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Mohamed Salah arriving at Liverpool's training ground on Tuesday. PA

Egyptian fans and commentators back 'our legend' Salah in Liverpool drama

Sarah Jessica Parker is global creative director of laboratory-grown diamond brand Astrea London. Photo: Astrea London

And just like that, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the UAE

A captagon factory raid in Lebanon on July 13 2025. Photo: Lebanese Army

EditorialWhy the Middle East is closer to breaking the drugs trade

A displaced Sudanese man wipes the tears of his deceased sister's daughter at a displacement camp in Al Dabba, Sudan. Reuters

CommentIn Sudan and elsewhere, it's time to end the 'the cruel maths of aid cuts'

Dr Jamal Al Kaabi said the Bridge Summit attracted people from sectors including film, gaming, AI and content creation. Photo: IMI

Bridge Summit shows value of working together, says National Media Council chief

Dmitry Balyasny on Abu Dhabi expansion, AI agents and 2026 outlook

Dmitry Balyasny on Abu Dhabi expansion, AI agents and 2026 outlook

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?

A health worker administers anti-polio vaccine drops to a child during a door-to-door vaccination campaign in Hyderabad, Pakistan. EPA

CommentWhy the polio eradication pledge in Abu Dhabi should fill us all with optimism


Lebanon says Hezbollah disarmament on track after US links funding to progress

Lebanese troops on a military vehicle south of the Litani river, the area covered in the first phase of arms control. Reuters

Lebanon says Hezbollah disarmament on track after US links funding to progress

US defence bill proposes suspension of aid to Lebanese Armed Forces if it is deemed unwilling to carry out task

MENA
Former UK prime minister David Cameron says he is “worried” by the number of Britons leaving the country.

Former UK PM Cameron 'worried' about Britons leaving for the UAE

Official figures suggest 256,000 UK citizens have emigrated since start of 2024

UK

US House passes bill that includes repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria

US

STC chief says Sanaa is 'next target' after taking control of Yemen's south

MENA
Coastguard forces rappel from a helicopter on to the vessel's deck, in a screengrab of a video published by US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Pam Bondi / X

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela 'used to smuggle Iranian oil'

US

'It spoke to me on a deep level': Pogba ventures into world of pro camel racing

Football

'Pioneering' Egyptian professor named Great Arab Minds winner

UAE
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

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In focus

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal against Real Madrid from the penalty spot. Getty Images

Real Madrid v Man City ratings: Rudiger 3, Rodrygo 8; O'Reilly 6, Haaland 7

Shahad Ameen at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Getty Images

Hijra director Shahad Ameen returns home with Saudi Arabia’s Oscar contender

BlackRock shares on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange. The world's biggest asset manager sees growth opportunities across the Gulf region. Reuters

Exclusive BlackRock considers Middle East 'two-way street' for global capital

The ghaf thrives in desert environments due to its heat tolerance and deep roots that can tap the water table. Photo: Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

Major study into genetic blueprint of UAE's ghaf trees to help conservation

Bisht is an outer garment worn by men for important occasions. Satish Kumar / The National

Koshary, bisht and kohl among Arab additions to Unesco cultural heritage list

Modon's Bashayer community features a 3.5km waterfront promenade. Photo: Modon

Abu Dhabi's Modon raises Dh3bn as Hudayriyat Island project sells out in a day

Ghost of Yotei is the anticipated sequel of the popular Ghost of Tsushima game. Photo: Sucker Punch Productions

The 10 best PlayStation 5 games of 2025

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland of Manchester City. AFP; Getty Images

Real Madrid v Man City: Mbappe injury threatens striker shoot-out with Haaland


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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


Headlines

Syria's President Ahmad al Shara with senior officials in Damascus. AP

SDF, Sweida and Israel key challenges to Syria's stability, experts say

President Ahmad Al Shara’s government will struggle to consolidate control without progress on 'thorny issues', Washington event hears

US

Why Jerome Powell's successor will have a hard time cutting interest rates

Economy
Hayden Wilde is in pole position going into the Qatar T100 World Championship Final. Photo: Seven Media

Wilde’s T100 triathlon title push boosted by Abu Dhabi training and Dubai Sevens

Sport

US threatens new ICC sanctions unless court pledges not to prosecute Donald Trump

US
The UAE Central Bank began implementing its digital currency strategy in March 2023

Digital Dirham to be launched soon, UAE Central Bank says

Money

UAE-Russia trade to double by 2030 in 'next phase' of economic co-operation

Economy

France's Sarkozy warms to far-right leader Marine Le Pen in prison memoir

Europe

Lebanon's Foreign Minister declines invitation to visit Iran

MENA

Bashar Al Assad's cousin admits 'not being an angel' during Syria's civil war

MENA


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Ray Dalio: On The Record with Hadley Gamble

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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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Culture

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and chairman of RIQ, said the partnership will help reinforce Abu Dhabi's position in the insurance industry. Photo: RIQ

RIQ and Swiss Re team up to boost Abu Dhabi's role in global insurance

Economy

Adnoc L&S welcomes fourth new LNG vessel to boost fleet and capacity expansion

Energy

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

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Culture

Modi hails Unesco listing of Diwali: ‘People in India are thrilled’

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The 10 best PlayStation 5 games of 2025

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Koshary, bisht and kohl among Arab additions to Unesco cultural heritage list

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Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Lightning streaks across the sky in Kuwait City, during a thunderstorm. AFP
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Palestinian potters at work in Al Zawaida, central Gaza Strip, as the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas continues. EPA
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Tractors blockade a motorway outside the Greek city of Larissa, during a farmers' protest to demand swifter access to EU subsidies delayed by a continuing investigation into multi-million fraud. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
Residents walk over debris to cross the river on a newly built bridge connecting Aceh and North Sumatra province, which was damaged by flash floods, in Bireuen district, Indonesia. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
New Zealand's squad, left, and the West Indies team stand for the national anthems on day one of their Test cricket match, in Wellington. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
A rocket and smoke trails from a multiple rocket launcher are seen in the sky during clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border in Cambodia's Oddar Meanchey province. AFP
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Israeli soldiers in a tunnel where, according to Israel's military, Hamas militants held the body of Israeli officer Hadar Goldin, in Rafah. Reuters
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP
Dresses by Christian Dior displayed during a continuing exhibition called Azzedine Alaia and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture at La Galerie Dior in Paris. AFP

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