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Ons Jabeur said the maternity programme created by the WTA and Saudi Arabia’s PIF will help her plan her comeback to competition. Getty Images

Exclusive'Baby boy joining the team': Ons Jabeur on pregnancy and plans for Dubai academy

Tunisian star hopes to inspire next generation of tennis players and plans to be hands on when new coaching facility opens later this month

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'Cutest comeback ever': Ons Jabeur announces pregnancy

Exclusive'I am not retiring': Ons Jabeur on breathing, healing and returning to tennis

Oscars 2026: Arab films entered for Best International Feature

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg sets sail from Tunisia

The Voice of Hind Rajab wins second prize at Venice Film Festival

Creative evolution of double Oscar-nominated Hind Rajab film director



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A portrait of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Baghdad. AFP

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The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

Safinaz Al Chaaibi holds a photo of her son, Mohamed, who went missing in 2014. She discovered his death record last year in Syria's notorious Sednaya prison. The National

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Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Leaders from across the region stand for a photograph during the 46th GCC Summit, at Sakhir Palace, in Bahrain. UAE Presidential Court

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Moez Echargui after winning the Porto Open. Photo: Maria Fonseca

Echargui on how shift in mindset helped him surge up ATP rankings at 32

Tunisian set for Grand Slam qualifying debut after winning first Challenger titles of his career and becoming Arab No1

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Tunisia's Jaouadi wins 800m freestyle gold for first major title

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Tunisia's President Kais Saied showed the pictures to US envoy Massad Boulos, who is also father-in-law of Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany. AFP

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Rached Ghannouchi among Tunisian opposition leaders sent to prison. Getty

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Belaili back to his best and looking to elevate Esperance at Club World Cup

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Former Tunisian PM jailed for 34 years for terrorism

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Aziz Dougaz will start his Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships campaign against Zizou Bergs. Photo: DDF Tennis

ExclusiveTunisia’s Dougaz on Grand Slam debut and playing in Dubai

The 27-year-old was one of two Arab players, along with Lebanon’s Hady Habib, who reached main draw of Australian Open

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Tunisian film Red Path echoes the suffering of children in Gaza

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Iran delegation visits Algeria and Tunisia as rapprochement gathers pace

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Former Tunisian presidential candidate Zammel faces up to 35 years in prison

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Postcard from TestourHow pomegranates became a symbol of Tunisia's Andalusian heritage

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Tunisia's President Kais Saied takes oath in Tunis following his re-election. AP

Tunisian President Kais Saied calls for 'cultural revolution' in inauguration speech

The Tunisian leader has blamed foreign plots for the country's economic woes

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Tunisia’s Kais Saied re-elected as President in landslide win

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Tunisian incumbent Kais Saied set to win election, exit polls say

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Tunisians vote in presidential election with competition muted

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Tunisians abroad head to polls in presidential elections

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Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel sentenced to 12 years in prison

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An election banner for Tunisian president and candidate for re-election Kais Saied in Tunis ahead of the upcoming presidential elections. AP

Tunisians abroad head to polls in presidential elections

President Kais Saied will be facing Zouheir Maghzaoui and imprisoned Ayachi Zammel

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Tunisian presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel sentenced to 12 years in prison

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