The National Editorial

New strategies to diversify supply chains and boost domestic production are born of the country’s geographic reality

The Emirates are bidding farewell to an arrangement that was built for a different era

When ideological pretences are stripped away, what matters most to Tehran – and particularly the IRGC – is power

The country has already experienced revenge killings​. Proving that there can be accountability without bloodshed is vital for future stability

The cliche that the city's buses and Metro are the preserve of its lower-income workforces is becoming increasingly outdated

In Islamabad, the trappings of an international peace summit are ready but the brinkmanship must end

If Israel truly wants to see Beirut rein in Hezbollah, it needs to prioritise diplomacy over warfare and collective punishment

In times of armed conflict, safeguarding the cost of staple goods is more important than ever

Most Iraqis want a future in which their country is not a battleground for outsiders

There's a better option to force Iran to adhere to international law and free and open seas

Pupils and parents won't be the only ones to benefit from the country's return to in-person learning

As the UAE joins the WFP's executive board, the organisation faces a triple whammy of soaring needs, political deadlock and shrinking donor backing

The Iran war has been an acute shock, but its global economic effects are deceptively slow

It won't be easy for Lebanese officials to negotiate with Israel but meaningful support will strengthen its hand

Deals are rarely struck in a first meeting. All sides should redouble their efforts and avoid escalation