Kristian P. Alexander, Special to Gulf News

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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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