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Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Zayed National Museum: An awesome landmark befitting of UAE’s rich history

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’

A woman votes during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections in November. EPA

AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities

Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

A rainbow appears over Beirut during Pope Leo's visit to the city, on December 1, 2025. EPA

EditorialThe Pope leaves Lebanon with a spirit of renewal

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

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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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Zayed National Museum is centre stage for UAE's story across land, sea and stars

The Zayed National Museum took centre stage at the National Day show. Photo: Eid Al Etihad / YouTube

Zayed National Museum is centre stage for UAE's story across land, sea and stars

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Flags of Gulf states in Bahrain before the GCC summit. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

Bahrain hosting 'extremely important' GCC summit on Wednesday

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UAE sends rescue teams and 20 tonnes of aid to support Sri Lanka after cyclone

UAE

Wizz Air's Israel base exploits market gap but risks are high, say analysts

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Pope Leo XIV holds a moment of prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion. AP

Pope Leo leads prayers at Beirut blast site and holds final Mass of visit

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UK minister praises role of UAE in boosting GCC trade deal

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UK's Cooper 'deeply worried' over Iran and Muslim Brotherhood influence in Sudan

MENA
Israeli troops demolish the home of Palestinian prisoner Abdul Karim Sanoubar in Zawata, near the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA

Israel blows up Palestinian prisoner's house as attacks kill three

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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'

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: Championship battle, 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

All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

LUSAIL CITY, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Race winner Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in the Drivers Press Conference during the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar. (Photo by Clive Rose / Getty Images)

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

Yas Marina Circuit race control room. Photo: Ethara

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Mark and Sally Ustare say the new ruling will be a boost to couples like them who are eager to provide a welcoming family home. Photo: Mark Ustare

'Opens door of hope': Expatriates welcome UAE fostering law update

A youngster receives the Eucharist from a Catholic priest in Beirut. Many young Lebanese are, legitimately, asking not what they can do for their country, but what their country can do for them. AFP

Beyond Pope Leo's visit, what can restore the Lebanese Christians' faith in their country?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at the company's shop in the Dubai Mall. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung to release 500 devices in the UAE

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: Championship battle, schedule, concerts and how to watch in UAE

Palestine's Mohammed Saleh celebrates his team's first goal against Qatar in the Fifa Arab Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters

Palestine defeat hosts Qatar in Fifa Arab Cup opener

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

Business InsightsSaudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

England’s Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes during a net session at The Gabba ahead of the second Ashes Test. AFP

Trott confident 'England will fight back' in Ashes as pink-ball Test looms

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AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities


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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour to attend Gulf Summit in Bahrain

Sheikh Mansour to lead Emirati delegation at key regional gathering beginning on Wednesday

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UAE residents urged to support major aid drive for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

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Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin before his meeting with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. EPA / Sputnik

Putin warns Europe against war as he meets Trump envoys to discuss Ukraine peace proposal

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US politicians consider terrorist designation for all of Muslim Brotherhood

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Jafar Panahi with the three Gotham Awards he received in the US. AP

Iran sentences filmmaker Jafar Panahi to one year in prison

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UK launches coalition to train Yemen's coast guard

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Saudi Arabia gives $90m to Palestinian Authority amid funding crisis

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Al Burhan insists RSF must be dismantled and calls for return of Sudan's old flag

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UK given powers to seize migrants' phones in bid to tackle people smugglers

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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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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

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

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Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

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The ultra-low cost carrier plans to base 10 aircraft in Israel. EPA-EFE

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IMF mission arrives in Cairo as Egypt seeks to unlock $2.5 billion in funding

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Iraq invites US companies to bid on West Qurna 2 oilfield

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