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How poetry can help us understand the Gulf's economic history

In the absence of reliable macroeconomic data, academics should consider using a new AI-aided research technique

Omar
Al-Ubaydli



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Why American conservatives are divided over US support for Israel

Comment Editor Sulaiman Hakemy on how the war in Gaza is reshaping conversations among the political right




At 100, Malaysia's Mahathir has proved to be the ultimate political survivor

Sholto
Byrnes

Despite US pressure, any decision on Hezbollah’s weapons will be taken in Tehran

Michael
Young

The UN is 80 years old, and it's long past time for it to get rid of the veto

Mudhafar
Al-Jbori

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UAE history shows it has always dealt with economic headwinds

Damien McElroy

Stop telling Palestinians what they must do

James
Zogby

The UAE and Latin America can be better friends

Nickolay Mladenov

There's no dress code in the UAE but how appropriate is your outfit?

Manal Ataya

Zohran Mamdani's rise shows change is always constant in electoral politics

Gavin Esler


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Gaza crisis demands a return to political reality

Lifting sanctions will help Syria's leaders to do their jobs

Dubai's plan for first-time buyers is about more than property

How the UAE is working to reverse its falling birth rate

A volatile Middle East cannot afford more games of cat and mouse

How Abu Dhabi's population soared without rough growing pains



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An artificial intelligence powered robot named Ameca, developed by Engineered Arts, displays mimics during the first day of London Tech Week in London, Britain, on June 9. EPA

Job alert: AI is already doing some of HR's work but could it do it all?

Alejandro Sposato

Lebanon's failure to confront Hezbollah would invite more Israeli devastation

Raghida Dergham

Trump's budget bill is a boon to Democrats, but don't expect them to do much

Hussein
Ibish

How Abu Dhabi and Dubai can remain affordable for all

Nick March

What makes a good ad? Cultural intelligence, for one

Ahmed Ali El-Shorty

The UAE has much to gain from an AI-enabled government adviser

Yasar Jarrar

How a simple phone call shook Thai politics

Sholto Byrnes



What would happen if Iran were to acquire the bomb?

Elena Sokova

As an Emirati, I grew up dealing with more than one identity

Salem Al Hosani

Reeves is carrying the can for Labour's male-dominated politics

Chris Blackhurst

Israel's war may have weakened the hold of Iran-aligned groups on Iraqi politics

Zaid Al-Ali

Podcast: Beyond the Headlines

US sanctions on Syria are being lifted, paving the way for the country to revive its economy. Getty Images

Does the easing of US sanctions on Syria come with strings attached?

Demonstrators wave flags and cheer during a protest against Israeli and American attacks on Iran, on June 24, 2025 in Tehran. Getty Images.

How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?




What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?

Iran and Israel: What's next?

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