The National Editorial

Events like it show there's no shortage of ideas or investment to make the world a better place

The country has embraced the current, transformative era for the transport sector

Palestinians have for months been desperate for food, water and medical care

Changing funding patterns and political priorities make events such as this week’s summits in the UAE more consequential than ever

A deal between Damascus and Kurdish-led forces offers the tentative possibility of progress but apprehension is justified

Now is a time for focused and determined diplomacy to chart a path away from war

As clean energy company Masdar celebrates 20 years, the Emirates continues its drive for sustainable power

Our collective awareness about global health threats is not all that it could be

Governments and central banks must build institutional and economic calm, even at times of heightened global nervousness

The extension of the ceasefire between Damascus and the SDF is a chance to reach a negotiated settlement

The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity and others like it highlight important problems and amplify the voices of those trying to solve them

Millions of young people already volunteer worldwide, but they must be ready to meet the challenges ahead

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and events like it champion the immersive power of reading

Bringing together tech chiefs, business figures and political leaders is a step in the right direction

As the country enters the second year of its post-Assad era, it must find new ways of resolving internal differences