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      Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza killed more than 400 people in a single week. AFP
      Israel’s allies must guide it back to the ceasefire table

      The Netanyahu government has plenty of options for peace, but it is rejecting all of them

      EditorialMarch 21, 2025
      The UAE has stepped up its overseas humanitarian assistance in recent years. Victor Besa / The National
      EditorialThe UAE is set to become a philanthropic powerhouse

      The launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity is a watershed moment in making philanthropy a ‘pillar of national identity’

      EditorialMarch 20, 2025
      An Israeli drone flies over Gaza city on Tuesday. Israel has unleashed its most intense strikes on Gaza since a January ceasefire, with rescuers reporting hundreds killed. AFP
      EditorialIsrael is backsliding into militarism

      Talks on the Gaza truce were always going to be fractious, but that's not an excuse for abruptly tearing up the ceasefire

      EditorialMarch 19, 2025
      Syrian police check seized drugs as they prepare to burn them in Damascus on February 25. Captagon has been manufactured in the country for years, earning its makers hefty profits as it became one of the more popular recreational drugs among affluent youth in the Middle East. EPA
      EditorialCrackdowns alone won't solve Syria's Captagon problem

      Providing economic alternatives to this dangerous but lucrative trade is the key to undermining drug networks

      EditorialMarch 18, 2025
      Yemenis gather at the remains of a house hit by a US strike in Saada on Sunday. At least two dozen people lost their lives in American bombardments at the weekend. Reuters
      EditorialHouthi intransigence has put Yemen's people in the firing line

      As other Iran-aligned proxies falter and the Middle East rapidly changes, the rebels remain fixated on confrontation

      EditorialMarch 17, 2025
      Migrants rescued from a boat crossing the English Channel land on Dungeness Beach in Kent, Britain on August 21, 2023. Migrants who use people smugglers are not customers but victims of an illegal enterprise that puts their lives at risk for money. EPA
      EditorialLegal migration is the best way to put people smugglers out of business

      Countries that attract migrants have much to gain by reversing the current trend of tighter immigration rules and deportations

      EditorialMarch 14, 2025
      For years, charitable initiatives in the UAE have enjoyed the confidence of the public, businesses and philanthropists as can been seen in the large sums raised by previous Ramadan campaigns. Silvia Razgova / The National
      EditorialCharity that resonates with people's values is a powerful force for good

      The UAE's Fathers' Endowment has already exceeded its target, in part by appealing to Islamic and humanitarian traditions

      EditorialMarch 13, 2025
      The plan approved by the UAE Cabinet this week aims to increase foreign investment to Dh240 billion ($65.35 billion) by 2031 and increase the Emirates' investment stock to Dh2.2 trillion over the coming years. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
      EditorialHow the UAE is building resilience into its economic plans

      Approval for a six-year investment plan will help the country amid unpredictable international markets and politicised trade policies

      EditorialMarch 12, 2025
      People attend a rally in Damascus on Sunday to ‘mourn for the civilian and security personnel’ amid the worst violence witnessed since the fall of Bashar Al Assad three months ago. AFP
      EditorialSyria's leadership must break the cycle of revenge

      Not only must security be restored, the poison of sectarianism must be drawn

      EditorialMarch 11, 2025
      Parent taking away a digital tablet from their child. Photo: Getty Images
      The UAE's solution to excessive screen time

      By opening the UAE's first digital detox clinic for children, Abu Dhabi is addressing a growing need

      EditorialMarch 10, 2025
      A closed school in Hasakah. A stable government will attract investors who can help rebuild Syria’s infrastructure and economy.
      How the world can help keep Syria’s transition on track

      Building a vibrant new state depends on regional security and outside investment

      EditorialMarch 07, 2025
      A family picture during the Arab League summit on Gaza, in Cairo, on Tuesday. AFP
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      The Cairo summit plan for Gaza is the best deal on the table

      Washington offers a dark fantasy while Israel refuses to talk peace, but it’s time to give hope to Palestinians and Israelis alike

      EditorialMarch 06, 2025
      The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) has announced its first-ever undergraduate programme. Wam
      EditorialA new bachelor’s degree in Abu Dhabi could add rocket fuel to AI talent

      MBZUAI’s decision to extend AI education to undergraduates is the right step to get ahead in a fast-paced industry

      OpinionMarch 05, 2025
      Israel's military already occupies part of Syria's territory, but its Ministry of Defence has threatened to intervene in Syria further. AFP
      As Arab states work in Cairo to end one conflict, Israel tries to start another

      Israel’s warnings to intervene in Syria are a deadly distraction from the long-term resolution it needs with the Palestinians

      EditorialMarch 03, 2025
      Israel has suspended the delivery of aid to Gaza as Ramadan gets underway in the war-ravaged enclave. AFP
      Without a huge diplomatic breakthrough, Gaza will see another violent Ramadan

      The collapse of a US plan to extend the ceasefire for the Holy Month shows a more comprehensive approach is needed

      EditorialMarch 03, 2025
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