Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech in Washington seemed primarily for domestic consumption, but even many Israelis were left disappointed by its content. Bloomberg
America holds the cards in the US-Israel relationship. It should behave that way

During his speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was able to ignore President Joe Biden's Gaza peace plan. Washington must rebalance this alliance

July 26, 2024, 2:00 AM
Yemenis pictured in the southern province of Lahj last week exchange banknotes before crossing into government-controlled territory. Multiple exchanges rates have led to major disparities in prices. EPA
Editorial: The truce in Yemen's financial war was long overdue

Poverty and hardship among ordinary Yemenis was exacerbated by bank sanctions and rival currencies. A deal between the government and Houthis to de-escalate is welcome

July 25, 2024, 3:00 AM
In 2018, research published by the World Economic Forum found that mental health strategies must 'take into account areas of public life beyond healthcare'. Getty
A holistic approach to mental well-being is more important than ever

Dubai's Mental Health Framework incorporates mental health awareness and action into the emirate’s overall strategy for growth and success

July 24, 2024, 3:00 AM
A man holds a sign showing his appreciation for US President Joe Biden in front of the White House on Sunday. Americans will have a different kind of election this year, one in which policies may play a bigger role than personalities. AFP
Biden's successor must turn the page on America's Middle East failures

If the US wants to lead, as departing President Joe Biden claims, then it must rediscover its responsibilities too

July 22, 2024, 11:15 AM
A resident in Houthi-controlled Hodeidah in western Yemen shared pictures of explosions that rocked different parts of the coastal city on Saturday. The National
The fire lit in Gaza is spreading, and it must be stopped

Yemen's Houthis cannot change Israel's agenda, and their reckless attacks enable more deadly strikes on Arab countries

July 22, 2024, 3:00 AM
On Sunday, July 18, 1971, UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, signed the declaration of the Union and the Constitution, announcing a new country that would be officially called the United Arab Emirates. Wam
Union Pledge Day recalls a new nation's pioneering spirit

On July 18, 1971, a collection of emirates began a journey that would lead their peoples to achieve much, including space travel within two generations

July 18, 2024, 10:34 AM
The Imam Ali Mosque in Muscat, the scene of Monday night's atrocity. Oman is widely regarded as a safe country with a low crime rate and little history of violent extremism. Photo: The National
Oman will recover from Muscat mosque attack

Extremists who cannot live with complexity fail to see that diversity is one of the sultanate's greatest strengths

July 18, 2024, 3:00 AM
President Sheikh Mohamed receives Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia, at the Presidential Airport on Tuesday. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

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Unpacking the UAE and Indonesia's special relationship

Indonesian President Joko Widodo's state visit to the Emirates highlights the important ties between these two independently minded nations

July 17, 2024, 3:00 AM
Lebanon's protracted financial crisis has led to many angry demonstrations over the country's troubled banking system. AP
Riad Salameh case is a chance to restore confidence in Lebanon

Those overseeing the country's institutions must show they are serious about putting their house in order

July 16, 2024, 3:00 AM
Secret Service agents shielded Donald Trump after a lone gunman shot him in the ear at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. AP
Trump's shooting should give pause to a self-destructive America

Leaders in the world's premier superpower are making choices that make violence, and decline, more likely

July 14, 2024, 12:06 PM
Nato has a lot to consider on its 75th anniversary, and a more multipolar world presents the bloc with an array of shifting threats to deal with and regional partnerships to maintain. Reuters
Why 'Nato+' is more important than ever

The Middle East, thanks to its vital geopolitical role, has always been an important part of the alliance's equations

July 12, 2024, 3:00 AM
Jewish settlers pray in the Eviatar outpost in the occupied West Bank on Sunday. Many settlers have been emboldened by the presence in the Israeli government of several radical ministers. AP
Israel's West Bank occupation is increasingly toxic and untenable

That troops are tied up protecting zealous settlers while subjugating Palestinians is frustrating the more pragmatic members of the country's military

July 11, 2024, 3:00 AM
Oman’s Shura Council has forwarded a draft law on personal income tax to the State Council, a move that suggests the idea is gaining momentum in the sultanate. Bloomberg
As the Gulf changes, so will its conversation on income tax

The GCC's economic model is evolving rapidly, leading to a more nuanced discussion about residency, taxation, rights and obligations

July 10, 2024, 3:00 AM
An injured Palestinian is helped onboard an Emirati aircraft at Al Arish, Egypt, for treatment in the UAE. Some Emiratis have been so moved by the suffering in Gaza to temporarily leave their careers and family behind to be of service of Palestinian civilians. AFP
The UAE's solidarity with Gaza is defined by action

The country's realistic and effective support for Palestinians stands in contrast to some noisier – but largely rhetorical – campaigns

July 09, 2024, 3:00 AM
Palestinians pray in the courtyard of Gaza City's historic Al Omari Mosque, which was heavily damaged in Israeli bombardment. Universities, libraries and archives have also been destroyed or damaged in the nine-month war. AFP
The loss of Gaza's heritage is a blow, but Palestinians will endure

Although, as in 1948, libraries, mosques and land records have fallen victim to war, Palestinians are skilled at preserving their national memory

July 08, 2024, 3:00 AM