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Queen Rania, who celebrates her 56th birthday on Monday, pictured with her family. Queen Rania / Instagram

A look at Queen Rania's growing family as she turns 56

Jordanian royal is a mother of four and grandmother of four, following the arrival of Princess Iman's twin daughters this month

Queen Rania marks 56th birthday with new portrait

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One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his inspirations and childhood nostalgia

From dates and honey to thareed, what did the Prophet Mohammed eat?

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Inside Jumeirah Capri Palace's extensive art collection
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Spider-Noir cast share takes on hit new TV series
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'Hajj explained: How rituals for men and women differ'
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Cownose rays spotted in Dubai Marina waters
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New UK travel rules leave dual citizens stranded
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At Dubai International Airport, a series of experiences are running across Terminal 3 for residents returning home. Photo: Dubai Airports

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports launch welcome-back perks for returning residents

Free refreshments, entertainment, giveaways and cultural experiences await travellers as summer holidays end

The White Lotus season four: Inside the French Riviera hotels setting the scene

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Hotel of the weekCan Atlantis The Palm deliver a relaxing escape with a baby?

Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended

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Chef Kelvin Cheung, of Jun's, has been announced as a judge MasterChef Asia. Antonie Robertson / The National

One Last Thing: Chef Kelvin Cheung on his inspirations and childhood nostalgia

Brains behind Jun’s Dubai takes our quick-fire questionnaire

Cover storySaba Mubarak: Portrait of an artist

Storytelling by design: Jeweller Nada Ghazal on new boutique and life in Lebanon

Killer destinations: The crime-writing festivals worth travelling for

Chanel’s half-shoe lays bare fashion's flirtation with impractical footwear

Fashion & Beauty

Literature as arm candy, as Berluti, Dior and more turn to books for inspiration

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An Onam sadhya feast features between nine and 30-plus vegetarian dishes, served on a banana leaf. Photo: Punjab Grill

Onam 2026: Where to eat sadhya in the UAE

Restaurants are serving elaborate banana-leaf feasts with up to 33 dishes, while takeaway boxes offer a taste of Kerala

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