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Queen Rania and King Abdullah cradling their twin granddaughters. Photo: Queen Rania / Instagram

Queen Rania shares first photos of newborn twin granddaughters Talia and Rania

The eldest daughter of King Abdullah II and Queen Rania gave birth to her first child in early 2025

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From Elvis Presley to Cristiano Ronaldo, celebrity weddings have shifted from public interest to public obsession. Getty Images / Georgina Rodriguez / Instagram

CommentOur collective obsession with celebrity weddings is out of control

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez's secret wedding was overshadowed by a case of mistaken identity – and it says a lot about our insatiable appetite for celebrity

Seven halal dishes to try in Niujie, Beijing’s central Muslim neighbourhood

Cristiano Ronaldo is co-owner of the restaurant concept Tatel, which has a branch in Dubai. Photo: Tatel

The next Nobu? Celebrity-owned bars and restaurants around the world

First look at Wynn Al Marjan Island's beach, lagoon and reef

Indian passport holders can save on the cost of entering the UAE under a new programme from DCT Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Free UAE visas, hotel stays and travel insurance: Who is eligible?

Baz Luhrmann brings Hollywood glamour to Britain's vintage luxury trains

What your feet can tell you about your overall health

ADHD diagnosis in women: ‘First there was relief, then came the grief'

Scents and summer sensibilities: How to make perfume last longer in the heat

Emirates airline currently lists one service, EK839, to Bahrain from August 15, following weeks of suspension. Reuters

Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended

International carriers are also adjusting Middle East services amid airspace restrictions and security concerns

Indian airports warn of delays amid heightened Independence Day security

Seven halal dishes to try in Niujie, Beijing’s central Muslim neighbourhood

First look at Wynn Al Marjan Island's beach, lagoon and reef

Etihad launches daily Abu Dhabi to Tashkent flights as Uzbekistan demand grows

Hotel of the weekIs One&Only Kea Island Greece's most exclusive island escape?

Baz Luhrmann brings Hollywood glamour to Britain's vintage luxury trains

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Jacket, Dh6,426; and Bermuda shorts, Dh1,704, both by Max Mara. Bubble bracelets, Dh5,114 each, Alaïa.

Cover storySaba Mubarak: Portrait of an artist

The actress speaks of artistic inheritance, creative freedom, her Palestinian roots and the lifelong search for the painter she once imagined becoming

From Al Jazira to Al Nassr: Why global brands want a piece of Gulf sport

The next Nobu? Celebrity-owned bars and restaurants around the world

Scents and summer sensibilities: How to make perfume last longer in the heat

Uniqlo launches first standalone hijab collection in Malaysia

Can coffee replace calfskin? The entrepreneur betting on a kinder version of luxury

Summer nights: Warm and woody scents to try

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A record 307,000 participants took over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Run and Dubai Ride 2026 dates revealed for Fitness Challenge

Sheikh Zayed Road will once again transform for mass cycling and running events as the month-long 30x30 initiative celebrates 10 years

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How is Onam celebrated in Kerala and around the world?

A parent’s guide to Dubai Mallathon: the best malls for walks, naps and coffee

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