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Nihar Desai moved in to his four-bedroom townhouse in the Santorini development of Damac Lagoons in March. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Own HomeDh2.7m Dubai villa in Santorini-style community surges in value

A displaced Sudanese man wipes the tears of his deceased sister's daughter at a displacement camp in Al Dabba, Sudan. Reuters

CommentIn Sudan and elsewhere, it's time to end the 'the cruel maths of aid cuts'

Dr Jamal Al Kaabi said the Bridge Summit attracted people from sectors including film, gaming, AI and content creation. Photo: IMI

Bridge Summit shows value of working together, says National Media Council chief

A health worker administers anti-polio vaccine drops to a child during a door-to-door vaccination campaign in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA

CommentWhy the polio eradication pledge in Abu Dhabi should fill us all with optimism

Dmitry Balyasny on Abu Dhabi expansion, AI agents and 2026 outlook

Dmitry Balyasny on Abu Dhabi expansion, AI agents and 2026 outlook

Rahaf Kalthoum was her sister Rania's caregiver during her cancer treatment. Photo: Rahaf Kalthoum

'Unsung heroes': why family members of cancer patients need key support

Emad Al Razzouk, a former inmate at Sednaya, in the clothes he wore when he was detained. Ahmad Fallaha for The National

DispatchDirty cells, scattered documents and hopeful men: Sednaya, a year on

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio says the UAE is 'very appealing and vibrant' for investors. Reuters

InterviewUS billionaire warns of 'scary' mix of bad economics and bad politics in West


'Pioneering' Egyptian professor named Great Arab Minds winner

Professor Abbas El Gamal has been honoured with a Great Arab Minds award. Photo: Helleski / Wiki

'Pioneering' Egyptian professor named Great Arab Minds winner

Abbas El Gamal praised for his scientific contributions by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

UAE
Former British prime minister David Cameron has criticised the policies of the Labour government. AFP

Former UK PM Cameron 'worried' about Britons leaving for the UAE

Official figures suggest 256,000 UK citizens have emigrated since start of 2024

UK

Digital Dirham to be launched soon, UAE Central Bank says

Money

UAE-Russia trade to double by 2030 in 'next phase' of economic co-operation

Economy
Emergency personnel carry the body of a victim after two buildings collapsed in Fez. AFP

At least 22 people killed as two buildings collapse in Morocco

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UAE workers receive Dh289m in unpaid wages and gratuity under insurance scheme

UAE

Abu Dhabi's Modon raises Dh3bn as Hudayriyat Island project sells out in a day

Property
Authorities have urged worshippers 'to take care to adhere to the new timings', which are to take effect from January 2. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

UAE to hold Friday prayers earlier from start of 2026

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Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, vice chairman of Arada, said the company aims to be present in London for the long term. Ruel Pableo for The National

Sharjah developer Arada looking at opportunities in US

Daleep Singh, chief global economist at PGIM Fixed Income, at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Greg Tanner / The National

WatchAI backlash could shape US election in 2028

Technology leader and philanthropist Bill Gates during an exclusive interview with Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National.

ExclusiveBill Gates renews call to eradicate polio and malaria with UAE as key partner

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Photo: ADFW

Coinbase CEO sees $1 million Bitcoin by 2030 despite slump

Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, says countries that decline to invest in AI 'will be behind'. Wam

UAE turns to AI to solve power strain of technology's own making

DWS chief executive Stefan Hoops says the company will launch an office in ADGM, the company's first base in the Middle East. Reuters

ExclusiveGermany's DWS Group in talks with Gulf sovereign funds for European deals

The project will add more than 1.5 million square metres of gross floor area. Photo: Aldar

Mubadala and Aldar launch Dh60bn expansion of Abu Dhabi financial hub

The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi unveiled the inaugural Financial Centre Competitiveness Index (FCCI) during the Global Markets Summit at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) on Tuesday.

InterviewAbu Dhabi debuts future-focused global financial competitiveness index


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Syria's new chapter: One year on

Muaz Aulabi, five, with his sister Reem Aulabi, eight, at the Echoes for Freedom event. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Syrians in US mark year of liberation from Assad regime with culture, memories and hope

Syrians unable to land in Aleppo are taken to hotels on airline buses. Lizzie Porter / The National

Syrians miss Assad downfall celebrations after fog disrupts flights to Aleppo

Syrians gather around a tank on display at the Syrian Revolution Military Exhibition in Damascus. Getty Images

AnalysisA year on from Assad, Syria seeks consolidation at home and pragmatism abroad

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, centre, with Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, right, and Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, during celebrations in Damascus. AP

Roaring chants in Damascus mark one year since Assad regime's collapse

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

Shorthand: timeline cover image for one year since the fall of Assad and the key moments in a new Syria. Nick Donaldson / The National

TimelineThe fall of the Assad regime and the year that redrew Syria

It Started in Damascus is a history of the Syrian civil war. Photo: Rime Allaf

Syrians want peace and justice, says author of new history of its civil war

Speakers from l-r, Aveen Karim, Mohamad Ali Harisi, Nada Homsi, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Lizzie Porter

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Lorries parked in the wrong places could lead to heavy fines, Dubai's transport authority has warned.

Dubai's transport authority introduces fine of up to Dh200,000 for randomly parked lorries

Crackdown underway to improve road safety and reduce traffic congestion

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Abu Dhabi and Dubai braced for rain with daytime temperatures to drop to 24°C

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Lebanese troops on a military vehicle south of the Litani river, the area covered in the first phase of arms control. Reuters

Lebanon says Hezbollah disarmament on track after US links funding to progress

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STC chief says Sanaa is 'next target' after taking control of Yemen's south

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The T100 World Championship women's race in Dubai last month. Photo: T100 Triathlon

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Diwali or Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. EPA

Modi hails Unesco listing of Diwali: ‘People in India are thrilled’

Parts of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street in Abu Dhabi will remain closed until December 22. Victor Besa / The National

Closures announced on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street until later this month

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland of Manchester City. AFP; Getty Images

Real Madrid v Man City: Mbappe injury threatens striker shoot-out with Haaland

How a herd of ancient sea cows foraging on the sea floor may have looked. Alex Boersma

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High Five by Mark Meth-Cohn for Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Photo: Mark Meth-Con

Dancing gorilla wins Comedy Wildlife Awards top prize for 2025

La Cupula is the restaurant and all-day bar beneath the hotel’s restored stained-glass dome. Photo: The Palace Madrid

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Desert Warrior. Photo: MBC Studios

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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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Brunello: The Gracious Visionary weaves documentary with fictionalised retellings of major moments in Cucinelli’s life. Photo: Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli lays out his legacy in new film

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

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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

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The Al Sadaf LNG vessel is the latest addition to Adnoc L&S's multi-billion-dollar fleet renewal programme. Photo: Adnoc L&S

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Koshary, bisht and zaffa among new Arab additions to Unesco’s heritage list

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Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
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