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Protests erupt in Damascus over burning of Christmas tree

Christian residents of Bab Touma in Damascus took to the streets, carrying crosses and independence-era Syrian flags, to protest against the burning of a Christmas tree near Hama

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Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

Protests erupt in Damascus over burning of Christmas tree

Protests erupt in Damascus over burning of Christmas tree

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

The National's favourite films of 2024

The National's favourite films of 2024

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

Silent night in Bethlehem for the second Christmas running

Silent night in Bethlehem for the second Christmas running

Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

Former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn casts doubt on potential Nissan-Honda alliance

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

New Syrian leader meets Jordanian Foreign Minister in Damascus

Protests erupt in Damascus over burning of Christmas tree

Protests erupt in Damascus over burning of Christmas tree

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

Cargo ship rolls on its side in Istanbul port

The National's favourite films of 2024

The National's favourite films of 2024

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

New Syrian leader promises dissolution of armed factions

Silent night in Bethlehem for the second Christmas running

Silent night in Bethlehem for the second Christmas running

Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

Explosion at Turkish ammunition factory kills 12

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

The National reports from another shipment of aid from the UAE to Gaza

Israel Gaza War

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Christmas cancelled in Bethlehem as Palestinians mourn losses in Gaza and occupied West Bank

Pope Francis condemns Gaza air strikes as 'cruelty, not war'

Pope Francis condemns Gaza air strikes as 'cruelty, not war'

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Houthis confirm missile attack on central Israel

Israeli air strikes in Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over Israel

Israeli air strikes in Yemen after Houthi missile intercepted over Israel

Gaza house 'containing sleeping children' struck by Israeli air strike

Gaza house 'containing sleeping children' struck by Israeli air strike

Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell will break out' unless Gaza hostages are freed

Trump threatens Hamas with 'all hell will break out' unless Gaza hostages are freed

Ireland's PM accuses Israel of engaging in 'distraction' policies

Ireland's PM accuses Israel of engaging in 'distraction' policies

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

US Politics

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

UAE News

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Emirati 'potions master' innovates hydroponic solutions for thriving crops

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Meet the Emirati 'plant whisperer'

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

Emirati farmer aims to expand cucumber production at Al Ain

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

UAE delivers 2,000 tonnes of aid to Lebanon

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Zayed Research Centre is pioneering new treatments for children with rare diseases

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Minister of Environment visits farm in Al Ain to promote innovative agriculture

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

Thousands gather in Dubai to collect and pack aid for Lebanon

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

NBA's Denver Nuggets excited to face Boston Celtics in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

Abu Dhabi launches sea cage aquaculture project

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

A Closer Look: How Hazza Al Mansouri's trip to space sparked the Emirati space programme

A Closer Look: How Hazza Al Mansouri's trip to space sparked the Emirati space programme

UAE Property and Homes

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

In focus

Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Madeleine Butcher and her husband Jacopo Mangiapane at home in Springs 14. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Own Home: Artist builds studio in basement of her Dh2.8m Springs villa

A workman cleans panels at a solar farm near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The 46 megawatt capacity installation was the largest in the UK when it was completed in 2014. Getty Images

Sunshine squabbles: Why solar farms are raising the temperature in rural Britain

Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will open in the UAE capital in 2025. Photo: Aldar

12 of the most anticipated UAE hotels opening in 2025

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

We must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

Christmas food to know, from mince pies and stollen to kul-kuls

Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

Madeleine Butcher and her husband Jacopo Mangiapane at home in Springs 14. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Own Home: Artist builds studio in basement of her Dh2.8m Springs villa

A workman cleans panels at a solar farm near Abingdon, Oxfordshire. The 46 megawatt capacity installation was the largest in the UK when it was completed in 2014. Getty Images

Sunshine squabbles: Why solar farms are raising the temperature in rural Britain

Waldorf Astoria Abu Dhabi will open in the UAE capital in 2025. Photo: Aldar

12 of the most anticipated UAE hotels opening in 2025

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says his country 'did the right thing' when it recognised Palestine as a state. NurPhoto

We must understand there will be one Palestine, Norway's Foreign Minister says

Mince pies, which combine meats with fruits and spices, were transported to Europe from the Middle East. Getty Images

Christmas food to know, from mince pies and stollen to kul-kuls

Tyson Fury, left, and Oleksandr Usyk during the WBA, WBC, WBO world heavyweight championship contest at the Kingdom Arena. PA

Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

Knuckles (voiced by Idris Elba), Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O'Shaughnessey) are three animated characters who have each made successful jumps from video game to the films. Photo: Paramount Pictures

How Sonic the Hedgehog became a box office powerhouse

Deep, saturated palettes, featuring colours such as terracotta, are in. Photo: Feathr

Top interior trends for 2025: Bold colours and wellness corners

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