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The Porsche 924 has been described as the first sports car to join the UAE Federal Police fleet. Photo: Porsche Centre Abu Dhabi and Al Ain

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Historic Abu Dhabi Police car restored nearly 50 years after royal escort duty

The 924 used during Queen Elizabeth II’s 1979 visit is to go on display in Dubai, before being moved to Abu Dhabi’s Al Maqtaa Museum

Is the UAE's secondhand shopping app market getting too crowded?

New restaurants in the UAE: Latest places to eat and openings to look out for

First sitting: November dining experiences to try, and new restaurant openings

UAE runner-recommended routes: From easy waterfront jogs to challenging mountain trails

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Biometric technology could reduce the need for travellers to carry physical passports. Antonie Robertson / The National

Passports 'redundant' in five years, suggests Dubai Airports chief

Paul Griffiths says carrying physical documents 'outdated' in era of biometric technology

Etihad unveils McLaren aircraft livery ahead of 2026 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

History and culture meet modernity in Morocco's capital

BA resumes London-Dubai flights after eight-month suspension

Ten UAE glamping and caravan stays to book as the weather cools

Middle East flights: Air France and ITA Airways extend suspensions

Etihad and Emirates lead ranking of world’s most extravagant airline luxuries

TN Magazine

Mohamed Faisal Mostafa wears a shirt, double-breasted jacket and trousers by Fendi. Watch and sunglasses, Mohamed’s own. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Cover storyThe fearless ambition of Mohamed Faisal Mostafa

From childhood stunts to the set of Dune: Part Three, the Emirati actor has built a career on taking risks. Now his sights are set on Hollywood and helping to build a more robust film industry at home

One Last Thing: Sarah Hermez on room service and hating questionnaires

From Kendall Jenner to Elle Fanning, why bangle watches are back in fashion

Jaguar's new electric car is designed to divide opinion

Beyond charity: The UAE initiative rewriting the rules of giving

What does luxury sound like? Inside the growing world of sonic branding

How an Egyptian weaving village became a lesson in the power of giving

Things to do

Wellfit is bringing its outdoor workout programme to Palm West Beach for Dubai Fitness Challenge. Photo: Wellfit

Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Free workouts, community runs and events to try

From floating Pilates and sunrise yoga to cycling on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long challenge

Dubai's Aquaventure World named world's second most visited water park

T-Rex Glamping Dubai offers dinosaur-inspired breaks for all ages

From Pitbull to Bad Bunny's bushes, seven pop culture-inspired Halloween looks

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