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This illustration photograph shows a phone with a downward trend in the stock market in front of a screen displaying a Bitcoin logo, in Mulhouse on December 5, 2025. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Business ExtraBehind the Bitcoin drop: Are we entering a new era for crypto?

Darragh O’Brien speaks to The National in Abu Dhabi. Ryan Lim for The National

Ireland can be bridge between UAE and EU, Transport Minister says

On Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei repeated his country’s claim to the occupied Emirati islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa, above. AFP

EditorialIran has rediscovered its voice but is unsettling its neighbours

Warner Bros Discovery is home to recognised brands such as HBO, CNN, Discovery and Warner Bros Pictures. Bloomberg

What Paramount's Gulf-backed Warner Bros could mean

The Syrian town of Beit Jinn was left scarred by an Israeli ground attack. Mohamed Errami for The National

DispatchDeadly Israel raid sows terror and shock in southern Syrian village

US President Donald Trump puts on his medal as he is awarded the peace prize by Fifa president Gianni Infantino. Reuters

CommentYou'd hope the Fifa peace prize would encourage Trump to pursue real peace

The men and women, aged between 18 and 35 and drawn from 35 nationalities, will use traditional transport to travel across the desert. Photo: Emirates Foundation

Tracing cultural roots: 100 people saddle up for 1,000km camel trek

Former UK prime minister Rishi Sunak made AI safety a major theme of his government. Getty Images

CommentThree zones of AI global success and the different tale each tells


UAE to pledge $550 million to UN humanitarian appeal

President Sheikh Mohamed issued the directive for the initiative, which aims to support 135 million people across 23 aid operations worldwide. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE to pledge $550 million to UN humanitarian appeal

Move cements commitment to supporting global access to aid, says Reem Al Hashimy

UAE
Bill Gates and Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation, in conversation. Victor Besa / The National

Bill Gates and UAE Minister warn 200,000 young lives at risk

Abu Dhabi summit hears of looming threat to children during Microsoft co-founder's conversation with Reem Al Hashimy

UAE

US bill links Lebanese army aid to Hezbollah disarmament

US

Middle East airlines to make highest profit per passenger in world

Aviation
Emad Al Razzouk, a former inmate at Sednaya, in the clothes he wore when he was detained. Ahmad Fallaha for The National

DispatchDirty cells, scattered documents and hopeful men: Sednaya, a year on

MENA

Fire breaks out on Abu Dhabi's Reem Island

UAE

Sheikh Hamdan announces launch of contactless hotel check-in across Dubai

UAE
Authorities have urged urged worshippers 'to take care to adhere to the new timings', which are to take effect from January 2

UAE to hold Friday prayers earlier from start of 2026

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Abu Dhabi Finance Week

Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, vice chairman of Arada, said the company aims to be present in London for the long term. Ruel Pableo for The National

Sharjah developer Arada looking at opportunities in US

Daleep Singh, chief global economist at PGIM Fixed Income, at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Greg Tanner / The National

WatchAI backlash could shape US election in 2028

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

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

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. Photo: ADFW

Coinbase CEO sees $1 million Bitcoin by 2030 despite slump

Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, says countries that decline to invest in AI 'will be behind'. Wam

UAE turns to AI to solve power strain of technology's own making

DWS chief executive Stefan Hoops says the company will launch an office in ADGM, the company's first base in the Middle East. Reuters

ExclusiveGermany's DWS Group in talks with Gulf sovereign funds for European deals

The project will add more than 1.5 million square metres of gross floor area. Photo: Aldar

Mubadala and Aldar launch Dh60bn expansion of Abu Dhabi financial hub

The Stern School of Business at NYU Abu Dhabi unveiled the inaugural Financial Centre Competitiveness Index (FCCI) during the Global Markets Summit at Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) on Tuesday.

InterviewAbu Dhabi debuts future-focused global financial competitiveness index


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Syria's new chapter: One year on

Muaz Aulabi, five, with his sister Reem Aulabi, eight, at the Echoes for Freedom event. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Syrians in US mark year of liberation from Assad regime with culture, memories and hope

Syrians unable to land in Aleppo are taken to hotels on airline buses. Lizzie Porter / The National

Syrians miss Assad downfall celebrations after fog disrupts flights to Aleppo

Syrians gather around a tank on display at the Syrian Revolution Military Exhibition in Damascus. Getty Images

AnalysisA year on from Assad, Syria seeks consolidation at home and pragmatism abroad

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, centre, with Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra, right, and Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, during celebrations in Damascus. AP

Roaring chants in Damascus mark one year since Assad regime's collapse

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

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

It Started in Damascus is a history of the Syrian civil war. Photo: Rime Allaf

Syrians want peace and justice, says author of new history of its civil war

Speakers from l-r, Aveen Karim, Mohamad Ali Harisi, Nada Homsi, Khaled Yacoub Oweis and Lizzie Porter

ReplayThe new Syria: one year on from Assad's fall


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Workers harvest potatoes in Egypt's Menoufia province, in the Nile Delta. Rents have surged in the area, known for its high agricultural output because of highly fertile soil. Getty Images

Egyptian ministry faces backlash over steep rent rises on agricultural land

Farmers accuse Ministry of Religious Endowments of abandoning charitable mission after leasing rates double or even triple

