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Thousands of protesters gather on a street in Birmingham city centre to march for a ceasefire in Gaza. Alamy

How a football match has kicked open febrile tensions in the UK's second city

Quiz of the week: October 31, 2025

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

People aged over 50 currently make up 18.5 per cent of the GCC population. Getty Images

The healthy ageing advocates showing that life begins at 50

Mulberry, Morus nigra. (Photo by FlowerPhotos/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

UAE's mulberry trees could be nature's secret weapon in rooting out disease

A man collects olives from the upper branches of a tree near the Palestinian village of Silwad in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP

DispatchIsraeli activists join Palestinian olive harvest to shield farmers from settlers

Gerald Du / The National

Weekend EssayIsrael and Hamas want the same thing, and that’s bad news for Gaza

Malls and shopping centres in the Philippines begin selling Christmas-themed accessories and ornaments from September. Reuters

The ‘ber months’ (all four of them) make me homesick for a Filipino Christmas

Tenants can offer a slightly higher rent or security deposit in exchange for more cheques or monthly payments. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE Property‘Are landlords allowed to demand a year's rent in one cheque?’


Live updates
TOPSHOT - Employees of the Nasser Medical Complex unload one of the thirty bodies of Palestinian prisoners detained by Israel and released as part of the hostage exchange deal, as the body bags arrive in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 31, 2025. Israel has returned the bodies of 30 more Palestinians to Gaza as part of an ongoing exchange deal under a US-brokered ceasefire plan, the Nasser Medical Complex told AFP on October 31, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

Israel says bodies received from Hamas on Friday are not those of hostages

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Israel's Ben-Gvir threatens Palestinian prisoners with death penalty

MENA
The rules for delivery riders on Dubai and Sharjah roads have changed. Antonie Robertson/The National

Delivery riders call for patience as UAE fast lane ban comes into force today

UAE
Grand Egyptian Museum

InterviewHow a slight by an Italian publisher gave rise to the Grand Egyptian Museum

MENA

Grand Egyptian Museum with 50,000 artefacts on display to open its doors

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Dozens of UN staff to face trial in Houthi courts over Israeli attack

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Dubai introduces paid parking zones in two districts as network expands

UAE

UAE condemns 'heinous attacks' against civilians in Sudan's El Fasher

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Paolo Barletta, chief executive of Arsenale Group, the Italian company building Etihad Rail's luxury train. Photo: Arsenale Group

Etihad Rail's luxury train service to begin in 2028 'if all goes to plan'

The UAE will come together on Monday to celebrate the annual Flag Day. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why does the UAE celebrate Flag Day?

Magrudy's first store opened in Jumeirah, Dubai in 1975. Photo: Magrudy's

Magrudy's book stores celebrate their 50-year success story

Bungy jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand. Photo: Deepthi Nair

Out of my comfort zoneHow a 64-year-old stranger inspired me to bungee jump in New Zealand

Team Turkey dominated in the first challenge, Territorial Conquest. Photo: Netflix

Who’s winning Physical: Asia? Latest leaderboard and country eliminations

Pupils Ayaan Mohammed, Moulik Savla, Yuvaan Sawlani and Atharva Mehra created the CareChair at Gems Wellington International School. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai pupils design chair to help neurodivergent classmates stay focused

Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management. Reuters

Ark Investment boss calms AI bubble fears as investors learned lessons

The ruins of the Temple of Bel, in Palmyra, central Syria, that was destroyed by ISIS in 2015. Matt Kynaston / The National

Battle 'to find Palmyra's soul again' after its destruction by ISIS


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Thousands of cyclists take part in the Dubai Ride each year. Ruel Pableo for The National

Dubai Ride: Toll charges increased and road closures in place for Sunday race

Variable pricing strategy comes into effect for annual community race

UAE

Informa CEO Stephen Carter reportedly swaps UK residency for the UAE

Business
The UN Security Council meets in New York. On October 31, it polled 11 votes for, none against and three abstentions on autonomy for Western Sahara. Reuters

UN Security Council votes in favour of Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

MENA

FBI says it thwarted potential Halloween terror plot in Michigan

US
Inside the energy addition strategy gaining traction around the world

Inside the energy addition strategy gaining traction around the world

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Adnoc Distribution to open family-friendly hubs at its service stations

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'Make Iraq great again': New US envoy in call for state control of armed groups

MENA

Lebanon's Joseph Aoun reiterates call for indirect negotiations with Israel

MENA

Sheikh Khaled meets President of South Korea

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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Bedouins a l'Atelier by Omar Onsi

'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

'Scarcity is not a goal' for Hermes, says executive VP Guillaume de Seynes

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is making her debut in Saudi Arabia as the closing show for Riyadh Fashion Week's spring/summer 2026 season. PA Wire

Mushroom bag and Riyadh Fashion Week debut: Stella McCartney raises style stakes


Beyond the Headlines

Can mediation cut through conflict in the Middle East?

