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The key takeaway of the Principles of the 50 is an emphasis on economic prosperity and human development within the UAE’s national strategy.

UAE’s Principles of the 50: A doctrine, not a document

From peacemaking to economic diplomacy, guiding principles have become model for action

Unlocking food security through strategic collaboration

How the UAE is playing a growing role in global agribusiness and trade resilience

Food security is a long-term priority for the UAE. Jebel Ali Port handles approximately 73% of the UAE’s food and beverage trade by value.

Dubai redefining the future of global education

City sets new global benchmarks through reforms, AI learning and diverse ecosystem

Dubai’s Education Strategy 2033 (E33) exemplifies a forward-thinking approach, aiming to position Dubai among the world’s top 10 student cities by the next decade. Picture for illustrative purposes.

Building trust through inclusion in the UAE

With training and empathy, the UAE is setting new standards in equitable treatment for all

The UAE has emerged as a regional leader in promoting inclusion and empowerment for individuals with disabilities.

Ending Israel–Iran conflict key to economic stability

With growth faltering and instability rising, world economy cannot withstand another war

The clinic building of the Evin prison sits damaged in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 29, 2025, after an Israeli strike on Monday.

The Thackeray reset: All roads lead to BJP

As Raj and Uddhav Thackeray reunite, Maharashtra political chessboard is being rearranged

Uddhav and Raj Thackeray want to own the nativist Marathi manoos plank, fighting for the sons of the soil of Maharashtra.

NATO’s fragile unity rests on art of appeasing Trump

Leaders walk tightrope as Trump’s diplomacy clashes with NATO’s strategic priorities

President Donald Trump, center, speaks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, left, during a group photo of NATO heads of state and government at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, Wednesday, June 25, 2025.

How India’s space mission is inspiring a new generation

Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic mission marks a new era for ISRO and future space exploration

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s experiments at the International Space Station will give ISRO critical inputs in understanding how space impacts biology.

How Pakistan can redefine philanthropy for 21st century

Moving beyond handouts, Pakistan’s giving culture must focus on long-term societal impact

People eat food provided by a charity at a roadside in Karachi. Over-reliance on consumptive philanthropy hinders the country’s ability to address entrenched development issues such as poverty and inadequate education.

With US ties cooling, India warms to Canada again

Modi’s meeting with Carney marks a new chapter in bilateral ties

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney have reset relations between the two countries after a freeze.

Rahul Gandhi paradox: Legacy without a political pulse

As Congress flounders under his invisible leadership, allies leave and BJP gains ground

Rahul Gandhi is leading what remains the only opposition party with a pan-India footprint, but the country doesn’t have a very clear idea of what he stands for.

UAE a pivotal mediator in preventing war in the region

With Iran-Israel tensions high, UAE steps up as trusted regional peace broker

Firefighters work at the scene of a damaged building in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran.

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