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Violence has wreaked havoc across Ethiopia during the past two years. AFP
Cautious optimism for the Horn of Africa's geopolitical woes

Despite some recent momentum in the region, however, looming climate catastrophes require far more stable administrations

EditorialDecember 07, 2022
The Pillars of Creation, captured by the James Webb Space Telescope. AP
How to keep the space sector safe

It is not just geopolitics that will determine the future of the stars, but commerce, too

EditorialDecember 06, 2022
The US Navy made a remarkable interception of illegal arms on their way to Yemen recently. US Navy
Even a major US arms interception is not enough to save Yemen

Without diplomacy, military operations in the war-torn country can only go so far

EditorialDecember 05, 2022
Airah Nazrin, 3, originally from Kerela, India, dressed in the UAE flag colours during the 51st National Day holidays. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
National Day celebrates the family of the UAE

There is a deeper symbolism behind the long weekend

EditorialDecember 02, 2022
Security officials stand guard at site of a suicide bomb attack targeting a police truck. AFP
Pakistan can mitigate the terror of the Taliban

A recent deadly terrorist attack is a reminder of the group's huge potential for destruction in the country

EditorialDecember 01, 2022
National Day celebrates the date the UAE was unified in 1971. Photo: Expo City Dubai
Commemoration Day: Remembering the people who secure the UAE

The National Day holiday period is a time to reflect as much as it is to celebrate

EditorialNovember 30, 2022
The Middle East has had a number of victories at this year's tournament. Reuters
A new golden era for Arab football at the Qatar World Cup 2022

The tournament is showing how global the game really is

EditorialNovember 29, 2022
Waste piles on the bank of Ganges Canal at Muradnagar. Getty
Rivers are the basis of civilisation. Why are they not protected?

From India to France, governments are scrambling to protect these crucial environmental and cultural natural assets

EditorialNovember 28, 2022
Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in Iraq's Kurdistan region. AFP
Last-minute diplomacy must prevent a new wave of violence in Syria and Iraq

More powerful neighbours are increasing military activity in the two weakened countries

EditorialNovember 25, 2022
The fast-changing skylines of the UAE's cities show how quickly the country is developing. Reuters
A new ten-year plan for the UAE

We The UAE 2031 sets out a development strategy with a particular focus on education and the economy

EditorialNovember 24, 2022
Hundreds of men attend the burial of Louise Jane Mitchell who died at the age of 93 in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Twitter
American teacher’s funeral shows how the UAE respects its elderly

Lois J Mitchell spent her twilight years in a place she loved

EditorialNovember 23, 2022
Peacekeepers have proved their worth in a number of modern conflicts. Les Stone
The case for more female peacekeepers

Data shows that women are integral to ending conflicts

EditorialNovember 22, 2022
Mick Schumacher of Germany driving the (47) Haas F1 VF-22 Ferrari on track during final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 19, in Abu Dhabi. Getty
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The sport fan turns to the Middle East

This weekend's Abu Dhabi GP and the Qatar World Cup add to the region's rich sporting legacy

EditorialNovember 21, 2022
Climate change is making extreme weather worse. AP
The mixed legacy of Cop27

The forum sparked important new conversations and built momentum behind the Middle East's environmental movement

EditorialNovember 18, 2022
A nuclear test explosion in 1954. Handout
The Middle East must remain free of nuclear weapons

The GCC has reiterated the danger of alleged clandestine programmes in the region

EditorialNovember 17, 2022
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