The National Editorial

Expanding marine protected areas to encompass more of the world's seas is not only a good idea, but a necessary one

Reconstruction will be at risk if citizens and investors feel the country is unsafe

The ad-hoc effort currently taking place is doing more harm than good

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