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      • President Sheikh Mohamed visits a patient injured in Iran's recent attacks on the UAE. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

        CommentHow UAE health care passed the Iran war test without skipping a beat

      • Israeli settlers in Jerusalem's Old City before the parade. AFP
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        Jerusalem braces for tension as ultranationalist flag march begins in Old City

      • A Sudanese woman walks past graves of people killed during clashes in Omdurman. AFP

        Army stings and monetary incentives behind RSF defections in Sudan

      • The food industry needs to do more when it comes to the problem of obesity. AFP

        Food industry 'needs to do more to tackle obesity'

      • Angela Rayner is set to return to the limelight after being exonerated in a tax inquiry. Getty Images

        Angela Rayner - the fiery socialist who could yet become Britain's PM

      • The team at Peekabox aims to reduce unnecessary waste by selling food that would otherwise be thrown out, at heavily discounted prices. Antonie Robertson / The National
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        UAE start-up sells surplus food at cut price to help reduce waste

      • Flour is loaded onto carts at the border between the Sudanese border town of Adjikong and Adre in February. Getty

        CommentOur incredibly wealthy world can easily afford to curb humanitarian suffering

      • Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FA Cup semi-finals match between Manchester City and Southampton FC, in London, Britain, 25 April 2026. EPA/VINCE MIGNOTT EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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        Exclusive'I've learnt to win': Doku on how City and Guardiola have changed his mentality


      Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

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      Sphere Abu Dhabi to open on Yas Island in 2029

      • A visit to the Las Vegas Sphere shows what's in store for Abu Dhabi
      • Abu Dhabi tourism chief says no change to 2030 targets despite war uncertainty
      China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump arrive to attend a state banquet at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. AFP
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      Trump and Xi stress importance of good relations after Beijing talks

      Remarks at state banquet followed two rounds of talks between the Chinese and US Presidents

      Asia

      Iran war latestShip heads towards Iranian waters after seizure near Hormuz, report says

      MENA

      Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks under way in Washington

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      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and David Lammy in London. Wam

      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discusses Iran attacks with Lammy

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      Ali Al Zaidi sworn in as Iraqi PM after parliament endorses cabinet picks

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      Abu Dhabi recently launched $15 billion of public-private partnership infrastructure projects. Victor Besa / The National

      L’imad and Adnoc join global investors in $30bn infrastructure partnership

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      • Xi and Trump strike positive tone in US-China talks

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      Spotlight

      • Art Dubai has returned to Madinat Jumeirah for its 20th edition, bringing galleries, institutions, performances and public programming together in a more concentrated layout. Getty Images
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        Art Dubai 2026 first look: What to expect at the 20th fair

      • A year-round activity in UAE mountains and wadis, hiking calls for knowing and respecting the terrain. Alamy

        Responsible UAE hiking: 'Any trail is a challenge when people are not prepared'

      • Alia Bhatt attends the La Vie D'Une Femme screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals. Getty Images

        Alia Bhatt, Tara Sutaria among Indian stars at Cannes Film Festival

      • Arsenal's Leandro Trossard (2-L) celebrates scoring the 0-1 goal during the English Premier League match West Ham United against Arsenal FC, in London, Britain, 10 May 2026. EPA/DANIEL HAMBURY EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
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        Premier League predictions: Arsenal to batter Burnley and move one step closer to title

      • The UAE has approved a new treatment to address high blood pressure, a health problem on the rise in the region. Getty Images

        'Breakthrough' new blood pressure drug approved by UAE

      • From left, Shakira, BTS and Madonna will perform at Fifa World Cup's debut half-time show on July 19. Getty Images

        BTS, Madonna and Shakira to headline first Fifa World Cup half-time show

      • Dubai-born Macneil Noronha has signed for Chennai Super Kings. Photo: Chennai Super Kings / X

        Chennai Super Kings sign Dubai-born Macneil Noronha for IPL 2026

      • Men dressed in traditional attire ride horses and fire their rifles during a Tbourida, or Fantasia, equestrian performance in the city of Bouznika on May 13, 2026. (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP)
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      Headlines

      President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara spoke by phone on Thursday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court / AFP

      President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss economic ties in call

      Leaders review efforts to strengthen co-operation after conclusion of investment forum

      UAE

      Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release 1,600 prisoners

      Gulf
      One person was killed and 19 others injured after a truck hit a workers' bus in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Police

      One person killed and 19 injured as lorry hits bus in Dubai

      UAE

      Vista Equity Partners opens base in ADGM to tap into robust regional investment scene

