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Ma'aden said it will continue to grow its aluminium business. AFP

Ma’aden and Alba call off aluminium business merger plans

The companies had started discussions for a potential deal in September

British archaeologist honoured with OBE proud to unearth remarkable past of 'second home' Bahrain

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

Oman resumes copper exports after 30 years

Syria's FM holds talks with Saudi officials in Riyadh

UAE President meets Saudi Defence Minister in Abu Dhabi

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US president-elect Donald Trump will face challenges in the Middle East when he begins his second term. AP

Middle East challenges await Trump in second term

Emirati genetic research could revolutionise UAE's personalised medical care

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan is currently recovering in a Mumbai hospital after he was attacked by a knife-wielding intruder at his home. Reuters

Saif Ali Khan attack revives fears of threats against Bollywood stars

Chef Akmal Anuar, of Michelin-starred 11 Woodfire fame, opened Goldfish Sushi and Yakitori in Abu Dhabi at the tail end of last year. Photo: Goldfish

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Sam Husseini, a long-time critic of Washington's foreign policy, is removed by security. Willy Lowry / The National

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The Chinese Zodiac renews every 12 years, with the philosophies of spirit animals ingrained in the culture. AP

Chinese New Year 2025: What’s in store for the Year of the Snake?

The introduction of the new smart rental index will bring about transparency. AFP

UAE Property: ‘Is there an oversupply and could that lead to a market crash?’

A Palestinian man sits amid the destruction in the Shujaiya neighbourhood of Gaza City this month. AFP

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media after his arrival in Abu Dhabi on Sunday night. Kirsty Wigglesworth / WPA Pool / Getty Images

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Downing Street says the UK leader will hold talks in Abu Dhabi on Monday before heading to Saudi Arabia to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with President Emmanuel Macron and CEOs of several French companies on the sidelines of the OneWaterSummit in Riyadh. Tuesday December 3, 2024. SPA

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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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UK's Defence Secretary in Turkey and Saudi Arabia for talks on Middle East tensions

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King Charles with Bahrain's King Hamad at Windsor Castle, Berkshire., on November 11. PA

King Charles hosts Bahrain's King Hamad at Windsor Castle to mark silver jubilee year

King Hamad joins King Charles for tea at the castle

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Qatar votes in referendum on scrapping legislative elections

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First EU-GCC summit commits to strengthening economic and diplomatic ties

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Press Agency

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend inaugural EU-GCC summit

The meeting takes place during widening conflict in the Middle East

Several people rescued as heavy rain lashes Oman

Saudi Arabia's King Salman 'recovered' after tests for lung inflammation

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Middle East Airlines is currently the only airline still operating in and out of Beirut. AFP

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