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Iraq's Mustafa Saadoon concedes a free kick in the match against Bahrain. Reuters

Iraq open Fifa Arab Cup with win as UAE lose after red card

Iraq beat Bahrain 2-1 in Group D opener while UAE fall to World Cup-bound Jordan

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Syria steps up counter-terrorism raids after deal with US

Jordan calls on Russia to stop recruiting its citizens into army

'Outlaw' brothers killed after using mother as human shield in Jordan

Jordan, Syria and Lebanon seek to revive dormant energy deals

Syria thaws relations with Druze ahead of President Al Shara's US trip

Killing of Syrian Druze bus passengers undermines US efforts to end hostilities



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The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

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The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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Syria's International Oil, Gas and Energy Exhibition in Damascus. Photo: Sana

Oil and gas investors return to Syria with optimism and curiosity

Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

ExclusiveUK's minister says Israel blocking aid vital to Gaza ceasefire plan

Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

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Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

WatchUAE holds weddings for 54 couples in Gaza in 'message of resilience'


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