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Special reportLost limbs of Gaza: war amputees face uncertain future of limited mobility and support

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Weekend EssayThe Assad regime were world leaders in torture. Its survivors will determine Syria's future

UAEV announced a new electric vehicle charging tariff in the UAE is to take effect from January 2025. Photo: UAEV

Electric dreams: What will it take to spark EV surge on UAE roads?

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

The Christmas tree made use of a jewellery collection held by a retailer at the hotel to set the record. Delores Johnson / The National

TimeframeWhen Emirates Palace built the most expensive Christmas tree

Jacob Hall, global director of advisory at Hoxton Wealth, invests in exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, bonds, equities and properties. Antonie Robertson / The National

Money & Me‘Life is for living but not at the cost of your retirement’

Poland is stepping up security at its border with Belarus to stem the arrival of Middle East and African migrants. Getty Images

Middle East migrants under siege in Poland's forest sanctuaries

US president-elect Donald Trump has vowed to abolish double tax rules for American citizens living abroad. AP

US expats hope Trump honours double taxation pledge

We must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

We must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Live updates: Inside Kamal Adwan Hospital's last stand as Israel surrounds vital facility
Special report: Gaza's war amputees face uncertain future of limited mobility and support

The training base was part of what Syrian rebels called Hezbollah’s “security square”, in Al Qusayr on the Lebanon-Syria border. Photo: Lizzie Porter / The National

ExclusiveInside the abandoned Hezbollah training base in Syria

Iran-backed militia used town to move fighters and weapons, rebels and residents say

Latest updatesHTS leader says new government will work to protect minorities

ExclusiveGaza truce 'closer than ever' but differences persist over hostage-prisoner swap

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed said one of the aims of the project was to 'prepare capable leaders'. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan announces creation of Board of Young Arab Leaders

Hungary’s PM blames deadly car-ramming attack in Germany on immigration

Iraq and Oman deepen ties in 'historic' diplomatic visit

The newly opened bridge at Hessa Street will reduce travel time, say Dubai transport authorities. Photo: RTA

Dubai opens new bridge on Hessa Street to ease traffic congestion

Syria transition

The head of the UN-mandated Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Paulo Pinheiro said the most important thing in documenting human rights abuses in Syria was 'to protect the civilians'. EPA

ExclusiveSyria Commission chief on his 13 years of documenting human rights abuses

Security sources said most armed groups in Lebanon are taking the opportunity to buy Syrian army weapons. Reuters

ExclusiveAK-47 for $25: Lebanon 'flooded' with Syrian firearms after army collapse

Syrians wait to enter Lebanon at Al Masnaa crossing. EPA

Syrian minorities flee to Lebanese border in fear of retribution

The US special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, Roger Carstens. Global Security Forum

US chief hostage negotiator calls Syrian secret jails horrifying and disturbing, 'yet fascinating'

Syrians wait with their belongings at the Masnaa border crossing as they prepare to enter Lebanon. EPA

ExclusiveSyrian army generals and security officers fled to Lebanon, sources say

A man repaints his storefront in Damascus, daubing over the flag of the former Syrian government. EPA

How to form a government in ten days: Syria's HTS installs first bureaucrats

The head of the UN-mandated Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Paulo Pinheiro said the most important thing in documenting human rights abuses in Syria was 'to protect the civilians'. EPA

ExclusiveSyria Commission chief on his 13 years of documenting human rights abuses

Security sources said most armed groups in Lebanon are taking the opportunity to buy Syrian army weapons. Reuters

ExclusiveAK-47 for $25: Lebanon 'flooded' with Syrian firearms after army collapse

Syrians wait to enter Lebanon at Al Masnaa crossing. EPA

Syrian minorities flee to Lebanese border in fear of retribution

The US special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, Roger Carstens. Global Security Forum

US chief hostage negotiator calls Syrian secret jails horrifying and disturbing, 'yet fascinating'

Syrians wait with their belongings at the Masnaa border crossing as they prepare to enter Lebanon. EPA

ExclusiveSyrian army generals and security officers fled to Lebanon, sources say

A man repaints his storefront in Damascus, daubing over the flag of the former Syrian government. EPA

How to form a government in ten days: Syria's HTS installs first bureaucrats

The head of the UN-mandated Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic Paulo Pinheiro said the most important thing in documenting human rights abuses in Syria was 'to protect the civilians'. EPA

ExclusiveSyria Commission chief on his 13 years of documenting human rights abuses

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Inside Branch 251: The National gains access to Assad regime's intelligence centre

Many Syrians have been rummaging through the site to find clues for the whereabouts of their missing relatives.

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Stray animals roam the ruins of Syrian town Harasta

Stray animals roam the ruins of Syrian town Harasta

The National's favourite TV shows of 2024

The National's favourite TV shows of 2024

Mufasa: The Lion King stars talk songs, stories and lessons for children

Mufasa: The Lion King stars talk songs, stories and lessons for children

In focus

Prime districts such as DIFC in Dubai have recorded a surge in Grade A occupancy levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Business InsightsHow the UAE's commercial property market is adapting to hybrid working

Arnold Novio’s in his home at Windsor Residence in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National

My Dubai Rent: Filipino event manager pays Dh48,000 for peaceful one-bedroom apartment in Dubailand

Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha in All We Imagine As Light. Photo: Janus

The 10 best movies of 2024 from the Arab world, India and beyond

UAE were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in the opening Group A game in the Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait on Saturday, December 21, 2024. UAEFA

