The National Editorial

Agreement could head off the threat of separatism, stabilise the country and show other disaffected regions that co-operation with Damascus is possible

The country's isolation is mounting as nearly 60 Arab and Muslim nations came together in Doha

Plans for a new Arabic digital library shows how the Emirates is playing a key role in marrying the language with the latest technology

With the right approach, the UAE could join the world's longevity 'blue zones'

K2 Think, which can tackle complex reasoning tasks, is a product of the UAE's investment in its people and institutions

High-profile support for Doha after Tuesday's air strike highlights Israel's growing isolation

The Israeli leadership may think they can bomb their way to victory. Those in the Middle East committed to peace must prove them wrong

All 193 UN member states need to unite and call for the immediate end to the war in Gaza and the resumption of the Middle East peace process

The weekend's slowdown could remind governments and private players to build resilient infrastructure in preparation for potential slowdowns

If the country won't listen to its critics, it should be listening to its partners

Even protracted disputes about water resources could be helped by an agreed, binding set of rules

The Taliban and the international community need to find a way to work together for the sake of Afghans

When ISIS overran the city in 2014, it laid waste to historic mosques and churches. By rebuilding these with support from the UAE and Unesco, the city is turning a new page

Killing leading Houthis in Sanaa shows Israel's reach but without settling the Palestine issue, the country will remain locked in a cycle of violence

Attracting international visitors presents emerging economies with great opportunities – and formidable challenges