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Sprinkled with success: Catis launched his own brand Sna'ap in 2024. Photo: Nouel Catis

How Dubai chocolate's quiet innovator developed a taste for the spotlight

Quiz of the week: November 21, 2025

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

As a new mother, I’ve become more aware of my habits and how they're replicated by the little ones around me. Getty Images

ColumnA social media editor’s guide to disconnecting from social media

Al Basha Palace in Gaza city before and after Israeli bombing. AFP

Gazans mourn loss of 20,000 artefacts from centuries-old palace wiped out by war

Syrian HR manager Adham Al Oka and his family in London. Photo: Adham Al Oka

How Britain's hardline new policies could squeeze out skilled immigrants

The region's schools are transforming through the use of technology. Pawan Singh / The National

The Gulf’s digital education divide: Are you receptive or resistant?

Nick Donaldson/Getty

Weekend EssayWhat happens after militants hang up their guns?

Sijadda is Arabic for carpet. The National

Arabic word of the week'Sijadda', or carpet, is woven with many meanings


Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrives in Johannesburg to attend the G20 summit on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed. UAE Presidential Court

UAE announces landmark $1bn initiative to expand AI infrastructure across Africa

Announcement made at G20 summit in Johannesburg

UAE

Cop30 ends with nations asked to limit carbon emissions

Climate
President Sheikh Mohamed was welcomed by King Hamad of Bahrain at Sakhir Air Base. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed on working visit to Bahrain

UAE

AnalysisWhy is Netanyahu suddenly concerned about settler attacks on Palestinians?

MENA
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Friday gave a televised address to mark Independence Day. AFP

Aoun says Lebanon ready for negotiations to halt Israeli strikes

MENA

Donald Trump says he and Zohran Mamdani both want peace in Middle East

US

Dr Gargash calls for 'immediate' end to Sudan war

UAE

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There is no automatic state pension for foreign workers and no strict mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images

Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and afford rising costs

Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, third right, with the PSL trophy. AFP

Which Pakistan cities will get new franchises in PSL 2026?

Fadah Jassem with her sons Ameen, left, and Maleek on the roof of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: Fadah Jassem / The National

Review'Absolutely fantastic': A young critic's take on the Natural History Museum

Voice actor John Morris with Toy Story characters. Getty Images

Toy Story’s Andy, 30 years later: Meet the voice that defined a generation

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is still under construction on Saadiyat Island. Victor Besa / The National

ExclusivePollock to Basquiat: first details of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s collection

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre aims to send the Rashid Rover 2 to the Moon next year and is stepping up plans for future missions. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE to equip future lunar rover vehicles with AI navigation to boost exploration

Tech investor Jack Selby says warnings of an AI bubble have now become consensus. Bloomberg

Tech investor Jack Selby says only few cracks needed to break fragile AI bubble

Koko, a four and a half year old gorilla, who was taught some sign language. Francine "Penny" Patterson, graduate student at Stanford and main instructor of Koko, asks the gorilla if she is hungry and Koko is answering back that she is. A breakthrough in communication could reshape food systems, environmental ethics and human-animal relationships.

Humanity is closer to talking to animals, but will people like what they hear?


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The Daily Telegraph is changing hands. Reuters

DMGT to buy The Telegraph for £500 million

Title will join DMGT's stable of newspapers including the Daily Mail

UK

Strike on refugee camp in Lebanon attacked 'Hamas terrorists', Israel says

MENA
Australia's Travis Head raises his bat as he walks off the field after being dismissed for 123 on day two of the first test of the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series 2025 at the Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. Picture date: Saturday November 22, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Robbie Stephenson/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder.

Head hits sublime century as Australia thrash 'shell-shocked' England in Ashes

Cricket

President Sheikh Mohamed and Finland's Alexander Stubb hold talks

UAE
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for the protection of civilians in Sudan. UAE Presidential Court / Reuters

Sheikh Abdullah and US Secretary of State Rubio call for Sudan ceasefire

UAE

Pilot killed as Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes at Dubai Airshow

UAE

IHC examines potential deal for Lukoil assets amid global expansion

Energy

US will not accept 'outside interference' in Iraq's new government, special envoy says

News

Mass migration poses 'existential threat' to western civilisation, US says

US


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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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

Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed opens up in our One Last Thing questionnaire. Photo: Abdulrahman Al-Abed

One Last Thing: Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed

Abu Dhabi Art is featuring three focus areas this year, highlighting artists from Turkey, Nigeria and the Gulf. Victor Besa / The National

In focusWhat to expect at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

Unraced Mclaren motorsports cars will be available to bid on during Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week. Photo: Sotheby's

Birkin bag, F1 cars and Rembrandt art among $1 billion collection in Abu Dhabi

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma at the launch of his first UAE project. Shruti Jain / The National

Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma brings his soft touch to Dubai

Self-confessed watch enthusiast John Mayer at the Audemars Piguet pavilion on day one of Dubai Watch Week. Getty

Bvlgari with quote by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Dubai Watch Week

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


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Investors quickly seized on the comments by New York Fed president John Williams to increase their bets on a December interest rate cut. Reuters

Influential Fed official puts December rate cut back on table

Economy

IHC examines potential deal for Lukoil assets amid global expansion

Energy

Oil down 1% as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

Energy

Culture

Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan bring star power to Abu Dhabi museum opening

Art & Design

ExclusivePollock to Basquiat: first details of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s collection

Art & Design

Works from the 1970s by Nigerian painter Twins Seven Seven at Abu Dhabi Art. Victor Besa / The National

Nigeria’s artistic revolution takes the spotlight at Abu Dhabi Art

Art & Design


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People attend the Scarecrow Art Festival in Bozhou, China. Getty Images
People attend the Scarecrow Art Festival in Bozhou, China. Getty Images
People attend the Scarecrow Art Festival in Bozhou, China. Getty Images
People attend the Scarecrow Art Festival in Bozhou, China. Getty Images
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters

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