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Locals walk past electricity pylons during frequent power cuts, in Orlando, Soweto, South Africa. Reuters

CommentThe key to tackling climate change is not what we think

Herman Narula is relocating to Dubai in search of opportunities for his Improbable business. Getty Images

Tech entrepreneur Herman Narula: Why I’m swapping UK for UAE

Fans using smartphones at a concert. Getty Images

OpinionWhy is no one talking of the backlash that AI could unleash?

Jesse Eisenberg returns as Danny Atlas in Now You See Me: Now You Don't, which was filmed in part in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Lionsgate

An unplanned F1 chase through Abu Dhabi's streets transformed Now You See Me 3

Ambassadors and representatives to the United Nations meet at the UN Security Council to vote on a US resolution on the Gaza peace plan at the UN Headquarters in New York City, November 17, 2025. The UN Security Council voted in favor of a US resolution bolstering US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan that includes the deployment of an international force and a path to a future Palestinian state. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

EditorialMomentum from UN Security Council's Gaza vote must be maintained

A refrigerated lorry carrying the remains of unidentified Palestinians returned by Israel, outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza. AFP

From names to numbers: How Israel is dehumanising Palestinians

The BBC Headquarters in London. AP

CommentThe BBC is in trouble but it remains a trusted news source

Tax changes already introduced, such as the abolition of non-dom status, have fuelled departures from Britain. Getty Images

Brits on the move: Migration figures show far more leaving than returning

Lebanon under US pressure to accelerate Hezbollah disarmament

Israeli soldiers standing on a tank at a position on Israel's border with southern Lebanon. AFP

Lebanon under US pressure to accelerate Hezbollah disarmament

American and Lebanese officials understand the process is complex, constrained by political sensitivities and army's limited tools

Donald Trump with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his arrival at the White House. AP

US declares Saudi Arabia a major non-Nato ally

Crown Prince commits to increasing investment in US to $1 trillion during White House visit

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An Airbus A350-900 on display at Al Maktoum International Airport at the Dubai Airshow 2025. AFP

Emirates announces $3.4bn order for eight more Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft

Flydubai signs $13 billion initial agreement for 75 Boeing 737 Max planes

RSF increases attacks on army-held territory in Sudan's Kordofan

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a UAE Cabinet meeting at the Dubai Airshow 2025 on Wednesday. Photo: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid / X

UAE launches Dh36.7 billion strategy to drive foreign investment

Palestinians in Lebanon say Israeli attack killed football players, not Hamas

Syrian accused of smuggling people from Libya for $6,000 arrested in UK

Israeli strike on Lebanon's Ain Al Hilweh camp kills 13

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 18: Palestinian mascots line up on the pitch next to players from Catalonia, prior to the friendly match between Catalonia and Palestine at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on November 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The Palestinian national team will play friendly matches against the Basque Country and Catalan national teams in a global demonstration of support and solidarity. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images)

Why Palestine's friendly against Catalonia was 'more than a football match'

The £60 million penthouse on sale at Park Modern in London overlooks Hyde Park. Photo: Fenton Whelan

ExclusiveGulf buyers snap up super-prime properties in stagnant London

Gemini 3 Pro can be accessed on the Chrome web browser's AI Mode tab. Reuters

Google promises 'more credible' AI search results with Gemini 3

Curacao players and fans celebrate World Cup 2026 qualification. AFP

World Cup 2026: Who has qualified, play-offs, draw and all you need to know

From left, Team Australia's Eddie Williams, Robert Whittaker and Eloni Vunakece in Physical: Asia. Photo: Netflix

Who wins Physical: Asia? Netflix releases the long-awaited finale

Dubai International Airport is focusing on the use of biometrics, AI and technology to funnel more people through its gates more quickly. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai airport handled record 24.2 million passengers in third quarter

Drummer Ian Paice and singer Ian Gillan of Deep Purple at Rock in Rio Brasil 2024 in Rio de Janeiro. Getty Images

Ian Gillan on how Beirut helped shape Deep Purple’s sound 60 years ago

LeBron James helped the Los Angeles Lakers defeat Utah Jazz at the Crypto.com Arena. AFP

LeBron makes history with record 23rd NBA season

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea Korea, during a state visit reception at Qasr Al Watan. UAE Presidential Court

UAE and South Korea presidents secure deals in AI, space and nuclear energy

Head of state greeted with fly-past, honour guard and famous Emirati hair dance

El Sisi and Putin oversee installation of reactor vessel at Egypt’s Dabaa nuclear power plant

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a visit to Istanbul in July 2023. EPA

Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits Turkey in bid to revive peace talks with Russia

No end to our sadness, says Indian who lost 18 relatives in Saudi bus crash

Gen Rodolphe Haykal, centre, commands the Lebanese armed forces tasked with disarming Hezbollah. EPA

US scraps Lebanese army chief's trip to Washington

Iran releases tanker seized after leaving UAE

Aid cuts set 'dangerous precedent' for safety of vulnerable women, says UN expert

Cloudflare says services 'operating normally' after major disruption

WhatsApp and Instagram can stay under Meta's ownership, US court rules

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

The brands organise a performance of Puccini's La Boheme at Teatro Regio in Turin for select guests. Photo: Mytheresa

Dining in Teatro Regio with Zegna and Mytheresa is an experience money can't buy

Jumeirah joins some of the biggest names in hospitality in launching its own fashion capsule. Photo: Jumeirah

New Bouguessa-designed capsule rooted in Jumeirah's hotel legacy

Dubai Watch Week has been going strong since 2015, growing year on year. Photo: Breitling

What to expect at the biggest Dubai Watch Week yet

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

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Bombardier CEO says Middle East a 'great market' as Dubai Airshow gets under way

The private jet manufacturer is also launching customisation service, in collaboration with designer Elie Saab

The UK's Cheval Collection is bullish about growth in Saudi Arabia. EPA

UK’s Cheval Collection plans Saudi projects as kingdom opens to foreign buyers

South Korea to work with the UAE on Stargate project

Saudi Crown Prince says $1tn US pledge fits strategy

Nomad Abu Dhabi gives new life to Zayed International Airport's old Terminal 1

Gaza stories, Sudan narratives and homegrown talent at Doha Film Festival 2025

The 17th Abu Dhabi Art will be the last before the event rebrands to Frieze Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Seven artists to see at Abu Dhabi Art

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