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Seed oils have gotten a bad reputation among some social media influencers. Getty Images

Seed oil panic: Scientists and social media on opposite ends of a sticky debate

Are plant-based oils harmful to health?

Rare cheeses and resplendent views on the menu as six UAE restaurants reopen

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

Why is the Mitsubishi Pajero so popular in the UAE?

Mitsubishi Pajero returns after five years with a bigger, more luxurious new SUV

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Syria’s first Hyrox community takes shape
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Haaland replies to viral weight loss promise
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Emirates to roll out economy cabin headrests across fleet
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Inside Jumeirah Capri Palace's extensive art collection
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Vida Aljada’s lobby mixes high ceilings, natural light and plenty of communal seating. Photo: Vida Aljada

First look: What to expect at Vida Aljada, Sharjah’s new five-star hotel

A relaxed stay in the heart of Aljada comes with family-friendly surrounds, leafy boulevards and easy access to Sharjah’s growing cultural district

Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal

Kyoto is a celebrated Japanese destination for the annual momijigari, or autumn leaf-viewing season. Getty Images

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

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

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

Queen Rania marks 56th birthday with new portrait

Are the clothes on your back slowly harming you?

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

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

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

Passengers will be able to raise or lower the divider between seats and lock it into position. Photo: Emirates

Emirates unveils world's first electric premium economy seat with privacy screen

New seats will be installed in A350's 28-seat premium economy cabin

UAE travel: Flights delayed and cancelled at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports

Six autumn getaways for crisp air, colourful leaves and cosy seasonal escapes

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

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

Hotel of the weekAbu Dhabi's five-star family favourite has distinctive style

Killer destinations: The crime-writing festivals worth travelling for

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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

Elie Saab teams up with H&M for new collection launching in October

Fashion & Beauty

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

Things to do

The Dubai Coins Museum is in the heart of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, near Bur Dubai. Photo: Dubai Culture

Museums of the UAEThousands of years of money hidden in the heart of old Dubai

Dubai Coins Museum traces currency from the earliest civilisations through the ancient Islamic world to more recent times

Abu Dhabi’s three Harry Potter-themed lands set for September 7 reveal

Onam 2026: Where to eat sadhya in the UAE

Can Abu Dhabi build the world’s best Harry Potter theme park?

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