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Shorthand: timeline cover image for one year since the fall of Assad and the key moments in a new Syria. Nick Donaldson / The National

TimelineThe fall of the Assad regime and the year that redrew Syria

My Dubai Rent. Chris Howlett's two bedroom apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentCat rescuers offer sanctuary in Dh92,700 a year apartment

Most of Gaza's beehives have been destroyed during Israel's two-year war. Photo: Imad Ghazal

Buzz of Gaza's beehives silenced by Israel's war

Israel strikes the southern Lebanese village of Jbaa on Thursday. AFP

CommentFrom Venezuela to Lebanon, Trump is gradually encircling Iran and Hezbollah

Residents gather during celebrations marking one year since the fall of Bashar Al Assad's rule in Syria, in central Hama, on December 5. AFP

EditorialSyria must stay the course for a better future

Former US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. AP

US Fed has been too slow lowering interest rates, says former treasury secretary

European flags at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels. The bloc's recent experiences show how quickly hard-won unity can fade when commitments are not maintained. AFP

Europe’s biggest economic wounds are self-inflicted

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Dubai for the 10th anniversary of his restaurant Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis The Palm. Antonie Robertson / The National

InterviewGordon Ramsay on reviving the beef Wellington and thriving in the UAE


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Bill Gates renews call to eradicate polio and malaria with UAE as key partner

Technology leader and philanthropist Bill Gates during an exclusive interview with Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National.

Bill Gates renews call to eradicate polio and malaria with UAE as key partner

Philanthropist tells The National he is in talks with the Trump administration to reduce aid cuts

UAE
ADGM will host the four-day Abu Dhabi Finance Week, starting on Monday, December 8. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi Finance Week to kick off as UAE capital keeps growing as financial hub

Top global executives to gather for four-day event on Al Maryah Island, while media summit starts on same day

Economy

US, Israel and Qatar holding talks in New York, report says

US

Thousands gather in Dubai to help send 10 million meals to Gaza families

UAE
Mclaren driver Lando Norris celebrates becoming world champion. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Incredible' Norris hailed by F1 paddock after winning title in Abu Dhabi

F1

Al Shara confronts rebel history after being called 'former terrorist' on stage

MENA

Man arrested after people pepper-sprayed in Heathrow Airport car park

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Marko Dordevic is believed to be the leader of a Serbian crime ring involved in murders in several countries. Photo: Dubai Police

Man arrested in Dubai accused of leading international crime gang

UAE


Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Mclaren driver Lando Norris celebrates becoming world champion. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Incredible' Norris hailed by F1 paddock after winning title in Abu Dhabi

US singer-songwriter Katy Perry set the final Abu Dhabi GP after-race concert ablaze. EPA

Abu Dhabi F1: Katy Perry’s race-day performance shows she hasn’t lost her touch

Benson Boone with marshals after the qualifying session before the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday. AFP

Abu Dhabi F1: Benson Boone, Katy Perry and more stars spotted at Yas Island

Metallica's guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield with drummer Lars Ulrich in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ethara

Metallica turn Etihad Park into a hometown show for the Middle East

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hadjar ready for 'beginning of new journey' after meteoric rise at Red Bull

Boats at Yas Marina are one of the many ways people experience race-week glamour beyond the pit lane. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National

Inside the luxury experiences at Abu Dhabi Formula One

Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to UAE sounding more confident than ever

Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi GP


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Abu Dhabi reintroduced an annual 5 per cent rent cap in 2016, applicable to apartments and villas across the capital. Ravindranath K / The National

UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

Yas Winter Fest features a snow zone. Photo: Yas Winter Fest

The top Christmas markets and festive events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai for 2025

Most of Gaza's beehives have been destroyed during Israel's two-year war. Photo: Imad Ghazal

Buzz of Gaza's beehives silenced by Israel's war

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 7, 2025 Australia's Michael Neser celebrates a five-wicket haul after taking the wicket of England's Brydon Carse, caught by Steve Smith REUTERS / Hollie Adams TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ashes 2025: Australia crush England again with series victory in touching distance

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was left out of the side for a third successive game on Saturday against Leeds. AFP

Mohamed Salah accuses Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus'

Former US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. AP

US Fed has been too slow lowering interest rates, says former treasury secretary

Frank Gehry in 2009 stands at the future site of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Galen Clarke / The National

Tributes paid to Frank Gehry, designer of Guggenheim museums in Bilbao and Abu Dhabi

More than 100,000 cubic metres of concrete has been poured to build the first 200 megawatts of the 1-gigawatt AI infrastructure. Photo: G42

Stargate UAE's first phase to be completed in third quarter of 2026


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Members of the Rapid Support Forces in the East Nile province. The group has been fighting against the military since 2023. AP

At least 50 killed, including more than 30 children, as drone hits kindergarten in Sudan

African Union puts death toll above 100 as Unicef condemns 'horrific violation of children’s rights'

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Netanyahu rules out retiring in exchange for pardon

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Visa returns to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

Economy
Israeli soldiers take positions during a military operation in the occupied West Bank. AFP

Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank

MENA

Fifa Arab Cup: UAE keep hopes alive with point against Egypt

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Seychelles leader Patrick Herminie

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets President of Ecuador

UAE

How NBF accelerates SME success through digital ecosystems and partnerships

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Steven Mnuchin talks AI boom, China’s population decline and why the US economy will outperform others

Former US treasury secretary is in Abu Dhabi to attend the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit



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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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

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

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

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European flags at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels. The bloc's recent experiences show how quickly hard-won unity can fade when commitments are not maintained. AFP

Europe’s biggest economic wounds are self-inflicted

Economy

Abu Dhabi Finance Week to kick off as UAE capital keeps growing as financial hub

Economy

Visa returns to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

Economy

Culture

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

Music & On-stage

Prince Naseem Hamed biopic opens Red Sea Film Festival

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Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to UAE sounding more confident than ever

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A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
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A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP

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