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  • The project aims to expand landscaped and green areas across the emirate. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Branching out: Dubai to plant 20,000 trees in homage to Sheikh Mohammed

  • Trump moves to tighten grip on Venezuela’s oil

    Manus on MarketsTrump moves to tighten grip on Venezuela’s oil

  • A man wears a mask depicting US President Donald Trump during a protest against American strikes on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro, in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Monday. Reuters

    CommentDonald Trump might as well kiss his dream to win the Nobel Peace Prize goodbye

  • Africa Cup of Nations match between Nigeria and Mozambique in Fes, Morocco. Andy Mitten for The National

    Mitten in MoroccoDay one, from frosty Manchester to rainy Fes, with Amorim gone en route

  • PABest Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Dr Husam Zomlot speaks during the inauguration ceremony for the Embassy of the State of Palestine, formerly known as the Palestinian Mission, in Hammersmith, west London, after the mission was upgraded to embassy status last September following the UK's recognition of the Palestine state. Picture date: Monday January 5, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

    London celebrates a ‘piece of Palestine on British soil’

  • While the authenticity of the image of Nicolas Maduro posted by US President Donald Trump has been questioned since it was published, online searches for Nike Tech Fleece have rocketed. Reuters

    ‘Maduro tracksuit’ goes viral after Trump photo

  • Ukrainian soldiers behind the front line after 130 days of fighting near Kostyantynivka, in eastern Ukraine. Some experts see little prospect of the war ending this year. AFP

    AnalysisIs there hope for peace in Ukraine in 2026?

  • Desert Vipers players celebrates the wicket of Sanjay Krishnamurthi of MI Emirates during the final of the DP World International League T20 between Desert Vipers and MI Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 4 January 2026. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20 RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

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'People couldn't breathe': Protester on Tehran chaos as death toll rises

Iranian security forces use tear gas to disperse demonstrators at Tehran's Grand Bazaar. AFP

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Hundreds of tourists are stuck on Socotra, days after their return flights to Abu Dhabi were cancelled. EPA

Hundreds of tourists stranded in Socotra as clashes ground flights

Travellers left in limbo after flights back to UAE were cancelled

Israel and Syria to share intelligence and explore commercial ties after Paris deal

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Saudi Arabia to open financial market to all foreign investors

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Meraas has unveiled an expanded masterplan for Dubai Design District. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai Design District masterplan is next step in efforts to encourage walking

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UAE sleepwalking into health crisis with 96 per cent consuming too much salt

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Abu Dhabi to introduce paid parking in Mussaffah

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Hulusl Sert, (wheelchair) a four year old from Turkey, is the first patient to receive a new SMA medication in the UAE for muscular dystrophy at the Medcare Hospital, Al Qusais, Dubai. The procedure was conducted by Dr Vivek Mundada, Pediatric Neurologist at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital. Attending the hospital visit with HulusI is his father Mustafa Sert, mother Anne Remziye and older brother Ramazan (six years old). Antonie Robertson/The National

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  • Abdulla bin Touq, UAE Minister of Economy, says the government has worked to modernise competitive economic legislation. Alvin R Cabral / The National

    UAE adds 250,000 more companies in 2025 as LLC rules to be simplified

  • Liam Rosenior guided Strasbourg to a seventh place finish in Ligue 1 last season. Reuters

    Rosenior confirmed as Chelsea manager on six-year deal

  • Dubai-based Venezuelan Ivan Torellas welcomed the removal of Nicolas Maduro from office in his home country. The National

    Venezuelans in UAE relieved to see end of Maduro era but fear for future

  • Declan Rice's double helped Arsenal beat Bournemouth at the weekend as the Gunners opened up a six-point gap at the top of the Premier League. Reuters

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  • Two Clouds in the Night Sky includes sculptures, paintings and installations by pioneering Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Ryan Lim for The National

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  • Hanbok, a contemporary South Korean restaurant, is opening at The Galleria, Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Hanbok

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A Syrian army parade in Aleppo, where violence has again reared its ugly head. Reuters

At least seven killed in clashes between government and Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Syrian army says it struck SDF drone launch sites after built-up areas were hit

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High hopes of long-term binding security commitments for Ukraine at Paris meeting

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