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Bedouin girls in Rahat, the largest Bedouin township in Israel. Heidi Levine for The National

Bedouin mass eviction is part of Israel's concerted efforts to drive Palestinians from their historic lands

October 15, 2019
The Abu Dhabi Corniche ahead of President Putin's visit to the UAE. Reem Mohammed / The National

Putin visit opens a new chapter in bilateral relations with the UAE

October 15, 2019
While courses like 'tree climbing' being offered by Cornell are fascinating topics, their existence does adds substance to the charge that the hugely-expanding university sector is not placing sufficient weight on academic rigour. Alamy Stock Photo

It is all too easy to play politics over inequalities in education

October 15, 2019
Kais Saied emerged victorious after Sunday's run-off contest. Fethi Belaid / AFP

Tunisia's political experiment is the biggest winner

October 14, 2019
A Turkish military vehicle on the outskirts of Tal Abyad on the border with Turkey on October 4, 2019. AFP

Donald Trump has handed his enemies their biggest strategic win

October 14, 2019
Doctors in the UAE have become increasingly worried about what some see as an obesity crisis. Sammy Dallal / The National

A ban on snacking in public might seem extreme – but our health crisis demands tough measures

October 14, 2019
Democratic presidential hopefuls Joe Biden and Elizabeth Warren at the last primary debate. Robyn Beck / AFP

What happens in the Democratic contest is just as important for the US as the impeachment inquiry

October 13, 2019
Preparing young people for today's job market means teaching the right skills. Getty

We must prepare the region’s youth with the right skills for the modern workplace

October 13, 2019
Malcolm X at a rally in New York in 1963 AP

Black history matters – but ignorance and hostility towards 'the other' still persist

October 13, 2019
Raghida Dergham, founder of Beirut Institute, with Saudi Arabia’s Prince Turki Al Faisal ahesd of the summit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Reem Mohammed / The National

In the Middle East, there are big-power rivalries, terrorism – but also hope

October 12, 2019
Smoke billows from the border town of Ras Al Ain, under assault by Turkish forces and Turkish-backed rebels. Nazeer Al Khatib / AFP

Trump can still put the brakes on Turkish offensive but is sending mixed signals

October 12, 2019
US President Donald Trump with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington DC in 2017. Saul Loeb / AFP

Turkey is testing Nato alliances in its pursuit of the Kurds

October 12, 2019
In 2008, Al Hijr, also known as Medain Saleh, became the first Saudi location to be inscribed on the list of Unesco world heritage sites. Reem Mohammed / The National

Saudi Arabia's historical sites are every bit as splendid as their better-known neighbours

October 10, 2019
The bottom line with US President Donald Trump is that he is only interested in making decisions that win him votes at home. AP Photo

Donald Trump's treatment of Kurds shows he views alliances in transactional terms

October 10, 2019
Boris Johnson, right, interacts with European Parliament president David Sassoli. How will Brexit get done by October 31 when negotiations have only just begun? AFP

What would FR Leavis make of today's toxic Brexit language?

October 10, 2019