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Naser Mestarihi and his band Winterburn opened for Guns N' Roses in Bahrain last month. Credit: Naser Mestarihi

Dubai underground to opening for Guns N' Roses: A rock dream comes true

Jordanian-Pakistani musician says ringing endorsement from his favourite band's guitarist in Bahrain was inspirational

Bahrain among five countries elected to UN Security Council

Cast of Avengers: Doomsday movie assemble for filming in Bahrain

US Homeland Security head Noem visits Bahrain

President Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad of Bahrain discuss close bonds between nations

Takreem honours Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi and Shaikha Mai Al Khalifa

Inside Heatwave, Bahrain's Golden Lion-winning pavilion at Venice Biennale

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Steve Coogan is among British celebrities who have signed a letter condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. PA

CommentFor celebrities, silence on Gaza 'genocide' is no longer an option

President Donald Trump named his friend Steve Witkoff as US special envoy to the Middle East. AFP

Who is on Trump’s Middle East team?

Demonstrators protest against plans to bar foreign students from Harvard. EPA

Gulf students look to Canada and Australia as Trump wages war on liberal unis

A flag march in Gent, Belgium, in solidarity with Palestinians. AFP

Beyond the HeadlinesWill Europe’s shift on Israel’s war in Gaza change anything?

Businessman Elon Musk and Donald Trump have had an acrimonious parting of the ways and while there may be no winner in their war of words, there is only one US President at a time. AFP

CommentMusk's departure proves no one lasts long in the spotlight beside Trump

The Royal Navy's Merlin helicopter fires flares. Reuters

3D-printed drones made on frontlines offer glimpse of future digital warfare

Palestinian children gather at a hot meal distribution point in Nuseirat on Wednesday. The US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation announced the temporary closure of the facilities this week following a string of deadly incidents. AFP

EditorialEnd Gaza's aid debacle by letting humanitarians do their jobs

Camels eat plastic and rubbish by the roadside in Umm Al Quwain. In 2021, 'The National' shared video footage of a baby camel in Abu Dhabi eating a plastic bag that it mistook for food. Steven McCombe / The National

EditorialA global plastics pollution treaty is possible

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Crown Prince Hussein and Princess Rajwa on her 31st birthday. She is wearing the bespoke earrings by Mattar Jewellers. Crown Prince Hussein / Instagram

LuxuryJordan's Princess Rajwa wears bespoke Bahraini pearls in new portrait

The earrings were crafted specifically for the royal using unique natural pearls

Blessed by the Pope: When The National travelled on ‘Shepherd One’

Catholics say they cherish Pope Francis's message to build bridges between communities. EPA

Gulf Christians pay tribute to late Pope Francis

Hurricanes crowned champions of West Asia after comeback win over Bahrain

The artwork took two and a half years from design to completion. Photo: Bahrain International Airport

Giant stained-glass installation unveiled at Bahrain Airport

Bahrain GP talking points: Verstappen aims to make it back-to-back wins

Mohammed ben Sulayem: First Bahrain GP 'paved the way' for others to follow

Al Munther satellite: How Bahrain is building its future in space

Investcorp buys majority stake in German logistics consultancy Miebach

President Sheikh Mohamed and Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Al Shati Palace. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Crown Prince of Bahrain in Abu Dhabi

UAE leader hosts iftar during Ramadan greetings in the capital

Investcorp boosts US industrial portfolio with $335m investment

Robinson Thompson just misses historic 59 in Bahrain first round

Wenger attends ceremony to celebrate Bahrain’s Fifa Talent Academy

Ma’aden and Alba call off aluminium business merger plans

UAE leaders congratulate Bahrain for thrilling win in Arabian Gulf Cup final

Arabian Gulf Cup: When Amoory inspired the UAE to glory in 2013

The World Trade Centre in Manama, Bahrain. Alamy Stock Photo

IMF: Bahrain should continue efforts to lower government debt

Bahrain's economy projected to grow by 3 per cent this year

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives honour from Bahrain's King during official visit

Sheikh Abdullah meets King Hamad of Bahrain on official visit

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to begin official visit to Bahrain on Tuesday

So you’re a foodie. Now become a better tourist - here’s how

Bahrain welcomes British Airways U-turn on flight cancellations

Investcorp names Mashaal AlJomaih as CEO for Saudi Arabia unit

Visiting a farmers' market is one way to support local producers and sample fresh and authentic food. Getty Images

So you’re a foodie. Now become a better tourist - here’s how

The UN World Forum for gastronomy tourism was held for the first time in the Middle East, with lessons emerging for both the industry and you, the cultured consumer. Here are some pro tips

Bahrain welcomes British Airways U-turn on flight cancellations

Investcorp names Mashaal AlJomaih as CEO for Saudi Arabia unit

Bahraini chef Tala Bashmi steps away from Fusions by Tala restaurant

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