMay 07, 2026
              The National

              Shadi's take on the state of play in the Iran war

              CartoonMay 06, 2026
              US military equipment being taken from Syria last month. Authorities in Damascus say they can handle counterterrorism matters on their territory. EPA

              Syria arrests armed Uzbek fighters after stand-off in Idlib

              MENAMay 06, 2026
              A UAE Armed Forces honour guard. The military’s latest interceptions of Iranian drones and missiles build on months of frontline defence. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

              The UAE military operates with the trust of the people

              EditorialMay 06, 2026
              The aftermath of a Jordanian strike on an suspected drugs and weapons cache in the village of Arman, in Sweida, southern Syria. AFP

              Jordan's air raids on Syrian border highlight emergence of new breed of drug smugglers

              MENAMay 04, 2026
              The National

              Shadi's take on US law and the Iran war

              CartoonMay 03, 2026
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