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The aftermath of an Israeli strike on reconstruction equipment in the southern Lebanese village of Ansariyeth. AFP

Special reportIsrael blocking reconstruction in Lebanon to carve out buffer zone

US President Donald Trump with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in the Oval Office in 2019. The US could soon follow Egypt in designating the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group. Reuters

EditorialWhy the US is right to move against the Muslim Brotherhood

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka during her semi-final match at this year's WTA Finals in Riyadh. EPA

Inside Saudi Arabia’s long-term bid to reshape world sport

The Ukraine defence industry's ability to create small and large drones is causing headaches for all sorts of areas of war fighting. Getty Images

CommentUkraine has changed warfare forever, as Europe reaches its moment of truth

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal, right, during the World Cup play-off second-leg match against the UAE at Basra International Stadium. AP

Iraq's Zidane Iqbal on beating UAE and being one game away from World Cup

A truck carrying timber across an Amazonian field. The Amazon may be a long way from the Gulf, but its climate influence stretches far through space and time. Reuters

Business InsightsDeforestation is the climate deal-breaker the world can't afford to ignore

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump see an alignment in their visions for the Middle East. Reuters

CommentUS-Saudi relations are about to become more consequential for the world

A Palestinian man Ahmad Dalal, 57, inspects scrap cars burnt in an attack by Israeli settlers, in Huwara in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 21, 2025. Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has soared since October, 2023. AFP

AnalysisWhy is Netanyahu suddenly concerned about settler attacks on Palestinians?


Sudanese women line up for food at Al Afad camp for displaced people in Al Dabba, northern Sudan, on November 20. AFP

RSF declares unilateral humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan

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  • Sheikh Abdullah and Massad Boulos discuss Sudan

Israel's war wipes out 90 per cent of Gaza's livestock

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US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea in October. Reuters

Trump says he will go to China in April and host Xi later next year

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Sudanese tycoon sanctioned for financing Hamas protected by SAF leader

MENA
The planned redevelopment of Damascus International Airport could raise capacity to 31 million passengers a year. Getty Images

Damascus airport to get five-star hotel under $4bn deal

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Trump begins process to declare Muslim Brotherhood chapters terrorist groups

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Adnoc approves capital investments of $150 billion

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Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, left, slaps teammate Michael Keane before receiving a red card during the game against Manchester United. EPA

Manchester United ratings v Everton: Zirkzee fails to shine in Everton defeat

Gaza's first film festival for children brings rare moment of joy

Gaza's first film festival for children brings rare moment of joy

Air Arabia will soon offer twice daily direct flights to London. Photo: Air Arabia

Air Arabia to offer direct flights to London starting at Dh999

The President's Cake by Hasan Hadi is Iraq's submission to the 2026 Oscars. Photo: TPC Film

The President’s Cake review: Oscar hopeful is portrait of life in 1990s Iraq

MUMBAI, INDIA -DECEMBER 4, 2008: Film actor Dharmendra at his Juhu residence . (Photo by Manoj Patil/Hindustan Times via Getty Images) 04/12/2008

Bollywood star Dharmendra, 'legend of Indian cinema', dies aged 89

Prof Duncan Ivison, president and vice-chancellor of The University of Manchester. Antonie Robertson / The National

UK education leader calls for students to be prepared for AI

Cristiano Ronaldo scores a spectacular fourth goal for Al Nassr in their win over Al Khaleej. Reuters

Cristiano Ronaldo rolls back the years with sensational bicycle-kick goal

Noor Riyadh, an annual light festival held in the Saudi capital, is running until December 6. Reuters

Noor Riyadh 2025 charts the city’s shifting landscape through light and memory


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Billionaire Elon Musk initially led the Department of Government Efficiency within Donald Trump's administration. AFP

Elon Musk's Doge quietly closes eight months ahead of schedule

Initiative scheduled to end on July 4 of next year was symbol of Trump administration's commitment to cutting government spending

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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation 'ends mission' after hundreds killed

MENA
Kurds hold a portrait of Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the PKK, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, in February. AP Photo

Turkish MPs make first visit to jailed PKK leader

MENA

'Be the voice of the citizen', Sheikh Mohammed tells FNC as new session begins

UAE
The Indian Air Force repatriated Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who was killed in an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Airshow. Photo: Indian Air Force

Dubai Airshow kept running after fatal plane crash 'as mark of respect'

