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Syrian army defectors, who fought for the toppled Assad government in the civil war, register as part of an 'identification and reconciliation process', in Latakia. AP

From Syrian army amnesty to camels in a chilly Dubai desert

NewsDecember 20, 2024

Elyanna's songs are inspired by her Palestinian heritage and classic singers from the past. Photo: Universal Arabic Music

The 11 biggest Arabic songs of 2024, from Elyanna to Wael Jassar

Music & On-stageDecember 20, 2024

The Christmas tree made use of a jewellery collection held by a retailer at the hotel to set the record. Delores Johnson / The National

When Emirates Palace built the most expensive Christmas tree

LifestyleDecember 20, 2024

Manar Shehab with her award during the closing ceremony of the 21st Marrakesh International Film Festival. AFP

Palestinian psychologist Manar Shehab is now an award-winning actress

Film & TVDecember 20, 2024

Belgravia's Amelie wants visitors to return time and again. Photo: Amelie

Amelie in London is a mini escape to the coast

FoodDecember 20, 2024

In Arab culture, dishes that include 'rouz' are often served for family gatherings, religious holidays and weddings

There is more than a grain of truth to 'rouz'

CultureDecember 20, 2024

Quiz of the week

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

NewsDecember 20, 2024

The Holdovers is full of loneliness but has plenty of heart. Photo: Focus Features

The 12 best Christmas movies of the 2020s

Film & TVDecember 18, 2024

Boulevard World in Riyadh brings the globe at your footsteps. Photo: Riyadh Season

Inside the new pavilions at Riyadh's Boulevard World

CultureDecember 17, 2024

The wind whips embers from the trees as the Franklin Fire burns in Malibu, California. Reuters

From California wildfires to F1 in Abu Dhabi

NewsDecember 13, 2024

Set in 2016, Farasan Boat: 128 KM Away from Anchorage follows three friends Ali, Mohammed and Abdulaziz as they take a fishing trip around Farasan Island in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Red Sea International Film Festival

Tense and taut retelling of a Saudi ocean tragedy

Film & TVDecember 13, 2024

Niyama Private Islands in the Maldives is reachable by seaplane from Male International Airport. Photo: Niyama Private Islands

Niyama Private Islands, Maldives

TravelDecember 13, 2024

UAE Founding Father the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan honours France's Jacques Chirac with the Order of Zayed in Abu Dhabi on December 16, 1997. AFP

When Sheikh Zayed honoured Jacques Chirac in 1997

CultureDecember 13, 2024

From left, drummer the Thing, guitarist Haya, Meesha on bass and singer and keyboardist Nora. Photo CTRL Music

From Saudi Arabia to the world stage, all-female rockers Seera reflect the winds of change

Music & On-stageDecember 13, 2024

Gift concierge services go into overdrive during the festive season on behalf of time-strapped people. Getty Images

Outsourcing Christmas gifts: Time saver - or tradition breaker?

LifestyleDecember 13, 2024

The Arabic word for building is binaya. The National

The multi-level meanings of 'Binaya'

CultureDecember 13, 2024