The National Editorial

The days of countries in Africa and the Middle East being passively subject to policies and agendas concocted by global superpowers are over

Friday's disaster killed more than 2,000 people and left destruction that could take years to recover from

At its heart, the group of nations meeting this weekend is meant to be a brainstorming session on the global economy

Africa is the least electrified continent, but it has a chance to become a hotbed of renewable energy

The government's new end-of-service scheme will benefit employees financially and could draw more talent to the country

The Emirati astronaut has joined an elite group of humans, and pushed the boundaries of science in the Arab world

The annual gathering showcases the pride of place animals enjoy in Emirati culture

One of the world's great offline languages is getting a boost in the digital world

Even though some countries lag behind, an online regional marketplace is on the horizon

Parts of North Africa and the Sahel are in turmoil, making the return of dialogue between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia after a two-year hiatus a welcome attempt to find common ground

Taliban decision to block female students from flying to Dubai to take up university places only harms Afghanistan further

Gunmen have occupied eight schools in the Ain Al Hilweh refugee camp in Lebanon, dealing another blow to a vulnerable population

As the host nation for the climate change summit, much of the focus will be on the UAE and what it can bring to the table

A smoothly run tournament demonstrated progress in achieving equality for women’s sport – but a lot of work remains to be done

A report has raised concerns about Rafic Hariri International Airport, but it also provides an opportunity to fix the gaps and weaknesses that were found