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Lack of rain in the Middle East and North Africa
UAE, Gaza, Lebanon, the occupied West Bank, Syria and Oman record 30% less cumulative rainfall than their respective historical average
Data explainedThe future of the population in the Middle East
UN estimates 249 million increase in region in next 50 years
When AI goes wrong
From deepfakes to faulty facial recognition, the number of AI-related problems is on the rise
The cost of university - from tuition fees to living expenses
Tuition fees are high in US while Switzerland is an expensive place to live
How concerns grew over Iran's nuclear programme
Iran's ability to create highly enriched uranium sparked nuclear weapons fears
Data explainedMapping the global gathering of Hajj
Authorities have recorded an increase in pilgrims from Europe, while Asia accounts for the largest group of foreign worshippers
Chart of the weekTrump'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
Data explainedTrump's first 100 days in 10 charts
Donald Trump's return to the White House has been anything but quiet
Special reportThe 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
Chart of the weekCountries 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
