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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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      Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA, speaks on day two of the Future of Energy Security summit. AFP
      ExclusiveIEA chief warns growing geopolitical pressures a challenge to energy security

      Fatih Birol tells The National he expects further downward pressure on oil prices

      NewsApril 25, 2025
      Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi meets Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi. Photo: @AlOraibi / X
      The lasting legacy of Pope Francis in the Middle East

      The late pontiff was among the loudest voices calling for the end of the war in Gaza

      OpinionApril 21, 2025
      The theme of this year's International Women's Day is 'Accelerate Action'. Nick Donaldson / The National
      Weekend EssayWhat it takes to secure equality for women in a fast-changing world

      We should consider what it really means to champion women and girls, not just at the policy level but in our own daily lives

      CommentMarch 08, 2025
      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.
      Play01:07
      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
      Play21:16
      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
      Play27:52
      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
      Play16:06
      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

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      MarketsJanuary 21, 2025
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