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Ibrahim Abo Zbeida learnt that his mother and other family members were dead only after being released from nearly two years in Israeli detention. Rakan Abed El Rahman / The National

Palestinian detainee finds 'whole world' killed in Gaza

Celebrations outside the Umayyad Mosque in the Old City of Damascus in January 2025, weeks after Bashar Al Assad's downfall. Getty Images

Road to justice for Syria will be 'long but worthwhile'

A man injured in clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan forces is taken to a hospital in the Pakistani city of Chaman on Wednesday. AP

CommentThe Afghanistan-Pakistan violence could spiral into a regional conflict

A Palestinian fighter from Hamas's Qassam Brigades stands guard as the remains of Israeli hostages are transported through Gaza city to be handed to Israel. EPA

Beyond the HeadlinesWho will fill security vacuum in Gaza?

Mariam Al Mheiri, group chief executive of 2PointZero, said the merged investment platform will target all geographies. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi’s 'investment powerhouse' seeks ambitious post-merger growth

Mason Thames and Mckenna Grace star in the teen romance Regretting You. Getty Images

InterviewHow Mckenna Grace and Mason Thames forged their Regretting You romance

This six-bedroom townhouse in London's Mayfair, complete with heritage blue plaque, is available to rent. Alex Winship

Live like the 'sailor king' in London’s Mayfair for £1.3m a year

Plans for the new system were announced at the Gitex Global technology show in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's new work visa process to have more 'A-Eye' and less HR


Iraq's legislators said they were asked to vote without seeing diplomatic nominees’ CVs. Photo: Office of the Parliament Speaker

Iraq’s diplomatic reboot threatens credibility crisis abroad

The 93 nominations for ambassadorships were intended to revive the country's global representation after years of paralysis - then the names were revealed ...

MENA

No entry in sight for Gaza aid lorries at 'vital lifeline' Rafah

MENA
Donald Trump with Vladimir Putin during their meeting in Alaska in August. AFP

Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest

US

IMF chief: Peace in Gaza creates chance to support Middle East economies

Economy
Construction is progressing on Stargate UAE, a 1 gigawatt AI infrastructure cluster being developed by Khazna Data Centres. Photo: G42

WatchStargate UAE progresses rapidly as G42 targets completion in three years

Business

Maccabi fans banned from attending Aston Villa match over safety concerns

Football

Former top Trump aide John Bolton indicted

US


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A display at Gitex Global in Dubai. AI needs to have access to the right data to produce the required results, say experts. Victor Besa / The National

AnalysisCompanies first need to find the problem and then let AI solve it

Visitors at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre stand at the Frankfurt International Book Fair. Photo: Zoran Mircetic / Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre

Digital Arabic Library launching in 2026 to expand global reach for publishers

An artist's impression of the debris field in low-Earth orbit. According to Nasa, some pieces move up to seven or eight kilometres a second. AFP

CommentCould space junk keep us trapped on Earth?

Saudi Arabia's Salem Al Dawsari was named Asian Player of the Year for a second time on Thursday, having also picked up the award in 2022. AP

Salem Al Dawsari edges out Akram Afif to win Asian Player of the Year

From being ranked world's most powerful in 2014, the US passport sits in 12th place, tied with Malaysia, in 2025. AP Photo

CommentI was able to take travel for granted with my US passport – until now

Heavyweight Hamdy Abdelwahab trains for his upcoming fight against Chris Barnett at UFC 321. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Interview'Give me fights': Abdelwahab determined to make up for lost time at UFC 321

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

Carl Cox performs a DJ set at Ultra Europe Music Festival in Split, Croatia. Reuters

No laptops, pure instinct: How Carl Cox kept the dancefloor honest for 45 years

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Palestinian learns family members were killed while he was imprisoned

Ibrahim Abo Zbieda freed from Israeli jail, only to be dealt body blow with tragic news

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Mariam Almheiri on building $33bn Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse

Mariam Almheiri on building $33bn Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse

UN's Tom Fletcher urges Israel to open Gaza border crossings for mass aid delivery

UN's Tom Fletcher urges Israel to open Gaza border crossings for mass aid delivery

Global Village reopens for its 30th season with a colourful display

Global Village reopens for its 30th season with a colourful display

Moment thief rips luxury watch from executive’s arm in London

Moment thief rips luxury watch from executive’s arm in London


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A New Jersey judge ruled relaxed travel restrictions placed on Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil.

US judge lifts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's travel restrictions

Court ruling is latest defeat in case pursued by Trump administration

US

Deal for release of Syrians detained in Lebanese jails inches closer

MENA
A photo of Numair Al Assad released by Syria's Interior Ministry. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior / X

Syrian authorities arrest cousin of Assad suspected of robbing petrol stations

MENA

Israel, UAE and US among top cyber targets for Iran

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US President Donald Trump holds a model of the planned Triumph Arch during a dinner in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Trump will host billionaires and corporate executives, including Blackstone Inc. ’s Steve Schwarzman, Continental Resources Inc. ’s Harold Hamm and crypto billionaires Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, at a dinner Wednesday to highlight a new White House ballroom construction project. Photographer: Jim Lo Scalzo / EPA / Bloomberg

