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The UAE’s geographical position and role as a long-time international crossroads, as well as its economic success, have made it a target for the unscrupulous. Pawan Singh / The National
The fight against money laundering has taken a new turn

Legal changes and new investigative bodies reflect the urgency with which the country is tackling this menace

EditorialAugust 13, 2024
The National Editorial
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during an election campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana. AFP
What would Iran stand to gain from hacking the US election?

Tehran allegedly not only wants to target Trump but the system as a whole, even if that comes with huge blowback

EditorialAugust 12, 2024
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Dubai's trial of a shorter working week is being led by the government; state buy-in is an important part of embedding such major societal and economic changes. Getty
Dubai's four-day week trial could revolutionise the work-life balance

A 21st-century world of Zoom calls, hybrid working and flexible hours makes it necessary to question long-held assumptions

EditorialAugust 09, 2024
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Yahya Sinwar holds the child of a Hamas fighter, who was killed in fighting with Israel, during Gaza City rally in 2021. Mr Sinwar is on the run from Israeli forces, calling into question the practicalities of negotiating effectively with such a clandestine figure. AFP
Yahya Sinwar’s militarism has little to offer Palestinians

Israel can now present the new Hamas leader as a bogeyman figure, using his dogmatism as an excuse to press on with its own quixotic war aims

EditorialAugust 08, 2024
The National Editorial
People celebrate the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on Monday. The nation of more than 172 million people is now at a crossroads. Reuters
Bangladesh has a brighter future within its grasp

With the right approach that includes a peaceful transition to a more responsive administration, the country can close this chapter and begin a new one

EditorialAugust 07, 2024
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Anti-immigration protesters outside a hotel being used to house asylum seekers in Rotherham, England. Getty
UK riots show western leaders must build a stronger foundation for diversity

The violence seen in Britain is the result of a knot of multi-layered problems that include an emboldened far right, misinformation on social media and the exploitation of genuine grievances

EditorialAugust 06, 2024
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The wisdom of a considered visa amnesty has been proven in the UAE before – the country ran amnesties in 2007, 2013 and, above, in 2018. Victor Besa / The National
UAE visa amnesty is a commonsense approach to migration

Moving abroad is not without its pitfalls and even the best-laid plans can come unstuck. From September 1, those without valid papers will be offered help with getting their lives back on track

EditorialAugust 05, 2024
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Thousands of Afghans have been evacuated from Afghanistan and resettled in Britain since 2021. Getty
Why is Britain so ashamed of rescuing Afghans who helped its military?

The past decade and a half has left a toxic legacy from which it will be hard to recover

EditorialAugust 02, 2024
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Haniyeh was in Tehran attending the Iranian presidential inauguration when he was killed in an air strike. AFP
Haniyeh's assassination is the latest act in a spiral of lawlessness

The brinkmanship between Israel and its enemies is ruining the Middle East

EditorialJuly 31, 2024
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Israeli protesters outside the Sde Teiman military base, where nine soldiers were accused of raping a Palestinian prisoner. AFP
Sde Teiman riots plunge Israel into a new abyss

A mob's defence of soldiers accused of raping a Palestinian prisoner shows the normalisation of injustice

CommentJuly 31, 2024
The National Editorial
Druze religious leaders preside over the funeral of a child killed in Majdal Shams, in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, on July 29. AP
Majdal Shams should be a moment for reflection, not escalation

The suffering of the local Druze community shows the perilous position war places on the region's divided communities

CommentJuly 30, 2024
The National Editorial
Team Palestine waves their flag along the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, in Paris. Getty Images
The hope for Arab athletes at the Paris Olympics

For millions of viewers in the Middle East, the Olympic Games take on a special significance

EditorialJuly 29, 2024
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech in Washington seemed primarily for domestic consumption, but even many Israelis were left disappointed by its content. Bloomberg
America holds the cards in the US-Israel relationship. It should behave that way

During his speech to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was able to ignore President Joe Biden's Gaza peace plan. Washington must rebalance this alliance

EditorialJuly 26, 2024
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Yemenis pictured in the southern province of Lahj last week exchange banknotes before crossing into government-controlled territory. Multiple exchanges rates have led to major disparities in prices. EPA
Editorial: The truce in Yemen's financial war was long overdue

Poverty and hardship among ordinary Yemenis was exacerbated by bank sanctions and rival currencies. A deal between the government and Houthis to de-escalate is welcome

EditorialJuly 25, 2024
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In 2018, research published by the World Economic Forum found that mental health strategies must 'take into account areas of public life beyond healthcare'. Getty
A holistic approach to mental well-being is more important than ever

Dubai's Mental Health Framework incorporates mental health awareness and action into the emirate’s overall strategy for growth and success

EditorialJuly 24, 2024
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