The National Editorial

Scientists say the chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032 are low, but well-funded space programmes bring many benefits beside planetary defence

Using repression to keep their grip on an impoverished, isolated country or recognising that political survival requires de-escalation and talks

Unruly street protests and attacks on UN peacekeepers reveal a weakened force trying to flex its political muscle

Mediation involving the UAE and Saudi Arabia has led to several prisoner swaps, proving that careful engagement can build trust and lead to better outcomes for all

From better soil and water testing to logistics, pest control and satellite imaging, the digital revolution promises to be a game changer

A underground road system for cleaner, smoother journeys aligns with the emirate’s focus on the future

Innovators need the freedom to flourish, but AI's transformative nature demands a balanced approach to regulation

The destruction of Palestinian homes, economy and infrastructure is a template for annexation

The speed of recent global and regional developments highlights the need for strong leadership, collaboration and innovative thinking

Plans to strengthen the social fabric in Dubai tie in with 2025 as the UAE’s Year of Community

The extremist group is as patient as it is deadly, yet there is a worrying lack of urgency about stopping it from regaining a toehold in the Middle East

Threats to displace Gaza's people must be replaced by political reality

The UAE's work to build better business links is a bright spot against a background of global economic uncertainty

Those close to Donald Trump might do well to reflect on how the void left by the aid agency's absence may be filled

There are too many instances of detainees and hostages being mistreated or paraded for the cameras