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Cover story
Eight weeks into the Iran war and the endgame has yet to play out. But in military terms, preconceptions have been blown away.
Weekend reads

Death threats and personal abuse: Tennis doubles down on gambling but players bear brunt of online hate.
Dubai property market dips but homes keep on selling.
War was always going to embolden Iran's hardliners, says former Evin Prison detainee.
The essay
Culture
Inside Al Qasimia School in Sharjah, where learning began.
Six Senses London review: Does a wellness resort in a capital city really work?
Home-schooling wasn’t easy, but I miss the quality time it gave my daughter and I.
Money
The hidden costs that UAE investors miss when building their portfolios.
Future Beat newsletter: The stories shaping tomorrow's world.
Plus
A visit to the Las Vegas Sphere shows what's in store for Abu Dhabi.
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: 'I save up to 90% of my earnings each month - here's how I do it'
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