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Iraqis are set to go to the polls for parliamentary elections on November 11. Nick Donaldson/ AFP

Weekend EssayIraqi elections come at a crucial moment for the region - not for the first time

Quiz of the week: November 7, 2025

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

The Sherlock Holmes Museum at 221B Baker Street recreates the fictional detective’s Victorian study, down to the last magnifying glass. Photo: Sherlock Holmes Museum

A book lover’s guide to London: 10 things to do in the city of Conan Doyle

The writer crocheted a toy for her little sister. Fatima Abaas / The National

ColumnFor the love of crochet – how I found contentment in a craft you can’t automate

Health workers hold a silent march from St Thomas' Hospital to Downing Street in London. Getty Images / Reuters / The National

Persecuted over Palestine: Staff sue NHS for right to express beliefs about Gaza

A visitor draped in the Egyptian flag looks at the Statue of Ramesses II in the Grand Egyptian Museum. EPA

Past glories and present problems: Grand Egyptian Museum sparks national pride as well as debate

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region. Cop30 will launch an initiative to provide funds for developing nations that conserve their forests. AFP

Brazil's Cop30 summit has high hopes - but will it signal a sustainable future?

Scientists say they have found more hidden secrets at Saruq Al Hadid. Photo: Dr Diana Francis

Radar uncovers the potential hidden riches at Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site


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UK embassy staff owns settlement home built by company under British sanctions

UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain

UK embassy staff owns settlement home built by company under British sanctions

Government described Amana organisation as ‘funding Israeli settlers involved in perpetrating acts of violence against Palestinian communities’

MENA
Those affected by cancellations are advised to check AirAsia's flight status website for updates. Reuters

Hundreds of flights cancelled as super typhoon bears down on the Philippines

Nearly 1 million evacuated days after the country was rocked by Typhoon Kalmaegi

Travel

Early voting begins in Iraq's national election

MENA

Hamas to hand over remains of Israeli officer killed in 2014 Gaza war

News
Syria’s President Ahmad Al Shara is expected to meet with Donald Trump on Monday. Photo: FII Institute

Syria launches operation against ISIS as Al Shara arrives in Washington

MENA

EU calls on Israel to stop ceasefire violations in Lebanon

MENA

Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr make it eight from eight in SPL against Neom

Sport
Travellers wait in a security check point line in Terminal 3 of O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday. Bloomberg

US government shutdown begins to wreak havoc on travel industry

Aviation

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Bella Hadid launched her 'Eternal Roots' scent as the latest addition to her Orebella beauty line. Photo Bella Hadid Instagram

Bella Hadid expected to draw huge crowds on visit to Mall of the Emirates

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after he scores his teams first goal during the English Premier League match between Totttenham Hotspur and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 08 November 2025. EPA/NEIL HALL EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Tottenham v Man United ratings: Kolo Muani 3, Richarlison 5; Cunha 5, Mbeumo 8

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in the village of Teir Debba, southern Lebanon. AP

AnalysisWar or no war in Lebanon? All options are on the table

Gems School of Research and Innovation

Inside Dubai's most expensive school now open for the new academic year

Aaron Rai shit a third round 66 at Yas Links. EPA

Stage set for thrilling final round in Abu Dhabi with Rai holding narrow lead

Barcelona players attend a public training session of the team at the remodeled Camp Nou stadium on November 7, 2025. EPA / Alberto Estevez

Barcelona finally set for return to a bigger and better Camp Nou

Of the 152,402 units launched in Dubai so far this year, 89 per cent were apartments, according to an Allsopp & Allsopp report. Bloomberg

Dubai’s new housing supply fails to keep pace with population growth

Visiting the Acropolis and its accompanying museum is essential when in Athens. Reuters

How to see Athens' highlights during a one-day stopover


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A campaign banner for the Kurdistan Democratic Party's Najwa Kakayi, alongside those of other election candidates, in Kirkuk, Iraq. Reuters

Women defy financial and social challenges to stand in Iraq's elections

Candidates face abuse as they campaign to bring about reforms

MENA

Rybakina stuns world No 1 Sabalenka by claiming WTA Finals crown in Riyadh

Tennis
Safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority in Kuwait, aviation authorities said. AFP

Kuwait Airways plane bound for Philippines crashes into fence after brake error

UAE

Tehran to restrict public water supply as Iran battles drought

MENA
Syria's Sednaya Prison, where tens of thousands of people were detained and tortured by the Assad regime over the past decade. Getty images

Nearly 100 people abducted or forcibly disappeared in Syria since January, says UN

MENA

UAE sends relief team and aid to help Afghanistan after earthquake

UAE

UN says flow of urgent aid into Gaza is still too slow

MENA

Gates Foundation announces $1.4bn commitment to help farmers battling climate change

US

Mahmoud Abbas seeks Palestine statehood ties from Giorgia Meloni

News


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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

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

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


Manus on Markets

Musk’s $1 trillion bet

Tesla shareholders have approved record pay deal, but Musk only gets it if the company hits massive growth targets. Can he deliver?


Business

Culture

Adnoc Drilling's chief financial officer Youssef Salem said he did not expect a peak in oil and gas demand in the near future and saw continued growth in the region. Victor Besa / The National

Enersol to raise up to $600m in debt next year for acquisitions

Energy

Dubai's economy expands by 4.4% in first half of 2025

Economy

Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply fears before key market reports

Markets

Culture

Beirut’s forgotten Roman baths rejuvenated with marble makeover

Art & Design

Predator: Badlands is set far in the future of the Alien franchise – director explains why

Film & TV

The Arab Archive for Heritage Foundation is one of the oldest intergenerational book sellers in the Arab world. Antonie Robertson/The National

Sharjah Book Fair stall allows you to 'live a thousand years in one lifetime'

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Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters

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