Articles
Cop29: A done deal but it needs to be built on
$300 billion agreement to fight against climate crisis will be inadequate in face of the challenge
What the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial means for the art world, at home and abroad
Amid a buzzing regional art scene, greater community engagement is an important endeavour
Iran's nuclear slowdown is sorely needed progress for regional diplomacy
The incoming Trump administration should use this to push for a new nuclear deal
Does the EU have any ability to restrain Israel?
The Middle East conflict is testing the bloc's ability to create coherent foreign policy
Aid has its flaws, but countries shouldn't stop giving
Wealthy governments are donating less when they should instead be donating smarter
G20 offers a way to end global hunger and poverty
The G20's message of urgency for the world's most powerful countries warrants action
Sudan's war must not be forgotten
The country's future does not lie with strongmen or armed factions imposing their vision on this diverse and sophisticated nation
How to future-proof a city
Engineering solutions are important but in the UAE they are accompanied by joined-up thinking on transport, urban planning and remote working
The Arab world won't let Israel sideline Palestine
Israeli leaders may feel Donald Trump's win offers new opportunities but Arab and Muslim countries remain committed to a Palestinian state
Many drivers in the UAE need to take more personal responsibility
Motorists caught reading newspapers or talking on two phones while at wheel puts spotlight on everyday recklessness
Why the private sector must be at the Cop29 table
Companies understand that they are working with a finite resource, therefore developing greener, more sustainable energy means staying in business
Best photos of November 6: Gazan evacuees to Kamala's concession
The National picks the most striking images from around the world
Abu Dhabi is a hot spot for capital ideas
Simultaneously hosting Adipec - the world's biggest energy event - and a three-day government summit reveals a readiness for future challenges
Why Trump's return could signal a Middle East reset
The US President-elect has a record of brokering significant new agreements in the region
Punish people smugglers, not migrants
Countries must collaborate to stop the criminal gangs that endanger, threaten or extort desperate people fleeing war and poverty