Vanessa Ghanem

Hoshyar Zebari cites relative calm encouraging more investment, as well as positive change across the region

Israel's attack could prompt countries in the region to broaden security alliances

Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti tells The National that the UAE is resilient in the face of cyber security threats

Abdalla Hamdok tells The National his country's future lies in civilian rule

Lana Nusseibeh stresses that future of Palestine is cornerstone of peaceful future for Middle East

Washington has approved potential $500m weapons sale to Manama, as both sides reinforce partnership rooted in security and geopolitics

Hezbollah insisted the group would not give up its weapons, saying that disarming it would be like “taking its soul out"

Cabinet will discuss 'extension of state sovereignty over all territories' on August 5

Much of the physical damage has been repaired - but closure remains elusive for people frustrated by delays in the investigation and unresolved questions of accountability

Two-day visit is first by Lebanese leader to Algiers in more than 20 years

Tom Barrack presses Beirut on arms control amid mounting internal and external pressure

President's trip is part of drive to mend ties and revive co-operation with Gulf states

Experts warn there is miscalculation in assessing the real danger posed by the rebel group

Pact among billions of dollars worth of deals done during Prince Salman's visit to Washington

Nation's reintegration into regional diplomacy presents opportunities and risks