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  • The Dubai Loop is to connect DIFC with Dubai Mall using tunnels beneath the city's roads. Reuters

    Dubai to begin work on $545 million Las Vegas-style loop beneath Downtown

  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir, left, with India captain Sunil Gavaskar at the first Asia Cup that was held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 1984. Photo: Sharjah Cricket

    How Emirati businessman Abdulrahman Bukhatir brought cricket to the UAE

  • Dubai is changing into a long-term residential city, rather than a place for the purely transient. Jaime Puebla / The National

    UAE Property‘With prices increasing, how can we stay long-term in Dubai?’

  • Rachel McAdams says she loves the moments in Send Help 'when the rug is pulled out from under you'. Photo: Disney

    Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

  • One kilogram gold bars at a bullion dealer in Budapest, Hungary. Traditional financial advice treats gold as a long-term buy-and-hold asset. Bloomberg

    Gold: Is it the safest investment in the world or the riskiest?

  • Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, through the Rafah crossing on Monday. EPA

    EditorialGazans need Israel to fully reopen the Rafah crossing

  • The Syrian flag is raised next to an army checkpoint on the outskirts of Hasakah. Reuters

    AnalysisSyria's Kurdish question 'postponed, not ended' as US-brokered deal kicks in

  • Street performers and tourists walk along Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Reuters

    CommentWhat the Oscar-nominated films are saying about America today


UAE pledges $500m in Sudan aid and calls for halt in hostilities

Massad Boulos, US senior adviser to the President for Arab and African Affairs, and UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh. AFP

UAE pledges $500m in Sudan aid and calls for halt in hostilities

More than 10 million people have been displaced since the start of the war

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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

The Middle East can't afford a US-Iran war, says Gargash

Diplomatic adviser to the UAE President calls for direct talks between Tehran and Trump administration

UAE

'We want to scream': Iranians grapple with grief after crackdown on protests

MENA

One rider per e-scooter: Dubai’s RTA warning amid new connectivity plans

UAE
Saif Al Islam was killed after gunmen broke into his home in Zintan, his office said. AFP

Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, shot dead by gunmen

MENA

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses AI with Swiss President in Abu Dhabi

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The Gallery Luxury Collection in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Aldar Properties

Aldar and Mubadala complete joint venture to create $2.72bn retail platform

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  • Muslims gather for Ramadan prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 2025. AFP

    Ramadan 2026: Holy month to begin on February 19, UAE astronomy centre says

  • Khufu's in Giza, Egypt, was named the best restaurant in the Mena region for 2026. Photo: Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants

    Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 announced at Abu Dhabi ceremony

  • Matheus Cunha joined Manchester United last summer when the club did all of their transfer dealings for the 2025/26 season. Reuters

    Manchester United’s restrained January points to a longer-term plan

  • Animenia Abu Dhabi is back for its second year, offering fans of Japanese animation a chance to celebrate their passion. Photo: Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi

    What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay

  • The WHO analysis said greater focus on prevention could reduce the global cancer burden.

    Four in 10 cancer cases around world could be prevented, finds WHO

  • Mongolia has developed something of a reputation for show-stopping Olympics uniforms. Photo: Goyol Cashmere

    Fashion brands are turning Winter Olympics into a global style competition

  • The cooler weather is likely to make outdoor dining more appealing for iftar gatherings. Getty Images

    Iftars in Dubai to suit every budget this Ramadan

  • Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr's matchday squad for their 1-0 win over Al Riyadh. Reuters

    What next for Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr?


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  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Mohammed Ashi showed off his skill at his Ashi Studio haute couture show in Paris. Reuters

    Strong showing for Arab designers at Paris Couture Week alongside European peers

  • Veronique Nichanian’s final collection is greeted with rapturous applause in Paris. Photo: Hermes

    End of an era: Veronique Nichanian presents her final Hermes menswear collection

  • Nostalgia surfaces at Zegna, conveyed through a collection that resembles a wardrobe where cherished heirlooms are rediscovered. EPA

    Latest menswear styles channel casual comfort as spotted at Milan Fashion Week

  • The intricate surfaces of Farha Designs, on show at the this year's Ataya exhibition. Farha Designs/Instagram

    Shopping for good: Ataya’s annual exhibition in Abu Dhabi

  • Fluid metallics at Dolce & Gabbana for Ramadan 2026. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

    Ramadan capsule collections to keep an eye on this year, from D&G to Mauzan

  • Carl Gerges has designed projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Photo: Karim Ghorayeb

    One Last Thing: Carl Gerges on his dark superpower

  • Saudi 100 has brought four Saudi Arabian designers for a pop-up within the Bvlgari Resort until Wednesday. Photo: Saudi 100

    Four Saudi 100 designers debut new collections at Dubai pop-up


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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier encountered an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. AFP

US military shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

No American soldiers were harmed during incident

US

Sudan's army says it broke RSF's siege of another South Kordofan city

MENA
Hezbollah fighters attend the funeral of the group's top military commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 22, 2024. AFP

Hezbollah can rebuild despite efforts to disarm, US House panel hears

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Kuwait to invite international oil companies in major policy U-turn

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A tourist prepares to throw a coin into Rome’s Trevi Fountain after the city introduced a €2 fee to access the basin. Reuters

Fee of €2 at Rome's Trevi Fountain boosts city's tourist levy

Europe

Dubai to launch self-driving electric vehicles 'like train in a cycle lane'

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed and Ecuadorian President Noboa discuss closer bilateral ties

UAE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets President of Estonia and Spain's Prime Minister at Dubai summit

UAE

Dh500m Dubai beach expansion could help marine life thrive

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Sam Altman's OpenAI has faced scrutiny in recent days. Reuters

OpenAI's Sam Altman concerned by possible effect of supply chain disruption

Technology

AD Ports secures $115m financing for Egypt's Safaga terminal

Economy

Adnoc Distribution reports record $761m net profit for 2025 amid regional expansion

Energy

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Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

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BTS sightings in Dubai spark excitement as fans speculate on future concert

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Animenia Abu Dhabi is back for its second year, offering fans of Japanese animation a chance to celebrate their passion. Photo: Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi

What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay

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