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An Iranian man sits next to the remains of his building in Tehran on Wednesday. Attacks on the Gulf only amplify the message that Tehran’s leaders are reckless and willing to risk the lives and livelihoods of the Iranian people. EPA
EditorialA drawn-out war in the Middle East has no winners

This conflict is already costing lives, affecting millions of civilians and spreading even further

EditorialMarch 05, 2026
General view of the Burj Khalifa at Dubai Mall as tourists visit. Chris Whiteoak / The National
EditorialIran's lashing out at the Gulf is a fundamental mistake

Blinded by ideology, Iran's leadership fundamentally misunderstands what makes the GCC a success

EditorialMarch 04, 2026
The UAE authorities have urged people to get their information from trusted, reliable and official sources. Getty
EditorialHow the UAE shares information to keep people safe

Timely, detailed and transparent updates help to counter unverified or misleading claims

EditorialMarch 03, 2026
As with the country’s response to another acute emergency – the Covid-19 pandemic – there is a pervading sense of 'keep calm and carry on'. Antonie Robertson / The National
EditorialThe UAE will weather this storm

As civilians across the Gulf join Iran’s long-suffering population in paying for Tehran’s strategic and tactical missteps – as well as Israeli and US adventurism – there is no sense of panic

EditorialMarch 01, 2026
The UAE's legal and immigration system tends to take a humane view of domestic workers' circumstances and is willing to work with them. Pawan Singh / The National
EditorialWhy the UAE is again moving against rogue recruiters

The country's success attracts many domestic workers but also those ready to exploit them. A zero-tolerance approach to bogus agencies is showing results

EditorialFebruary 27, 2026
Our reliance on medicines is such that when availability is disrupted, the consequences can be severe. Getty
EditorialPublic health is behind the UAE's changing drugs market

Moves to avoid monopolies on medical products could increase treatment options and lower prices

EditorialFebruary 26, 2026
Palestinians in Gaza seek safety after the Israeli army expanded the so-called Yellow Line where its forces are stationed. Israel directly controls more than half the enclave. Getty
EditorialA Gaza divided cannot stand

Palestinians remain caught between an occupying Israeli army and Hamas

EditorialFebruary 25, 2026
US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has been criticised frequently for supporting far-right agendas in Israel. EPA
EditorialHuckabee's extreme beliefs undermine his country's peace efforts

Mike Huckabee says Israel has a divine right to conquer large swathes of the Middle East, despite White House statements to the contrary

EditorialFebruary 24, 2026
G42 and Credo AI announced an MoU to advance Responsible AI across the Global South. Photo: G42
EditorialThe New Delhi Declaration will help the Global South fight AI colonialism

The UAE's focus on helping to build transparent, fair, secure and accountable systems shows the world what is at stake

EditorialFebruary 23, 2026
Iranian soldiers during a joint naval exercise in the Sea of Oman on February 19, 2026. EPA
EditorialStumbling US-Iran talks leave the Middle East on a dangerous precipice

The region is bracing for an entirely avoidable war

EditorialFebruary 20, 2026
The UAE's Hope probe has unveiled new data about auroras on Mars. Hope Mars Mission
EditorialThe UAE extending its Mars mission reflects its ongoing impact here on Earth

The Hope probe has supplied scientists with a breathtaking amount of data, and much more will come

EditorialFebruary 19, 2026
A Palestinian family eat an iftar meal outside their tent in Gaza. AFP
EditorialA region exhausted by geopolitical upheaval should hope for a Ramadan of respite

The holy month is a chance to remember who really matters in the Middle East's many conflicts

EditorialFebruary 18, 2026
Syria's military has been accused of heavy-handed crackdowns in minority areas of the country. AFP
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EditorialSyria's government should be honest about the violence its people are seeing

Even if the government does not seek a sectarian conflict, its lack of transparency may help manifest one

EditorialFebruary 17, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the rules-based order a 'dangerous delusion' at the Munich Security Conference. AFP
EditorialMunich Security Conference: The rest of the world must brace for western rupture

A new world order is one thing, but a world without order should be avoided by all

EditorialFebruary 16, 2026
The emirate has prohibited parents and children from bringing sodas, pastries, fried food and other unhealthy items into schools. Getty
CommentAbu Dhabi's junk food ban in schools will change life for the next generation

Childhood obesity and poor nutrition set the stage for an unhealthy and expensive adult life, but authorities plan to reverse the trend

EditorialFebruary 13, 2026
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