Hello and welcome to Weekender – the newsletter that guides you through all the highlights of our Weekend edition.
COVER STORY

India vs Pakistan: The timeless tale of cricket's greatest rivalry - on and off the pitch.
WEEKEND READS

The life story of Ahmad Al Shara - by those he grew up with.
How alternative proteins could take a bite out of the UAE's meat consumption.
With the clock ticking in the US, who will buy TikTok?
THE ESSAY
CULTURE

Why it's healthier to focus on living better than living forever.
The calls for a free Palestine will not be silenced - cultural gatekeepers take note.
Film of the week: The Brutalist chases bold truths - with one glaring omission.
MONEY

UAE Property: ‘Has Rera’s new index reduced house rents in Dubai?’
Future Beat newsletter: The stories shaping tomorrow's world.
PLUS

Using history to tackle hate: The work of Europe’s leading Muslim heritage centre.
Find out how well you've kept up with the news of the last seven days in our Quiz of the Week.
Plus much, much more in our latest Weekend edition.
And in case you missed it last week: Surfin' UAE - a new sporting wave breaks in the Emirates.
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