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Ramadan in Gaza through the eyes of Rama, 11

More than 700 million people around the world lack access to clean water. Nick Donaldson / Getty Images

Weekend EssayHow Gulf scientists are helping solve the world’s growing water crisis

A sign marking the US-Canada border at Peace Arch Historical State Park in Blaine, Washington state. AFP

Historic ties to the US crumble in small Quebec town amid Trump threats

The Damac Hills community in Dubai. Strong market fundamentals are driving property growth in the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE Property‘Is now a good time to buy real estate in Dubai or will the market soften soon?’

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People react next to the body of a Palestinian killed in Israeli strikes, at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip March 23, 2025. REUTERS / Hatem Khaled

Gaza death toll crosses 50,000 as Israel resumes attacks on the strip

Israel sets up body to ‘help’ Palestinians leave territory
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Shin Bet chief joins raft of Israeli defence officials forced out

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

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Why X is suing India when Elon Musk is cosying upto PM Modi

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The Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza, in Egypt. The ancient structures are at the centre of another debate between archaeologists. Reuters

‘Completely wrong’: Egyptologist debunks claims of hidden tunnels under pyramids

A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport. Reuters

Heathrow closure is 'call to action' to address airport's critical infrastructure

A number of wild crops are found in the UAE, including those from plant families that includes cucumbers and watermelons. Victor Besa / The National

UAE study warns of threat to 'neglected' wild crops key to climate change fight

It would seem to be only a matter of time before the growing gloom in the US begins to filter its way around the world. Bloomberg

Business InsightsHow Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

Hasan Nawaz of Pakistan leaves the field following his dismissal against New Zealand. Getty Images

Pakistan given reality check by T20 series defeat to New Zealand

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, left, and Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson. Sportzpics for IPL

IPL 2025 jerseys ranked from best to worst

A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

In a story shared on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a birth card revealing that he and his wife have named their newborn daughter Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

As Sheikh Hamdan names fourth child Hind, here's what it means

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One year on: 11-year-old Rama faces a Ramadan of loss and resilience in Gaza

As Ramadan returns, Rama Al Barqouni reflects on how life has changed amid continuing hardship and uncertainty

Thousands of Turks rally in Istanbul for third day after mayor's detention

Thousands of Turks rally in Istanbul for third day after mayor's detention

Sheikh Zayed mosque in Indonesia hosts an Iftar

Sheikh Zayed mosque in Indonesia hosts an Iftar

Moment large explosion destroys hospital in Gaza

Moment large explosion destroys hospital in Gaza

Donald Trump announces next-generation F-47 fighter plane

Donald Trump announces next-generation F-47 fighter plane

The Muhammad Yaseen Ladies Tailoring shop in Dubai's Meena Bazaar. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai’s tailors work extra hours to stitch in time for Eid Al Fitr business boom

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Ramadan in Gaza through the eyes of Rama, 11

Elissa performed a theme song for one of this year's major Ramadan dramas. Photo: Mawazine

From Elissa to Ahmed Saad, Arab pop stars behind Ramadan TV theme songs in 2025

The International Charity Organisation, established in Ajman in 1984, has launched a series of initiatives over Ramadan this year. Photo: ICO

International Charity Organisation supports 60,000 orphans over Ramadan

Vimto, a cordial drink that is high in sugar, is a traditional drink at iftar. Photo: Asmaa Al Hameli / The National

Why we want sugar and fried food during Ramadan

The event brought together more than 100 volunteers to pack boxes as part of Ne’ma’s Valuing Our Roots campaign. Photo: Ne'ma

Volunteers gather in Abu Dhabi to pack iftar boxes for low-income residents

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, with Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets Sheikh Mansour for Ramadan prayer

The UAE Food Bank hopes to distribute seven million meals by the end of Ramadan. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE Food Bank distributes two million meals in first 10 days of Ramadan

Pope Francis will be discharged from a hospital in Rome where he has been treated for more than a month and will greet people from the hospital window on Sunday. AP

