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Fifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

Special reportFifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

The UK government is expected to announce a series of policy changes affecting non-dom tax status and inheritance tax on October 30. Getty Images

How the UK tax changes could benefit the Middle East

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said high interest rates have been particularly painful for low-income countries. EPA

IMF chief not declaring victory yet in global inflation battle

Iraqi Special Forces participate in a military operation against ISIS militants in the desert of Anbar, Iraq, in April 2022. Reuters

What next for Iraq's anti-ISIS coalition after 10 years of operations?

US President Joe Biden, right, talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in July this year. AP

PodcastCan the US draw a firm red line for Israel’s military conduct?

Smoke rises from the Lebanese village of Khiam during Israeli bombardment. AFP

Children of pro-Israel militia members oppose reoccupation of Lebanon

Young people across the region need opportunities to make their dreams a reality. David Degner / The National

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Rain in Sharjah. 9th March 2024 Photo:Ahmed Ramzan for The National

CommentThe UAE’s novel strategy for enhancing rainfall

Fifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

Special reportFifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

The UK government is expected to announce a series of policy changes affecting non-dom tax status and inheritance tax on October 30. Getty Images

How the UK tax changes could benefit the Middle East

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said high interest rates have been particularly painful for low-income countries. EPA

IMF chief not declaring victory yet in global inflation battle

Iraqi Special Forces participate in a military operation against ISIS militants in the desert of Anbar, Iraq, in April 2022. Reuters

What next for Iraq's anti-ISIS coalition after 10 years of operations?

US President Joe Biden, right, talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in July this year. AP

PodcastCan the US draw a firm red line for Israel’s military conduct?

Smoke rises from the Lebanese village of Khiam during Israeli bombardment. AFP

Children of pro-Israel militia members oppose reoccupation of Lebanon

Young people across the region need opportunities to make their dreams a reality. David Degner / The National

EditorialThe Middle East needs young people with hope

Rain in Sharjah. 9th March 2024 Photo:Ahmed Ramzan for The National

CommentThe UAE’s novel strategy for enhancing rainfall

Fifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

Special reportFifty most important Arabic novels of the 20th century

The UK government is expected to announce a series of policy changes affecting non-dom tax status and inheritance tax on October 30. Getty Images

How the UK tax changes could benefit the Middle East

IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said high interest rates have been particularly painful for low-income countries. EPA

IMF chief not declaring victory yet in global inflation battle

Iraqi Special Forces participate in a military operation against ISIS militants in the desert of Anbar, Iraq, in April 2022. Reuters

What next for Iraq's anti-ISIS coalition after 10 years of operations?

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'War is not over,' says Netanyahu after killing of Hamas chief Sinwar

FILE - Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. (AP Photo / Adel Hana, File)

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Iran claims Yahya Sinwar's death will fuel resistance, as west calls for end to war

The UAE aid drops will help families stranded in parts of the Gaza Strip that are not easy to reach by road. Photo: Wam

UAE carries out another critical aid drop to Gaza Strip

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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk. Reuters

UN rights chief warns Israel against 'large-scale, forcible transfer' from north Gaza

Lebanon's parliamentary opposition sets out lofty goals for war to end

Former US diplomat calls letter pressing Israel over Gaza aid a 'PR stunt'

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Kameh is presenting limited-edition chairs at Editions, which blend artisanal wood-burning techniques with a vision of what a forest may look like in the desert. Photo: Editions

Guide to Editions, Dubai Design Week's new fair for limited-edition artworks

Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Premier League leaders Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday. EPA

Premier League talking points: Liverpool face Chelsea test

Visitors during the opening ceremony of Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Global Village guide: Timings, tickets and more

The 99 names of God are written in an elaborate Arabic script and protrude from the surface of the mosque. The National

Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night

Real estate agent Ricardo Scala renovated a Dubai Hills property in Sidra by stripping it right back to its shell. Photo: Engage Properties

Experts reveal the best renovations to add value to your UAE home

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. AP Photo

Yahya Sinwar killed and the UAE drops aid into Gaza - Trending

Cris Cyborg, left, and Larissa Pacheco face off at the PFL 'Battle of the Giants' press conference. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cyborg aims to continue 'legacy tour' by adding PFL title to collection

Kameh is presenting limited-edition chairs at Editions, which blend artisanal wood-burning techniques with a vision of what a forest may look like in the desert. Photo: Editions

Guide to Editions, Dubai Design Week's new fair for limited-edition artworks

Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Premier League leaders Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday. EPA

Premier League talking points: Liverpool face Chelsea test

Visitors during the opening ceremony of Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Global Village guide: Timings, tickets and more

The 99 names of God are written in an elaborate Arabic script and protrude from the surface of the mosque. The National

Mosques of the UAE: Al Aziz's futuristic design is even better by night

Real estate agent Ricardo Scala renovated a Dubai Hills property in Sidra by stripping it right back to its shell. Photo: Engage Properties

Experts reveal the best renovations to add value to your UAE home

Yahya Sinwar, head of Hamas in Gaza, chairs a meeting with leaders of Palestinian factions at his office in Gaza City, on April 13, 2022. AP Photo

Yahya Sinwar killed and the UAE drops aid into Gaza - Trending

Cris Cyborg, left, and Larissa Pacheco face off at the PFL 'Battle of the Giants' press conference. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cyborg aims to continue 'legacy tour' by adding PFL title to collection

Kameh is presenting limited-edition chairs at Editions, which blend artisanal wood-burning techniques with a vision of what a forest may look like in the desert. Photo: Editions

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Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Palestinian-Jordanian chef Salam Dakkak gets to the heart of Levantine cuisine

Premier League leaders Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday. EPA

