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Jordan's Royal Hashemite Court has released a portrait of Queen Rania before her 56th birthday on August 31. Photo: Royal Hashemite Court

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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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Emirates to resume Bahrain flights but Kuwait services remain suspended

Indian airports warn of delays amid heightened Independence Day security

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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

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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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Things to do

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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