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Young performers participate in the 51st Eid Al Etihad show, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

EditorialEid Al Etihad is a chance for the UAE to reflect on 54 years of success

My Dubai Rent Heidi Walraven at her home in the Garden View Villas, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentArtist loves life in community where foxes and deer roam the streets

Adnoc Gas's Das Island facility is the third-longest-established LNG operation still in production globally. Photo: Adnoc Group

Business InsightsUAE's gas driven future is emerging and Adnoc must deliver

New Zealand’s men’s team perform the haka after winning their final match against Australia at the Dubai Sevens. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A haka in the desert: How New Zealand cleaned up at 2025 Dubai Sevens

Staying consistent with a workout routine is key. Aarti Jhurani / The National

Out of My Comfort ZoneMove over, Ozempic. How I lost 30kg naturally

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara marked a year in power with a speech to crowds in Aleppo. AFP

InterviewSyrian minister reflects on a year after Assad’s fall

A man walks between water pipelines on a smoggy morning in Mumbai. Reuters

Air pollution could impair a child's brain development, study finds

A Hezbollah supporter waves the group's flag in front of Lebanese army troops. AFP

CommentTime for Trump's deal-making team of envoys to start getting tough with Iran


Pope Leo XIV with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun during a meeting at the Presidential Palace in Beirut. EPA

Pope Leo begins Lebanon trip with emphasis on peace

  • Lebanon hopes Pope Leo’s visit will bring brief respite from its crises
  • Humanity must ‘walk together’, Pope Leo tells faithful in first overseas Mass in Istanbul

Middle East arms companies out in full force in Top 100 global rankings

Economy
President Sheikh Mohamed has issued the directive for the new mosques, which are to open in January. Chris Whiteoak / The National

President names mosques in Abu Dhabi after seven emirates to mark National Day

UAE

Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from local airlines

Aviation
Palestinians attempt to get a mobile phone signal on a hill facing their makeshift camp in Rafah, southern Gaza, in 2024. AFP

Children proud, adults suspicious as Israel lets iPhone 17s into Gaza

MENA

Severe storms and floods kill nearly 1,000 people in Asia

Asia

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

F1


National Day

Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National

Where to watch National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

A majority of university graduates in the UAE are women. EPA

CommentDream big, serve bigger: an Emirati woman's journey

Public parking charges will be lifted during the Eid Al Etihad holiday. Antonie Robertson / The National

Free public parking in Dubai for National Day

UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

TimeframeWhen the first UAE National Day celebrations were held in 1972

The UAE's 53rd Eid Al Etihad was held at the base of Jebel Hafeet. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE's 54th National Day show to be screened live in all seven emirates

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi will be decked in themed decor for National Day. Photo: Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

UAE National Day staycations: Hotel deals and offers for the long weekend

Pupils at Repton School in Dubai celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day. Pawan Singh / The National

Rules for National Day celebrations in UAE, from flag waving to car decorations

An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

National Day holiday: Everything you need to know about driving to Oman


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Dubai Yoga took place at Zabeel Park on Sunday, marking the end of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025. Photo: Dubai Fitness Challenge

Sunset Yoga brings thousands together to wrap up Dubai Fitness Challenge

It is standard practice for a financial company to request proof of identity and address when dealing with a transaction. Antonie Robertson / The National

‘Can an investment firm ask for my documents to release funds?’

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Man United player ratings v Crystal Palace: Zirkzee 7, Mbeumo 5, Yoro 4

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of the best and most popular video game releases of 2025. Photo: Kepler Interactive

Top 10 games of 2025, from Clair Obscure: Expedition to Doom: The Dark Ages

Labubus took the world by storm this year. Getty Images

Viral moments that defined 2025, from Labubus to Coldplay Kiss Cam

With its above-and-beyond standards, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui quickly proves it is much more than a film set. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui: Much more than HBO's White Lotus

Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Arab Cup 2025: Teams, schedule and how to watch the UAE's matches on TV

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters could be supplied to Iran, significantly bolstering its forces and threatening the region. Reuters

Iran goes shopping for advanced fighters and missiles


Headlines

Temperatures can reach a scorching 3,500°C on the exoplanet, Wasp-18b. Photo: Caltech / IPAC

Heat seeker: Abu Dhabi researcher discovers distant planet is scorching 3,500°C

Studies of exoplanets such as Wasp-18b are crucial to deepening our understanding of space

UAE

Macron to host Zelenskyy for Ukraine peace talks in Paris

Europe
Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani receives the US Special Envoy to Syria, Tom Barack. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office

US envoy tells Iraqi PM of 'essential' role Baghdad can play in regional growth

MENA

US and Syrian forces strike ISIS weapons stockpiles

US
President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday praised the valour of Emirati soldiers who died to protect the UAE and recognised the sacrifice made by their families. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Commemoration Day: President Sheikh Mohamed honours sacrifice of soldiers

UAE

UAE fuel prices to rise in December

Energy

Netanyahu asks Israeli President to grant him pardon for corruption charges

MENA

US politicians want review of whether Pentagon chief ordered killing of strike survivors

US

UAE Lottery reduces Dh100m jackpot to Dh30m as draw goes weekly

UAE


TN Magazine

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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

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 Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

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

Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed opens up in our One Last Thing questionnaire. Photo: Abdulrahman Al-Abed

One Last Thing: Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed


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Culture

For decades, Saudi Arabia has drawn talent with global expertise through attractive compensation packages. Getty Images

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Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from local airlines

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‘Can an investment firm ask for my documents to release funds?’

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Culture

Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was one of the best and most popular video game releases of 2025. Photo: Kepler Interactive

Top 10 games of 2025, from Clair Obscure: Expedition to Doom: The Dark Ages

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Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA

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