The National Conversation

Commentary, analysis and debate about key issues in the UAE, the Middle East and further afield.

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Nov 26, 2010

A different kind of morality

Pope Benedict XVI, the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, has had a troubled tenure since taking on the most important job in the Catholic Church. Read article A different kind of morality

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Nov 14, 2010

Masdar Institute

The lifeblood of the UAE is at stake in today's science

At Masdar Institute's Water and Environment Engineering Programme, we are researching a number of technologies and systems that we hope will improve water security in the UAE, including a novel high-yield and cost-effective solar still. Read article The lifeblood of the UAE is at stake in today's science

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Nov 14, 2010

Michael Richardson

Geo-engineering may stop climate change but is it wise?

There is growing interest in controversial techniques to make large-scale alterations to the atmosphere, land or oceans to counter the effects of global warming. Read article Geo-engineering may stop climate change but is it wise?

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Nov 4, 2010

Mostapha Elmouloudi

Obama and Netanyahu on intertwined course

As they reach their mid-term, will they aspire to see by the end of next year the establishment of a Palestinian state and an end to the Iranian nuclear programme? Read article Obama and Netanyahu on intertwined course

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Sep 24, 2010

Did you give up smoking during Ramadan and manage to quit completely?

Was the enforced ban om smoking during the Holy Month enough to enable you to cease from cigarettes completely, or have you started smoking again? Let us know. Read article Did you give up smoking during Ramadan and manage to quit completely?

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Sep 13, 2010

Should car seats for children be mandatory?

The Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi has now given away 1,500 car seats and educated parents on road safety. But should the seats be compulsory for parents anyway? Read article Should car seats for children be mandatory?

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Sep 6, 2010

How will you celebrate Eid al Fitr?

The Eid holiday for federal government ministries and departments will begin on Wednesday, with work resuming a week from today, the Government has announced. How will you be spending your Eid holiday? Read article How will you celebrate Eid al Fitr?

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Sep 3, 2010

Expats - how do you feel about your quality of life in the UAE?

Read article Expats - how do you feel about your quality of life in the UAE?

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Sep 3, 2010

Were Al Wahda right to replace Boloni with Tite?

To judge a coach on 180 minutes seems not dissimilar to evaluating a painter on the first splashes of colour on canvas. Yet the Pro League champions Al Wahda marked Laszlo Boloni for the drop after only two matches. Read article Were Al Wahda right to replace Boloni with Tite?

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Aug 25, 2010

Tell us your expectations and predictions for this season's Pro League

If Al Wahda are the team to catch, then Al Ahli are likely to be the team to watch as the new Pro League season kicks off this weekend. Do you agree? Read article Tell us your expectations and predictions for this season's Pro League

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Aug 17, 2010

Have you had trouble with bed-bugs?

Bed bug infestations 'on the rise' in the UAE, according to pest control firms. Have you had any problems? Read article Have you had trouble with bed-bugs?