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Tankers sail near the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah on Wednesday. Most observers would rightly regard mining the Gulf's main entry and exit point as a reckless escalation. Reuters

Iran will be the loser if it shuts the Strait of Hormuz

EditorialMarch 12, 2026

The National

Shadi's take on threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

CartoonMarch 08, 2026

Getty / The National

How the UAE will outlast the Middle East's latest war

CommentMarch 06, 2026

General view of the Burj Khalifa at Dubai Mall as tourists visit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Iran's lashing out at the Gulf is a fundamental mistake

EditorialMarch 04, 2026

The UAE authorities have urged people to get their information from trusted, reliable and official sources. Getty

How the UAE shares information to keep people safe

EditorialMarch 03, 2026

Reporters are seen in the briefing room near a television monitor displaying an illustration reading 'Trump at War' alongside a photo of US President Donald Trump at the White House. AFP

Can a Venezuela scenario develop in Iran with Khamenei eliminated?

MENAMarch 02, 2026

As with the country’s response to another acute emergency – the Covid-19 pandemic – there is a pervading sense of 'keep calm and carry on'. Antonie Robertson / The National

The UAE will weather this storm

EditorialMarch 01, 2026

What AI cannot do with the same depth or reliability as humans is contextualise decisions within cultural and ethical frameworks. AFP

Human advantage will be everything in tomorrow’s job market – Gulf countries understand this

CommentFebruary 18, 2026

Getty Images/The National

What the new US strategy documents say about the Middle East

CommentFebruary 06, 2026

World Bank President Ajay Banga and International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during a panel discussion in Marrakesh, Morocco. Reuters

The IMF and World Bank need reforms to continue aiding global development

CommentFebruary 03, 2026

Dubai has become renowned for its forward-looking mindset. Getty

What to make of the 'optimism gap' between Western Europe and the Gulf

CommentFebruary 02, 2026

Etihad Rail's Al Faya Depot in Abu Dhabi. Rail connectivity will deepen links between the six GCC countries. Victor Besa / The National

Underlying Gulf's continued prosperity is its connectivity

CommentDecember 22, 2025

Many communities in the Arab world continue to face humanitarian demands that require stable access to essential services, including education, health care and livelihoods. Getty

Arab philanthropy is moving well beyond the idea of charity

CommentDecember 16, 2025

Bisht is an outer garment worn by men for important occasions. Satish Kumar / The National

Koshary, bisht and kohl among Arab additions to Unesco cultural heritage list

CultureDecember 11, 2025

In the long run, the India-Gulf corridor could become the organising locus for the Global South. Getty Images

The forthcoming 'Fourth Pole': How an emerging Gulf-India axis could lead the developing world

CommentDecember 04, 2025

Participants arrive at the venue of Cop28 in Dubai in November 2023. AFP

What Gulf countries can borrow from the Venice playbook

CommentNovember 26, 2025

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