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Athleta marks its Middle East debut with a campaign celebrating women who are redefining success on their own terms. Photo: Athleta

Athleta marks its Middle East debut with a campaign celebrating women who are redefining success on their own terms. Photo: Athleta

Meet the three Middle Eastern women fronting activewear brand Athleta’s regional debut

From the racetrack to the film set and the world of endurance sports, Amna Al Qubaisi, Salma Elkashef and Lojain Alrefae challenge expectations

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

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

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The Lufthansa Group, which also includes Swiss and Eurowings, have delayed the resumption of flights to Dubai until March 2027. AFP

Middle East flights: Lufthansa Group extends Dubai suspensions until March

Carriers continue to adjust operations as regional tensions disrupt travel

UAE airlines adjust Saudi Arabia flights as cancellations continue

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

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

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

Meet the three Middle Eastern women fronting activewear brand Athleta’s regional debut

How Abu Dhabi's old airport terminal became a design destination

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

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 running on Sheikh Zayed Road, there are plenty of ways to get moving during the month-long challenge

UAE to open Middle East’s first hot air balloon museum

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

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

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