Mohammed Salem AlSalmi, Special to Gulf News

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AI in warfare: When machines shape the battlefield

Autonomous systems raise urgent ethical, legal, and humanitarian questions

Investing in the military applications of AI, such as intelligence analysis, target selection, reconnaissance, surveillance, information and electronic warfare, and security, raises serious questions about the extent of human control over AI in these operations.

Four years on, January 17 stands as test the UAE passed

Unity, leadership and diplomacy turned a terrorist attack into national strength

The events of January 17 constituted a true test of the UAE’s resolve, its geopolitical weight in the region, and its international standing.

Derailing peace in Sudan by deliberate design

As peace efforts fail, civilians pay the price for a zero-sum conflict that cannot be won

A man watches as smoke billows after a drone strike in Sudan on May 6, 2025.

Reframing GCC-Iran ties in an evolving world

Post-war moment offers rare opportunity to reshape regional ties and rebuild trust

Together, Iran and the GCC could emerge as a key economic corridor connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa.

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