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A helicopter puts out a fire at the scene of an explosion at the port of Lebanon's capital Beirut on August 4, 2020. AFP

The Beirut port blast changed my vision of journalism, and the world

Reporting on the catastrophe forced me to balance bearing witness to devastation and living through the same trauma

Alex Eala's inspiring Filipino phrases and symbols – and what they mean

Fashion & Beauty

From fitness to wellbeing, UAE vet clinics are no longer just for sick pets

Haut cuisine: Five Ladakh restaurants showcasing the delights of Himalayan cooking

What is reverse SAD? Understanding the summer blues and how to beat them

Spotlight

Features

Emirates services between Dubai and Bahrain and Kuwait are suspended until at least August 5. EPA

Emirates and Etihad extend Bahrain and Kuwait flight cancellations

International carriers adjust Middle East services as airspace restrictions and security concerns show little sign of easing

Middle East flights: Airline suspensions amid US-Iran conflict

Hotel of the weekBeach luxury meets Vietnam's cultural heart at Renaissance Danang Hoi An Resort

24-hour Airbus A350 test flight becomes second most-tracked ever

Jordan flight cancellations continue as Iranian attacks disrupt air travel

Emirates unveils viral economy seat that promises better sleep

US issues travel warning as Kuwait and Bahrain flights resume

TN Magazine

Jacket, Dh6,426; and Bermuda shorts, Dh1,704, both by Max Mara. Bubble bracelets, Dh5,114 each, Alaïa.

Cover storySaba Mubarak: Portrait of an artist

The actress speaks of artistic inheritance, creative freedom, her Palestinian roots and the lifelong search for the painter she once imagined becoming

Summer nights: Warm and woody scents to try

Hand-embroidered florals meet precious gems in Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda shows

Photo essay: How a running club is helping Syria find its stride

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: The Creek in Old Dubai (1979) by Hala Kouatly

Paris Haute Couture Week: Rami Al Ali, Elie Saab and Manish Malhotra's mother

How Pierpaolo Piccioli is rewriting the codes of Balenciaga

Things to do

Liwa Dates Festival and other attractions will be more accessible thanks to the train station linking Liwa Oasis to the rest of the UAE. AFP

Things to do in Liwa Oasis as Etihad Rail brings forward station opening date

The Liwa and Madinat Zayed train stations are set to open on November 30, with connections from Mohammed Bin Zayed City

UAE summer camps 2026, from art-themed activities to adventure-packed weeks

Where to watch the World Cup final in the UAE - based on your vibe

Museums of the UAEWhy Ajman's Masfout is a mountain fort worth the detour

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