Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

One year since Assad’s fall: Where is Syria today?

Post-war divisions and destitution have piled on challenges for Ahmad Al Shara’s government

Israeli settlers disrupt Palestinian farmers' harvest in the occupied West Bank. AFP.

Is US pressure finally forcing Israel to address settler violence?

How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon

What will it take to end the civil war in Sudan?

UAE news

Sixth-form pupils Lina Wen and Marko Pavlovich have each undertaken an internship. Chris Whiteoak / The National

How UAE firms can do more to get the best out of student placements

Work experience helps with university applications, teachers say, while interns can offer new ideas

UAE

Gates gives Sheikha Fatima lifetime achievement award

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan approves 150 new parks in Dubai as part of urban planning push

UAE

University in Fujairah is stripped of accreditation

UAE

Idris Elba says technology can wake sleeping giant of African creative industry

UAE

UAE to use AI to support millions of farmers in climate fight

UAE

Taxi-sharing service between Abu Dhabi and Dubai extended after 'strong demand'

UAE

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