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Emad is at his house and in a garden near his house. Moawia Atrash for The National

Special reportFrom exile to rebuilding: the Syrians choosing to return home

US personnel in Sharjah during the Second World War with the ‘Sharja Mermaid’ – a six-wheel drive amphibious truck. Photo: John L Rato collection at the US Library of Congress

Operation desert softball: How Sharjah's US base helped Second World War effort

Quiz of the week: November 28, 2025

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

Christie's launches its inaugural Groundbreakers: Icons of Our Time auction on December 11, celebrating cultural innovation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Headlining the sale is Spike (est. £3,000,000–5,000,000), an exceptionally preserved Caenagnathid dinosaur. Photo: Christie's

Dinosaur skeleton up for auction (but you'll have to dig deep to take it home)

A landlord who intends to sell their property or use it personally should send the tenant a 12-month eviction notice through notary public or registered mail. Getty Images

UAE Property‘Can I be evicted if my home is switched to a short-term rental?'

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to boost New York's tourism budget, create a citywide 'tourism tsar' and use the 2026 Fifa World Cup to rebuild the city's image. Getty Images

Can Zohran Mamdani save New York's tourism industry?

The writer met Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter on her flight from Mumbai to Dubai. Evelyn Lau / The National

ColumnMy first visit to India ended with a Bollywood encounter I never expected

Traditional medkhans for luban (frankincense) on display at Perfume House. Reem Mohammed / The National

Museums of the UAEHow the scent of Dubai's Perfume House lingers in the memory


Pope Leo XIV arrives at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. AP

Pope Leo begins Lebanon trip with emphasis on peace

  • Lebanon hopes Pope Leo’s visit will bring brief respite from its crises
  • Humanity must ‘walk together’, Pope Leo tells faithful in first overseas Mass in Istanbul

UAE weather: temperatures dip with rain forecast over National Day break

UAE
New Zealand celebrate victory against Australia in the HSBC SVNS DXB Mens and womens final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

New Zealand claim Dubai Sevens title double

Sport

InterviewSyrian minister reflects on a year after Assad’s fall

MENA
My Dubai Rent Heidi Walraven at her home in the Garden View Villas, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentArtist loves life in community where foxes and deer roam the streets

UAE

UAE fuel prices to rise in December

Energy

Etihad says Airbus A320 flights back to normal as airlines make critical update

Aviation

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Dubai Hurricanes (yellow) take on Bahrain in the Gulf Men’s League final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai Hurricanes snatch another title out of Bahrain hands

Labubus took the world by storm this year. Getty Images

Viral moments that defined 2025, from Labubus to Coldplay Kiss Cam

Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Arab Cup 2025: Teams, schedule and how to watch the UAE's matches on TV

With its above-and-beyond standards, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui quickly proves it is much more than a film set. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui: Much more than HBO's White Lotus

Luca Bardelli of Great Britain is tackled by Australia's Wallace Charlie at the Dubai Sevens. Getty Images

Great Britain optimistic for future despite opening day exit at Dubai Sevens

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters could be supplied to Iran, significantly bolstering its forces and threatening the region. Reuters

Iran goes shopping for advanced fighters and missiles

Phil Foden, right, fires home the winning goal for Manchester City against Leeds. Getty Images

Man City v Leeds United player ratings: Foden 9; Calvert-Lewin 9

Tom Cruise on the set of Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning - Part One in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Film Commission

Mission possible - how Cruise helped Hollywood fall in love with UAE


Headlines

President Sheikh Mohamed on Sunday praised the valour of Emirati soldiers who died to protect the UAE and recognised the sacrifice made by their families. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Commemoration Day: President Sheikh Mohamed honours sacrifice of soldiers

UAE leader pays tribute to armed forces for their valour and pledges support to families

UAE

Gaza death toll passes 70,000 as Israeli strikes continue despite truce

MENA
The UAE Lottery has announced changes to its Lucky Day draw. Getty Images

UAE Lottery reduces Dh100m jackpot to Dh30m as draw goes weekly

UAE

Netanyahu asks Israeli President to grant him pardon for corruption charges

MENA
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, in Florida with Ukrainian Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov, second from right. AFP

Ukrainian delegation meets Trump officials in Florida

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National Guard attack suspect radicalised in US, says Trump

US

Opec+ agrees to keep output levels unchanged

Energy

Iran's IRGC seizes tanker carrying 'smuggled' fuel in Strait of Hormuz

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Iran's Foreign Minister holds talks with Saudi and Turkish officials

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TN Magazine

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

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 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

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

Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed opens up in our One Last Thing questionnaire. Photo: Abdulrahman Al-Abed

One Last Thing: Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed


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

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

Money

Opec+ agrees to keep output levels unchanged

Energy

'Buy now, pay later' and online deals drive sales as UAE shoppers embrace Black Friday

Economy

Culture

ReplayUnpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

Culture

Games of the Future: Abu Dhabi to host next-generation gaming event in December

Culture

Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana

Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA

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