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      The Wahat Al Karama memorial site in Abu Dhabi immortalises the sacrifices made by the UAE Armed Forces. Victor Besa / The National
      EditorialThe UAE's bond with its soldiers has never been stronger

      News of the martyrdom of two Emirati troops comes as the military continues to thwart Iranian attacks

      EditorialMarch 11, 2026
      Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery in Bahrain on Monday. Price volatility is increasing fears of sharp rises in the cost of essentials such as petrol and diesel. Reuters
      EditorialWhy the world needs to end this war

      The Middle East has seen energy crises before, but in an interconnected global market, disruption hurts everyone

      EditorialMarch 10, 2026
      Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian doesn't have authority over his country's military matters. Reuters
      EditorialIt’s not clear who is really in control in Iran

      Tehran’s strikes on the Gulf on the weekend show it doesn’t have complete authority over its military

      EditorialMarch 09, 2026
      A Hezbollah flag at the site of damaged buildings following Israeli air strikes in Beirut on Thursday. The Iran-backed group has angered Lebanese by reigniting war with Israel. AFP
      EditorialLebanon suffers in a war not of its making

      Too many Lebanese are caught between Israel's aggression and Hezbollah's intransigence

      EditorialMarch 06, 2026
      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
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