The National Editorial

Video of Sweida murder reveals the challenges facing those who are keen to invest in the country

As with the killing of so many other non-combatants, independently verifiable evidence of purported involvement with militants has yet to materialise

Couples trying to conceive shouldn't have to bear the added stress of a heavy financial burden

The debut of a digital Emirati household is a novel way of engaging the public and learning how people interact with this developing technology

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