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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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Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs during an interview Mina Al Oraibi, Editor-in Chief, The National.
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VideoUN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on taking inspiration from the Emirati attitude
UAEFebruary 28, 2025
UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said there is a need for 'innovative thinking' and new approaches to aid. AP
Play21:16
InterviewAid cuts are a ‘punch in the gut’, says UN’s Tom Fletcher

Official speaks to The National as he marks his first 100 days in 'the toughest job in the world'

NewsFebruary 26, 2025
UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs Tom Fletcher with Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National
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RecordedUN humanitarian chief on global need and rebuilding Gaza and Syria

Tom Fletcher stresses the need to cut bureaucracy and find new funding sources for aid

RecordedFebruary 26, 2025
Fuad Hussein in Munich this month. The National
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Exclusive interviewIraq's Foreign Minister warns of growing threat from ISIS

Speaking to The National in Munich, Iraq's top diplomat says changing regional dynamics require greater co-ordination between nations

MENAFebruary 17, 2025
Commissioner-General of the UN agency for Palestinian Refugees Philippe Lazzarini. The National
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ExclusiveFuture of Palestinian state at risk, warns UNRWA's Lazzarini

Speaking to The National in Munich, head of UN agency said he plans to reactivate UNRWA's 'temporary' state as part of a shift to 'transition mode'

MENAFebruary 16, 2025
Emergency personnel attend the scene after a driver hit a group of people in Munich, Germany. AP
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At least 30 injured as car drives into crowd in Munich

Afghan driver arrested at scene of collision on eve of security conference in Germany

EuropeFebruary 13, 2025
Makhtar Diop, Managing Director, International Finance Corporation (IFC) is interviewed by Mina Al-Oraibi the editor-in-chief of The National. Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Business ExtraIFC’s Diop on AI, investments and emerging markets

Managing director shares insights on key opportunities and challenges in global finance and technology at the World Governments Summit

Business ExtraFebruary 12, 2025
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. EPA
InterviewNorway Foreign Minister says Gaza ceasefire is ‘starting point’

Espen Barth Eide tells The National in Davos that the current momentum must lead to a lasting agreement

NewsJanuary 24, 2025
Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, right, with former British prime minister Tony Blair in Davos. Yves Herman / Reuters
Postcard from DavosSyrian Foreign Minister Al Shibani looks to the future

In first official participation in WEF, Foreign Minister presents vision for future with help from Tony Blair

MENAJanuary 22, 2025
Tom Fletcher, UN Undersecretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Markus Schreiber / AP
Top UN humanitarian official urges new US administration to remain 'engaged with the world'

It is vital to global interests that American leadership and influence does not step back, says Ocha's Tom Fletcher

NewsJanuary 22, 2025
Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, Klaus Schwab, at the 55th annual World Economic Forum meeting EPA / Michael Buholzer
Postcard from DavosWill ‘intelligent age’ offer solutions or increase inequality further?

Many people fear that the speed of change may leave them behind

NewsJanuary 21, 2025
Mohammed Alardhi, executive chairman of Investcorp, sees opportunities for the private sector to get involved in the reconstruction of Palestine and Lebanon. Bloomberg
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Investcorp positive about US growth but warns of inflation risk

Executive chairman Mohammed Alardhi expects company's assets under management to exceed $60bn by end of 2025

MarketsJanuary 21, 2025
The Congress Centre at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Bloomberg
Postcard from DavosTrump, wars and AI at top of forum’s 2025 agenda

The combination of these issues promises to make this year’s forum as important as ever

NewsJanuary 19, 2025
Lebanese in Beirut celebrate the nomination of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. AFP
CommentWith its new Prime Minister, Lebanon’s revolution comes full circle

The 2019 protest movement has finally borne fruit

CommentJanuary 16, 2025
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto
ExclusiveWe must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Nordic country, which recognised Palestine in May, has been leading force in trying to reach a two-state solution

MENADecember 22, 2024
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