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      Weekend edition

      • Protesters gathered in London to commemorate 77 years since Nakba Day and to call for an end to the UK arming Israel. Getty Images

        How a march to commemorate the Nakba became a flashpoint for London's divisions

      • Quiz of the week: May 15, 2026

        Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

      • Getty Images / The National

        Weekend EssayThe hantavirus isn't a pandemic, but it is a test for global health co-operation

      • Society Woman, by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, on display at Sotheby's Origins exhibition. AFP

        How the rise of weight-loss drugs is set to change the face of the art world

      • Israeli bulldozers demolish parts of UNRWA headquarters in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah on January 20, 2026. EPA

        With bulldozers and bricks, not bullets, Israel cements control of Jerusalem

      • You may remember every scene and piece of dialogue when rewatching an old movie but, somehow, that is exactly the point, say experts. Getty Images

        ColumnWhy we keep rewatching the same films when we need comfort most

      • Prediction market giant Polymarket. Reuters
        Play02:16

        The rise of prediction markets that let you cash in on the news

      • 'Rahma': The Arabic word for mercy also displays empathy and compassion

        Arabic word of the week'Rahma', or mercy, also displays empathy and compassion


      Israeli strikes kill civilians deeper into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

      The Fahs family were killed in a strike on the home where they were sheltering. Nada Maucourant Atallah / The National

      Israeli strikes kill civilians deeper into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

      • Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days but deadly strikes continue
      • Data explained: Destruction and violence escalate in Lebanon
      • As Syria moves towards economic reopening, Lebanon remains stuck in cycle of crises
      New York terror plot
      Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi, accused of planning an attack on a synagogue, appears in federal court in Manhattan, New York, in this courtroom sketch. Reuters

      Iraqi man charged over alleged bomb plot targeting New York synagogue

      US

      Mohammad Al Saadi's alleged links to Kataib Hezbollah and the IRGC

      MENA

      Iraq's Al Zaidi under pressure from Iran and US over balance of government

      MENA

      ISIS 'second-in-command' killed in joint US-Nigeria operation

      MENA
      The site of the strike in the Al Remal neighbourhood of Gaza City. EPA

      Seven dead after Israel kills Hamas military chief in Gaza

      MENA

      UAE reaffirms commitment to protecting its sovereignty in face of Iranian attacks

      UAE

      Eight killed after train collision sparks bus fire in Bangkok

      Asia
      St George's cross flags on display in Makerfield, where Andy Burnham is to stand in a by-election. Getty Images

      Could Labour eclipse Reform in UK's 'most consequential election'?

      UK

      Video

      • Protesters display Palestinian flag on Eiffel Tower

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      • Israeli settlers filmed spitting at Virgin Mary shrine in Jerusalem

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      • 'Treasonous' reporting: Trump confronts NYT journalist

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      • Peace Now leader assaulted in occupied West Bank

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      • Israeli strikes in Gaza kill seven

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      • UAE President meets Indian Prime Minister in Abu Dhabi

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      • Iran open to Chinese help in talks with US

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      • Trump says Xi agrees that Iran can't have nuclear weapon

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      • Abu Dhabi Police warn drivers of low blood sugar risks

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      • Trump’s China visit sparks viral moments

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      Spotlight

      • Dwarka, a passenger and cargo ship, in Dubai, 1982. Photo: Kevin Patience
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        Remembering the day Dubai bade farewell to ship that carried Indian hopes and dreams to the UAE

      • BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - MAY 15: Boats are seen off the coast in the Persian Gulf on May 15, 2026 in Bandar Abbas, Iran. Since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran, forcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, global shipping routes have been severely impacted with little progress being made in the negotiations between Iran and the United States. Soaring shipping costs, lengthening delivery times and less efficient routes have seen increased pressure on energy markets and supply chains worldwide. (Photo by Majid Saeedi / Getty Images)
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        Best photos of May 16: Ships in the Strait of Hormuz to Doha International Book Fair

      • Kevin Warsh takes charge of the Federal Reserve as the Iran war adds increasing uncertainty to the US economic outlook. AFP

        Will Kevin Warsh bring relief or risk to Gulf markets?

      • Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski after winning the 2025/26 La Liga. Reuters

        Will Lewandowski move to Saudi Pro League after Barca exit?

      • People shop at a market in Damascus. Syria is relatively thriving under President Ahmad Al Shara, while Lebanon remains mired in problems. Getty Images

        Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions

      • Eight individuals who made the Sunday Times Rich List are based in the UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

        Dubai's lure reshapes Britain's rich list as wealthiest relocate

      • Liverpool manager Arne Slot after the defeat to Aston Villa. EPA

        Liverpool hope to have Isak for season finale after 'damaging' Villa loss

      • Andy Burnham in 2007, 2017, and 2026. Getty Images

        Will it be third time lucky for 'King of the North' Andy Burnham?


