The National Editorial

Tensions in the West Bank are boiling over and unclear communication following a meeting of security officials in Aqaba puts de-escalation at risk

The strategic gains that the rail network will usher in will advance not just the UAE economy but that of its neighbours

If someone is suspected of a crime they should stand trial, but a citizen of nowhere can end up being accountable to no one

The landmark's first year has coincided with a string of paradigm shifts in technology that are already changing our lives

It may be hard to maintain the intensity of initial relief efforts, but treating long-term injuries and psychological trauma demands sustained commitment

Riad Salameh, the head of the country's central bank, says he will step down but already there are doubts about who could replace him

There has always been a diverse mix of people and faiths in this region. A mosque, church and synagogue complex in Abu Dhabi is bringing them closer than ever

With tools in place to counter the misuse of the technology, schools that adopt it are on the right track

Farmers in Sharjah are preparing to harvest wheat grown with cutting-edge technology that will help the UAE supply local markets

The range of topics being discussed in Dubai reflects the breadth of issues facing a world caught in a state of rapid, irreversible change

Governments and the international community must starting planning decades ahead

The forum stresses the necessity of ideas and public-private partnerships

While support after disasters often goes to those who need it, there are instances of abuse

Zoom joins hundreds of other companies in letting workers go despite the problems this will cause

A renewed focus on the war-torn country must be translated into efforts to revive the moribund process of resolving its conflict