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The woman died on a Qatar Airways flight from Melbourne to Doha. AFP

Qatar Airways crew dealt 'professionally' with body of dead woman on flight

Cabin staff acted ‘in line with training and industry standard practice’, says airline

Middle East visitors expected to spend £3.5bn in UK in 2025

Qatar and Turkey join regional integrated industrial partnership

UAE adventurer leads trek in Lawrence of Arabia’s footsteps

Kuwait’s Agility ‘bullish’ on Trump-led US economy as US-Gulf ties deepen

Ma’aden and Alba call off aluminium business merger plans

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Indian fans celebrate their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win against Australia at Dubai International Stadium. Getty Images

How to reach Dubai stadium for Sunday's India v New Zealand cricket final

A new traffic camera system will help police in Dubai to clamp down on driving offences. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai’s new traffic cameras detect if drivers are not wearing seat belts

Arctic sea ice, which plays a vital role in keeping the planet cool, hit a record low last month. Getty Images

Most companies not ready for financial impact of climate change, study finds

Egyptian prankster Ramez Galal's new series feels stale. Photo: x.com/ramezgalal

Ramez Elon Masr review: Even the prank show's guests are bored

The March Meeting coincides with the Sharjah Biennial and reflects on its theme To Carry. Antonie Robertson / The National

Sharjah's March Meeting to explore storytelling in art, food and song

South Korean military investigators examine the site where a South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped bombs on a civilian area during training, in Pocheon, South Korea, Thursday, March 6, 2025. (Yonhap via AP)

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Al Ain celebrate winning the 2023/24 AFC Champions League following their second leg final win over Yokohama F Marinos at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Al Ain and Saudi clubs to get share of $1 billion Club World Cup prize money

The Puente Nuevo or New Bridge is the crowning glory and main attraction in historic Ronda, Spain. Getty Images

A brush with a Muslim hero in Spain's historic Ronda

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A spectacular display of drones and fireworks illuminate Riyadh in December, celebrating Saudi Arabia’s confirmation as the host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup. AFP

Saudi Arabia raises $12bn from bonds to meet future funding needs

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Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud meets Syria's newly appointed Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani, in Riyadh. Reuters

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People are seen under the lotus-shaped skylight at Ben Thanh metro station in Ho Chi Minh City on December 22, 2024. Thousands of selfie-taking Ho Chi Minh City residents crammed into train carriages, as the traffic-clogged business hub celebrated the opening of its first-ever metro line after years of delays. AFP

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Sultan of Oman ends two-day state visit to Belgium

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The Digital City development in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has announced a host of ambitious new projects as part of the overarching economic agenda. Bloomberg

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Qatari citizens cast their ballots in the referendum at a polling station in Doha. AFP

Qatar votes in referendum on scrapping legislative elections

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Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed is flanked by Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel ahead of the EU-GCC summit in Brussels. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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