'Arc de Trump': US President plans new monument in Washington

US

Yemen's Houthis say chief of staff Muhammad Al Ghamari was killed

MENA

Abu Dhabi’s 'investment powerhouse' seeks ambitious post-merger growth

Markets

WatchMoment Tim Hortons coffee boss has £65,000 watch stolen in London

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Venezuela accuses US of 'clandestine plot' as tension increases over Caribbean strikes

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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Bedouins a l'Atelier by Omar Onsi

'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

'Scarcity is not a goal' for Hermes, says executive VP Guillaume de Seynes

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is making her debut in Saudi Arabia as the closing show for Riyadh Fashion Week's spring/summer 2026 season. PA Wire

Mushroom bag and Riyadh Fashion Week debut: Stella McCartney raises style stakes

Alessandro Sartori, left, at the Zegna show in Dubai with singer James Blake. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Alessandro Sartori on his quiet revolution at Zegna

Daytime chic in draped jersey at Elie Saab's spring/summer 2026 collection. AFP

Elie Saab and Georges Hobeika deliver minimalist elegance in Paris

A headwear piece designed by Stephen Jones for Jonathan Anderson's debut collection at Dior. AFP

The designers shaking up the world's biggest brands at Paris Fashion Week

Matthieu Blazy's technical mastery was clear in the play of texture and movement for his debut collection for Chanel. Getty Images

Matthieu Blazy ushers in a daring new era at Chanel


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Construction is progressing on Stargate UAE, a 1 gigawatt AI infrastructure cluster being developed by Khazna Data Centres. Photo: G42

Stargate UAE progresses rapidly as G42 targets completion in three years

Business

UAE air passenger traffic set to rise nearly 5% to 155 million this year

Aviation

Morocco plants flag on AI development with $60m data centre plan

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Light exhibition Manar Abu Dhabi to illuminate emirate with glowing sculptures

Culture

From Fairuz on vinyl to horror on DVD, our physical media picks for October

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Shorter nails and earthy tones are trending this season. Getty Images

Short cut: Nail trends point to mocha, milky and metallic tones

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A man installs artwork at a park in Hanoi, Vietnam. EPA
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Rikishi sumo wrestlers arrive at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament. AFP
Rikishi sumo wrestlers arrive at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament. AFP
Rikishi sumo wrestlers arrive at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament. AFP
Rikishi sumo wrestlers arrive at the Royal Albert Hall in central London, ahead of the Grand Sumo Tournament. AFP
Peruvian police officers stand guard while blocking a flare near Congress during a demonstration against the new government of José Jeri in Lima, Peru. EPA
Peruvian police officers stand guard while blocking a flare near Congress during a demonstration against the new government of José Jeri in Lima, Peru. EPA
Peruvian police officers stand guard while blocking a flare near Congress during a demonstration against the new government of José Jeri in Lima, Peru. EPA
Peruvian police officers stand guard while blocking a flare near Congress during a demonstration against the new government of José Jeri in Lima, Peru. EPA
Lili, a 10-month-old red kangaroo joey, at Sosto Zoo in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Lili has been cared for by the zoo's veterinarians since she was thrown out of her mother's pouch aged nine months. EPA
Lili, a 10-month-old red kangaroo joey, at Sosto Zoo in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Lili has been cared for by the zoo's veterinarians since she was thrown out of her mother's pouch aged nine months. EPA
Lili, a 10-month-old red kangaroo joey, at Sosto Zoo in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Lili has been cared for by the zoo's veterinarians since she was thrown out of her mother's pouch aged nine months. EPA
Lili, a 10-month-old red kangaroo joey, at Sosto Zoo in Nyiregyhaza, Hungary. Lili has been cared for by the zoo's veterinarians since she was thrown out of her mother's pouch aged nine months. EPA
Global Village opens its doors for the 30th year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Global Village opens its doors for the 30th year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Global Village opens its doors for the 30th year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Global Village opens its doors for the 30th year. Antonie Robertson / The National
Guests look at work entitled 'Circumference' by Rene Trevino at the Erin Cluley Gallery at the Frieze London 2025 exhibition. AFP
Guests look at work entitled 'Circumference' by Rene Trevino at the Erin Cluley Gallery at the Frieze London 2025 exhibition. AFP
Guests look at work entitled 'Circumference' by Rene Trevino at the Erin Cluley Gallery at the Frieze London 2025 exhibition. AFP
Guests look at work entitled 'Circumference' by Rene Trevino at the Erin Cluley Gallery at the Frieze London 2025 exhibition. AFP
An egret stands on the back of a Camargue horse near Villeneuve les Beziers, southern France. AFP
An egret stands on the back of a Camargue horse near Villeneuve les Beziers, southern France. AFP
An egret stands on the back of a Camargue horse near Villeneuve les Beziers, southern France. AFP
An egret stands on the back of a Camargue horse near Villeneuve les Beziers, southern France. AFP
Students take part in a protest at Puerta del Sol square, Madrid, during a general strike called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters
Students take part in a protest at Puerta del Sol square, Madrid, during a general strike called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters
Students take part in a protest at Puerta del Sol square, Madrid, during a general strike called by Spanish unions in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Reuters
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