Former UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths speaks to the power of diplomacy, accountability and reform


Business

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Cathie Wood, chief executive of Ark Investment Management. Reuters

Ark Investment boss calms AI bubble fears as investors learned lessons

Markets

Why financial planning isn’t about picking investments

Money

AI diffusion: UAE and Singapore lead the way, Microsoft says

Technology

Culture

Saudi all-women rock band Seera hit the right note on London debut

Music & On-stage

From father to son: Ibrahim Maalouf and the Arab trumpet that changed jazz music

Music & On-stage

Palestinian-Jordanian singer Zeyne has released her debut album Awda. Photo: MDL Beast Records

InterviewHow Zeyne turned pain of Gaza war and mother's illness into a powerful new album

Music & On-stage


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A Haitian man steps over puddles and mud inside a house in Petit Goave after heavy rain brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding. Reuters
A Haitian man steps over puddles and mud inside a house in Petit Goave after heavy rain brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding. Reuters
A Haitian man steps over puddles and mud inside a house in Petit Goave after heavy rain brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding. Reuters
A Haitian man steps over puddles and mud inside a house in Petit Goave after heavy rain brought by Hurricane Melissa caused deadly flooding. Reuters
Palestinians on the beach at sunset, west of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinians on the beach at sunset, west of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinians on the beach at sunset, west of Gaza city. EPA
Palestinians on the beach at sunset, west of Gaza city. EPA
Moroccans in Rabat celebrate the UN Security Council's vote supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. AFP
Moroccans in Rabat celebrate the UN Security Council's vote supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. AFP
Moroccans in Rabat celebrate the UN Security Council's vote supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. AFP
Moroccans in Rabat celebrate the UN Security Council's vote supporting Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara. AFP
A rickshaw driver sleeps as other labourers chat before starting work early in the morning in the old quarter of New Delhi, India. AP
A rickshaw driver sleeps as other labourers chat before starting work early in the morning in the old quarter of New Delhi, India. AP
A rickshaw driver sleeps as other labourers chat before starting work early in the morning in the old quarter of New Delhi, India. AP
A rickshaw driver sleeps as other labourers chat before starting work early in the morning in the old quarter of New Delhi, India. AP
People visit the graves of relatives by boat on All Saints' Day, in the flooded Hagonoy Public Cemetery in Bulacan, Philippines. Reuters
People visit the graves of relatives by boat on All Saints' Day, in the flooded Hagonoy Public Cemetery in Bulacan, Philippines. Reuters
People visit the graves of relatives by boat on All Saints' Day, in the flooded Hagonoy Public Cemetery in Bulacan, Philippines. Reuters
People visit the graves of relatives by boat on All Saints' Day, in the flooded Hagonoy Public Cemetery in Bulacan, Philippines. Reuters
Protesters stage a 'die-in' during a rally against US President Donald Trump's policies and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. AFP
Protesters stage a 'die-in' during a rally against US President Donald Trump's policies and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. AFP
Protesters stage a 'die-in' during a rally against US President Donald Trump's policies and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. AFP
Protesters stage a 'die-in' during a rally against US President Donald Trump's policies and the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea. AFP
A model poses wearing a creation by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi's brand Iamisigo before a presentation of the spring/summer 2026 collection at Lagos Fashion Week. AFP
A model poses wearing a creation by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi's brand Iamisigo before a presentation of the spring/summer 2026 collection at Lagos Fashion Week. AFP
A model poses wearing a creation by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi's brand Iamisigo before a presentation of the spring/summer 2026 collection at Lagos Fashion Week. AFP
A model poses wearing a creation by Nigerian designer Bubu Ogisi's brand Iamisigo before a presentation of the spring/summer 2026 collection at Lagos Fashion Week. AFP
Students marching through farmland in Indjija, northern Serbia, to join a rally in Novi Sad marking the first anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16 people. AP
Students marching through farmland in Indjija, northern Serbia, to join a rally in Novi Sad marking the first anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16 people. AP
Students marching through farmland in Indjija, northern Serbia, to join a rally in Novi Sad marking the first anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16 people. AP
Students marching through farmland in Indjija, northern Serbia, to join a rally in Novi Sad marking the first anniversary of a train station disaster that killed 16 people. AP

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