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Mohamad Ali Harisi

Mohamad Ali Harisi

Foreign Editor
Mohamad Ali Harisi is The National's Foreign Editor, overseeing its worldwide output with a focus on the Middle East. Previously, he served as AFP’s news editor for the Gulf region and Yemen. He was also the Deputy Director. Before moving to the UAE, he was Libya’s Bureau chief, based in Tripoli, and Iraq’s Deputy Director, based in Baghdad. Since 2005, he has reported on major events across the Middle East and played a central role in leading newsrooms, coordinating coverage and directing writers and correspondents. Mohamad Ali has also conducted interviews with senior politicians in the region and beyond. He is fluent in English, French and Arabic.
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Palestinians take shelter in tents in Gaza city. Reuters
Gaza ceasefire talks not leading to a deal yet, source says

Talks focused on a 70-day truce and the release of 10 hostages

MENAMay 27, 2025
Employees count stashes of Syrian pounds at the central bank in Damascus. The Syrian pound has lost about 90 per cent of its value since 2011. AFP
ExclusiveSyria to overhaul financial system after sanctions relief

Country’s senior monetary official outlines plans to review laws and attract foreign deposits

MENAMay 26, 2025
US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he prepares to leave Abu Dhabi on Friday. Reuters
Trump's grand finale in the Gulf: Gold, faith and oil

US President leaves with mega-deals and a long-term commitment to the Middle East

UAEMay 16, 2025
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - May 15, 2025: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), presents the Order of Zayed Medal to Donald Trump, President of the United States of America (L), during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. ( Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
Sheikh Mohamed vows to work with Trump on advancing peace

US President hosted in Abu Dhabi for talks on bilateral ties

UAEMay 15, 2025
Hamas fighters oversee the handover of Israeli hostages in central Gaza, in February. Reuters
Hamas expects pressure on Israel to reach ceasefire before Trump visits region

Militant group has agreed to lay down its weapons and for its senior officials to live in exile

MENAApril 30, 2025
People queue with pots to receive meals from a charity kitchen in Beit Lahia, in northern Gaza. AFP
Hamas says negotiations under way for a Gaza ceasefire ahead of Trump's visit

US President is set to visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar in mid-May

MENAApril 25, 2025
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim hosts a meeting between Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, centre, and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, left, in Doha. Photo: Iraqi News Agency
AnalysisSyria’s pivotal week: Rivals and allies in diplomatic marathon to map recovery

Regional leaders including Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani met President Ahmad Al Shara

MENAApril 18, 2025
Mr Al Hassan is a seasoned Omani diplomat who has previously served as the Permanent Representative of his country to the UN. Aymen AlAmeri / The National
ExclusiveIraq has finally crossed bridge from violence to influence, country’s top UN official says

Special representative Mohammed Al Hassan was speaking in an exclusive interview with The National

MENAApril 17, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani addresses the opening day of the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Wednesday. Aymen Al Ameri / The National
Iraq invites Syria’s leader to attend Arab Summit in Baghdad

Iraq has called for an inclusive political process in neighbouring Syria

MENAApril 16, 2025
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani on stage with The National's Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi at the Sulaimani Forum in Sulaimaniyah. Aymen Al-Almeri /The National
Al Sudani confirms candidacy for Iraq elections in November

Parliamentary vote will be the first to be held after electoral law amendments

MENAApril 16, 2025
Lebanese security forces attempt to evict displaced people from a hotel during the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel in Beirut. Reuters
ExclusiveLebanon pressured to replace Hezbollah-linked security staff

Sources say the requests have delayed appointments in the General Security Directorate

MENAApril 14, 2025
Morgan Ortagus. Photo: Sky News Arabia
VideoMorgan Ortagus says US seeking 'peaceful resolution' with Iran

Deputy special envoy to the Middle East tells The National the Trump administration is 'in a hurry' to reach an agreement

USApril 11, 2025
Iranians in Tehran at a gathering in support of Gaza. AP
ExclusiveHamas and Hezbollah cautiously welcome US-Iran talks

Iran has shifted its tone towards Washington in recent days and said doors are open for US investors

MENAApril 10, 2025
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian, second right, visits an exhibition at Iran's Atomic Technology Day in Tehran. Mr Pezeshkian said US investors are welcome in the country. EPA
Iran welcomes US investors and offers nuclear assurances in major shift of tone

Comments by President Masoud Pezeshkian come days before much anticipated US-Iran talks in Oman

MENAApril 09, 2025
Morgan Ortagus during an interview with in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Sky News Arabia
Interview'We know how to get deals': Ortagus says US seeks 'peaceful resolution' with Iran

Deputy special envoy to the Middle East tells The National the Trump administration is 'in a hurry' to reach an agreement

MENAApril 08, 2025
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