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Long-term planning is needed more than ever to end the region's conflicts
There is much to be learned from innovators in the tech industry with lessons related to the tangible concerns of ordinary people
Barzani steps aside, but problems abound across the political spectrum
The future is far from clear in Erbil and Baghdad, writes Mina Al-Oraibi
New US policy on nuclear deal seeks to stop Iran 'getting away with murder'
What the Trump administration is promising is a multi-faceted approach to the question of Iran and its ambitions, writes Mina Al-Oraibi
Death of Jalal Talabani the end of an era for Iraqis
The former president and leader of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan passed away as Iraq goes through one of the worst political crises between Baghdad and Erbil, adding to the sense of loss.
As Erbil votes for independence, Syria's Kurds have plans of their own
Foreign support for rebels has empowered them into destabilising an already unstable region. It is now time to rectify that trend
UN postcard: so, where do we go from here?
As barricades and cordons were lifted on Sunday and world leaders returned home, the UN prepared to return to work
UAE's push for commitment to eradicate preventable diseases
The UAE is among a handful of countries that consistently meets the United Nations target of spending 0.7 per cent of Gross National Income on overseas aid
Bahrain: Qatar boycott will last as long as it takes
"It's up to Doha... we have nothing to lose." Bahrain is watching "rogue power" Iran closely too: "We're ready to counter any subversive activity."
Economic leverage could be the new mechanism to get Syrians to negotiating table
But once there, will they be making the decisions?
Most refugees don't go far because they want to return, says UN refugee chief
The head of the UN refugee agency says there are ways for every country, rich and poor, to cope with an influx of refugees. Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief of The National meets Filippo Grandi, a man with a plan
Confusion over the Iraq speech at the UN that never was
Iraq's prime minister Haider Al-Abadi pulled out of trip to New York amid political crisis at home
UN postcard: What is the great debate of our time?
Should we share power or grab it? World leaders ponder the big questions
Erdogan to discuss 'sanctions' against Iraq's Kurdish region
He warned that Turkey will take measures unless the region halts its referendum plans
Efficiency and success: New York is given insight into the revamped Saudi wealth fund
Chief executive of Public Investment Fund says job and wealth creation for population are key aims
UN Postcard: Two leaders, two world views - can ever the twain meet?
US President Donald Trump and UN secretary general Antonio Guterres both addressed the UN General Assembly for the first time since taking office 21 days apart. And they could not be more different