      Headlines

      ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - May 15, 2026: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), meets with HE Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India (L), during an official visit reception. ( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---
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      UAE President and India's Modi discuss impact of Iran war in Abu Dhabi

      Indian leader travels to UAE capital for working visit, before talks with European nations

      UAE

      Iran war latestIran to unveil mechanism for managing Strait of Hormuz traffic, says Iranian MP

      MENA
      Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Photo: Noura Al Kaabi

      UAE announces restoration of Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

      UAE

      Libya 'open for business' with Britain as focus falls on energy sector

      UK
      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Photo: Wam

      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed holds talks with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

      UAE

      Two men and teenager to face trial over Iran International arson attack

      UK

      Russia and Ukraine release 410 prisoners after UAE mediation

      UAE

      Planned $1.1bn green ammonia project in Jordan to feed economic growth

      Energy

      Trump and Xi conclude talks overshadowed by unresolved Iran war

      MENA

      Interview

      Canada looking beyond traditional allies to deepen Gulf ties, Defence Minister says

      David McGuinty speaks to The National about relations with 'very big ally' UAE and Ottawa's support for region gripped by war



      War comment and analysis

      • US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

        What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

      • A satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel data on May 8 appears to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Kharg Island. AFP

        Oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island sparks concerns – but where did it come from?

      • US President Donald Trump pictured with China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan on June 29, 2019. Reuters

        EditorialHow Xi's meeting with Trump may spur Iran war progress

      • The GCC Interconnection Authority is expected to bind the member states’ regional power grids into a single, reliable network. Antonie Robertson / The National

        CommentHormuz is the centrepiece of a region undergoing transformation

      • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFP

        AnalysisHow Egypt's balancing act aims to preserve relations and prevent war

      • Iran has held close to its stated demands in talks with the US so far. AFP

        One page, 14 points, no deal: Diplomacy to end Iran war stalls

      • An aerial view of Bubiyan Island, the second largest in the Arabian Gulf. AFP

        Why Iran’s IRGC targeted Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

      • From left, Marc Domenech, Nvidia's vice president of enterprise for the Middle East, North Africa and South Europe, Aleria chief executive Eric Leandri and DDN co-founder Paul Bloch at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Greg Tanner for The National

        Analysis UAE doubles down on US tech and AI ambitions amid Iran war


      Business

      Culture

      The city of Aqaba in Jordan. The country is seeking to boost foreign direct investment. Getty Images

      Planned $1.1bn green ammonia project in Jordan to feed economic growth

      Energy

      Global banks are becoming too large for states to rescue

      Banking

      Oil up 4% and stock markets fall as Strait of Hormuz and inflation woes linge

      Energy

      Culture

      Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

      Music & On-stage

      Art Dubai 2026 first look: What to expect at the 20th fair

      Art & Design

      Spanish artist Soliman Lopez's Iridia centres on 16 Psyche, a metal-rich asteroid estimated to contain more wealth than the global economy. Antonie Robertson / The National

      At Art Dubai 2026, digital art moves beyond NFTs to ask questions about humanity

      Culture


      TN Magazine

      • Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar

        Cover storyHow Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

      • A new generation of designers and collaborations is reshaping Savile Row’s reputation for traditional British tailoring. Photo: clothsurgeon

        The new face of Savile Row: Inside the quiet reinvention of menswear

      • The Maltese Falcon’s signature three-mast FalconRig system is one of the most recognisable silhouettes in modern yachting. Photo: Jumeirah

        Inside the Maltese Falcon, the Dh2.5-million-a-week superyacht

      • Egyptian actress Yasmine Sabri in custom Michael Cinco during the screening of Fatherland at the Cannes Film Festival. AFP

        Arab stars and designers shine at Cannes: Yasmine Sabri, Elie Saab and more

      • Lepine-style Royal Pop watch with a lime green dial and coated in Super-LumiNova, by Swatch x Audemars Piguet. Photo: Swatch

        Everything you need to know about the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch

      • Initio Parfums Prives’ new Supercharged collection explores how fragrance can influence emotional states through neuroscience-led scent design. Photo: Initio

        Initio's Supercharged collection is a fragrance that can activate joy

      • The Ineos Grenadier pairs utilitarian design with modern engineering. Photo: Ineos

        The Ineos Grenadier LeTech channels old-school 4x4 spirit for a new generation

      • The new Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag featured in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Studios

        Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag to launch at Venice Biennale



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