McLaren driver Lando Norris celebrates winning the world championship at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen during the race at Yas Marina Circuit
McLaren driver Lando Norris finished third in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to win the 2025 drivers' championship at the Yas Marina Circuit
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Max Verstappen en route to winning the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit
McLaren's Lando Norris during the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National
Start of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit
Max Verstappen at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen has his picture taken with the rest of the team at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
A flypast before the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
McLaren driver Lando Norris at the drivers' parade at Yas Marina Circuit
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly and Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen with the rest of the team in Abu Dhabi
Mercedes driver George Russell before the drivers' parade
Aston Matin's Fernando Alonso and Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli
Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto and Haas driver Oliver Bearman
The Red Bull team move Max Verstappen's car on race day at Yas Marina Circuit
McLaren engineers work on the car on Sunday
Visitors arrive for race day at the Yas Marina Circuit
A fan looks at the world championship trophy at Yas Marina Circuit
Fans arrive for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Nico Rosberg and Martin Brundle
Oscar Piastri ahead of the race
Social media creator Khaby Lame in the paddock at Yas Marina Circuit
Terry Crews and Ronaldinho in Abu Dhabi
Metallica turn Etihad Park into a hometown show for the Middle East
Metallica frontman James Hetfield salutes the crowd at Etihad Park, during Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend. All photos: Ethara
Metallica performed with scintillating precision and drive at their after-race concert
The concert featured some of the renowned metal band's greatest hits
Metallica treated fans in Abu Dhabi to songs including Creeping Death and For Whom the Bell Tolls
The band have rocked Etihad Park on three occasions
Lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo on stage
Metallica are among the after-race headline acts at the F1 finale in Abu Dhabi
Thousands packed into the venue on Yas Island to see the band in action
Hetfield and Hammett on stage at Etihad Park
Metallica remain a powerful on-stage presence after 40 years at the forefront of heavy metal
Paddock Club and Pit lane walk experience at the F1
The pit lane during practice day at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit. All Photos: Chris Whiteoak / The National
F1 Paddock club. photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National
F1 Paddock club. photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National
F1 Paddock club. photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National
F1 Paddock club. photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National
F1 Paddock club. photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National
McLaren driver Lando Norris arrives for practice day
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar arrives
The Alpine team perform a tyre change
The Alpine team during practice day
The Aston Martin pit-lane crew
Some of the Alpine pit crew
Williams driver Carlos Sainz arrives
The McLaren pit crew
The President's Cake
Director: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Rating: 4/5
Who's who in Yemen conflict
Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government
Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council
Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south
Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory
What vitamins do we know are beneficial for living in the UAE
Vitamin D: Highly relevant in the UAE due to limited sun exposure; supports bone health, immunity and mood. Vitamin B12: Important for nerve health and energy production, especially for vegetarians, vegans and individuals with absorption issues. Iron: Useful only when deficiency or anaemia is confirmed; helps reduce fatigue and support immunity. Omega-3 (EPA/DHA): Supports heart health and reduces inflammation, especially for those who consume little fish.
The specs: Macan Turbo
Engine: Dual synchronous electric motors Power: 639hp Torque: 1,130Nm Transmission: Single-speed automatic Touring range: 591km Price: From Dh412,500 On sale: Deliveries start in October
Labour dispute
The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.
The flights
Etihad (etihad.com) flies from Abu Dhabi to Luang Prabang via Bangkok, with a return flight from Chiang Rai via Bangkok for about Dh3,000, including taxes. Emirates and Thai Airways cover the same route, also via Bangkok in both directions, from about Dh2,700. The cruise
The Gypsy by Mekong Kingdoms has two cruising options: a three-night, four-day trip upstream cruise or a two-night, three-day downstream journey, from US$5,940 (Dh21,814), including meals, selected drinks, excursions and transfers. The hotels
Accommodation is available in Luang Prabang at the Avani, from $290 (Dh1,065) per night, and at Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort from $1,080 (Dh3,967) per night, including meals, an activity and transfers.
