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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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Abdalla Hamdok was in Oslo recently as part of discussions to mediate an end to the war in Sudan. EPA
ExclusiveHamdok warns more people could die from 'starvation than bullets' in Sudan

Former prime minister seeks end to war and foreign intervention in his country

MENAJune 26, 2024
Dara Khosrowshahi, The CEO of UBER. Antonie Robertson/The National
Play16:25
ExclusiveUber CEO plans to 'build for long term' with Middle East as a leading region for growth

Dara Khosrowshahi tells The National in an exclusive interview ‘the sky is the limit’ for Careem

EconomyJune 10, 2024
Mariet Westermann in the reading room at NYU Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National
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NYUAD's Mariet Westermann: 'I leave Abu Dhabi with gratitude and humble pride'

Departing vice chancellor on her proudest moments, greatest challenges and taking the helm at the Guggenheim Foundation

UAEMay 09, 2024
Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the IMF, said the Mena region has been on the receiving end of 'shock after shock'. The National
Play19:13
ExclusiveMiddle East region must focus on youth jobs for peace and security, IMF chief says

In an exclusive interview, Kristalina Georgieva says Egypt needs to ’stay the course‘ on reforms while expecting global inflation to slow

EconomyApril 29, 2024
Reem Al Hashimy, right, Minister of State for International Co-operation, and World Central Kitchen chief executive Erin Gore in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
israel-gaza war'We must avert famine': The drive behind maritime aid for North Gaza

UAE minister Reem Al Hashimy and World Central Kitchen detail plans for long-term aid

Palestine-IsraelMarch 14, 2024
Jasem Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Co-operation Council. Getty Images
ExclusiveNothing justifies 30,000 deaths in Gaza, GCC Secretary General says

Jasem Al Budaiwi also says Gulf nations believe in dialogue with Iran and the Houthi rebels in spite of major obstacles

MENAMarch 10, 2024
Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said the time has come to reassess the presence of US forces. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry
Play51:25:09
ExclusiveIraq Foreign Minister: We need an apology from Iran and proof about 'Mossad base'

In an interview with The National, Fuad Hussein discusses the recent missile attack on Erbil, the lingering threat of ISIS and whether the US troop presence should continue

MENAFebruary 21, 2024
UNHCR chief Filippo Grandi has urged donors to maintain their support of UNRWA. Reuters
exclusiveDisplacement of Palestinians 'devastating for future peace', UN says

Filippo Grandi tells The National the world is facing ‘jigsaw of crises’

Palestine-IsraelFebruary 19, 2024
Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said Cop28 delivered on many fronts, most notably by securing a commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. Photo: Bloomberg
Cop28 successes proved doubters wrong, IEA chief says

Fatih Birol spoke to The National about Cop28, instability in the Middle East, oil prices and outlook for the year

EnergyJanuary 20, 2024
People inspect damage to their homes caused by Israeli air strikes on January 18 in Rafah, Gaza. Getty
Norway and Arab states seek Gaza solution from Oslo Accords' ‘false promises’

Foreign Minister tells The National of need to invest in Palestinian Authority – but only if it is prepared to reform

MENAJanuary 19, 2024
French President Emmanuel Macron urged chief executives to create jobs to strengthen society. AFP
Business leaders at Davos urged to create jobs to ensure stability across Europe

World Economic Forum hears calls for inclusive roles but disruptive AI and fallout from Covid-19 present challenges

WorldJanuary 17, 2024
The Alpine resort city of Davos before the 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. AFP
Rising Middle East tensions dominate Davos with solutions unclear

War in Gaza, strikes on Erbil and Red Sea crisis focus of second day of WEF meeting

WorldJanuary 16, 2024
Matt Brittin, president of Google in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, dismissed the idea that AI will replace people in jobs.
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AI will give people special powers, Google's EMEA president says

In an interview with The National at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Matt Brittin says 'we'll be doing things we didn't think we could have dreamed up before'

BusinessJanuary 16, 2024
Snow covers rooftops on the first day of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Reuters
Harsh realities of wars and economic uncertainty prevalent on day one of Davos

Political and business leaders meet for World Economic Forum annual meeting against backdrop of war in Gaza and Ukraine and concern over world economy

WorldJanuary 15, 2024
The UAE's ambassador to the UN, Lana Nusseibeh, samples water from the desalination plant built by the UAE at the Rafah border. Mahmoud Rida / The National
Play10:56:00
UAE opens desalination plant near Rafah to send clean water to Gaza

Lana Nusseibeh, UAE ambassador to the UN, launched the first of three plants her country is building in Egypt as Gazans face dangerous shortage of drinkable water

EgyptDecember 12, 2023
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