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Mina Al-Oraibi

Mina Al-Oraibi

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Mina Al-Oraibi has been the Editor-in-Chief of The National since 2017.  She has a special interest in Iraq and Gulf developments, and has interviewed world leaders, including every Iraqi Prime Minister for the last two decades, former UK Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. She has also has a special interest in US foreign policy and has interviewed Barack Obama, Jared Kushner and other senior US officials. Previous to her role at The National, she was a Senior Fellow at the Institute for State Effectiveness and was Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Asharq Alawsat. Mina is a columnist for Foreign Policy magazine and a member of the International Media Council.
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Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, will a model of Dar Al Funoon. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusiveDar Al Funoon is 'going to connect us all,' says head of culture and tourism

Frank Gehry-designed venue for concerts, dance, ballet, recitals, opera, theatre and stand-up comedy set to open near Saadiyat Cultural District in 2030

CultureJune 25, 2026
Candles surround a photo of Labour MP Jo Cox before a vigil in her memory in Glasgow in 2016. Cox was murdered by a white supremacist a day earlier. Getty
CommentTen years after Jo Cox was killed, the UK should honour her legacy

The MP fearessly fought the very extremist forces that today commit violence against the country's immigrant population

CommentJune 16, 2026
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NewslettersJune 12, 2026
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Maria Malmer Stenergard, during an interview in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
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ExclusiveSwedish foreign minister assures Gulf allies of readiness to protect navigation

In an interview with The National, Maria Malmer Stenergard commends UAE's resilience against Iranian attacks

MENAJune 11, 2026
Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for International Co-operation, says the Emirates will act as a 'responsible' producer. Reuters
InterviewOpec exit 'purely a policy move', UAE energy minister says

Suhail Al Mazrouei tells The National withdrawal is aimed at preparing the Emirates for the future

EnergyApril 28, 2026
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed. Victor Besa / The National
Dr Gargash says Iran's aggression will solidify US role in region

Diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed says Iran's regime is 'fighting for itself ... not the country'

UAEApril 05, 2026
Manuel Rabaté reflects on the museum and city that changed the course of his life in the TN March cover story. Victor Besa/The National
Cover storyManuel Rabate on leaving Louvre Abu Dhabi after a transformative decade

As his tenure as director comes to an end, he reflects on his life-changing experience with the institution and the city

TN MagazineMarch 13, 2026
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, reviews the emergency system at the Unified Medical Operations Command Centre. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Any future settlement with Iran must address missile programme, UAE official says

Gulf countries pursue diplomatic resolution despite 'huge trust gap' with Tehran that will last for 'decades'

MENAMarch 09, 2026
A live Q&A in response to the US-Iran war and retaliatory strikes
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Q&A replayUS-Iran war and regional retaliation

US and Israeli strikes on Iran prompt retaliatory attacks on bases in Gulf states – your questions answered

MENAFebruary 28, 2026
The reconstruction cost for Gaza is estimated to be about $52 billion. AFP
Play17:01
InterviewGaza needs $300m ‘quick win’ in coming weeks, says senior UN official

Head of the UN Office for Project Services urges Israel to open Jordan corridor to allow entry of vital aid and equipment

MENAFebruary 16, 2026
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani speaks at a panel discussion on Syria's post-revolution future during the Munich Security Conference.
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Syria’s Al Shibani accuses Israel of 'overreacting' to perceived threats

Foreign Minister says realism in ‘not an ideal world’ guides Syria's push to preserve national unity

MENAFebruary 14, 2026
Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein says regional tension threatens to undo gains towards stability that his country achieved in recent years. The National
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InterviewIraq's Fuad Hussein warns of limitless Middle East war

Trump's remarks about Al Maliki bid to return as PM are taken very seriously in Baghdad, Foreign Minister tells The National

MENAFebruary 13, 2026
Makhtar Diop at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
Play21:54
The UAE is 'ahead of the curve' on investment and AI, IFC says

Speaking in Dubai, Makhtar Diop says the country is 'Wall Street meets Silicon Valley in the East'

UAEFebruary 05, 2026
TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump holds a signed founding charter at the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. US President Donald Trump will show off his new "Board of Peace" at Davos on January 22, 2026 burnishing his claim to be a peacemaker a day after backing off his own threats against Greenland. Originally meant to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza after the war between Hamas and Israel, the board's charter does not limit its role to the Strip, and has sparked concerns that Trump wants it to rival the United Nations. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP)
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Key Gaza border crossing to reopen as Trump expands Board of Peace

Members upbeat but admit scale of challenge ahead

UAEJanuary 22, 2026
Barham Salih, a former president of Iraq, took up his post as UN refugee chief this month. Photo: World Economic Forum
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InterviewUNHCR chief says 'warfare and violence are not way forward' in Syria

Barham Salih calls for international community to ensure stability as government forces and SDF clash

MENAJanuary 21, 2026
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