The National Editorial

Jane Goodall blended research and advocacy to build a modern environmentalism that refused to accept apathy. For the sake of the next generation, key leaders must do the same

Etihad Rail passenger services, a tram network for Abu Dhabi and a GCC-wide railway project are all part of a public transport renaissance

The US President's personal involvement, plus backing from key Arab and Muslim states, makes this a moment of rare alignment

Aid efforts must evolve in parallel with a changing postwar world order

As UN sanctions return and diplomats go back to the drawing board, it's worth remembering that it is the Iranian people – not the country's elites – who will most feel the consequences

We must work harder to balance the rise of new technology with the need for critical thinking

The US President told the UN that he cares about saving lives. Reining in Israel would achieve that

A declaration at the UN General Assembly supporting humanitarians is significant

SMEs are foundational to the Emirates' future economy

There is no time to lose before what could form a future Palestinian state is lost for good

Chronic power cuts hurt economies and undermine trust in governments. Sharing infrastructure and boosting supply is the way forward for everyone

Agreement could head off the threat of separatism, stabilise the country and show other disaffected regions that co-operation with Damascus is possible

The country's isolation is mounting as nearly 60 Arab and Muslim nations came together in Doha

Plans for a new Arabic digital library shows how the Emirates is playing a key role in marrying the language with the latest technology

With the right approach, the UAE could join the world's longevity 'blue zones'