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Palestinians protest against Hamas in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza. Bloomberg.

Beyond the HeadlinesWhere is Israel's renewed war on Gaza heading?

As the Trump administration faces scrutiny for using Signal to discuss military operations, interest in the app has risen. Reuters

Signal warns of misinformation after Houthi attack plan revealed

Spotify has claimed to have paid out $60 billion in royalties since its foundation nearly two decades ago. Reuters

CommentMoney streaming in doesn't mean it's a golden era for the music industry

A house hit by a US strike in Saada, Yemen. Reuters

TrendingSeveral dead in US strikes on Yemen and submarine sinks off Egypt

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth recently trained with military service members in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. Photo: @SecDef

Pete Hegseth's Arabic tattoo sends bad message to Muslim world, critics say

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House. AP

CommentTrump's doctrine that power equals fear is cascading through US society

Students before a graduation ceremony at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi. As a cosmopolitan country, the UAE’s reputation as an international crossroads – particularly in terms of education – makes it a beacon for young, ambitious people who want to equip themselves for the future. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

EditorialHow the UAE is priming future leaders through education

A sketch of Airbus's next generation single-aisle aircraft that would feature foldable wings and propellers instead of jet engines. Photo: Airbus

Airbus reveals 'radical' design for its A320 successor

US President Donald Trump at the White House Iftar dinner in Washington. Bloomberg

Trump thanks Muslims for support at White House iftar

US President tells community 'I'm going to be there for you', following backing in election

First permanent Lebanese central bank chief appointed since Salameh

Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman with Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra and Michel Menassa, Lebanon's Minister of Defence, in Jeddah. SPA

Saudi Arabia hosts long-awaited meeting between Lebanese and Syrian defence ministers

Six tourists dead and 39 rescued as submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

UAE Central Bank unveils new dirham symbol

Oscars organisers omit director Hamdan Ballal’s name in delayed attack response

Sunny Varkey and family donate Dh100 million to Fathers' Endowment campaign

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Why Disney’s remake of Snow White became a poisoned apple

This week on Culture Bites, Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews dig into the controversies surrounding Disney's live-action Snow White. With Eid on the horizon, they talk about eidiyah, and childhood memories of dressing up for the occasion

Gazans continue protests against Hamas

Gazans continue protests against Hamas

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks off Egypt's Red Sea coast

Marco Rubio comments on arrest of Turkish student from Tufts University

Marco Rubio comments on arrest of Turkish student from Tufts University

Israeli strikes rattle Lebanon as PM rejects notion of normalising ties

Israeli strikes rattle Lebanon as PM rejects notion of normalising ties

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UAE showjumper Omar Al Marzooqi. Photo: Jessica Rodrigues

UAE Olympic star Al Marzooqi eyes more history at World Cup

People enjoying the fountain show on New Year's Eve in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

When is the Dubai Fountain's last show before temporarily closing?

Samar Abu Elouf's image of Mahmoud Ajjour, nine, who was severely injured by Israeli bombs in 2024. Photo: Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times

Portrait of young Gazan amputee is a World Press Photo Contest winner

TeamLab Borderless in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Photo: teamLab

What is teamLab? The art attraction coming to Abu Dhabi explained

Manchester City's Erling Haaland will be looking to fire his team into the FA Cup semi-finals at the weekend. PA

FA Cup predictions: Man City beat Bournemouth, Brighton knock out Forest

The first Disney Store has opened in the UAE, with a second opening on Friday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's first Disney Store opens in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi resident Alyssa Marie Casaclang said she would consider buying a pill to lengthen her dogs' lives. Victor Besa / The National

A pill that could extend your dog's life will be out soon, but at what cost?