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UK imposes ETA entry rules on visitors from 85 countries

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UAE's AI investment to help Africa power its tech ambitions

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Heightened security as Egypt votes in second round of election

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UAE ambassador to Iran presents credentials to President Masoud Pezeshkian

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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

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

Our pick of physical collectables this month

Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

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

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


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The International Monetary Fund headquarters in Washington. Reuters

IMF warns Bahrain of rising government debt

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Donald Trump will decide if China can buy Nvidia's H200 chip, US Commerce Secretary says

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Dubai property prices set to rise in 2026 as $10m home sales surge 54%

Property

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Wicked's Cynthia Erivo to star in desert-set Othello adaptation filming in Qatar

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Noor Riyadh 2025 charts the city’s shifting landscape through light and memory

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The organisers cite Blink-182 as a key influence and one of their favourite bands. Getty Images

Emo Nite in Dubai: How a trio of friends aim to find community in nostalgia

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Displaced youngsters watch cartoons during the Gaza Children's Film Festival, at Al Shati refugee camp in the north of the enclave. EPA
Displaced youngsters watch cartoons during the Gaza Children's Film Festival, at Al Shati refugee camp in the north of the enclave. EPA
Displaced youngsters watch cartoons during the Gaza Children's Film Festival, at Al Shati refugee camp in the north of the enclave. EPA
Displaced youngsters watch cartoons during the Gaza Children's Film Festival, at Al Shati refugee camp in the north of the enclave. EPA
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An aerobatic plane flies between waterjets in Santa Lucia Bay at the Acapulco Airshow, Mexico. EPA
An aerobatic plane flies between waterjets in Santa Lucia Bay at the Acapulco Airshow, Mexico. EPA
An aerobatic plane flies between waterjets in Santa Lucia Bay at the Acapulco Airshow, Mexico. EPA
Acrobatics from Cristiano Ronaldo as he scores Al Nassr's fourth goal in the 4-1 romp over Al Khaleej, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Getty Images
Acrobatics from Cristiano Ronaldo as he scores Al Nassr's fourth goal in the 4-1 romp over Al Khaleej, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Getty Images
Acrobatics from Cristiano Ronaldo as he scores Al Nassr's fourth goal in the 4-1 romp over Al Khaleej, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Getty Images
Acrobatics from Cristiano Ronaldo as he scores Al Nassr's fourth goal in the 4-1 romp over Al Khaleej, at Al Awwal Park in Riyadh. Getty Images
A room in a house that was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in which four people were killed and 17 wounded, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AFP
A room in a house that was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in which four people were killed and 17 wounded, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AFP
A room in a house that was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in which four people were killed and 17 wounded, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AFP
A room in a house that was severely damaged in a Russian drone attack in which four people were killed and 17 wounded, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AFP
Soldiers carry out security measures to enforce a temporary curfew after a man and woman were found dead in their home in Homs, Syria. Reuters
Soldiers carry out security measures to enforce a temporary curfew after a man and woman were found dead in their home in Homs, Syria. Reuters
Soldiers carry out security measures to enforce a temporary curfew after a man and woman were found dead in their home in Homs, Syria. Reuters
Soldiers carry out security measures to enforce a temporary curfew after a man and woman were found dead in their home in Homs, Syria. Reuters
Coffins of unknown soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war but whose remains were recovered only recently are on display at the ‘Farewell to Martyrs’ ceremony in Tehran. AP
Coffins of unknown soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war but whose remains were recovered only recently are on display at the ‘Farewell to Martyrs’ ceremony in Tehran. AP
Coffins of unknown soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war but whose remains were recovered only recently are on display at the ‘Farewell to Martyrs’ ceremony in Tehran. AP
Coffins of unknown soldiers killed in the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war but whose remains were recovered only recently are on display at the ‘Farewell to Martyrs’ ceremony in Tehran. AP
Pouring rain causes flooding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
Pouring rain causes flooding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
Pouring rain causes flooding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
Pouring rain causes flooding in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Reuters
A man carries a Christmas tree home from Colombia Road Flower Market just over a month before Christmas Day, in London. Reuters
A man carries a Christmas tree home from Colombia Road Flower Market just over a month before Christmas Day, in London. Reuters
A man carries a Christmas tree home from Colombia Road Flower Market just over a month before Christmas Day, in London. Reuters
A man carries a Christmas tree home from Colombia Road Flower Market just over a month before Christmas Day, in London. Reuters

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