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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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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
Camera5
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
Play55:48
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.
Play46:16
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
Play18:37
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)
Play01:01
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
Play01:27
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
Tom Fletcher says he is working closely with the US on several issues such as getting aid into Gaza. AFP
Play18:01
InterviewUN humanitarian chief: ‘Let’s save 87 million lives this year’

Tom Fletcher, in interview with The National in Davos, says 2026 will be spent fighting for access to help people who need it most

MENAJanuary 19, 2026
US President Donald Trump will bring the largest American delegation yet to Davos for the World Economic Forum's 56th Annual Meeting. AFP
CommentWhy Davos matters more today than at any other time

Amid global upheaval, this year's World Economic Forum annual meeting will see many firsts

CommentJanuary 16, 2026
Lara Trump spoke to Mina Al-Oraibi, The National's Editor‑in‑Chief, at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai.
Play30:37
InterviewDonald Trump will not seek third term in 2028, says Lara Trump

US President's daughter-in-law tells 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai 'that'll be it for him'

UAEJanuary 10, 2026
After a year of breathtaking changes in the Arab world, what awaits in 2026 is hard to predict
Weekend EssayAfter a year of breathtaking changes in the Arab world, 2026 will be a wildcard

From Yemen to Syria and beyond, key issues like sovereignty and extremism will determine the course of history

CommentJanuary 02, 2026
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