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Monica Hanna has been a key member of campaigns to repatriate the Nefertiti bust. Reuters

Monica Hanna's pursuit of an Egyptology free from the legacy of colonialism

Getty Images/ Nick Donaldson

Weekend EssayArmenia and Azerbaijan have taken a new route in their quest for peace

UAE Demographics gif

Special reportAs the UAE's population exceeds 11 million, here's where it all began

Infamous former energy giant Enron is back and its mission is more important than ever, chief executive Connor Gaydos has said. Photo: Enron

From fraud and bankruptcy to personal nuclear reactors, Enron's unlikely rebirth

Quiz of the week

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

Items were examined from places including the Hili 8 Bronze Age site in Al Ain. Photo: S. Cleuziou and the French Archaeological Mission to Abu Dhabi

The secrets of the Gulf’s Bronze Age vegetarians

Events such as Philippines Independence Day, regularly celebrated in the UAE, can help you stay connected with your culture. Leslie Pableo for The National.

ColumnSix lessons I've learnt from 20 years as an Overseas Filipino Worker in the UAE

Marwan, Kopf links gedreht (Head turned left)

From Syria to Mayfair via Berlin: Marwan's blockbuster exhibition at Christie's


Tribal clashes in Sweida, Syria

Syrian forces deploy to Sweida as sectarian fighting defies truce

  • 'We fled a civil war': Syrian civilians bear the brunt of Sweida sectarian violence
  • 'We have enough wars': Israeli experts doubt their country's strategy after bombing of Syria

InterviewLebanon cannot call itself a state without answers to Beirut blast

MENA
Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal had been in a coma since a car accident in 2005

Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma

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Hamas to discuss list of Palestinians to be freed from Israeli jails with Gaza truce mediators

MENA
Bernd Van Linder, chief executive of Commercial Bank of Dubai, sees the lender evolving into a nimble and cost effective digital-first institution. Antonie Robertson / The National

Exclusive CBD is in the big league. Now it wants to stand out, says CEO

Banking

DRC and M23 rebels sign declaration of principles for permanent ceasefire

News

Iraq investigates drone attacks on radar and Kurdish oilfields

MENA


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Ons Jabeur is taking a break from tennis after struggling with injuries and illness for most of the last two years. Getty Images

Jabeur's tennis timeout shows growing need to address problem of player burnout

US President Donald Trump holds the signed Genius Act at the White House in Washington. Reuters

'Genius' move: What are the goals of the three US crypto bills?

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. Reuters

Manchester United quiz: Ruben Amorim, new season and more

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur has reached three Grand Slam finals in three years. AFP

As Ons Jabeur steps back, why more athletes are prioritising mental health

A legacy sequel of Shaun of the Dead could explore the bond between Simon Pegg's Shaun, second from right, and his now-zombie friends. Photo: Pictorial Press Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo

Classic horror movies that deserve legacy sequels

US President Donald Trump and Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad announced agreements that included co-operation on small modular nuclear reactors. Bloomberg

The overlooked AI aspect of the US-Bahrain nuclear co-operation deal

Most Palestinians are forced to rely on aid kitchens, as an Israeli blockade has sparked widespread food shortages. Reuters

Falafel has become a symbol of survival for starving Gazans

ChatGPT agent uses its 'own computer', a suite of tools that includes a visual browser, text-based browser, a terminal and direct API access. Getty Images

What is ChatGPT agent and how can it help you?

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Hungry Palestinians depend on plain falafel for daily food intake

Displaced restaurant worker tells The National: 'It is a very sad scene'

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Trump’s tariffs drive up prices at Middle Eastern grocery stores in US

Trump’s tariffs drive up prices at Middle Eastern grocery stores in US

Kashtat Amina: Chef Mariam serves up Emirati dishes that taste like home

Kashtat Amina: Chef Mariam serves up Emirati dishes that taste like home

Syrian girl undergoes life-saving treatment paid for by Ruler of Dubai

Syrian girl undergoes life-saving treatment paid for by Ruler of Dubai

Fighting resumes between Druze groups and Bedouin clans in Syria

Fighting resumes between Druze groups and Bedouin clans in Syria



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A bus overturned in south of Shiraz, in southern Iran, on Saturday morning. EPA

Bus crash kills at least 21 in southern Iran

Up to 20,000 people die on the country's roads each year

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Epstein saga deepens after revelation of birthday letter allegedly from Trump

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Burnt-out cars after clashes near the Mitiga area of Tripoli in May. EPA

Libyan prison militia chief arrested in Germany

Europe

EU sets talks with GCC states on strategic partnerships

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Traders wearing Mickey Mouse ear caps are seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Reuters

Mixed US economic signals drag Wall Street lower after record week

Markets

ExclusiveLebanon seeks deal to send overcrowded prison inmates to Syria

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Relentless Pogacar extends Tour de France lead to more than four minutes

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UK universities given new funds to lure world-leading researchers

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Protesters and police clash outside UK migrant hotel

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Traders wearing Mickey Mouse ear caps are seen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Reuters

Mixed US economic signals drag Wall Street lower after record week

Markets

Gulf Air orders 12 Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it seeks to expand network

Aviation

Who is in the running to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair?

