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

National resolve: We are all, without exception, UAE

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

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.

Beyond marks: Helping students thrive in board exams

A clarion call to focus on preparation and self-belief — not just results

Families should remember that today’s learners — Generation Z — study differently. Some focus best in silence, others with music or background noise.

Sustainability’s quiet shift: From promises to delivery

The most important change is that young people are already helping to implement solutions

Youth engagement in sustainability matters more now than during the era of pledges and declarations.

What Syria's currency change move really means

Currency reform can send powerful signals, but stability depends on deeper economic policy

A currency exchange employee counts newly issued Syrian pound banknotes in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, January 3, 2026.

1,000 days of bloodshed: Sudan’s unending war

From mass killings to famine, the cost of power struggles laid bare

Millions of displaced Sudanese live in dire humanitarian conditions, amid acute shortages of food, water, and services

Why hyper-personalisation now defines modern banking

From tailored products to anticipatory services, AI is reshaping customer–bank ties

As consumer expectations rise, banks must offer experiences similar to those found in leading digital platforms.

Yemen: Wisdom over noise in times of regional crisis

Why the UAE’s approach to Yemen reflects strategic restraint and foresight

Cars drive through a street in Aden on December 31, 2025.

Pakistan counterterrorism struggle: Hard choices ahead

Despite hurdles, Pakistan’s approach demonstrates growing sophistication and coherence

Pakistani army soldiers stand guard at a suicide blast site in Peshawar on December 24, 2009.

How Gen Z is forcing a reset at work

As a new workforce majority emerges, HR policies built for retention are being tested

Gen Z is more open than any previous generation in acknowledging when work affects their well-being, and they expect employers to respond with meaningful support rather than symbolic gestures.

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