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RSF's actions in Sudan bear ‘hallmarks of genocide’, says UN
Sudanese civil groups call for Ramadan truce as fighting rages and conflict approaches three-year mark
Sudan’s gold rush: War, survival and foreign interest
As conflict drives families into hazardous goldmining to make a living, foreign powers are increasingly investing in and shaping the burgeoning sector
ExclusiveSudan's Hamdok says Islamist factions obstacle to ending civil war
Former premier tells The National that army chief Al Burhan’s push for military solution in war-ravaged country is ‘wishful thinking’
UAE deepens Africa investment push with focus on renewables and logistics
Minister says nation is expanding its economic and diplomatic footprint across the continent
African Union Commission head calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians
Israel has killed more than 72,000 people in Gaza since October 2023
UAE rejects allegations of support for RSF
Abu Dhabi has repeatedly said it is not involved in Sudan civil war in any way
‘No longer a future concept’: Gulf states accelerate push for AI innovation
Kuwait’s communications minister tells The National of his country's technology aspirations
InterviewLebanon to announce Gulf investment in digital sector
In an interview with The National, Kamal Shehadi says Lebanon is prioritising digital transformation through partnerships and investment
InterviewLebanon admits strained investor ties as it works to rebuild confidence
Economy Minister Amer Bisat says his country is working hard to 'slowly but surely' regain confidence
Q&A replay: US and Iran stand-off
A US military 'armada' has sailed to the region as Iran's supreme leader warns of a wider war, but can talks ease tensions?
AnalysisInside the UAE-India strategic defence push
Defence letter of intent shows how the countries are strengthening ties, as regional alliances and security priorities evolve
Lebanon’s army chief expected in Washington in February
US 'not entirely happy' about Lebanon's decision to defer discussion of disarmament north of the Litani River
Gulf-Iran calls intensify as US military threat looms over Tehran
Quiet diplomacy increases amid protests and Washington's sharpening rhetoric
AnalysisOman engages Tehran as Trump mulls response to Iran's crackdown on protesters
A deal with the US could offer the Iranian regime much-needed breathing room
Sudanese PM says government has returned to Khartoum
Army-backed administration pledges reconstruction, stability and improved public services