US

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How UAE hip-hop artist Swerte found his voice again after losing his father

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Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: A painted Lamborghini and art with raw meat

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Nancy Ajram is back with a new summer anthem. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

The 32 best Arabic songs of 2025 so far, from Nancy Ajram to Marwan Moussa

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Buildings in the southern Syria city of Sweida burn as fighting between Bedouin tribal forces and Druze fighters continues on July 19. At least 718 people have been killed in Sweida province, a war monitor said that day, in an toll for nearly a week of violence in the heartland of the Druze minority. AFP
Buildings in the southern Syria city of Sweida burn as fighting between Bedouin tribal forces and Druze fighters continues on July 19. At least 718 people have been killed in Sweida province, a war monitor said that day, in an toll for nearly a week of violence in the heartland of the Druze minority. AFP
Buildings in the southern Syria city of Sweida burn as fighting between Bedouin tribal forces and Druze fighters continues on July 19. At least 718 people have been killed in Sweida province, a war monitor said that day, in an toll for nearly a week of violence in the heartland of the Druze minority. AFP
Buildings in the southern Syria city of Sweida burn as fighting between Bedouin tribal forces and Druze fighters continues on July 19. At least 718 people have been killed in Sweida province, a war mo
Hazy weather along the Sheikh Zayed Road around the Ibn Batuta Mall area of Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Hazy weather along the Sheikh Zayed Road around the Ibn Batuta Mall area of Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Hazy weather along the Sheikh Zayed Road around the Ibn Batuta Mall area of Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
Hazy weather along the Sheikh Zayed Road around the Ibn Batuta Mall area of Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
In Karachi, the shutters come down on July 19 as businesses go on strike, supported by dozens of trade bodies, in protest against tax provisions in Pakistan's new Finance Act, with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry leading the call. EPA
In Karachi, the shutters come down on July 19 as businesses go on strike, supported by dozens of trade bodies, in protest against tax provisions in Pakistan's new Finance Act, with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry leading the call. EPA
In Karachi, the shutters come down on July 19 as businesses go on strike, supported by dozens of trade bodies, in protest against tax provisions in Pakistan's new Finance Act, with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry leading the call. EPA
In Karachi, the shutters come down on July 19 as businesses go on strike, supported by dozens of trade bodies, in protest against tax provisions in Pakistan's new Finance Act, with the Karachi Chamber
One of the 10 US citizens in an exchange between the US government and the Venezuelan government waves a US flag on arrival at the San Oscar Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on July 18. The Americans, whose names have not been officially released, were taken to San Salvador en route to the US and appear in the video posted on the social networking site X in a ceremony with US special envoy for hostages Adam Boehler. AFP
One of the 10 US citizens in an exchange between the US government and the Venezuelan government waves a US flag on arrival at the San Oscar Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on July 18. The Americans, whose names have not been officially released, were taken to San Salvador en route to the US and appear in the video posted on the social networking site X in a ceremony with US special envoy for hostages Adam Boehler. AFP
One of the 10 US citizens in an exchange between the US government and the Venezuelan government waves a US flag on arrival at the San Oscar Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on July 18. The Americans, whose names have not been officially released, were taken to San Salvador en route to the US and appear in the video posted on the social networking site X in a ceremony with US special envoy for hostages Adam Boehler. AFP
One of the 10 US citizens in an exchange between the US government and the Venezuelan government waves a US flag on arrival at the San Oscar Romero International Airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador
Artists from Morocco's Amazigh community take part in the annual Ahidous National Festival in the town of Ain Leuh, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains, on July 18. The event features cultural activities, storytelling, and traditional games. AFP
Artists from Morocco's Amazigh community take part in the annual Ahidous National Festival in the town of Ain Leuh, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains, on July 18. The event features cultural activities, storytelling, and traditional games. AFP
Artists from Morocco's Amazigh community take part in the annual Ahidous National Festival in the town of Ain Leuh, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains, on July 18. The event features cultural activities, storytelling, and traditional games. AFP
Artists from Morocco's Amazigh community take part in the annual Ahidous National Festival in the town of Ain Leuh, in the heart of the Middle Atlas mountains, on July 18. The event features cultural
Team Japan compete in the Open's Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on July 19. Getty Images
Team Japan compete in the Open's Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on July 19. Getty Images
Team Japan compete in the Open's Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on July 19. Getty Images
Team Japan compete in the Open's Team Free Preliminaries on day nine of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships at World Aquatics Championships Arena on July 19. Getty Images
A rescue worker climbs a toppled billboard that damaged a parked lorry in Quezon city, Philippines, in strong winds and rain as Tropical Storm Wipha crosses the north of the country on July 19. AP
A rescue worker climbs a toppled billboard that damaged a parked lorry in Quezon city, Philippines, in strong winds and rain as Tropical Storm Wipha crosses the north of the country on July 19. AP
A rescue worker climbs a toppled billboard that damaged a parked lorry in Quezon city, Philippines, in strong winds and rain as Tropical Storm Wipha crosses the north of the country on July 19. AP
A rescue worker climbs a toppled billboard that damaged a parked lorry in Quezon city, Philippines, in strong winds and rain as Tropical Storm Wipha crosses the north of the country on July 19. AP
Guests take part in the Halay - a traditional dance - during a Kurdish wedding in the south-east province of Hakkari, on July 12. AFP
Guests take part in the Halay - a traditional dance - during a Kurdish wedding in the south-east province of Hakkari, on July 12. AFP
Guests take part in the Halay - a traditional dance - during a Kurdish wedding in the south-east province of Hakkari, on July 12. AFP
Guests take part in the Halay - a traditional dance - during a Kurdish wedding in the south-east province of Hakkari, on July 12. AFP

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