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  • High trust is a strength, but it also brings responsibility. Getty

    CommentAs trust narrows globally, the UAE offers a different reference point

  • An Iranian woman reacts as she tries to connect to the internet to check on her visa status for her migration process, after a nationwide internet shutdown. Reuters

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

  • Senator Tommy Tuberville speaks during a press conference for the Sharia-Free America Caucus. Sara Ruthven / The National

    The growing Republican push to ban Sharia in the US

  • Saif Al Islam Qaddafi on a plane in Zintan on November 19, 2011. Reuters

    Who was Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, once seen as heir to Libya's Muammar Qaddafi?

  • Muhammad Waseem, centre, will lead the UAE team during the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Meet the UAE team on a mission at the 2026 T20 World Cup

  • Inside Al-Hol camp in Syria's Hasakah province. For years, these detention facilities and camps have represented a clear point of imbalance in the regional security equation. Getty

    CommentIraq is moving to prevent the return of ISIS in a new form

  • 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?’

  • 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


Talks take place in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and US

A second round of talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US began in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday. Photo: Wam

Talks take place in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and US

Discussions show faith international community has in UAE, says Ministry of Foreign Affairs

UAE
The stations will be built at the Burj Khalifa, DIFC 2, Zabeel Dubai Mall Parking and ICD Brookfield Place. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai Loop: First four stations revealed for $545 million project

Project to connect Dubai Mall and DIFC as part of first phase

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets global leaders at World Governments Summit

UAE

Israel hit by two major Gaza-related corruption cases

MENA
Secrets of Suite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's sanctioned London network

InvestigationSuite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's London network

UK

Iran-US nuclear talks on Friday will be held in Oman, Iranian media says

News

Afghan advocate says Zayed award win shows plight of women 'not forgotten'

UAE
Shanthanu Shettigar was left speechless after learning of his life-changing success. Photo: Big Ticket

Indian shop manager wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw

UAE


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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

  • Egypt restaurant Khufu's was named No 1 at Mena's 50 Best Restaurants for 2026. Photo: Mena's 50 Best Restaurants

    Masterminds of Khufu's Egyptian restaurant celebrate being named Mena's best

  • Cell samples are being stored as part of a new genetics programme housed at the Museum of the Future. Antonie Robertson / The National

    Biobank at Museum of the Future could preserve endangered UAE species

  • Coya Abu Dhabi will offer a four-course iftar menu with Peruvian-inspired dishes. Photo: Coya Abu Dhabi

    Iftars to try in Abu Dhabi this Ramadan

  • Sharjah Mosque lit up for the 15th annual Sharjah Light Festival. AFP

    Best photos of the dayFrom Sharjah Mosque to Sri Lanka's 78th Independence Day

  • Sebastian Coe has served as president of World Athletics since 2015. Getty Images

    Coe on Israeli participation, Enhanced Games and his UAE role with Gems

  • The largest cryptocurrency is down about 13 per cent this year. Victor Besa / the National

    Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump's election win in November 2024

  • Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

    Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region


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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


Headlines

President Sheikh Mohamed said the UAE is committed to empowering communities to contribute in support of a greener and healthier world for all. Chris Whiteoak / The National

President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE is committed to creating a greener world

Sheikh Mohamed made comments as UAE celebrates National Environment Day

UAE

Lebanon wants 'majority' of million Syrian refugees to return home this year

MENA
US Vice President JD Vance speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington. Reuters

US proposes trading bloc for critical minerals

US

Palestinian Red Crescent says Israel has halted patient crossings at Rafah

MENA
Researchers in Dr Magzoub's lab at NYU Abu Dhabi. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi scientists test precision treatment to boost pancreatic cancer survival rates

UAE

Six Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated burglary

UK

Lebanon's army chief visits US as stage two of Hezbollah disarmament looms

MENA

Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan visit

MENA

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

MENA

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On the Record: Google DeepMind’s plan to prepare humanity for advanced AI

Lila Ibrahim tells The National why the real challenge isn’t building smarter AI, but preparing society to live with it


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US Vice President JD Vance speaks during the Critical Minerals Ministerial at the State Department in Washington. Reuters

US proposes trading bloc for critical minerals

US

UAE non-oil business activity hits 11-month high on sales boost

Economy

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

Business

Culture

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

Culture

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

Film & TV

Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

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  • L’Oréal at this year’s Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. Picture: L’Oréal

    Inside L’Oréal’s push to scale circular beauty and climate action in the UAE

  • Pioneer Omniyat celebrates 20 years of architectural firsts that have helped shape Dubai

    Pioneer Omniyat celebrates 20 years of architectural firsts that have helped shape Dubai

  • House of Arts at Expo City Dubai. Photo: Expo City Dubai

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  • IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi hosts AIMS 2025 to advance global dialogue on AI and sustainable technologies

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  • Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval

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