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An H2A rocket carrying Hope, a Mars orbiter developed by the UAE, takes off from Tanegashima Space Centre in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 20, 2020.

Why UAE must build its own orbital access capability

Data-driven economy and rise of AI make domestic launch capacity national imperative

Power tussle in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah survives

Private jets, backroom lobbying and a billionaire brother shape Congress turmoil

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

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Bihar: Opposition’s biggest problem is the Congress

Seat fights, denial of ground realities and confused leadership are weakening INDIA bloc

Indian National Congress (INC) party leader Rahul Gandhi (C) takes part in a protest led by India's opposition parties in New Delhi on August 11, 2025, to condemn alleged electoral malpractices and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ahead of state elections in India's Bihar state.

Culture is the UAE’s next growth engine

As creative industries outperform global heavyweights, it’s time to unlock full power

Local Emirati talent performing at the Abu Dhabi Festival.

Resilience: Cornerstone of UAE’s vision for the future

UAE has turned resilience into a governing philosophy shaping policy, cities and society

Resilience in the UAE has been elevated to a national priority through a range of strategic frameworks.

Kindness: The leadership secret too many people ignore

How small acts of care can inspire, build trust, and leave a lasting legacy

In a world that is fast, divided, and distracted, kindness is not soft; it is essential.

A global cyber treaty for a safer digital world

UN pact on cybercrime aims to harmonise laws, boost cooperation, defend the vulnerable

Leveraging modern technologies, cybercriminals can launch attacks from anywhere in the world, exploiting vulnerabilities swiftly and widely.

Rahul Gandhi and the politics of disappearing acts

How Congress scion’s missteps expose a leadership vacuum his party can no longer ignore

Rahul Gandhi needs to end his relentless negativity and offer solutions if he wants to continue in politics.

Climate change has a communication problem

Fear-based storytelling has hit its limit — next shift is clarity, empathy and credibility

Indigenous people pose next to a giant inflatable globe during the "Indigenous People Global March" at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Para state, Brazil, on November 17, 2025.

Why learning is key to building social cohesion

Shared learning builds empathy, confidence and stronger communities across the UAE

Education – in its broadest sense – is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together.

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Bihar’s landslide verdict reshapes political narrative

Women voters, welfare schemes and political discipline shaped a decisive NDA sweep

While Bihar was important for the BJP, it was even more important for the opposition to change the narrative.

Autonomous cars and the future of Middle East mobility

From decarbonisation to safety, self-driving vehicles are pillar of green transition

Self-driving cars can communicate with each other to coordinate speeds and improve traffic flow, which reduces congestion and enhances transport efficiency.

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