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For the UAE, humanitarian diplomacy should not be understood as an adjunct to foreign policy. It is an increasingly important instrument of foreign policy in its own right.

Beyond aid: Why humanitarian diplomacy matters for UAE

Financial strength, logistics and diplomatic reach give the country a distinctive role

Why alternatives do not make Hormuz obsolete

UAE strategy strengthens trade routes while preserving Strait of Hormuz's global role

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the most critical arteries of global trade, and no country — regardless of its capabilities — can treat it as an option that can be ignored or dispensed with.

Why smartest supply chains now begin in the warehouse

E-commerce and faster delivery are turning warehouses into strategic business assets

In an economy shaped by e-commerce, regionalisation and rising customer expectations, warehousing has evolved from a back-office operational function into one of the most strategic assets an organisation can invest in.

Ability to keep going has become new measure of power

Economic power increasingly depends on staying functional when global shocks strike

The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is more than an electricity project. It represents a long-term investment in energy security and greater diversification of power generation.

Why the end of summer is hard for grown-ups too

Children aren’t alone in dreading the alarm clock as the return to school draws closer

The end of the summer break is not something only children have to adjust to. Parents and teachers are making the transition too.

Help us close our doors

Humanitarian work succeeds when communities no longer need humanitarian aid

Mariam Al Hammadi says the true success of humanitarian work is not measured only by the number of crises to which we respond, but also by the suffering we help prevent and the number of people who no longer need assistance.

US–Iran conflict enters phase of political attrition

As war goals recede, Washington and Tehran turn to pressure, leverage and diplomacy

The US-Iran conflict is no longer defined by military operations, but rather by a prolonged competition over political influence and strategic endurance.

Why learning should not stop when school does

Practical experiences can help students build skills without extending the school year

Experiences make learning more relevant because students can see how knowledge is used to solve real problems.

Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line

Chandrasekaran exit shows why ownership oversight and executive authority need clear lines

N. Chandrasekaran will remain chairman until his term ends on February 20, 2027, after deciding not to seek another five years following a six-month reappointment deadlock.

Hospitality education must move beyond the classroom

Practical experience can equip graduates for the demands of a fast-changing industry

Students in chef uniforms sit in a classroom on the sidelines of a ministerial visit to the Ferrandi-Paris gastronomy and hospitality trade school, as part of the Tourism Careers Week (Semaine des metiers du tourisme), in Paris, on March 17, 2025.

Young people want to create, contribute and be heard

Institutions remain relevant when they enable young people to turn knowledge into action

Young people do not want a future designed for them. They want a hand in designing it.

The world has enough experts. It needs more thinkers

We have more knowledge and advice than ever, but good judgment still requires patience

In a world full of experts, the rarest skill is not more knowledge — but clearer thinking.

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