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Egyptian woman makes Eid treats at home for 40 years

Tradition handed down by her mother and grandmother. Now Howaida Abdelaaty wants to see it continue.

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UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Watch: Abu Dhabi Police warn reckless drivers against swerving

Watch: Abu Dhabi Police warn reckless drivers against swerving

Explained: Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East

Explained: Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Qatar’s Lusail Sky Festival delights people with stunning aerial acrobatics

Qatar’s Lusail Sky Festival delights people with stunning aerial acrobatics

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Watch: Abu Dhabi Police warn reckless drivers against swerving

Watch: Abu Dhabi Police warn reckless drivers against swerving

Explained: Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East

Explained: Impact of Trump’s tariffs on the Middle East

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Qatar’s Lusail Sky Festival delights people with stunning aerial acrobatics

Qatar’s Lusail Sky Festival delights people with stunning aerial acrobatics

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

UAE supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

Donald Trump says country will boom after enforcing tariffs

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

UAE medical staff donate blood to support Gaza hospitals

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Palestinian filmmaker wants to raise awareness through the UN

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Microsoft birthday celebration interrupted by employee protesting use of AI by Israeli military

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israeli protesters clash with police outside Netanyahu's party headquarters in Tel Aviv

Israel Gaza War

Gazans celebrate Eid in high spirits

Gazans celebrate Eid in high spirits

Gazans mourn Red Crescent workers killed in Israeli attack

Gazans mourn Red Crescent workers killed in Israeli attack

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

Egyptians protest against Israeli attacks on Gaza after Eid prayers

'Hamas terrorists, Hamas out': Gazans in rare protest against militants

'Hamas terrorists, Hamas out': Gazans in rare protest against militants

Displaced Palestinians burn books to cook and keep warm

Displaced Palestinians burn books to cook and keep warm

Israeli strikes shut down surgery unit in Nasser Hospital

Israeli strikes shut down surgery unit in Nasser Hospital

One killed in shooting and ramming attack in northern Israel

One killed in shooting and ramming attack in northern Israel

Activist group films Israeli settler attack that injured Hamdan Ballal

Activist group films Israeli settler attack that injured Hamdan Ballal

US Politics

US doing world 'a great favour' by bombing Yemen's Houthis

US doing world 'a great favour' by bombing Yemen's Houthis

Trump could ease China tariffs to seal TikTok deal

Trump could ease China tariffs to seal TikTok deal

Trump says administration is looking into Signal chat leak

Trump says administration is looking into Signal chat leak

Donald Trump says 'more and more' countries want to join Abraham Accords

Donald Trump says 'more and more' countries want to join Abraham Accords

UAE News

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

Extended Eid Al Fitr holiday predicted as UAE astronomy centre forecasts longer Ramadan

Extended Eid Al Fitr holiday predicted as UAE astronomy centre forecasts longer Ramadan

UAE marks Zayed Humanitarian Day

UAE marks Zayed Humanitarian Day

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

Fireworks light up the sky for Eid Al Fitr at Yas Bay Waterfront

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

Inside UAE's landmark family farm steeped in history

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

Dubai’s new variable parking fees explained

Extended Eid Al Fitr holiday predicted as UAE astronomy centre forecasts longer Ramadan

Extended Eid Al Fitr holiday predicted as UAE astronomy centre forecasts longer Ramadan

UAE marks Zayed Humanitarian Day

UAE marks Zayed Humanitarian Day

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's largest aid ship for Gaza docks in Egypt's Al Arish

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

UAE's Etihad-Sat launches into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

Dubai mosque offers free iftar meals during Ramadan

A Closer Look How Dubai's World Governments Summit Set The Stage For Change

A Closer Look How Dubai's World Governments Summit Set The Stage For Change

Closer Look: New rules and regulations for the UAE in 2025

Closer Look: New rules and regulations for the UAE in 2025

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?

UAE Property and Homes

Dubai developer Deyaar's chief executive talks all things real estate

Dubai developer Deyaar's chief executive talks all things real estate

Why Dubai property prices soared in 2024

Why Dubai property prices soared in 2024

Dubai's booming property market will peak in 2025, says Sobha Group founder

Dubai's booming property market will peak in 2025, says Sobha Group founder

Affordable areas of Dubai saw biggest rent increases in 2024

Affordable areas of Dubai saw biggest rent increases in 2024

In focus

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

Lebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

Emirati foster parent Narjes Al Blooshi and Aisha, 7, her daughter. Photo: Narjes Al Blooshi

'Blessed to be her mother': Emirati women open up about fostering children

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

PKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

A pendant tomb, made up of a head containing the burial tomb and a 'tail'. Photo: Donald Boyer

Uncovering Arabia's Bronze Age 'tomb boom'

Admiral Vasileios Gryparis at the headquarters of the EU Naval Force Operation Aspides in the Greek city of Larisa. Matt Kynaston / The National

We're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says

Dr Michele Degli Esposti excavating a late pre-Islamic grave at the Salut archaeological site in Oman, where shells were found that revealed ancient cosmetic habits. Photo: Dr Michele Degli Esposti

Make-up's ancient history unravelled in Omani shells

The biggest headline so far at Watches & Wonders has come from Rolex, unveiling the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller, its first entirely new model line since 2012. Photo: Rolex

Watches & Wonders 2025: Top releases from the world's largest watch fair

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

Lebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

Emirati foster parent Narjes Al Blooshi and Aisha, 7, her daughter. Photo: Narjes Al Blooshi

'Blessed to be her mother': Emirati women open up about fostering children

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

PKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

A pendant tomb, made up of a head containing the burial tomb and a 'tail'. Photo: Donald Boyer

Uncovering Arabia's Bronze Age 'tomb boom'

Admiral Vasileios Gryparis at the headquarters of the EU Naval Force Operation Aspides in the Greek city of Larisa. Matt Kynaston / The National

We're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says

Dr Michele Degli Esposti excavating a late pre-Islamic grave at the Salut archaeological site in Oman, where shells were found that revealed ancient cosmetic habits. Photo: Dr Michele Degli Esposti

Make-up's ancient history unravelled in Omani shells

The biggest headline so far at Watches & Wonders has come from Rolex, unveiling the Oyster Perpetual Land-Dweller, its first entirely new model line since 2012. Photo: Rolex

Watches & Wonders 2025: Top releases from the world's largest watch fair

Druze leader Walid Jumblatt is seen by his allies, and his foes, as Lebanon's political wizard. AFP

Lebanon's Jumblatt on confronting Israel and giving Syria's new leader a chance

Emirati foster parent Narjes Al Blooshi and Aisha, 7, her daughter. Photo: Narjes Al Blooshi

'Blessed to be her mother': Emirati women open up about fostering children

The PKK's red star flag reflects the guerrilla movement's communist roots. Its founder has called on it to make peace but doubts remain over whether it will oblige. EPA

PKK’s secret Europe money web and how it could delay Turkey ceasefire

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

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