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Emad is at his house and in a garden near his house. Moawia Atrash for The National

Special reportFrom exile to rebuilding: the Syrians choosing to return home

Christie's launches its inaugural Groundbreakers: Icons of Our Time auction on December 11, celebrating cultural innovation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Headlining the sale is Spike (est. £3,000,000–5,000,000), an exceptionally preserved Caenagnathid dinosaur. Photo: Christie's

Dinosaur skeleton up for auction (but you'll have to dig deep to take it home)

Quiz of the week: November 28, 2025

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

The writer met Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter on her flight from Mumbai to Dubai. Evelyn Lau / The National

ColumnMy first visit to India ended with a Bollywood encounter I never expected

The funerary mask of the Egyptian Pharaoh Psusennes I at the Egyptian Museum. Hamza Hendawi / The National

Whither Cairo's original Egyptian Museum (the one with no Grand in its title)?

US personnel in Sharjah during the Second World War with the ‘Sharja Mermaid’ – a six-wheel drive amphibious truck. Photo: John L Rato collection at the US Library of Congress

Operation desert softball: How Sharjah's US base helped Second World War effort

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to boost New York's tourism budget, create a citywide 'tourism tsar' and use the 2026 Fifa World Cup to rebuild the city's image. Getty Images

Can Zohran Mamdani save New York's tourism industry?

UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

TimeframeWhen the first UAE National Day celebrations were held in 1972


A mourner sits next to the body of a Palestinian who was killed in an Israeli air strike, at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. Reuters

Gaza death toll passes 70,000 as Israeli strikes continue despite truce

Thousands gathered in protests across Europe

MENA

Special reportHow Yemen is turning into a drug transit hub

MENA
Father Louis Matar, caretaker of Saint Maroun Monastery in Annaya, Lebanon. Jamie Prentis / The National

Lebanon hopes Pope Leo’s visit will bring brief respite from its crises

MENA

Etihad says Airbus A320 flights back to normal as airlines make critical update

Aviation
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

MENA

Death toll rises as heavy monsoon rain overwhelms parts of Asia

Asia

Israel's plan to crush Hezbollah has failed, Qassem says

MENA

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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

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

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui: Much more than HBO's White Lotus

Phil Foden, right, fires home the winning goal for Manchester City against Leeds. Getty Images

Man City v Leeds United player ratings: Foden 9; Calvert-Lewin 9

Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana

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

Luca Bardelli of Great Britain is tackled by Australia's Wallace Charlie at the Dubai Sevens. Getty Images

Great Britain optimistic for future despite opening day exit at Dubai Sevens

George Clooney in Syriana, which was shot in the UAE in 2005. It put the country on the map as an international filming location. AP Photo

Mission possible - how Cruise and Clooney helped Hollywood fall in love with UAE

The Arts Edit

ReplayUnpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

Aziz Ansari made his directorial debut with Good Fortune in 2025. AFP

InterviewThings used to come easy to Aziz Ansari – now he’s doing it the hard way


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Pope Leo XIV leads Mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul on Saturday. Getty Images

Humanity must ‘walk together’, Pope Leo says at Istanbul Mass

Thousands gather for service in which pontiff urged peaceful co-existence

MENA

Commemoration Day: President Sheikh Mohamed honours sacrifice of soldiers

UAE
A Palestinian child sits in a stroller at the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. AFP

ExclusiveMediators stumble in talks on Hamas fighters stranded in Gaza tunnels

MENA

Hong Kong mourns 128 killed in blaze as toll expected to rise

Asia
US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order in July at the White House. Reuters

Donald Trump says all Biden orders signed with autopen 'terminated'

US

Stocks rise but face mixed results for month

Markets

Shark fishing ban to bring endangered species back from brink

UAE

Jordan calls on Russia to stop recruiting its citizens into army

MENA

UK government urged to be more involved in Trump Gaza ceasefire process

UK


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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

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

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

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

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

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


Business

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

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

Money

'Buy now, pay later' and online deals drive sales as UAE shoppers embrace Black Friday

Economy

Five year-end financial moves every wealthy family should make

Money

Culture

ReplayUnpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

Culture

Games of the Future: Abu Dhabi to host next-generation gaming event in December

Culture

Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana

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

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An art installation towers over revellers at the Midburn Festival in the Negev desert, in southern Israel, being held for the first time since 2022. EPA
An art installation towers over revellers at the Midburn Festival in the Negev desert, in southern Israel, being held for the first time since 2022. EPA
An art installation towers over revellers at the Midburn Festival in the Negev desert, in southern Israel, being held for the first time since 2022. EPA
An art installation towers over revellers at the Midburn Festival in the Negev desert, in southern Israel, being held for the first time since 2022. EPA
Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. AFP
Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. AFP
Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. AFP
Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, in Istanbul. AFP
A motorcyclist navigates floodwaters in Kangar, in Malaysia's Perlis state. EPA
A motorcyclist navigates floodwaters in Kangar, in Malaysia's Perlis state. EPA
A motorcyclist navigates floodwaters in Kangar, in Malaysia's Perlis state. EPA
A motorcyclist navigates floodwaters in Kangar, in Malaysia's Perlis state. EPA
Shoppers visit Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt on the Christmas market's opening day, in Nuremberg, Germany. Reuters
Shoppers visit Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt on the Christmas market's opening day, in Nuremberg, Germany. Reuters
Shoppers visit Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt on the Christmas market's opening day, in Nuremberg, Germany. Reuters
Shoppers visit Nuernberger Christkindlesmarkt on the Christmas market's opening day, in Nuremberg, Germany. Reuters
Refugee children from Darfur, Sudan, play a skipping rope game at the Iridimi refugee camp, near Iriba, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugee children from Darfur, Sudan, play a skipping rope game at the Iridimi refugee camp, near Iriba, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugee children from Darfur, Sudan, play a skipping rope game at the Iridimi refugee camp, near Iriba, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugee children from Darfur, Sudan, play a skipping rope game at the Iridimi refugee camp, near Iriba, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Portugal's Jessica Silva, left, vies for the ball with Caitlin Dijkstra of the Netherlands during a friendly match at the Municipal de Braga stadium in Portugal. EPA
Portugal's Jessica Silva, left, vies for the ball with Caitlin Dijkstra of the Netherlands during a friendly match at the Municipal de Braga stadium in Portugal. EPA
Portugal's Jessica Silva, left, vies for the ball with Caitlin Dijkstra of the Netherlands during a friendly match at the Municipal de Braga stadium in Portugal. EPA
Portugal's Jessica Silva, left, vies for the ball with Caitlin Dijkstra of the Netherlands during a friendly match at the Municipal de Braga stadium in Portugal. EPA
A Spider-Man inflatable floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. AFP
A Spider-Man inflatable floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. AFP
A Spider-Man inflatable floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. AFP
A Spider-Man inflatable floats down the street during the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. AFP
The Marksmen aerobatic team from South Africa performs at the Aero Asia exhibition in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong province. AFP
The Marksmen aerobatic team from South Africa performs at the Aero Asia exhibition in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong province. AFP
The Marksmen aerobatic team from South Africa performs at the Aero Asia exhibition in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong province. AFP
The Marksmen aerobatic team from South Africa performs at the Aero Asia exhibition in Zhuhai, in southern China's Guangdong province. AFP

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