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Jay Adrian Tolentino says financial coaching has given him far better returns than any other asset class. Victor Besa / The National

My Dubai Salary‘I aim to retire by 55 or sooner by investing in index funds’

Rob Reiner, left, and Stephen King stayed lifelong friends before Reiner's death on Sunday. Photo: Boston Herald via Getty Images

In his own wordsWhy Rob Reiner adapted Stephen King better than anyone else

Jebel Faya, part of Sharjah's Faya palaeolandscape. Deposits there reveal thousands of years of continuous human presence despite a harsh climate. Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Inside Sharjah's World Heritage site where humanity thrived 210,000 years ago

The T100 Triathlon World Tour now has a major stopover in the Gulf region. Photo: T100 Triathlon

From Dubai to Doha: Middle East becomes new centre of professional triathlon

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed Al Ahmed, who was identified on social media as the bystander who tackled one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at Bondi beach. Reuters

'I feel pride and honour. My son is a hero of Australia'

Stevi Lowmass says Dubai Silicon Oasis offers good value for money. Pawan Singh for The National

My Dubai RentSoapmaker loves life in Dh205,000-a-year villa close to her factory

A small number of US troops remain in Syria to prevent a resurgence of ISIS. AP

Pressure on Syria to quell extremists after killing of US troops

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EU criticises Israeli dual use restrictions delaying aid for Gaza

A Palestinian woman fixes her tent after heavy rain in Gaza City on December 11. The EU says too many lorries carrying shelters, tents and sleeping bags are being refused entry. AFP

EU criticises Israeli dual use restrictions delaying aid for Gaza

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to brief EU foreign ministers

Europe
Police officers stand guard at Bondi Beach a day after Australia's worst mass shooting in decades. Reuters

Sydney shooting: Anger in Israel and condemnation from Middle East

Israeli politicians renew feud with Australian leadership, while Middle East countries offer condolences

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Saudi Crown Prince holds talks with Sudan’s Al Burhan in Riyadh

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Flash flooding claims at least 37 lives in Morocco

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Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Los Angeles mansion on Sunday. AFP

'Son in custody' after death of director Rob Reiner and wife Michele Singer

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Country's first regulated online gaming website begins operations

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UAE airlines given green light for more Manila flights

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Morocco's midfielder #16 Achraf Al Mahdioui celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-final football match between Morocco and the United Arab Emirates at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al-Rayyan on December 15, 2025. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

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Rob Reiner told the true story about reporters who found evidence of falsified intelligence about weapons of mass destruction before the 2003 invasion. AFP

How Rob Reiner’s political activism led to film about US invasion of Iraq

Manchester United's Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Bournemouth. AFP

Man United player ratings v Bournemouth: Cunha 8, Fernandes 8, Yoro 5

An Amazon Web Services AI data centre. The top five companies in the S&P 500, including AWS's parent company Amazon, make up roughly 30 per cent of the tech-heavy index. Reuters

Bubble or not, AI spending is keeping the US economy humming

Tyla’s Sole DXB performance followed her Soundstorm set in Riyadh, marking a clear step into festival headliner territory. Photo: Maxwell Aurelien James

Tyla ready for world's biggest stages after impressive Gulf shows

The Dubai to Sharjah road that was opened in 1966. Deira Clock Tower can be seen in the distance. Photo: Michael Hamilton-Clark

How the E11 motorway drove Sheikh Zayed's vision for the UAE

A worker at the oil and gas platform at Miubarek field off the coast of Sharjah. Jeff Topping / The National

Business InsightsHow necessity is driving innovation in Gulf gas sector

Petr Yan did what few thought possible and dethroned UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323 on December 7. Getty Images

UFC in review: Yan solves Dvalishvili dilemma, Van's rise and Dern strikes gold

Dubai Police has a dedicated website where all e-crime can be reported. You don’t have to be a victim of a scam to report one. PA

'How can I report scam messages in the UAE?'


