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Dubai resident Tania Carmona recently completed the Cocodona250, considered one of the most demanding ultra-marathons. Photo: Tania Carmona

Why women are dominating endurance running – and beating men

From record-breaking ultramarathons to gruelling desert races, female runners in the UAE say the sport offers far more than fitness – combining resilience, adventure and mental escape

Zohran Mamdani’s Arsenal Eid outfit reflects crossroads of cultures

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King Abdullah and Queen Rania attend Jordan's 80th Independence Day celebrations

Robin Uthappa on family life, moving to Dubai and his mental health journey

Last-minute Eid Al Adha staycations still available across the UAE

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Passengers travelling from Dubai International Airport are being asked to arrive three hours before departure. Photo: DXB

Emirates and Etihad urge early airport arrivals ahead of Eid Al Adha

Passengers travelling during the long break are being encouraged to use online check-in services and expect congestion at UAE airports

Last-minute Eid Al Adha staycations still available across the UAE

Follow anonymous artist Banksy's street art trail on your next holiday

Emirates Airbus A380 goes from two to three class with new Premium Economy cabin

Middle East flights: Turkish Airlines and Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai flights

How to travel smarter and cheaper in 2026, according to experts

Aldhafra Resort review: Where Abu Dhabi meets the vastness of the Empty Quarter

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Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar

Cover storyHow Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

From a childhood studio in Al Ain to major international collections, the Emirati artist has spent a lifetime working between landscape, memory and identity

One Last Thing: Esports athlete Adel 'Big Bird' Anouche on legacy and pet peeves

From Beirut to Harrods: How L’Atelier Nawbar became a global jewellery brand

What a 1939 Lebanese painting reveals about peace and leadership today

Queen Rania’s most memorable Jordanian Independence Day looks

From Elie Saab to Ashi Studio, the Arab designers defining Cannes style

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The meaning behind Bella Hadid's Palestinian 'key of return' necklace at Cannes

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Yas Island will see the Sphere Abu Dhabi opening by end of 2029. The emirate is adding several new attractions to boost tourism numbers. Photo: Yas Island

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InterviewAbu Dhabi's tourism plans for 2030 on course despite war uncertainty

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak says hotels maintained 56 per cent occupancy even during the conflict

Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

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Dubai's Global Village to stay open three more weeks following Iran war disruption

Best summer gym deals across the UAE

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