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Mapping the global gathering of Hajj
Authorities have recorded an increase in pilgrims from Europe, while Asia accounts for the largest group of foreign worshippers
Trump's deals during his visit to the Gulf
Technology and AI lead agreements on US President's trip
UAE has faced historically low rainfall this year
Dry spell follows deluge in 2024, the wettest year of the past four decades
Time taken to elect a new Pope
Conclave takes place 12 years after Pope Francis was elected
Trump's first 100 days in 10 charts
Donald Trump's return to the White House has been anything but quiet
The effects on children of Israel's Gaza war
With more than 17,400 children known to have been killed to date, The National looks at precious moments of childhood lost forever
The future of glaciers
On World Water Day, mountains and glaciers are in the spotlight - and the loss of these is an international issue
Countries with the worst air pollution
WHO says 99 per cent of the world's population live in areas where air quality falls below recommended limits
Saudi Arabia salary guide 2025: Snapshot trends and insights
Companies in Saudi Arabia will only increase salaries by the low single digits this year, as an influx of candidates from Europe and North America creates competition for jobs
Saudi Arabia salary guide: Wage increases slow as competition grows
Big expatriate packages including allowances for housing, car and education don't exist in the kingdom any more, experts say
UAE salary guide: Private sector faces biggest shake-up in years
Some industries seeing clearout of older middle management while younger tech savvy jobseekers see opportunities
UAE airports hit record passenger figures
Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International airport saw a 28% increase year on year
