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The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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Weight loss drugs could help with managing the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. Getty Images

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The port at Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo. Capital from the UAE flows into renewable energy, logistics, ports, digital infrastructure and other sectors across Africa. Alamy

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

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Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

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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

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Tribesman watch the display by Al Fursan aerobatic team over Al Wathba. Antonie Robertson / The National

'We are one fabric under one flag': Tribes celebrate the UAE at Union Parade

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Zayed National Museum takes centre stage as Eid Al Etihad show tells UAE's story

A comprehensive traffic management plan is in place for the showpiece Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

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Major operation in place to ensure smooth access to four-day Grand Prix event

Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab has been killed, his group confirms

Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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UAE to produce 60 trillion AI tokens to become world's 'factory of intelligence'

People of all ages are being urged to become more active under a major Abu Dhabi health drive. Victor Besa / The National

Health kick: Abu Dhabi launches festival of events to keep emirate fighting fit

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Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Benson Boone flips into action on opening night of Abu Dhabi F1 concerts

Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team after winning the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Four times F1 title was decided in Abu Dhabi, including the most controversial

As part of the ‘Live Your Fandom’ campaign, McLaren and one of the team’s sponsors, Velo, gave nine superfans the opportunity to collaborate and inspire artwork for the livery design of the McLaren MCL39 Norris and Piastri will drive at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Photo: Handout

McLaren embrace fan power with Abu Dhabi livery reveal before F1 title showdown

Lando Norris, left, Max Verstappen, centre, and Oscar Piastri are in a three-way battle for the F1 title. Reuters

What Norris, Verstappen and Piastri need to do to be crowned F1 champion

The performance in Abu Dhabi will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Katy Perry to Benson Boone

US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy

Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

Mohammed ben Sulayem says the Middle East is having a growing influence on F1, with races already held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar before this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Handout

FIA president 'proud' of UAE's motorsports achievements ahead of Abu Dhabi GP

Yas Marina Circuit race control room. Photo: Ethara

Inside Abu Dhabi's multimillion-dirham F1 race control room

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Googling googlies: Cricket beats Labubu and Dubai Chocolate in UAE top searches

Tunisia blends North African culture with Mediterranean beauty. Noelle Guirola / Unsplash

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

Sam Curran of Desert Vipers celebrates taking the wicket of Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib at the ILT20. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20

ILT20: Gulbadin Naib v Sam Curran rivalry can help league get traction, says Tom Moody

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’

Iraq's Mustafa Saadoon concedes a free kick in the match against Bahrain. Reuters

Iraq open Fifa Arab Cup with win as UAE lose after red card

NAZARE, PORTUGAL - DECEMBER 03: A surfer rides a wave during a big waves surfing session on December 03, 2025 in Nazare, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images)

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

New Year's Eve fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch the biggest displays

The Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai. The crypto market is regaining its footing after a prolonged sell-off. Antonie Robertson / The National

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

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Millions of civilians have been forced out of their homes by the civil war in Sudan. Reuters

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

Vital funding will be used to assist civilians affected by deadly civil war

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

Aldar Capital will be based in Abu Dhabi Global Market, the UAE capital's financial centre. Photo: ADGM

Aldar and Mubadala Capital create platform to offer global investors Gulf opportunities

Syria's Al Shara receives UN Security Council delegation in Damascus

ADQ pioneers model for infrastructure investment to drive UAE global ambition

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UAE weather: Chance of rain and fog as temperatures fall

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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

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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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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

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

The Dubai skyline. The expansion of non-hydrocarbon exports is well under way in the Gulf, with the UAE leading the charge in diversification, the World Bank said. AFP

Gulf states must fast-track AI and reforms to sustain growth, World Bank says

Whoop's Egyptian-American founder credits upbringing as secret to company's success

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