The kunafa-inspired chocolate was created in Dubai, but has been mimicked my manufacturers around the world. Getty Images

UK supermarket Waitrose rations viral Dubai chocolate

Signature Living offices were closed in mid-December 2024. A notification of a court case filed against the firm can be seen posted on its door. Photo: Supplied

Dubai renovations firm closes, costing homeowners and contractors millions

Clients, suppliers and employees of Signature Living left with losses after company closure

Abu Dhabi unveils verified property listings tool to combat misleading adverts

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Yerevan, Armenia, on March 25. AFP

Iran says it has replied to Trump's letter and is ready for indirect talks

Gaza protests escalate as civilians demand end to war

DAMAC helps UAE needy during a month-long campaign of Ramadan community initiatives

DAMAC helps UAE needy during a month-long campaign of Ramadan community initiatives

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US has revoked at least 300 visas, Rubio says

Khartoum quiet after Al Burhan declares Sudan's capital free of Rapid Support Forces

US doctor narrowly escapes death in Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital

How content platforms are helping younger generations celebrate Ramadan

Eid Al Fitr 2025

Gifts are traditionally shared at Eid. Getty Images

Eid Al Fitr gift ideas for the whole family

The National Centre of Meteorology said the temperatures will gradually increase as the weekend approaches. Photo: Silvia Razgova / The National

Eid Al Fitr weather: UAE temperatures to hit 37°C on public holiday

An astronomer looks out for the Ramadan crescent moon in Dubai's Mushrif Park. Pawan Singh / The National

Eid Al Fitr: How UAE Moon-sighting committee decides when festival starts

Residents are gearing up to celebrate the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Yas Bay Waterfront will once against host fireworks for the Eid holiday in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Fitr 2025 fireworks and free events in the UAE

Delano Dubai is one of many hotels offering discounts over the Eid period. Photo: Delano Dubai

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

The Ninja Woodfire 8 in 1 pizza oven is the solution to all your pizzaiolo ambitions. Photo: Ninja

Eid Al Fitr 2025 tech gift guide: what to buy aspiring hobbyists, from writers to DJs

Revered Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum is one of many Arab artists to have recorded a song for Eid. IMA

Twenty-five of the best Eid songs, from Umm Kulthum to Fairouz

US President Donald Trump praises Hyundai's plans to expand in the US, calling them a vindication of his administration's use of tariffs to pressure foreign manufacturers to create American jobs. Bloomberg

Why corporate strategy must adapt to shifting US trade policies

Trump’s tariffs to raise car prices and disrupt industry supply chains

UAE corporate tax: Authorities must be lenient in times of change

Culture

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Shows by Athar Jaber and Seher Shah in Dubai

Abu Dhabi Book Fair: Classic Khaleeji novels from the 20th century to seek out

Omar Chakil's Colorama Canopic vases. Photo: Galerie Gastou

Omar Chakil is helping Egyptian alabaster regain its lustre

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Lava erupts from Halemaumau crater on the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Reuters

The 27th night of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, is observed on an odd-numbered night within the last 10 days of Ramadan, when the first verses of the Quran were said to have been revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. Victor Besa / The National

Palestinians stage a protest calling for the removal of Hamas and an end to the war with Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. AFP

Muslims praying at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City. AFP

Migrants board a smuggler's boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel, off Gravelines, northern France. AFP

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stands in front of prisoners in a cell during a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Centre in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Reuters

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un inspecting what appears to be a reconnaissance drone at an undisclosed location in the country. EPA

A women holds a Haitian flag during a protest against gang violence and the government's failure to contain it, in Port-au-Prince. EPA

Lava erupts from Halemaumau crater on the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Reuters

The 27th night of Ramadan at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, is observed on an odd-numbered night within the last 10 days of Ramadan, when the first verses of the Quran were said to have been revealed to the Prophet Mohammed. Victor Besa / The National

Palestinians stage a protest calling for the removal of Hamas and an end to the war with Israel, in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip. AFP

Muslims praying at the Grand Mosque in Kuwait City. AFP

Migrants board a smuggler's boat in an attempt to cross the English Channel, off Gravelines, northern France. AFP

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stands in front of prisoners in a cell during a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Centre in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Reuters

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un inspecting what appears to be a reconnaissance drone at an undisclosed location in the country. EPA

A women holds a Haitian flag during a protest against gang violence and the government's failure to contain it, in Port-au-Prince. EPA

Lava erupts from Halemaumau crater on the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Reuters

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