The National Editorial

A divided, impoverished country will struggle to rescue people at sea or hold smugglers and traffickers to account

Benjamin Netanyahu may yet turn away from embracing a lethal nostalgia for conquest and resettlement but by hinting that it may be a possibility, he emboldens those who seek war without end

The forces propelling the country's post-hydrocarbon ambitions are varied but of global relevance too

Any failure to achieve accountability will dog Lebanese leaders for years to come

Sectarian violence threatens to leave a toxic legacy for future generations

As more countries call for a ceasefire and a two-state solution, attempted deflections about threats or anti-Israel bias are no longer working

Better procedures would help businesses and individuals alike push back against the digital underworld

Emirati cycling can be proud of developing a sporting culture that embraces recreational riders as well as elite-level competitors

Gaza aid air drops are necessary but more effective means are urgently needed to prevent any more Palestinians from starving to death

Overwhelming support for annexation paints a disturbing portrait of the balance of opinion in the legislature

Abu Dhabi's new climate action plan reflects growing acceptance of the need to prepare urgently

The Israeli-US project is doing a worse job than the UN and facilitating war crimes in the process

The longer Yemen's problems are allowed to fester, the less likely a return to the negotiating table becomes

A proportional tax has clear advantages over a flat rate

The two regional powers' relationship provides a more stable foundation on which to resolve regional issues