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The National goes inside a Captagon factory seized by rebels in Syria

Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, that captured the site, gave journalists access for the first time to a captagon production facility.

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The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

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

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

Syrians face death and injury from millions of mines

Syrians face death and injury from millions of mines

The National gains rare access to Russia's Syrian airbase

The National gains rare access to Russia's Syrian airbase

Trump says Turkey is behind the fall of Assad in Syria

Trump says Turkey is behind the fall of Assad in Syria

Dubai launches the first food drone delivery in the country

Dubai launches the first food drone delivery in the country

What is Captagon and how did it fund Assad's Syria?

What is Captagon and how did it fund Assad's Syria?

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

'Bags of bones' discovered outside Syrian capital

'Bags of bones' discovered outside Syrian capital

The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

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

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

UAE's nationwide health insurance scheme to begin on January 1

Syrians face death and injury from millions of mines

Syrians face death and injury from millions of mines

The National gains rare access to Russia's Syrian airbase

The National gains rare access to Russia's Syrian airbase

Trump says Turkey is behind the fall of Assad in Syria

Trump says Turkey is behind the fall of Assad in Syria

Dubai launches the first food drone delivery in the country

Dubai launches the first food drone delivery in the country

What is Captagon and how did it fund Assad's Syria?

What is Captagon and how did it fund Assad's Syria?

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced kills dozens

'Bags of bones' discovered outside Syrian capital

'Bags of bones' discovered outside Syrian capital

The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

The National visits Aleppo as residents start to breathe again

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

Israel Gaza War

Gaza house struck by Israeli air strike as Palestinians hope for ceasefire

Gaza house struck by Israeli air strike as Palestinians hope for ceasefire

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

Southern Lebanon roads packed as displaced return after Israel-Hezbollah truce

Southern Lebanon roads packed as displaced return after Israel-Hezbollah truce

Residents of southern Beirut return after ceasefire agreement

Residents of southern Beirut return after ceasefire agreement

Israelis and Lebanese react to ceasefire deal

Israelis and Lebanese react to ceasefire deal

Joe Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire plan

Joe Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire plan

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

Prof Oussama Khatib with his OceanOne deep-sea exploration robot in Corsica. AFP

Syrian professor wins Great Arab Minds award for deep-sea exploration robot

Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket in India's 10-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, a match that has proved to be his last in Test cricket. Getty Images

Ravichadran Ashwin announces retirement from all international cricket

Brahim Diaz has become an important part of Real Madrid's attack this season. Getty Images

Real Madrid v Pachuca: Brahim seeks to crown stellar 2024 in Doha

Nick Donaldson / Getty

My struggle to pass the Arabic language on to my children

Having insurance does not prevent a health problem from arising, but it can help to stop it becoming a crisis. Alex Atack for The National.

How the UAE's social safety net is spreading

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior poses with the Best Player trophy during the Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha. AFP

Fifa Awards: Real Madrid's Vinicius wins Best Men's player

A Palestinian man inspects the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike on a building in Gaza City's Daraj neighbourhood on December 17, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Gaza ceasefire hopes and drone delivery service in Dubai

Vue de la plage a Cassata en Grece is one of the last works Mahmoud Said painted before his death in 1964. Photo: Christie's

Five most expensive Arab artworks sold in 2024

Prof Oussama Khatib with his OceanOne deep-sea exploration robot in Corsica. AFP

Syrian professor wins Great Arab Minds award for deep-sea exploration robot

Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket in India's 10-wicket defeat to Australia in Adelaide, a match that has proved to be his last in Test cricket. Getty Images

Ravichadran Ashwin announces retirement from all international cricket

Brahim Diaz has become an important part of Real Madrid's attack this season. Getty Images

Real Madrid v Pachuca: Brahim seeks to crown stellar 2024 in Doha

Nick Donaldson / Getty

My struggle to pass the Arabic language on to my children

Having insurance does not prevent a health problem from arising, but it can help to stop it becoming a crisis. Alex Atack for The National.

How the UAE's social safety net is spreading

Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior poses with the Best Player trophy during the Best Fifa Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha. AFP

Fifa Awards: Real Madrid's Vinicius wins Best Men's player

A Palestinian man inspects the damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike on a building in Gaza City's Daraj neighbourhood on December 17, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas militants. (Photo by Omar AL-QATTAA / AFP)

Gaza ceasefire hopes and drone delivery service in Dubai

Vue de la plage a Cassata en Grece is one of the last works Mahmoud Said painted before his death in 1964. Photo: Christie's

Five most expensive Arab artworks sold in 2024

Prof Oussama Khatib with his OceanOne deep-sea exploration robot in Corsica. AFP

Syrian professor wins Great Arab Minds award for deep-sea exploration robot

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