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Weekend edition

  • Applications to join the police are open to Gaza residents aged 18 to 35, with no criminal record. AFP

    Young Palestinians join the long queue to sign up for Gaza's new police force

  • Quiz of the week: February 27, 2026

    Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

  • Let this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

    Weekend EssayLet this year's Ramadan feel lighter, quieter and closer to its true spirit

  • Dubai Marina. The smartest homebuyers are focusing on buildings with stable service charges, sensible maintenance planning and realistic long-term ownership costs. Antonie Robertson / The National

    'Can owners challenge service charges in Dubai?'

  • The last time Ramadan fell in February was in 1995. EPA

    ColumnWhy this winter Ramadan feels different – and it's a breath of fresh air

  • Getty Images / Nick Donaldson

    As cyber criminals become more sophisticated, how can you protect yourself?

  • Emirati couple Sakina Suhail and Bader Ali Habib are founders of Saanjh, a community for desi pop culture lovers. Photo: Saanjh

    Emirati couple building a bridge between India and Pakistan through pop culture

  • Hamad Al Omani, left, stars as Badr Al Mutairi in the eight-episode series A'wam Aldhalam. Photo: Shasha

    Kuwaiti Ramadan series captures wrongful imprisonment of writer Badr Al Mutairi


Pakistan vows 'there will be chaos' after declaring open war on Afghanistan

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Pakistan vows 'there will be chaos' after declaring open war on Afghanistan

  • How will the Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict be defused?
  • Civilians endure sleepless night amid fears of long war
  • Pakistan and Afghanistan at war: What happened and how did we get here?
US-Iran tensions
A photo of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stitched to a man's uniform, as he leaves after Friday prayers at Mosallah mosque in Tehran. EPA

War drums sound in the Middle East despite signs of progress in US-Iran talks

MENA
An anti-US billboard pictured in Tehran this week as Iran and the US continue negotiations which will now extend into next week. Photo: AFP

ExplainerNuclear deal 2.0: What Iran is offering and what Trump wants

MENA

Lebanon citizens linked to ISIS 'remain imprisoned in Syria'

MENA

UAE’s Mother of the Nation ship arrives in Egypt with 7,300 tonnes of Gaza aid

UAE
Unicode Consortium says the UAE's new dirham symbol has been approved for encoding, making it easier for device manufacturers to implement it.

UAE dirham symbol could soon appear on computer keyboards

Technology

Dubai Police seize motorbikes from teenagers caught on video performing stunts

UAE

Fast food advertising banned in Abu Dhabi as part of major health drive

UAE

Sheikh Khaled to make official visit to Ecuador on Sunday

UAE


Spotlight

  • HMS Lancaster departing the Gulf in December 2025. Photo: UK Royal Navy

    British warships exit Gulf as Iran conflict looms for US

  • Brad Smith, Microsoft vice chairman in On the Record with Hadley Gamble. The National
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    ExclusiveCollective defence needed against 'weaponised AI', says Microsoft's Brad Smith

  • Nitin Kumar playing at the PDC Asia Tour event at Le Meridien in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    InterviewMeet Nitin Kumar, the 'Dubai boy' making darts history for India

  • The finale of the Prada autumn-winter 2026 show in Milan. It featured 15 models each wearing multiple looks. Photo: Prada

    Milan Fashion Week highlights: designer debuts, AI drama and new realities

  • Punch, the baby Japanese macaque, with his beloved stuffed orangutan at Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan. AFP

    From Grumpy Cat to Punch the monkey, the internet's favourite animals

  • The famous pistachio ice cream is served with extra virgin olive oil. Photo: Roberto's

    Roberto’s Dubai review: A pistachio ice cream to remember

  • The Samsung Galaxy S26 devices during an event in San Francisco. Bloomberg

    All you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy S26 in the UAE

  • Caesar: No Place, No Time draws on testimonies from Syrian detention centres during the Assad era. Photo: Shasha

    Syrian Ramadan series on Assad-era prisons ignites backlash


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Ramadan 2026

  • Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Edge of Life campaign to help alleviate child suffering. Photo: Wam

    Dubai Ruler's Ramadan drive to feed starving children surges halfway to target

  • Nissan's Ramadan offer includes 0 per cent interest rates, bundled service and free insurance. Photo: Nissan

    Need new wheels? Now's the time with Ramadan car deals

  • Veteran musician Mohamed Mounir lends his voice to the Egyptian social drama Had Aqsa. Getty

    Lights, camera, music: Arab pop stars behind biggest Ramadan TV dramas

  • Discount supermarket promotions in the UAE are a response to consumer demand for better value in the aisles. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    Business ExtraThe Ramadan economy: How UAE consumers are spending in 2026

  • Enjoy iftar at Red Rock BBQ on Jebel Jais, the highest mountain in the UAE. Photo: Red Rock BBQ

    From meals under the stars to dining in dhows: The UAE's unique iftars

  • Eid Al Fitr directly follows Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

    UAE reveals Eid Al Fitr 2026 dates for public and private sector

  • Emirates Red Crescent and police are handing out iftar boxes to motorists in Dubai shortly before sunset. Antonie Robertson / The National
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    Iftar boxes handed out to Dubai drivers to help reduce accidents

  • Residents across the UAE stock up on dates over Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National
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    'I took about 1,000 kilos': Business booms for Abu Dhabi date traders

  • Layali Ramadan takes in musical performances, cultural activities and dining outlets. Photo: DCT - Abu Dhabi

    Ramadan 2026: Suhoor spots to try across the UAE

  • The Saudi comedy Tash Ma Tash, starring L-R Nasser Al Qasabi and Abdullal Al Sadhan, is considered a classic of Ramadan television for its ability to bring viewers together across the region. Photo: MBC

    Ramadan 2026: What are the five qualities that define Ramadan television?


