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Gaza ceasefire: Palestinian detainees freed following release of three Israeli hostages

The National’s Thomas Helm witnessed the release of the 183 Palestinian prisoners as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

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How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, becomes first Quran Award Personality of the Year

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, becomes first Quran Award Personality of the Year

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Donald Trump claims he'll bring peace to 'rough neighbourhood' Middle East

Donald Trump claims he'll bring peace to 'rough neighbourhood' Middle East

US biotech company unveils genetically engineered woolly mouse

US biotech company unveils genetically engineered woolly mouse

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives Ramadan well-wishers in Dubai

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, becomes first Quran Award Personality of the Year

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, becomes first Quran Award Personality of the Year

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Donald Trump claims he'll bring peace to 'rough neighbourhood' Middle East

Donald Trump claims he'll bring peace to 'rough neighbourhood' Middle East

US biotech company unveils genetically engineered woolly mouse

US biotech company unveils genetically engineered woolly mouse

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

How women in prison in Dubai have turned to Islam

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Antonio Guterres backs Arab initiative to rebuild Gaza

Israel Gaza War

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Egypt for Gaza summit

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Egypt for Gaza summit

Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Gazans concerned over rising prices after Israel blocks humanitarian aid

Gazans concerned over rising prices after Israel blocks humanitarian aid

Israel accepts US-backed 50-day Gaza ceasefire extension

Israel accepts US-backed 50-day Gaza ceasefire extension

Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land wins Oscar for best documentary

Israeli-Palestinian film No Other Land wins Oscar for best documentary

No more aid into Gaza without release of hostages, warns Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar

No more aid into Gaza without release of hostages, warns Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar

US Politics

Trump wants to take back equipment left after US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump wants to take back equipment left after US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Donald Trump announces 'gold card' residency rights for wealthy investors

Donald Trump announces 'gold card' residency rights for wealthy investors

Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to visit Trump

Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to visit Trump

Donald Trump seeks support from global financiers at Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund event in Miami

Donald Trump seeks support from global financiers at Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund event in Miami

UAE News

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

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

Lebanese label Renaissance Renaissance, founded by Cynthia Merhej, is shortlisted for the LVMH Prize. Photo: Renaissance Renaissance

Three Arab designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize 2025

South Africa's David Miller, left, scored a century but could not stop New Zealand from winning the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore. AFP

South Africa bemoan ‘not ideal’ travel to Dubai

The Apple iPhone 16e shares a similar form with the mainline iPhone 16 series. Photo: Apple

Is the lower price a strong draw for the new Apple iPhone 16e?

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes one of nine saves against PSG. PA

Arne Slot hails ‘best goalkeeper in the world’ Alisson Becker after PSG heroics

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner, centre, and teammates after their win over South Africa. AFP

New Zealand hold off South Africa to set up Dubai final against India

Daredevil: Born Again reunites its three stars, and then presents them immediately with tragedy. Photo: Disney+

'No one wanted to do it' - Inside Daredevil: Born Again's most shocking twist

Laura Bowden, chief financial officer of McLaren Racing, says investing in technology has been vital for the team. Photo: McLaren

McLaren plans more tech investment to boost operations

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U. S. President Donald Trump arrives for his speech to a joint session of Congress as Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) holds a sign reading "This is not normal" at the U. S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. Win McNamee / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump’s speech at Congress to Shrovetide football

Lebanese label Renaissance Renaissance, founded by Cynthia Merhej, is shortlisted for the LVMH Prize. Photo: Renaissance Renaissance

Three Arab designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize 2025

South Africa's David Miller, left, scored a century but could not stop New Zealand from winning the Champions Trophy semi-final in Lahore. AFP

South Africa bemoan ‘not ideal’ travel to Dubai

The Apple iPhone 16e shares a similar form with the mainline iPhone 16 series. Photo: Apple

Is the lower price a strong draw for the new Apple iPhone 16e?

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker makes one of nine saves against PSG. PA

Arne Slot hails ‘best goalkeeper in the world’ Alisson Becker after PSG heroics

New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner, centre, and teammates after their win over South Africa. AFP

New Zealand hold off South Africa to set up Dubai final against India

Daredevil: Born Again reunites its three stars, and then presents them immediately with tragedy. Photo: Disney+

'No one wanted to do it' - Inside Daredevil: Born Again's most shocking twist

Laura Bowden, chief financial officer of McLaren Racing, says investing in technology has been vital for the team. Photo: McLaren

McLaren plans more tech investment to boost operations

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: U. S. President Donald Trump arrives for his speech to a joint session of Congress as Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) holds a sign reading "This is not normal" at the U. S. Capitol on March 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Trump was expected to address Congress on his early achievements of his presidency and his upcoming legislative agenda. Win McNamee / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Trump’s speech at Congress to Shrovetide football

Lebanese label Renaissance Renaissance, founded by Cynthia Merhej, is shortlisted for the LVMH Prize. Photo: Renaissance Renaissance

Three Arab designers shortlisted for the LVMH Prize 2025

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