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Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid

Special report'Give me your hand Zayed': How a meeting of two rulers led to UAE's formation

Palestinians attempt to get a mobile phone signal on a hill facing their makeshift camp in Rafah, southern Gaza, in 2024. AFP

Children proud, adults suspicious as Israel lets iPhone 17s into Gaza

For decades, Saudi Arabia has drawn talent with global expertise through attractive compensation packages. Getty Images

Business InsightsHow Saudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

Dubai Airshow 2025. EDGE Stand, Jeniah drone. Antonie Robertson/The National

Middle East arms companies out in full force in Top 100 global rankings

Staying consistent with a workout routine is key. Aarti Jhurani / The National

Out of My Comfort ZoneMove over, Ozempic. How I lost 30kg naturally

New Zealand’s men’s team perform the haka after winning their final match against Australia at the Dubai Sevens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A haka in the desert: How New Zealand cleaned up at 2025 Dubai Sevens

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara marked a year in power with a speech to crowds in Aleppo. AFP

InterviewSyrian minister reflects on a year after Assad’s fall

A Hezbollah supporter waves the group's flag in front of Lebanese army troops. AFP

CommentTime for Trump's deal-making team of envoys to start getting tough with Iran


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Security troops dispose of more than 18 tonnes of cannabis, 205,000 drug pills, and other narcotics confiscated by the Specialised Criminal Prosecution and security units in Sanaa, in July. Reuters

Donkeys and drones: How Yemen is turning into a drug transit hub

'Interests transcend front lines' in country as narcotics trade 'explodes'

MENA

Macron to host Zelenskyy for Ukraine peace talks in 'pivotal week for diplomacy'

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Pope Leo's visit to Lebanon has been a rare moment of hope for the country. Agency Photos

Pope Leo prays for peace at tomb of Lebanese saint

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Iraq and Syria seize drugs in joint operation to break smuggling networks

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Wizz Air aims to begin operations in Israel by March or April next year. Reuters

Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from airlines

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US envoy tells Iraqi PM of 'essential' role Baghdad can play in regional growth

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UAE launches aid response to help survivors of floods in Sri Lanka

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Man United player ratings v Crystal Palace: Zirkzee 7, Mbeumo 5, Yoro 4

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)

Qatar GP: Verstappen victory ensures title race goes down to wire in Abu Dhabi

Adnoc Gas's Das Island facility is the third-longest-established LNG operation still in production globally. Photo: Adnoc Group

Business InsightsUAE's gas driven future is emerging and Adnoc must deliver

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters could be supplied to Iran, significantly bolstering its forces and threatening the region. Reuters

Iran goes shopping for advanced fighters and missiles

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of the best and most popular video game releases of 2025. Photo: Kepler Interactive

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With its above-and-beyond standards, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui quickly proves it is much more than a film set. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel

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Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Arab Cup 2025: Teams, schedule and how to watch the UAE's matches on TV


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A UN delegation visits the field hospital established by the UAE to support Gazans in need of aid. Wam

UN delegation visits UAE-backed field hospital in Gaza

Tour includes warehouses storing humanitarian supplies under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

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US and Syrian forces strike ISIS weapons stockpiles

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A man walks between water pipelines on a smoggy morning in Mumbai. Reuters

Air pollution could impair a child's brain development, study finds

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US politicians want review of whether Pentagon chief ordered killing of strike survivors

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Ukrainian delegation meets Trump officials in Florida

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Opec+ agrees to keep output levels unchanged

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Netanyahu asks Israeli President to grant him pardon for corruption charges

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National Guard attack suspect radicalised in US, says Trump

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Iran's IRGC seizes tanker carrying 'smuggled' fuel in Strait of Hormuz

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Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

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Maison Margiela Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

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New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

Our pick of physical collectables this month

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Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey


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Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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Al Fursan, the UAE's aerobatic display team, soar over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the country celebrates Eid Al Etihad. Victor Besa / The National
Al Fursan, the UAE's aerobatic display team, soar over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the country celebrates Eid Al Etihad. Victor Besa / The National
Al Fursan, the UAE's aerobatic display team, soar over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the country celebrates Eid Al Etihad. Victor Besa / The National
Al Fursan, the UAE's aerobatic display team, soar over the Corniche in Abu Dhabi as the country celebrates Eid Al Etihad. Victor Besa / The National
A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters
A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters
A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters
A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters

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