Premier League talking points: Liverpool face Chelsea test

Visitors during the opening ceremony of Global Village in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Global Village guide: Timings, tickets and more

The UAE has sent 12 planes carrying 515 tonnes of critical aid to support the Lebanese people during the latest conflict. Photo: Wam

UAE sends more humanitarian aid to Lebanon

Food, medicine, shelter materials and other supplies delivered to help embattled Lebanese civilians in war zone and those who have fled to Syria

Fertiglobe aims for long-term contracts after Adnoc deal

David Hadley, chief executive of NMC Healthcare, at the Oracle stand during Gitex Global in Dubai on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National

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First EU-GCC summit commits to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties

Vakson Group legacy continues to thrive within Dubai’s booming real estate sector

Vakson Group legacy continues to thrive within Dubai’s booming real estate sector

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October 7 - one year of war

A Palestinian woman prepares some bread in a makeshift tent surrounded by rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday. Reuters

Gaza's longest and deadliest war tests the renowned resilience of Palestinians

Palestinian women work at carpentry and stitching workshop to make wooden toys in Gaza City, on December 24, 2018. 24 Palestinian women produce non-toxic wooden toys as they distribute them mainly to United States, Switzerland and Italy. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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US President Joe Biden, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on July 25, 2024. AFP

America’s year of failed diplomacy on Gaza

A protester at a rally in Berlin, on October 6. EPA

The change in the wind that the Israel-Gaza crisis demands

Israel's anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched by Iran in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Reuters

CommentThe region's sixth war in 40 years could be its worst

We spoke to Rakan Abed El Rahman, Nagham Mohanna and Thomas Helm to understand how the past year went by and how it affected them. Graphic: The National

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Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, right, speaks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in parliament. Reuters

InterviewEhud Olmert calls for diplomacy to end Israel's war in Lebanon

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A Palestinian woman prepares some bread in a makeshift tent surrounded by rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday. Reuters

Gaza's longest and deadliest war tests the renowned resilience of Palestinians

Palestinian women work at carpentry and stitching workshop to make wooden toys in Gaza City, on December 24, 2018. 24 Palestinian women produce non-toxic wooden toys as they distribute them mainly to United States, Switzerland and Italy. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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US President Joe Biden, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on July 25, 2024. AFP

America’s year of failed diplomacy on Gaza

A protester at a rally in Berlin, on October 6. EPA

The change in the wind that the Israel-Gaza crisis demands

Israel's anti-missile system intercepts rockets launched by Iran in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. Reuters

CommentThe region's sixth war in 40 years could be its worst

We spoke to Rakan Abed El Rahman, Nagham Mohanna and Thomas Helm to understand how the past year went by and how it affected them. Graphic: The National

VideoOne year of war through the eyes of our journalists

Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert, right, speaks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in parliament. Reuters

InterviewEhud Olmert calls for diplomacy to end Israel's war in Lebanon

Gaza children in nov 2023 and sept 2024 gif for shorthand

Special reportChildhoods lost in Gaza a year into Israeli war

A Palestinian woman prepares some bread in a makeshift tent surrounded by rubble in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, on Monday. Reuters

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Palestinian women work at carpentry and stitching workshop to make wooden toys in Gaza City, on December 24, 2018. 24 Palestinian women produce non-toxic wooden toys as they distribute them mainly to United States, Switzerland and Italy. (Photo by Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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US President Joe Biden, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on July 25, 2024. AFP

America’s year of failed diplomacy on Gaza

A protester at a rally in Berlin, on October 6. EPA

The change in the wind that the Israel-Gaza crisis demands

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David Hadley, chief executive of NMC Healthcare, at the Oracle stand during Gitex Global in Dubai on Thursday. Antonie Robertson / The National

NMC to spend 'millions of dollars' to open new health centres

OQ's E&P subsidiary raises $2 billion in Oman’s largest IPO

UAE Property: ‘Can I sell property in my home country and transfer the proceeds to invest in Dubai?’

Culture

Smile 2: Naomi Scott wanted to 'snap necks' with move to horror

Elif Shafak warns against apathy towards Gaza at Frankfurt Book Fair

Post Impressionism: Beyond Appearances is running until February at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide, including Louvre Abu Dhabi's new show

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Commuters walk to the Elizabeth Line at the Liverpool Street underground station, in London. The route has been awarded the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize. EPA

The Hunter's supermoon rises behind the Berlin TV Tower. AP

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Getty Images

Rail workers in China assemble a pipe jacking machine as part of construction work at a new underground railway station in Huzhou, in eastern Zhejiang province. Reuters

Flooding in Bayonne, south-western France, after the region was hit by torrential rain. AFP

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visits a naval base in Taoyuan, after China carried out military drills near the island. AFP

One Direction fans pay tribute to former band member Liam Payne at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City. Reuters

Hindu priests perform evening prayers on the banks of the Ganges, at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state. AFP

Commuters walk to the Elizabeth Line at the Liverpool Street underground station, in London. The route has been awarded the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize. EPA

The Hunter's supermoon rises behind the Berlin TV Tower. AP

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes on Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. Getty Images

Rail workers in China assemble a pipe jacking machine as part of construction work at a new underground railway station in Huzhou, in eastern Zhejiang province. Reuters

Flooding in Bayonne, south-western France, after the region was hit by torrential rain. AFP

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te visits a naval base in Taoyuan, after China carried out military drills near the island. AFP

One Direction fans pay tribute to former band member Liam Payne at the Monument of the Revolution, in Mexico City. Reuters

Hindu priests perform evening prayers on the banks of the Ganges, at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state. AFP

Commuters walk to the Elizabeth Line at the Liverpool Street underground station, in London. The route has been awarded the 2024 RIBA Stirling Prize. EPA

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