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My Own Home Sam Saunders and her faily home in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Own HomeLandscape gardener helps Dh4.5m Dubai villa grow in value

Bitcoin rebounds – but can investors trust the rally?

Manus on MarketsBitcoin rebounds – but can investors trust the rally?

Lewis Hamilton sits sixth in the F1 drivers' standings heading into the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP

How Lewis Hamilton's dream move to Ferrari turned into a nightmare

Hemant Mundhra has considerable savings because of spending 28 years working in the UAE, investment returns and yields from properties in India. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary'From Dh8,000 on my first job, to earning Dh40,000 as a start-up founder’

A woman votes during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections in November. EPA

AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities

Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

A rainbow appears over Beirut during Pope Leo's visit to the city, on Monday. AP

EditorialThe Pope leaves Lebanon with a spirit of renewal

The shore of the Songkhla lake in southern Thailand on October 6, and then again on November 30 after Cyclone Ditwah hit the Gulf of Thailand. AFP

Before and after: Satellite photos show effect of Cyclone Ditwah

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First look: Inside an awesome landmark befitting of UAE’s rich history

'Gateway to culture': Museum takes centre stage at Eid Al Etihad show
UAE President names mosques after seven emirates to mark National Day
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UAE National Orchestra makes debut at opening ceremony

Completing the regional air defence shield is a priority, according to GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi. The National

GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

Bahrain hosting 'extremely important' GCC summit on Wednesday

Bill Gates to unveil major initiative at ADFW

Pope Leo leads prayers at Beirut blast site and holds final Mass of visit

Fatema Al Nuaimi, chief executive of Adnoc Gas, has said the Ruwais LNG project is progressing on schedule. Antonie Robertson / The National

ExclusiveAdnoc Gas to leave 20% of Ruwais LNG output uncontracted as Asian demand rises

Airbus cuts delivery target after issues with top-selling jet

Security, diplomacy and innovation top agenda at GCC summit

The King Fahd motorway in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia said non-oil activities are boosting economic growth. Bloomberg

Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget with $350bn in spending and deficit of $44bn

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar sits 10th in the drivers' standings ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP season finale. PA

Isack Hadjar promoted to Red Bull after outstanding rookie season in F1

Race fans cheer for 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull after he takes podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa/The National.

Abu Dhabi GP: Schedule, concerts and how to watch in UAE

Katy Perry is to perform on the last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, chief executive of ABu Dhabi Grand Prix organisation Ethara, at Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/The National

Abu Dhabi GP boss says 2025 race weekend will be 'biggest and best yet'

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)

Qatar GP: Verstappen victory ensures title race goes down to wire in Abu Dhabi

Yas Marina Circuit race control room. Photo: Ethara

Inside Abu Dhabi's multimillion-dirham F1 race control room

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Abeer Nehme on the cover of TN Magazine in October. Photo: Lara Zankoul

Abeer Nehme channels clerical elegance for Pope Leo XIV performance in Beirut

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is the fastest player to 100 Premier League goals, reaching the milestone in only his 111th game. AFP

Haaland joins 100-goal Premier League club in madcap Man City win over Fulham

Carbone is one of this year's biggest restaurant openings. Photo: Carbone

Tips for booking a table at Dubai’s most coveted restaurants

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at the company's shop in the Dubai Mall. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung to release 500 devices in the UAE

A youngster receives the Eucharist from a Catholic priest in Beirut. Many young Lebanese are, legitimately, asking not what they can do for their country, but what their country can do for them. AFP

CommentWhat can restore the Lebanese Christians' faith in their country?

Cristian Romero celebrates scoring his and Tottenham's second goal to earn a 2-2 draw at Newcastle. PA

Newcastle v Tottenham player ratings: Guimaraes 7, Gordon 6; Romero 7, Kudus 5

Mark and Sally Ustare say the new ruling will be a boost to couples like them who are eager to provide a welcoming family home. Photo: Mark Ustare

'Opens door of hope': Expatriates welcome UAE fostering law update

Palestine's Mohammed Saleh celebrates his team's first goal against Qatar in the Fifa Arab Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters

Palestine defeat hosts Qatar in Fifa Arab Cup opener

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Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin before his meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. EPA / Sputnik

Putin warns Europe against war as he meets Trump envoys

Russian President tells Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Kremlin that Europe's amendments to plan are unacceptable

Iraq begins new chapter as UN mission to end after 22 years

Demonstrators hold placards bearing photos of Palestinian Marwan Barghouti during a rally in Paris last month. AFP

'Free Marwan': More than 200 cultural figures call for release of Barghouti

Sheikh Mansour to attend Gulf Summit in Bahrain

The commercial drive to invest in Syria has so far focused on Damascus. AP

UK issues business rules for push into Syria

Dead fish in Abu Dhabi canal 'linked to algal bloom', environment agency says

UK 'deeply worried' over Iran and Muslim Brotherhood influence in Sudan

UK minister praises role of UAE in boosting GCC trade deal

Israel blows up Palestinian prisoner's house as attacks kill three

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Manors is one of the brands leading a revolution in golf attire as the sport attracts a new demographic. Photo: Manors

Fashion on the fairway: How did golf clothes suddenly become cool?

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

Our pick of physical collectables this month

Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

As always with Bitcoin, positioning and flows dominate the month-to-month noise. Victor Besa / the National

Business Insights Bitcoin's brutal month masks a far more resilient story

Saudi Arabia approves 2026 budget with $350bn in spending and deficit of $44bn

Bill Gates to unveil major initiative at ADFW

Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

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