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With about 200,000 people moving to the UAE every year, job seekers could outnumber available roles. Victor Besa / The National

CommentDiscriminatory practices in UAE job listings are rare. But can they be stamped out?

Lightning effects depicting the funerary mask of ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamun light up the sky during the opening ceremony in Giza. AFP

Grand Egyptian Museum: What the opening ceremony said about the country

The Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Direct daily flights are expected to make the UAE–Vietnam route more attractive. Getty Images

Beyond trade: How UAE-Vietnam Cepa will support stronger tourism flows

The Abu Dhabi chocolate can be 'celebrated by all ages, especially Emiratis', says chef Nouel Catis. Photo: Carlo Malapote

Filipino chef who helped create viral Dubai chocolate launches Abu Dhabi flavour

On our roads, in our skies, across our ports and industrial hubs, intelligent systems are already at work. Antonie Robertson / The National

CommentAbu Dhabi provides a blueprint for an autonomous future

A record number of UK millionaires are heading to the UAE, and particularly Dubai

Escape to Dubai from high-tax UK more tempting as 75% fear higher rates

A Palestinian boy sits in the rubble of a house, after Israeli strikes on the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. AFP

CommentWhat Israel was really targeting when it wiped out Gaza's schools

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, chief executive officer of Upstream at Adnoc at the Adipec Abu Dhabi. Bloomberg

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Hamas taxes, profiteers and Israeli restrictions keep Gaza food prices high

Palestinians queue for food portions at a shelter in Nuseirat in central Gaza. AFP

Hamas taxes, profiteers and Israeli restrictions keep Gaza food prices high

Vendors accused of profiteering as local authority demands cut of profits and aid deliveries remain far short of requirements

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President Sheikh Mohamed has declared that 2026 will be the Year of the Family. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE's Year of the Family to address concern over declining birth rates

Task force will focus on new programmes to encourage family growth

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Kazakhstan to join Abraham Accords, Donald Trump says

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni meets Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Rome. Reuters

Mahmoud Abbas seeks Palestine statehood ties from Giorgia Meloni on Rome trip

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Passenger ferry service to make trips between Bahrain and Qatar plain sailing

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Road is one of three motorways to be upgraded under the major transport projects. The National

Dh170bn plan to 'future-proof' transport systems as UAE population booms

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Gecko Robotics's chief executive Jake Loosarian says the company has no immediate plans for an IPO. Antonie Robertson/The National

US tech firm Gecko Robotics aims to start making robots in the UAE by next year

Tommy Fleetwood on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Getty Images

Fleetwood shares lead after Rai makes an albatross in Abu Dhabi Championship

A Groom and Two Brides brings in more laughs and more heart. Photo: Netflix

Groom and Two Brides review: Gulf romcom finds its rhythm on Netflix

Leny Yoro is only 19 but has already made an impact at Manchester United. Getty Images

Yoro enjoying Man United renaissance after 'really emotional' last season

Al Ittihad’s Ashleigh Plumptre, left, has signed a new two-year contract. Photo: Saudi Women’s Premier League

How Kelly helped Plumptre on path to success with Al Ittihad and Nigeria

Grand Theft Auto VI is set to follow Jason and Lucia’s crime-fuelled partnership. Photo: Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed yet again

Several species are benefiting from Emirates Park Zoo & Resort's wildlife conservation programmes. Antonie Robertson / The National

Abu Dhabi zoo introduces IVF to help boost local wildlife


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Women in Gedaref city, eastern Sudan, protest against violence by RSF fighters in El Fasher. AFP

Sudan's RSF agrees to US proposal for humanitarian ceasefire

Former Sudanese minister tells The National of broad support for peace plan – but army has yet to endorse it

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Syria denies 'false' report of plans for US military presence in Damascus

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at a cabinet session at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut. EPA

Lebanese government intervenes in row over diaspora voting rights

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Explosion at mosque in Indonesia injures dozens

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Adipec 2025 closes with record $46 billion in deals

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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

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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

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'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


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Emirates continued to expand its network this year, with new routes to De Nang, Siem Reap, Shenzen, Damascus and Hangzhou. Photo: Emirates

Emirates airline posts $2.7bn in record half-year profit

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Abu Dhabi's IHC has no plans to sell Aldar stake, CEO says

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Adnoc awards $14.7bn in contracts to domestic suppliers

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Ammar Al Attar embraces performance and play in striking solo exhibition

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Roberto Bolle at 50: ‘I wanted to be perfect. Now I want to be true’

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