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Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini on returning to her demolished home

Mardini and her sister Sarah fled Syria in 2015, and went on to compete in the refugee team in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She told The National of the first thing she wants to do on her return.

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British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

AI’s growing influence in content creation discussed at Dubai summit

AI’s growing influence in content creation discussed at Dubai summit

Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini on returning to her demolished home

Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini on returning to her demolished home

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

Exclusive: In conversation with Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao

Exclusive: In conversation with Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao

British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UAE weather: Heavy rain falls in parts of Dubai

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

UFC legend Khabib criticises Frontier Airlines after being removed from flight

AI’s growing influence in content creation discussed at Dubai summit

AI’s growing influence in content creation discussed at Dubai summit

Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini on returning to her demolished home

Syrian Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini on returning to her demolished home

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Prajakta Koli: 'Any time I tried to diversify, there was hate and resistance'

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

Hady Habib makes history for Lebanon at the Australian Open

Exclusive: In conversation with Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao

Exclusive: In conversation with Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao

British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

British politicians descend on Middle East event in London

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

AboFlah on pressure to speak about conflicts in the Middle East

Israel Gaza War

Dozens of Israelis protest against Gaza ceasefire deal

Dozens of Israelis protest against Gaza ceasefire deal

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Medical aid from UAE enters Gaza through Rafah crossing

Israeli drone attack kills three in West Bank

Israeli drone attack kills three in West Bank

Gazan woman steps up to address urgent need for children’s clothing

Gazan woman steps up to address urgent need for children’s clothing

Children are dying in Gaza due to extreme weather

Children are dying in Gaza due to extreme weather

Trump says 'all hell will break out' if Israeli hostages aren't returned by his inauguration

Trump says 'all hell will break out' if Israeli hostages aren't returned by his inauguration

US envoy says Israeli military has begun its withdrawal from Lebanon

US envoy says Israeli military has begun its withdrawal from Lebanon

What’s the latest on the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas?

What’s the latest on the ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas?

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

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

Inside Emirates' new Airbus A350

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?

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

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

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

Arsenal defeated local rivals Tottenham 1-0, thanks to a goal from defender Gabriel, when the two teams clashed back in September. EPA

Premier League predictions: Arsenal sink Spurs, Liverpool beat Forest

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will be asked to break her usual script and demonstrate some surety of touch in reassuring the markets. AP

Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer now own Britain’s economic mess

French skipper Charlie Dalin sails his Macif Santé Prévoyance to victory in the 2024/2025 Vendée Globe at Les Sables d'Olonne, western France. EPA

Winner of the Vendee Globe to celebrations in Beirut

Tyson Fury, left, claims he has retired from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. PA

Has Fury really announced his retirement or will he fight Joshua?

A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP

What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

(FILES) President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Nawaf Salam listens on the second day of a two-day hearing in the case that Mexico has filed against Ecuador, at the International Justice court in the Hague, on May 1, 2024. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun picked Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as prime minister following consultations with lawmakers on January 13, 2025, the presidency said. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

Lebanon elects PM and Gaza ceasefire imminent

Lens' Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov has caught the eye of Manchester City. AFP

Khusanov earmarked for stardom as Man City set sights on Uzbek defender

A sadhu or a Hindu holy man blows a conch as devotees take a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Reuters

What is Maha Kumbh Mela? All you need to know about the Indian festival

Arsenal defeated local rivals Tottenham 1-0, thanks to a goal from defender Gabriel, when the two teams clashed back in September. EPA

Premier League predictions: Arsenal sink Spurs, Liverpool beat Forest

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will be asked to break her usual script and demonstrate some surety of touch in reassuring the markets. AP

Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer now own Britain’s economic mess

French skipper Charlie Dalin sails his Macif Santé Prévoyance to victory in the 2024/2025 Vendée Globe at Les Sables d'Olonne, western France. EPA

Winner of the Vendee Globe to celebrations in Beirut

Tyson Fury, left, claims he has retired from boxing following his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. PA

Has Fury really announced his retirement or will he fight Joshua?

A Carrefour supermarket in Muscat. Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim has announced it will close Carrefour stores in Oman. AFP

What’s behind the closure of Carrefour stores in Oman and Jordan?

(FILES) President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Nawaf Salam listens on the second day of a two-day hearing in the case that Mexico has filed against Ecuador, at the International Justice court in the Hague, on May 1, 2024. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun picked Nawaf Salam, the presiding judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, as prime minister following consultations with lawmakers on January 13, 2025, the presidency said. (Photo by Remko de Waal / ANP / AFP) / Netherlands OUT

Lebanon elects PM and Gaza ceasefire imminent

Lens' Uzbek defender Abdukodir Khusanov has caught the eye of Manchester City. AFP

Khusanov earmarked for stardom as Man City set sights on Uzbek defender

A sadhu or a Hindu holy man blows a conch as devotees take a dip at Sangam, the confluence of the Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers, during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Reuters

What is Maha Kumbh Mela? All you need to know about the Indian festival

Arsenal defeated local rivals Tottenham 1-0, thanks to a goal from defender Gabriel, when the two teams clashed back in September. EPA

Premier League predictions: Arsenal sink Spurs, Liverpool beat Forest

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