      Business
      A rescue team lifts the taxi out of Sharjah Creek. Sharjah Civil Defence

      Driver saved after car plunges into Sharjah Creek

      UAE

      Fire in Fujairah was accidental, authorities confirm

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      More than 850,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

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      Abu Dhabi's Phoenix Group partners with DC Max to unlock $8bn AI data centre

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      Canada looking beyond traditional allies to deepen Gulf ties, Defence Minister says

      David McGuinty speaks to The National about relations with 'very big ally' UAE and Ottawa's support for region gripped by war



      War comment and analysis

      • US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

        What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

      • A satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel data on May 8 appears to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Kharg Island. AFP

        Oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island sparks concerns – but where did it come from?

      • US President Donald Trump pictured with China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan on June 29, 2019. Reuters

        EditorialHow Xi's meeting with Trump may spur Iran war progress

      • The GCC Interconnection Authority is expected to bind the member states’ regional power grids into a single, reliable network. Antonie Robertson / The National

        CommentHormuz is the centrepiece of a region undergoing transformation

      • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFP

        AnalysisHow Egypt's balancing act aims to preserve relations and prevent war

      • Iran has held close to its stated demands in talks with the US so far. AFP

        One page, 14 points, no deal: Diplomacy to end Iran war stalls

      • An aerial view of Bubiyan Island, the second largest in the Arabian Gulf. AFP

        Why Iran’s IRGC targeted Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

      • From left, Marc Domenech, Nvidia's vice president of enterprise for the Middle East, North Africa and South Europe, Aleria chief executive Eric Leandri and DDN co-founder Paul Bloch at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Greg Tanner for The National

        Analysis UAE doubles down on US tech and AI ambitions amid Iran war

      • An Iranian woman tries to connect to the internet. Wana / Reuters

        Iranians reach 120 days without internet as blackout continues

      • Projectiles are packed at the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania. Getty Images

        ExclusiveIran war blockade squeezes US supply of vital ingredient for making missiles


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      The IMF is discussing with member countries how best to navigate the economic fallout of the war. Reuters

      Global economy heading towards 'adverse scenario', IMF says

      Economy

      L’imad and Adnoc join global investors in $30bn infrastructure partnership

      Economy

      Why Modi's UAE visit matters beyond bilateral headlines

      Economy

      Culture

      Abu Dhabi marks International Museum Day with complimentary cultural programmes

      Culture

      Culture BitesReflecting on Art Dubai ahead of 20th event

      Culture Bites

      Iraqi-Saudi singer Majid Al Mohandis is known for his romantic pop and Khaleeji songs. Photo: Maya Al Ula

      Eid Al Adha 2026: Concerts and shows to catch in the UAE over the long break

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      TN Magazine

      • Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar

        Cover storyHow Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

      • Nadine Nassib Njeim attended the opening ceremony of the 79th Cannes Film Festival in custom-made Marli high jewellery. EPA

        Arab stars and designers shine at the opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival

      • Lepine-style Royal Pop watch with a lime green dial and coated in Super-LumiNova, by Swatch x Audemars Piguet. Photo: Swatch

        Everything you need to know about the Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop watch

      • Initio Parfums Prives’ new Supercharged collection explores how fragrance can influence emotional states through neuroscience-led scent design. Photo: Initio

        Initio's Supercharged collection is a fragrance that can activate joy

      • The Ineos Grenadier pairs utilitarian design with modern engineering. Photo: Ineos

        The Ineos Grenadier LeTech channels old-school 4x4 spirit for a new generation

      • The new Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag featured in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Studios

        Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag to launch at Venice Biennale

      • High jewellery houses are turning to their archives as living design tools, where history is constantly reimagined. Photo: Chaumet

        Cartier, Chaumet and Boucheron reinventing high jewellery through archives

      • Katherine Pangonis is the author of three books on Mediterranean and French history. Photo: Katherine Pangonis

        One Last Thing: historian Katherine Pangonis on her dream dinner guests

      • In a competitive hospitality landscape, art has become a differentiator for hotels aiming to flex their cultural muscles. Photo: El Fenn Marrakesh

        Inside the world’s most art-filled hotels, from The Ned Doha to The Fife Arms

      • With more than Dh4.7 million raised to date, Thrift for Good is quietly reshaping Dubai’s relationship with fashion and philanthropy. Photo: Thrift For Good

        Thrift for Good redefines sustainable fashion while raising millions for charity



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