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Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

ExclusiveUK's minister says Israel blocking aid vital to Gaza ceasefire plan

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First look inside Zayed National Museum - a new home for UAE's rich history

Andrey Kelin speaks to The National at Russia's embassy in London. The National

InterviewRussia to seize 'much more of Ukraine' unless Zelenskyy does deal

Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

WatchUAE holds weddings for 54 couples in Gaza in 'message of resilience'

Michael Saylor, chief executive of Strategy, speaks at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai on Wednesday. Antonie Robertson / The National

Strategy's Michael Saylor urges crypto investors to not fear volatility

A woman stands inside her flooded house in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia on Wednesday. AP

CommentBattered South-East Asia and Sri Lanka have a message for the rest of the world

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

An Airbus A320 aircraft takes off from the company's headquarters in Toulouse, south-western France. Shares in Airbus fell more than 10 per cent in Paris on December 1. AFP

Airbus cuts delivery target after issues with top-selling jet

Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam briefed the media on Lebanon's involvement in ceasefire discussions. AFP

Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

Political appointees, not military officers, meet 'at same table' during US peace push

Many Hamas fighters were trapped in tunnels under Israeli-held territory after the ceasefire in Gaza took hold. Bloomberg

Scores of Hamas fighters escape from tunnels in Israeli-held part of Gaza

Sources say as many as 300 militants may have emerged from underground after being stranded by ceasefire

UAE pledges $15m to boost UN's humanitarian support for Sudan

Yemen's STC fighting tribal-linked 'rebels' in oil-rich Hadhramaut province

Gulf leaders and officials in Bahrain for the GCC summit. photo: X

Security and prosperity of Gulf states 'indivisible', says Bahrain's King Hamad

UAE to amend VAT rules from January 1

Does the current crypto slide mirror the 2022 crash? Yes and no

Subhashini Silva, far right, with staff of the Sri Lanka consulate in Dubai, sifts through essential supplies for survivors of Cyclone Ditwah in the devastated island nation. Pawan Singh for The National

Sri Lankans in UAE flock to deliver aid for cyclone-hit communities in homeland

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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

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

Lando Norris (from left), Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri. photos: Getty Images / AP / PA Photo.

Latest updatesNorris, Verstappen and Piastri contest three-way F1 title showdown

Yas Heat Racing driver Adam Al Azhari will compete for this weekend’s Formula 4 UAE Trophy at Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Handout

Adam hopes to make Yas Heat Racing and family proud during Abu Dhabi GP weekend

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'

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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’

Ras Al Khaimah is bringing back its record-breaking fireworks and drone shows for New Year's Eve. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

New Year 2026 fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch

Spotify Wrapped was launched on December 3. Photo: Spotify

Why won’t my Spotify Wrapped 2025 load?

Taylor Swift will not be playing Dubai in January, as scammers claimed. Getty Images

Fake Taylor Swift concert in Dubai part of surge in online ticket scams

Studio Ghibli is known for many animation classics, including the Oscar-winning film Spirited Away. Photo: Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli to transform Manarat Al Saadiyat in 2026

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

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

SAADIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 02, 2025: (L-R) HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, sit in front of a photograph of the first Federal Supreme Council meeting, during the inauguration of the Zayed National Museum. ( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

In picturesUAE leaders tour the Zayed Museum to Eid Al Etihad fireworks in Dubai

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in Abu Dhabi

UAE leader discusses efforts to advance high-tech partnerships with US entrepreneur

Houthis release crew of sunken cargo ship Eternity C

One of the vehicles seized due to reckless driving on National Day. Photo: Dubai Police

Dubai Police deal with thousands of traffic offences during National Day holiday

Nato foreign ministers to boost Ukraine aid amid frozen assets 'frustration'

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 set aside fifth of Ruwais LNG output to meet spot Asian demand

Bill Gates to unveil major initiative at Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Abu Dhabi Police release crash footage to raise awareness of distracted driving

Hillary Clinton says social media misinformation fuelled youth support for Palestine

Libya seeks renewable energy investment from UK

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Peace deal possible but ‘big legal questions’ over Ukraine leadership

Russia's ambassador to UK, Andrey Kelin, warns Europe about frozen assets and questions legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government

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

An Airbus A320 aircraft takes off from the company's headquarters in Toulouse, south-western France. Shares in Airbus fell more than 10 per cent in Paris on December 1. AFP

Airbus cuts delivery target after issues with top-selling jet

Abu Dhabi's Masdar City opens first overseas office in China in bid to attract more investment

Bitcoin's brutal month masks a far more resilient story

Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

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