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In theory, saying ‘no’ seems simple - in practice, it rarely is.

Saying ‘no’: A leadership skill we must reclaim

Why saying ‘no’ makes you a stronger, smarter leader

Why health is becoming the most valuable form of wealth

UAE well placed to lead the global shift from treating illness to extending healthy life

Healthier populations are more productive populations. Fewer sick days. Longer working lives by choice, not necessity.

Why UAE does not respond to the frenzied media campaign

Media attacks on the UAE abandon ethics, evidence and statecraft

The UAE’s decision not to respond directly to social media campaigns against it can be understood as a wise and calculated choice, consistent with its ethical and political vision.

Creativity is the new measure of economic progress

Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival turns culture, collaboration into economic advantage

Guests interact with exhibitors at Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park, in this file photo.

Rethinking money management to regain control

Financial anxiety isn’t about income levels, but about how money systems are built

Most people are skilled at earning money; very few are taught, or supported, in how to manage it.

Stability is UAE’s enduring foreign policy principle

Restraint, pragmatism and long-term vision guide the UAE’s global approach

The UAE was ranked as the third-largest global donor in 2025, contributing approximately $1.46 billion in humanitarian assistance, representing over seven per cent of all tracked aid.

Bridging the generational gap must begin in schools

Why education systems are uniquely placed to reconnect children and elders

Schools can intentionally design learning experiences that promote patience, listening, emotional literacy, and collaboration across age groups.

The Middle East’s long game in artificial intelligence

Why capital, compute and governance are shifting the centre of innovation

The Middle East has moved decisively from ambition to execution, backing its AI aspirations with capital, infrastructure and policy alignment at a scale few regions can match.

National resolve: We are all, without exception, UAE

Day reaffirms the country's position as steadfast advocate of tolerance and peace

The Day of Solidarity is not a commemorative event confined to memory; it is a living national landmark.

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.

Emirati Resolve as a doctrine of security and stability

How values-driven statecraft shapes the UAE’s security, humanitarian and regional role

On the military and strategic level, the UAE played a pivotal role in liberating the city of Aden, followed by Abyan, Lahij, and Shabwa governorates, preventing the collapse of southern Yemen into Houthi control.

Unified GCC visa and the future of regional mobility

How a single visa could reshape mobility, tourism and security across the Gulf

A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is expected to launch soon — giving non-GCC nationals a simpler way to explore the region without multiple visa hassles.

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