Pope Francis to require two months rest after hospital release on Sunday

Pontiff to greet people from hospital window in first public appearance after a month in hospital

Unifil patrols in southern Lebanon amid rising Israeli ceasefire violations

Sudanese troops and allied fighters celebrate after taking control of the presidential palace in Khartoum on Friday. AP Photo

Sudan's army seizes more key sites in the capital from RSF

Sheikh Tahnoon meets Mark Zuckerberg and G42 chief as UAE-US AI talks accelerate

The Nvidia DGX Spark super computer mother board during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The UAE has committed to a $1.4 trillion investment framework in the US over 10 years, focusing on AI, energy and manufacturing. Bloomberg

US announces $1.4tn UAE tech investment framework

Piastri wins Chinese Grand Prix from pole in McLaren one-two

US envoy Witkoff says Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran to avoid armed conflict

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Cairo on fraternal visit to Egypt

Migrant deaths hit record high in 2024, says UN

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It would seem to be only a matter of time before the growing gloom in the US begins to filter its way around the world. Bloomberg

How Trump’s recession could impact the Gulf

No Ripple effect? Crypto sector still fears external factors despite win over SEC

US announces $1.4tn UAE tech investment framework

Culture

How Saudi Arabia is composing a new future for its music industry

Music & On-stage

Eid Al Fitr 2025: Eight UAE concerts and events, from Amr Diab to Sting

Music & On-stage

Abdulla Lutfi says his inspiration for this year's gift cards stems from fond childhood memories of Eid Al Fitr. Photo: Amazon

'I want to capture togetherness Eid brings': Abdulla Lutfi teams up with Amazon

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The Christ the Redeemer statue stands with its lights turned off during an hour of voluntary darkness for the global "Earth Hour" campaign in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP

Turkish riot police spray tear gas onto a protester during a demonstration outside Istanbul's city hall to support Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu following his arrest. AFP

A whirling dervish spins at a restaurant ahead of iftar, the evening meal breaking the Ramadan fast, in front of Bab Al Futuh, one of the remaining gates of the old city of Cairo, Egypt. AP

People walk on a flooded street after heavy rains in Pucallpa, Peruvian Amazon. AFP

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza city. EPA

Gregoire Munster of Belgium drives his Ford Puma Rally 1 car during day three of Rally Safari 2025, in Naivasha, Kenya. EPA

Hikers make their way through the Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon trails in the Mecca Hills Wilderness at the Chuckwalla National Monument near Coachella, California. Reuters

An Indonesian Muslim woman reads the Quran while others take sleeping breaks as they spend the night in worship at the Al Akbar Mosque on the 23rd night of Ramadan, in Surabaya. AFP

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands with its lights turned off during an hour of voluntary darkness for the global "Earth Hour" campaign in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP

Turkish riot police spray tear gas onto a protester during a demonstration outside Istanbul's city hall to support Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu following his arrest. AFP

A whirling dervish spins at a restaurant ahead of iftar, the evening meal breaking the Ramadan fast, in front of Bab Al Futuh, one of the remaining gates of the old city of Cairo, Egypt. AP

People walk on a flooded street after heavy rains in Pucallpa, Peruvian Amazon. AFP

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in Gaza city. EPA

Gregoire Munster of Belgium drives his Ford Puma Rally 1 car during day three of Rally Safari 2025, in Naivasha, Kenya. EPA

Hikers make their way through the Ladder Canyon and Painted Canyon trails in the Mecca Hills Wilderness at the Chuckwalla National Monument near Coachella, California. Reuters

An Indonesian Muslim woman reads the Quran while others take sleeping breaks as they spend the night in worship at the Al Akbar Mosque on the 23rd night of Ramadan, in Surabaya. AFP

The Christ the Redeemer statue stands with its lights turned off during an hour of voluntary darkness for the global "Earth Hour" campaign in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. AP

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