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Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

The East African island commemorates its past annually on Unesco's International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade

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Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

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Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Aviation

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

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Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

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Ajman Tourism embarks on UK tour to boost visitor numbers

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Al Gurg’s studio, Modu Method, is inspired by modular design and heirloom pieces. The word fun comes up a lot in his work. Photo: Modu

Emirati designer Omar Al Gurg on aliens, niche YouTube shows and burning oud

The designer takes our quick-fire questionnaire

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Shah Jahan's sword to be displayed at Sotheby's Dubai

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Bentley's new Continental GT hybrid is still the best grand tourer

Motoring

Eid Al Fitr 2025 tech gift guide: what to buy aspiring hobbyists, from writers to DJs

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On my watch: Maximilian Busser is pushing boundaries of craftsmanship

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Black Book: Brunello Cucinelli’s Duo bag, Dior trainers and Swarovski glasses

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The near-fatal fire that inspired Gaurav Gupta's latest fashion collection

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Yas Bay Waterfront will once against host fireworks for the Eid holiday in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Fitr 2025 fireworks and free events in the UAE

Public and private sector employees get three days paid leave for the festival marking the end of Ramadan

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Things to do with children over Eid Al Fitr, from theme parks to museums

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When is the Dubai Fountain's last show before temporarily closing?

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UAE's first Disney Store opens in Abu Dhabi

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UAE emergency team supports critical earthquake rescue efforts in Myanmar

Israel creates new corridor to 'break connection' between Khan Younis and Rafah

UAE's AI university develops tool to detect propaganda in news

Andy Warhol's painted BMW M1 to appear at Art Dubai

Sheikh Hamdan launches online platform to promote Dubai community wellbeing

For the East, US tariffs need not spell the end of the free trade dream

Amanda Seyfried: 'I'm too scared to make Broadway debut'

InterviewWe're not here to fight the Houthis, EU Red Sea commander says

Emirati professor becomes a Dubai taxi driver to explore what drives us

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab review: Dubai's superyacht-style hotel combines sensational views with VIP touches

What does habibi mean? When and when not to use the term in the UAE

Before and after photos of Melania Trump's Rose Garden renovation

Timeframe: When the UAE pegged its dirham to the US dollar in 1997

10 of our favourite Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed moments

Celebrities react to England's loss at Euro 2020: Prince William, Adele and Sadiq Khan

Royal birthdays: when were members of the British monarchy born?

Trump announces tariffs on the rest of the world

Trump announces tariffs on the rest of the world

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Oil and stock markets plunge as Trump's tariffs rattle investors

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

Trump plans visit to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar

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