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Turkey and the PKK shorthand cover illustration. The National

Special reportAfter 40 years, can Turkey find peace with the PKK?

Quiz of the week: October 17, 2025

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

The Mini Bancer menu at The Banc in Downtown Dubai features scaled-down versions of their popular dishes. Photo: The Banc

Hold the starter and dessert: How Ozempic is reshaping the UAE dining scene

Getty / AFP

Weekend EssayThe best thing Hamas can do for Gaza is disband

Some Arabic names take after prominent figures in Islamic history, while others refer to treasured concepts in Arabic language and culture. Talib Jariwala / Getty Images

From Aisha to Zahra: The origins and meanings of 10 popular Arabic female names

Royal Astronomical Society library, London. Photo: Royal Astronomical Society

The Islamic mathematician who defied the Greeks to prove light travels straight

The writer pictured starting a family in Turkey, where she studied and married. Getty Images

ColumnI always dreamt of raising my kids in Istanbul, but life had other plans

A creative work made by a participant at art therapy workshops run by the Tarkib Organisation for Art and Culture in Baghdad. Photo: Aymen AlAmeri / The National

‘I have a smile on my face now’: How art therapy finds growing foothold in Iraq


Medics in Khan Younis move one of the bodies of Palestinian detainees handed over to the Red Cross by Israel. Reuters

Doctors in Gaza struggle with 'heartbreaking' task of identifying bodies

  • Latest: UN says it will take time to scale back Gaza famine
  • Analysis: Turkey steps out of shadows in Gaza peace plan
  • Europe's leaders flesh out support for Gaza reconstruction before key summit

Syria's security force risks being an instrument of government control, report finds

MENA
A trader at the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts say the US regional banking sector is showing strain as credit concerns rise. AP

Wall Street steadies after health of US banks rattles global markets

Markets

Gaza ceasefire raises hope for end to Ukraine war, Zelenskyy tells Trump

US
Dubai International aims to handle 100 million passengers annually by the end next year.

'We can squeeze in 35 more flights a day': Dubai Airports hails AI boost

Aviation

US scuppers carbon pricing deal to cut shipping emissions

US

Houthis appoint new military chief from inner circle after predecessor killed

MENA


In focus

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?

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

Tom Aspinall will defend his heavyweight title belt at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi where he faces Ciryl Gane. PA

Aspinall v Gane: UFC 321 fight card, times, and all you need to know

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 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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British police ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match

Blurb: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the move as ‘wrong,’ while Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called it a ‘national disgrace’. Thomas Harding reports

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Trump: 'If Hamas don't behave, we'll take care of it'

Trump: 'If Hamas don't behave, we'll take care of it'

Hamdy Abdelwahab ready for redemption at UFC 321

Hamdy Abdelwahab ready for redemption at UFC 321

Mariam Almheiri on building $33bn Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse

Mariam Almheiri on building $33bn Abu Dhabi investment powerhouse

Timelapse: Abu Dhabi's AI campus Stargate UAE progresses rapidly

Timelapse: Abu Dhabi's AI campus Stargate UAE progresses rapidly


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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans stage a pro-Israel demonstration in Amsterdam before a match against Ajax in November 2024, which resulted in clashes with pro-Palestinian supporters. Getty Images

Push to overturn ban on Israeli football fans in UK

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans prevented from attending match at Aston Villa after police classed it 'high risk'

UK

Starmer faces fresh questions over China spy case row

UK
Aid supplies from the UAE are loaded onto a ship heading to Gaza. Wam

UAE ship carrying 7,200 tonnes of aid sets sail for Gaza

UAE

Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets German Chancellor Fredrich Merz on working visit

UAE
Hannibal Qaddafi pictured in Tripoli in 2010, a year before his father was killed. Reuters

Lebanon orders release of Hannibal Qaddafi on $11m bail

MENA

UK air force halts spy plane flights over Gaza

MENA

Nazi-inspired trio jailed for planning terrorist attacks on mosques and synagogues in UK

UK

Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill one and injure seven

MENA

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

US


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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

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

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

'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


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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

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

Technology

Oil heads for weekly drop on oversupply fears and US-China trade tension

Energy

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

Economy

Culture

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

Culture

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

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

Fashion & Beauty


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Shoppers throng a market in the lead up to Diwali, in Mumbai. EPA
Shoppers throng a market in the lead up to Diwali, in Mumbai. EPA
Shoppers throng a market in the lead up to Diwali, in Mumbai. EPA
Shoppers throng a market in the lead up to Diwali, in Mumbai. EPA
Emergency workers give food and other supplies to residents of Xalacahuantla, Mexico, after heavy rains swept the country and killed dozens of people. AFP
Emergency workers give food and other supplies to residents of Xalacahuantla, Mexico, after heavy rains swept the country and killed dozens of people. AFP
Emergency workers give food and other supplies to residents of Xalacahuantla, Mexico, after heavy rains swept the country and killed dozens of people. AFP
Emergency workers give food and other supplies to residents of Xalacahuantla, Mexico, after heavy rains swept the country and killed dozens of people. AFP
South Korea's air force aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, perform at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam. EPA
South Korea's air force aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, perform at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam. EPA
South Korea's air force aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, perform at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam. EPA
South Korea's air force aerobatics team, the Black Eagles, perform at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam. EPA
Franco Morbidelli, riding for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing, crashes during a practice session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, off Melbourne. AFP
Franco Morbidelli, riding for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing, crashes during a practice session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, off Melbourne. AFP
Franco Morbidelli, riding for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing, crashes during a practice session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, off Melbourne. AFP
Franco Morbidelli, riding for Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing, crashes during a practice session of the MotoGP Australian Grand Prix on Phillip Island, off Melbourne. AFP
Stunt drivers perform during the practice session for the GT World Challenge Asia in Beijing, China. EPA
Stunt drivers perform during the practice session for the GT World Challenge Asia in Beijing, China. EPA
Stunt drivers perform during the practice session for the GT World Challenge Asia in Beijing, China. EPA
Stunt drivers perform during the practice session for the GT World Challenge Asia in Beijing, China. EPA
People inspect the damage after a cement plant was hit by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese district of Ansar. AP
People inspect the damage after a cement plant was hit by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese district of Ansar. AP
People inspect the damage after a cement plant was hit by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese district of Ansar. AP
People inspect the damage after a cement plant was hit by an Israeli air strike in the southern Lebanese district of Ansar. AP
The art installation Cyan Forest by Philip Spelman, on the opening day of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi beach, Sydney. Reuters
The art installation Cyan Forest by Philip Spelman, on the opening day of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi beach, Sydney. Reuters
The art installation Cyan Forest by Philip Spelman, on the opening day of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi beach, Sydney. Reuters
The art installation Cyan Forest by Philip Spelman, on the opening day of the Sculpture by the Sea exhibition at Bondi beach, Sydney. Reuters

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