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Former Lafarge CEO Bruno Lafont is among those on trial. Reuters / AFP / The National

Spies, bribes and terror ties? French corporate giant Lafarge goes on trial

Dream of the Desert, Saudi Arabia's ultra-luxury train, is set to launch at the end of 2026. Photo: Arsenale Group

Leaders of the track: Saudi Arabia and UAE bring luxury train travel back

Amos Hochstein speaks to Hadley Gamble in Abu Dhabi. The National

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A coffee server at Abu Al Soud sweet shop in Gaza city, which has re-opened after the ceasefire. Photo: Abu Al Soud

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Actor and creator Rachel Sennott based many aspects of her new HBO series I Love LA on her own life. AFP

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A statue of King Ramses II at the Grand Egyptian Museum, in Giza, on the southwestern outskirts of the capital Cairo, Egypt. Reuters

EditorialThe glory of Egypt's long-awaited museum

The mood in Baghdad’s eastern suburb of Sadr City is one of silence ahead of Iraqi elections. Aymen Al Ameri / The National

Iraq’s Sadrist Movement leads growing boycott ahead of national vote


Microsoft reveals UAE investment of $15.2bn over seven years to support AI

During an AI tour in Dubai, Microsoft officials told those in attendance that the technology giant planned to partner with the UAE for decades to come, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence. Photo: Cody Combs

Microsoft reveals UAE investment of $15.2bn over seven years to support AI

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The 20-point Gaza peace plan stipulates Hamas must have no role in governing the territory. Bloomberg

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Ministers from Arab and Muslim nations gather in Istanbul to advance Gaza ceasefire

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Fighting in El Fasher has forced many people to flee their homes. AP

US envoy Boulos says Sudan truce agreed 'in principle'

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US sees UAE as strategic partner in energy ‘arms race’

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Syrian government forces travel along a road in Latakia province during battles with fighters from ousted leader Bashar Al Assad's Alawite sect, on March 7, 2025. Reuters

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Rembrandt's Young Lion Resting will be shown around the world ahead of its February 2026 auction. Photo: Sotheby's

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Elena Rybakina was the last player to qualify for the season-ending tournament. Reuters

Rybakina maintains winning streak with comeback win over Swiatek in Riyadh

Contestants in Physical 100: Italy include rugby player Mirco Bergamasco, centre. Photo: Netflix

Physical: 100 spin-offs announced so far, from Italy to US

ADIB's Smart Sukuk platform will allow investment in fractional bonds in smaller denominations. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

ADIB becomes first bank to join UAE's retail sukuk programme

USA's Milind Kumar scored a century against the UAE in the Cricket World Cup League 2. Photo: ECB

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Pike Place Market is a must-visit in Seattle, especially if you only have limited time. Hayley Kadrou / The National

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India captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrates with teammates after winning the ODI World Cup final against South Africa at the DY Patil Stadium. Getty Images

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Emirati collector Omar Al Hashmi in his Dubai gaming room, surrounded by part of his 800-game collection. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has completed development and testing of the Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2. Photo: Government of Dubai Media Office

Rashid Rover 2 brings UAE Moon-landing mission one giant leap closer

Rover heads to US for final preparations before next year's mission

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Man charged with 11 attempted murders after UK train stabbings

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Hamas fighters stand guard during a search for the bodies of Israeli hostages in eastern Gaza. AFP

Three Palestinians shot dead in southern Gaza as more war dead exchanged

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Israel arrests army lawyer who leaked video of Palestinian being abused

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A SpaceX rocket carries Space42's SAR satellites into orbit. Photo: Space42

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Migrant health workers increasingly plugging gaps in OECD workforce

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UAE air taxi certification to be completed by third quarter of next year

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International community made 'critical mistake' over Sudan, says UAE's Gargash

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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

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Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

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Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

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'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

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'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

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Fashion designer Stella McCartney is making her debut in Saudi Arabia as the closing show for Riyadh Fashion Week's spring/summer 2026 season. PA Wire

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The UAE's G42 spoke highly of Microsoft's recent announcement involving a long-term investment and chip exports. AFP

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AirAsia signs initial agreement to set up its Gulf hub in Bahrain

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Members of Lebanon's Shiite militant group Hezbollah mourn over the coffins of comrades killed in recent Israeli attacks during their funeral in the southern city of Nabatiyeh. AFP
Members of Lebanon's Shiite militant group Hezbollah mourn over the coffins of comrades killed in recent Israeli attacks during their funeral in the southern city of Nabatiyeh. AFP
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Palestinian girl Nada Arhouma, 15, who was injured in an Israeli air strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis, receives medical treatment at Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. EPA
Palestinian girl Nada Arhouma, 15, who was injured in an Israeli air strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis, receives medical treatment at Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. EPA
Palestinian girl Nada Arhouma, 15, who was injured in an Israeli air strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis, receives medical treatment at Nasser Hospital in the Gaza Strip. EPA
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Kibbutz member Avi Ben Zaken shows his tattoo to commemorate the people from his community that were killed and taken hostage during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel by Hamas. Reuters
Kibbutz member Avi Ben Zaken shows his tattoo to commemorate the people from his community that were killed and taken hostage during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel by Hamas. Reuters
Kibbutz member Avi Ben Zaken shows his tattoo to commemorate the people from his community that were killed and taken hostage during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel by Hamas. Reuters
Kibbutz member Avi Ben Zaken shows his tattoo to commemorate the people from his community that were killed and taken hostage during the October 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel by Hamas. Reuters
The LNER Azuma train, on which a mass stabbing took place, is driven away from Huntingdon Station in Huntingdon, eastern England. AFP
The LNER Azuma train, on which a mass stabbing took place, is driven away from Huntingdon Station in Huntingdon, eastern England. AFP
The LNER Azuma train, on which a mass stabbing took place, is driven away from Huntingdon Station in Huntingdon, eastern England. AFP
The LNER Azuma train, on which a mass stabbing took place, is driven away from Huntingdon Station in Huntingdon, eastern England. AFP
People stand next to the passenger bus after a lorry loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into it at Chevalla in southern state of Telangana, India. AP
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People stand next to the passenger bus after a lorry loaded with concrete stone chips rammed into it at Chevalla in southern state of Telangana, India. AP
An Afghan injured woman receives treatment at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. AFP
An Afghan injured woman receives treatment at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. AFP
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An Afghan injured woman receives treatment at a hospital in the aftermath of an earthquake, that struck overnight in Mazar-i-Sharif. AFP
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