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US hopeful of breakthrough in talks for Turkey to rejoin F-35 programme

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Guterres calls on Yemen's Houthis to 'rescind' referral of UN staff to criminal court

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Yahya Al Ghassani, right, was instrumental in UAE's victory over Kuwait, scoring twice in a 3-1 win. Reuters

Fifa Arab Cup: UAE set up Algeria quarter-final after win over Kuwait

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Nvidia and Trump criticised after China H200 announcement

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US State Department has revoked 85,000 visas since January

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Sheikh Tahnoon meets FBI director Kash Patel

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Parts of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street in Abu Dhabi will remain closed until December 22. Victor Besa / The National

Closures announced on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Street until later this month

La Cupula is the restaurant and all-day bar beneath the hotel’s restored stained-glass dome. Photo: The Palace Madrid

The Palace Madrid review: A grande dame reborn for the modern traveller

Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates scoring Liverpool's penalty that earned the Reds a 1-0 win at Inter. AFP

Inter v Liverpool ratings: Martinez 7, Akanji 5; Szoboszlai 7, Isak 5

Desert Warrior. Photo: MBC Studios

Desert Warrior review: Saudi Arabia gets the showcase it has long deserved

The Mercedes-Benz robotaxi is to be launched next year under a partnership with Lumo and Momenta. Photo: Wam

Mercedes-Benz driverless taxis to hit Abu Dhabi roads in 2026

YouTube is working with medical professionals to create reliable medical content. Getty Images

YouTube expands its health push in the UAE by putting doctors in front of the camera

The Royal Rumble was the WWE's first pay-per-view and livestreaming event to air on Netflix in most markets. Photo: WWE

WWE Royal Rumble Saudi Arabia 2026: How to buy tickets

Lando Norris prepares to drive in the garage during F1 Testing at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images

F1 champion Lando Norris to drive with No 1 on his McLaren in 2026


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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

Brunello: The Gracious Visionary weaves documentary with fictionalised retellings of major moments in Cucinelli’s life. Photo: Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli lays out his legacy in new film

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

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Mubadala's headquarters in Abu Dhabi. It has allocated more investments to the private credit market in recent years. Victor Besa / The National

Alpha Dhabi and Mubadala joint venture acquires European lending assets from Apollo

Markets

Adia sees 'very attractive return' in private real estate credit

Economy

UAE issues amendments to Commercial Companies Law to improve competitiveness

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UAE National Orchestra sets date for first public show of debut season

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Red Sea Museum in Jeddah revives the city's historic gateway

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A Kenyan police officer arrives in Haiti to join an expanded international force aiming to curb gang violence in the country. Reuters
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A Kenyan police officer arrives in Haiti to join an expanded international force aiming to curb gang violence in the country. Reuters
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US first lady Melania Trump and Santa Claus arrive at an armed forces base in Virginia to distribute presents to 150 children of military families. EPA
US first lady Melania Trump and Santa Claus arrive at an armed forces base in Virginia to distribute presents to 150 children of military families. EPA
US first lady Melania Trump and Santa Claus arrive at an armed forces base in Virginia to distribute presents to 150 children of military families. EPA
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Members of the Miao ethnic group take part in a traditional sun-worshiping ceremony, during the Lusheng Festival in China's Guizhou province. AFP
Members of the Miao ethnic group take part in a traditional sun-worshiping ceremony, during the Lusheng Festival in China's Guizhou province. AFP
Members of the Miao ethnic group take part in a traditional sun-worshiping ceremony, during the Lusheng Festival in China's Guizhou province. AFP
Members of the Miao ethnic group take part in a traditional sun-worshiping ceremony, during the Lusheng Festival in China's Guizhou province. AFP
A pygmy hippo calf with its mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. AP
A pygmy hippo calf with its mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. AP
A pygmy hippo calf with its mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. AP
A pygmy hippo calf with its mother in their enclosure at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany. AP
Fireworks illuminate Clock Square in Homs, western Syria, as the country marks the anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. AP
Fireworks illuminate Clock Square in Homs, western Syria, as the country marks the anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. AP
Fireworks illuminate Clock Square in Homs, western Syria, as the country marks the anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. AP
Fireworks illuminate Clock Square in Homs, western Syria, as the country marks the anniversary of the fall of the Assad regime. AP
The Master Lock yacht crosses the finish line to win the 2025 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, at Sydney Harbour. AFP
The Master Lock yacht crosses the finish line to win the 2025 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, at Sydney Harbour. AFP
The Master Lock yacht crosses the finish line to win the 2025 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, at Sydney Harbour. AFP
The Master Lock yacht crosses the finish line to win the 2025 SOLAS Big Boat Challenge, at Sydney Harbour. AFP
Christmas lights inspired by Netflix hit Stranger Things decorate a street in Spain's capital Madrid. Reuters
Christmas lights inspired by Netflix hit Stranger Things decorate a street in Spain's capital Madrid. Reuters
Christmas lights inspired by Netflix hit Stranger Things decorate a street in Spain's capital Madrid. Reuters
Christmas lights inspired by Netflix hit Stranger Things decorate a street in Spain's capital Madrid. Reuters
Greek farmers protest against the delayed payment of EU subsidies, in Heraklion, Crete. Reuters
Greek farmers protest against the delayed payment of EU subsidies, in Heraklion, Crete. Reuters
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