Kristian P. Alexander, Special to Gulf News

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UN at 80: Trump and the future of multilateralism

Washington’s retreat leaves the UN struggling with funding and global leadership gaps

Under US President Donald Trump, Washington has slashed contributions, withdrawn from key agencies, and adopted a posture of deep scepticism toward the UN system.

What Charlie Kirk’s killing means in the digital age

Shooting shows how influencer culture, polarisation, weak security create lethal risk

Sisters Clara Hetland, 4, left, Haddie Hetland, center, 9, and Audra Hetland 6, of Surprise, Ariz., spend time at a makeshift memorial set up at Turning Point USA headquarters after the shooting death at a Utah college on Wednesday of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder and CEO of the organisation, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Phoenix.

How Korea and the UAE secure their food future

UAE’s innovation and Korea’s diversification reveal food’s new geopolitical role

Harvesting in progress at the Sharjah Mleiha wheat farm. The UAE maintains strategic food reserves, enough to cover national demand for several months in an emergency.

MENA’s urgent quest for food and water security

Experts call for integrated water resource management over costly stop-gap solutions

Water scarcity disrupts supply chains, potentially resulting in economic downturns.

The UAE’s calculated embrace of BRICS

BRICS+ gives UAE bigger stage for balancing power, boosting trade and shaping global norms

For the UAE, BRICS embodies a strategic hedge, a platform for South-South cooperation, and a vehicle for amplifying Emirati influence in an increasingly multipolar world.

How Abu Dhabi, Dubai became world’s most secure cities

As World Police Summit begins, leaders turn to UAE for masterclass in keeping cities safe

Consistently ranked among the safest cities in the world, Abu Dhabi and Dubai exemplify a unique model of urban governance.

How NCEMA shapes emergency preparedness in the UAE

NCEMA is a proactive agency whose relevance extends across all levels of governance

During Covid-19, NCEMA rose to the occasion, coordinating the government response.

Women in diplomacy: Confronting challenges

Women’s Empowerment Day: The contributions and challenges faced by women in diplomacy

Women in diplomacy: Confronting challenges, shaping the future of global leadership

AI in the Emirates: Forging a tech-driven nation

AI processes vast data, offering key insights for UAE’s defence advancements

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Do you buy into shopping mall culture?

A negative side-effect of the abundance of shopping malls is overspending and indebtedness among large segments of the population

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