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Trump sues BBC for $5 billion over January 6 clips

The BBC has admitted its editing of the remarks was an 'error of judgment'

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Ban Ki-moon calls for single seven-year term for next UN chief

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President Sheikh Mohammed and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regularly hold diplomatic phone calls. UAE Presidential Court / EPA

President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with EU Commission President

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India's PM Modi begins two-day visit to Jordan

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Seized cash, packaged fentanyl and a handgun are displayed at the Atlanta Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, 21 November 2025. Two men are facing federal charges, after 21 kilograms of fentanyl, more than 380,000 US dollars and a Glock handgun were seized during a Homeland Security Task Force raid in Forest Park, Georgia. EPA/ERIK S. LESSER

Donald Trump declares drug fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'

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Yemen's STC announces military operation in southern Abyan province

MENA

US says Ukraine would be guaranteed 'platinum standard' security guarantees under peace plan

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Britain's new spy chief needs agents to master AI and be 'fluent in Python'

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Object 1 expands into UAE capital, launching flagship sales gallery in Abu Dhabi

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Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hot spot

New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more

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In a decade and a half, On has become one of the leading brands of trainers in the world, taking on industry giants such as Nike and Adidas. Photo: On

On shoes co-founder reveals how it became running’s most innovative brand

Two Arab Sheikhs (1978) by Munira Nusseibeh. Photo: Munira Nusseibeh

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UAE announces amendments to corporate tax law

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Mubadala and Barings launch $500m global real estate debt partnership

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UAE airlines given green light for more Manila flights

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Of Land and Water: Inside Sharjah Art Foundation's monumental exhibition at the Kalba Ice Factory

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Bollywood spy film Dhurandhar will not be released in the Gulf

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The video, directed by Lina Makoul, shows both destruction and tender family moments in Gaza and Jerusalem. Photo: Together For Palestine

Palestinian folk song aims to top UK Christmas chart to support Gaza's children

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A man dressed as the Grinch poses on a car bedecked in Christmas lights, in Cape Town, South Africa. Reuters
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The aftermath of a bus crash in Remedios, Colombia in which more than a dozen schoolchildren and the driver were killed. AFP
The aftermath of a bus crash in Remedios, Colombia in which more than a dozen schoolchildren and the driver were killed. AFP
The aftermath of a bus crash in Remedios, Colombia in which more than a dozen schoolchildren and the driver were killed. AFP
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The Jaguari-Jacarei dam, which is operating at about 20 per cent capacity, during a drought affecting Sao Paulo state, in Joanopolis, Brazil. AFP
The Jaguari-Jacarei dam, which is operating at about 20 per cent capacity, during a drought affecting Sao Paulo state, in Joanopolis, Brazil. AFP
The Jaguari-Jacarei dam, which is operating at about 20 per cent capacity, during a drought affecting Sao Paulo state, in Joanopolis, Brazil. AFP
A mourner with a floral tribute to Bondi Beach shooting victims arrives at the scene in Sydney, Australia to pay his respects, after 15 people were killed by father-and-son gunmen. AFP
A mourner with a floral tribute to Bondi Beach shooting victims arrives at the scene in Sydney, Australia to pay his respects, after 15 people were killed by father-and-son gunmen. AFP
A mourner with a floral tribute to Bondi Beach shooting victims arrives at the scene in Sydney, Australia to pay his respects, after 15 people were killed by father-and-son gunmen. AFP
A mourner with a floral tribute to Bondi Beach shooting victims arrives at the scene in Sydney, Australia to pay his respects, after 15 people were killed by father-and-son gunmen. AFP
A military parade to mark 200 years of the armed forces, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Reuters
A military parade to mark 200 years of the armed forces, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Reuters
A military parade to mark 200 years of the armed forces, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Reuters
A military parade to mark 200 years of the armed forces, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Reuters
Two colossal alabaster statues of ancient Egyptian King Amenhotep III are re-erected at his mortuary temple in Luxor. Each stands at over 10 metres and weighs 100 tonnes. EPA
Two colossal alabaster statues of ancient Egyptian King Amenhotep III are re-erected at his mortuary temple in Luxor. Each stands at over 10 metres and weighs 100 tonnes. EPA
Two colossal alabaster statues of ancient Egyptian King Amenhotep III are re-erected at his mortuary temple in Luxor. Each stands at over 10 metres and weighs 100 tonnes. EPA
Two colossal alabaster statues of ancient Egyptian King Amenhotep III are re-erected at his mortuary temple in Luxor. Each stands at over 10 metres and weighs 100 tonnes. EPA
Residents are ferried across a river after a bridge was damaged by flooding in Juli, in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Residents are ferried across a river after a bridge was damaged by flooding in Juli, in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Residents are ferried across a river after a bridge was damaged by flooding in Juli, in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Residents are ferried across a river after a bridge was damaged by flooding in Juli, in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
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Seasonal snowfall in Central Park, New York City. AP
Seasonal snowfall in Central Park, New York City. AP
Seasonal snowfall in Central Park, New York City. AP

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