The National Editorial

Building consensus isn't easy but a recent WHO pandemic agreement and Cop28's UAE Consensus show that it can be done

Drone-delivered medicines, digital IDs and the world's largest cooling system offer lessons on managing mass gatherings

With new positions at UN Tourism and UN Habitat, Emiratis are bringing their country's experience to the table

Failure to strike a truce is worsened by the number of realistic alternatives to war

Israel's most extreme fringe may feel it is immune to criticism, but such an assumption would be a mistake

It is important for media outlets to dig deeper and focus on life in the region as it is lived, not as it is reported on from outside

A plan to disarm factions in refugee camps must focus on restoring Lebanese sovereignty not disempowering Palestinians

The absence of sanctions is not enough on its own to make the country's economy bloom

IT infrastructure is now as critical as a national power grid or air traffic control

Space exploration in the 21st century is defined by more business partnerships, investment in training and international collaboration, all of which can be seen in the Emirates

In 2015, Iran's destabilising network of armed proxies dogged negotiations but Tehran now has to reckon with very different circumstances

A campaign to cover treatment costs for people who are unable to pay is an important addition to the UAE’s evolving welfare safety net

A true humanitarian effort is impossible without a ceasefire and the release of the remaining Israeli hostages

Support for grown manufacturing across industries is a step to boost the UAE's non-oil sectors

The US leader received a typically warm Emirati welcome but this thriving partnership is also important for the wider Middle East