Headlines

Dubai's transport authority announced the opening of a new bridge near the World Trade Centre on Friday. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Bridge opens at one of Dubai's busiest traffic hotspots

Structure near World Trade Centre roundabout will help reduce traffic time, authorities say

UAE

Ras Al Khaimah Police say they arrested beggar with Dh11,000 in his possession

UAE
President Sheikh Mohamed hosts Rulers, Crown Princes and senior leaders at the reception in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
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President Sheikh Mohamed receives UAE Rulers for Ramadan greetings

UAE

Dubai school gets a buzz from training junior beekeepers

UAE
Paramount says it has $57.5 billion of debt financing committed for the deal. Getty Images

Paramount Skydance wins Warner Bros bid as Netflix drops out

Business

Canada seeks consular visits for ISIS-linked detainees in Iraq

UK

SOUEAST UAE unveils the all-new S08DM 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV

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InterviewUAE will not withdraw from efforts to secure Sudan peace, says senior diplomat

UAE

ASMO partners with Arcapita to develop 1.4 million-square-metre logistics facility at SPARK

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TN Magazine

  • Yasmina El Abd Breaks Through: Fashion Director: Sarah Maisey; Photographer: Lucie Sassiat
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    Cover storyHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star

  • Exaggerated chandelier earrings in pearl, resin and rhinestones from Saint Laurent reflect the renewed appetite for bold costume jewellery. Photo: Clemens Klenk

    Why costume jewellery is the boldest statement trend of 2026

  • Collectors pay good money to have a guitar that looks like it's been on tour with Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. Photo: Redferns

    Why Gibson is ageing new guitars to look like they've been on tour

  • Le Gray was restored after years of closure following the 2020 port blast. Photo: Le Gray

    Le Gray hotel's return to life signals a wider comeback for Beirut

  • The Imperial Dragon Automaton Sapphire Opal watch designed by John Howe. Photo: Jaquet Droz

    From 1770s robots to $500,000 timepieces: Inside Jaquet Droz’s radical reinvention

  • Jumeirah Capri Palace's inaugural Contemporary Art Prize is in partnership with the Festival del Paesaggio Anacapri. Photo: Jumeirah

    Modern majlis: How Jumeirah's ethos is rooted in culture and tradition

  • La Mise Au Tombeau (The Entombment) is set in Cairo’s Necropolis and depicts a burial scene. Photo: Bonhams 1973 Ltd

    Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: La Mise Au Tombeau by Mahmoud Said

  • At Damiani’s newly refurbished boutique in Dubai Mall, Hollywood star Jessica Chastain lingered long after the ribbon-cutting – a gesture Guido Damiani calls 'not common'. Photo: Damiani

    Damiani's president moves family to Dubai as Italian jeweller expands in Middle East


On The Record

Microsoft's Brad Smith talks AI, energy and Gulf innovation

Microsoft vice chair and president tells IMI chief international anchor Hadley Gamble what he believes will define the next phase of AI competition


Business

Culture

Emirates Global Aluminium said proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and support strategic initiatives. Photo: EGA

Emirates Global Aluminium secures $5bn in debt financing

Business

National Bank of Fujairah has survived, now it wants to thrive, CEO says

Banking

World Economic Forum president Borge Brende quits over Epstein ties

Business

Culture

Culture BitesWhat we learnt from the America’s Next Top Model documentary

Culture Bites

'Like walking into a majlis': How Zayed National Museum hits all five senses

Culture

Big Bad Wolf book sale offers fiction, non-fiction, cookbooks, children's titles and educational material at subsidised rates. Antonie Robertson / The National

Big Bad Wolf comes knocking in Dubai again with more than one million books

Books


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Data Explained

Not a game anymore as Nvidia's record revenue tells story of insatiable data centre demand

Data centres, AI and accelerated computing are driving the bulk of the company's growth


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Opinion

QuoteSocial media bans for teenagers are understandable but not future-proof

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Hands tied on tariffs by the Supreme Court but could Trump resort to sanctions?

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How hiring People of Determination can help companies thrive

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Hezbollah's refusal to disarm would be a strategic blunder

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What the India AI summit taught us about how the technology can help the poorest

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In Focus

  • Historic progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain as Binance and UAE lead the way

    Historic progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain as Binance and UAE lead the way

  • L’Oréal at this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Picture: L’Oréal

    Inside L’Oreal’s push to scale circular beauty and climate action in the UAE

  • Pioneer Omniyat celebrates 20 years of architectural firsts that have helped shape Dubai

    Pioneer Omniyat celebrates 20 years of architectural firsts that have helped shape Dubai

  • House of Arts at Expo City Dubai. Photo: Expo City Dubai

    House of Arts opens doors to creatives across GCC

  • The stage is set for the 14th edition of Ras Al Khaimah Art 2026. Supplied Image

    From performance to plate, RAK Art 2026 Festival spotlights civilisation

  • Speed, power, endurance and intelligence come together with the Honor Magic8 Pro

    Honor Magic8 Pro review: Flagship delivers on every front

  • IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi hosts AIMS 2025 to advance global dialogue on AI and sustainable technologies

    IITD - Abu Dhabi hosts AIMS 2025 to advance dialogue on AI and sustainable tech

  • Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval

    Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval


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