UAE battle back to snatch draw against Qatar

Malika director Maram Taibah, left, and producer Farah Jouni at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

AlUla Creates nurtures next generation of female Saudi filmmakers

Historic Italian military vessel Amerigo Vespucci will dock in Abu Dhabi as part of its diplomatic world tour. Photo: Embassy of Italy in UAE / Instagram

Historic Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Abu Dhabi

Christmas decoration in a tree at Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Most impressive Christmas decorations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

ExclusiveSabalenka determined to stay world No 1 as she steps up pre-season in UAE

Prime districts such as DIFC in Dubai have recorded a surge in Grade A occupancy levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Business InsightsHow the UAE's commercial property market is adapting to hybrid working

Arnold Novio’s in his home at Windsor Residence in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National

My Dubai Rent: Filipino event manager pays Dh48,000 for peaceful one-bedroom apartment in Dubailand

Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha in All We Imagine As Light. Photo: Janus

The 10 best movies of 2024 from the Arab world, India and beyond

UAE were held to a 1-1 draw by Qatar in the opening Group A game in the Arabian Gulf Cup in Kuwait on Saturday, December 21, 2024. UAEFA

UAE battle back to snatch draw against Qatar

Malika director Maram Taibah, left, and producer Farah Jouni at the opening ceremony of the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

AlUla Creates nurtures next generation of female Saudi filmmakers

Historic Italian military vessel Amerigo Vespucci will dock in Abu Dhabi as part of its diplomatic world tour. Photo: Embassy of Italy in UAE / Instagram

Historic Italian training ship Amerigo Vespucci docks in Abu Dhabi

Christmas decoration in a tree at Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Most impressive Christmas decorations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

ExclusiveSabalenka determined to stay world No 1 as she steps up pre-season in UAE

Prime districts such as DIFC in Dubai have recorded a surge in Grade A occupancy levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Business InsightsHow the UAE's commercial property market is adapting to hybrid working

President Sheikh Mohamed met President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus.

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Belarus

Leaders discuss relations between the two countries

Heathrow Airport cancels scores of flights due to high winds

Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to reception class children at a primary school in Orpington, near London. Getty Images

Muslim family among those taking legal action against Labour's private school tax policy

Why thousands seek UAE visa amnesty to ‘reset’ their lives

Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on December 22. EPA

Khamenei denies Iran has proxy forces

Dubai hotels set for New Year's Eve boom as revellers make party plans early

Saudi Arabia warned Germany over Magdeburg attack suspect

Sheikh Mohammed announces launch of archives to preserve heritage of Dubai's rulers

Trump tells EU to buy US oil and gas or risk tariffs

A Qatari LNG carrier passes through the Suez Canal. The EU’s new corporate sustainability directive calls for non-compliance fines of at least 5 per cent of a company’s annual global revenue. AFP

Qatar’s threat to stop EU gas sales may set a precedent for other energy-exporting nations

Nuveen seeks partnerships with Middle East sovereign funds

Oil prices post weekly loss on concerns over crude demand growth

Culture

Ghost in the machine: Technology makes its way into the artist studio

Beirut’s Metropolis cinema to return amid Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Senegalese-American singer Akon has seen a career resurgence among younger fans. AFP

Review: Akon stages high-energy comeback at Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena

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Pictures of the Day

People light flares during and event dubbed 'The March of Heroes' in Bucharest, Romania on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 protests that toppled the regime of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. AP

People under the lotus-shaped skylight at Ben Thanh metro station in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. AFP

Damaged homes Mamoudzou on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, after Cyclone Chido hit the archipelago. AFP

Mourners pray at the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike, at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Deir Al Balah, central Gaza. Reuters

Salisbury Cathedral choristers pose in the cloisters as they rehearse for festive season performances in Salisbury, Britain. Reuters

Volunteers clean oil spilt after two tankers were damaged in a storm near Anapa, Russia. Reuters

Hawaiian surfer Noah Beschen catches a wave at the Pe'ahi Jaws Surf Break on the island of Maui, Hawaii. AFP

People ice skate at the Wollman Rink in Central Park after New York City’s first snowfall of the season. Reuters

A person dressed as the Grinch at the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London. AFP

People participate in the ceremony to welcome the summer solstice, in La Paz, Bolivia. EPA

People light flares during and event dubbed 'The March of Heroes' in Bucharest, Romania on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 protests that toppled the regime of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. AP

People under the lotus-shaped skylight at Ben Thanh metro station in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. AFP

Damaged homes Mamoudzou on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, after Cyclone Chido hit the archipelago. AFP

Mourners pray at the funeral of Palestinians killed in an Israeli air strike, at Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Deir Al Balah, central Gaza. Reuters

Salisbury Cathedral choristers pose in the cloisters as they rehearse for festive season performances in Salisbury, Britain. Reuters

Volunteers clean oil spilt after two tankers were damaged in a storm near Anapa, Russia. Reuters

Hawaiian surfer Noah Beschen catches a wave at the Pe'ahi Jaws Surf Break on the island of Maui, Hawaii. AFP

People ice skate at the Wollman Rink in Central Park after New York City’s first snowfall of the season. Reuters

A person dressed as the Grinch at the English Premier League football match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal at Selhurst Park in south London. AFP

People participate in the ceremony to welcome the summer solstice, in La Paz, Bolivia. EPA

People light flares during and event dubbed 'The March of Heroes' in Bucharest, Romania on the 35th anniversary of the 1989 protests that toppled the regime of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. AP

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