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Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said his country supports nuclear talks between the US and Iran. Wam

InterviewBelgium explores plan to drop aid into Gaza amid 'shameful' crisis

Visitors enjoy an Eid break at Al Qudra lakes in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels set for busy Eid as travel boom continues

Prof Matthew England has been studying the marine heatwave of 2023. Richard Freeman

What was behind extreme Atlantic heatwave of 2023?

Most UAE entrepreneurs say they align their practices with personal values over profit, the report found. Getty Images

HSBC: Nearly half of UAE entrepreneurs lack succession plans

Prof Munjed Al Murderis with patient Glenn Bedwell. Photo: Burjeel Medical City

Renowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

Dubai's property market last year broke a decade-long record for home sales, while rental rates jumped to unprecedented levels. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Business ExtraDubai real estate: Are we heading into market correction?

South Korean President-elect Lee Jae-myung departs for the National Assembly to attend his inauguration ceremony on Wednesday. Reuters

CommentSouth Korea's Lee Jae-myung is the right man to deal with Donald Trump

Fadel Chaker remains musically active despite a 22-year prison sentence and life in hiding. AFP

The Lebanese singer and fugitive releasing songs while on the run


Khaled Jedba, 38 years old, Oday's father. Oday Jedba, 12 years old, Cancer patient. Bone marrow patient. Wajod Alkhamis / The National

Gazan boy's need for bone marrow transplant might have saved entire family

Rare immune condition led to boy being taken to Abu Dhabi for care

UAE

Trump says Putin could participate in Iran talks and will retaliate against Ukraine drone attack

US
Motorists pass through the gate at the Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road in Dubai. Photo / The National

Dubai's Salik to increase road toll rates for Eid Al Adha on Sunday

UAE

Hezbollah splinter group in Syria behind rare rocket attack on Israel

MENA
UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu oversees a training session ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olaroiu calls on UAE players to make World Cup dreams come true

Football

Woman in UAE buys 'clocked' Mercedes with 145,000km dialled back

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed and Egypt's El Sisi call for Gaza ceasefire in Abu Dhabi talks

UAE


Hajj 2025

Abdallah Rafael Hernandez Mancha's story inspired the journey from Spain to Makkah on horseback, which he embarked on with a small group of Spanish Muslims. Photo: Abelkader Harkassi Aidi

Hajj by horseback: Caravan makes seven-month journey from Spain to Makkah

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat. AFP

Hajj pilgrims advised to avoid peak heat hours on Day of Arafat

Mapping the global gathering of Hajj

Data explainedMapping the global gathering of Hajj

Big fans cool pilgrims at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of Hajj. AFP

Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj

Worshippers pray around the Kaaba at Makkah's Grand Mosque before the start of this year's Hajj. AFP

What is the Hajj pilgrimage? A guide to the rituals and dates

Egyptian pilgrims share an umbrella outside the Grand Mosque. The coming together of such a large cross-section of humanity presents many serious challenges for organisers. AP

EditorialHow technology is making Hajj safer

Abdullah Al Mutawa, one of the many Emiratis making their way to Saudi Arabia from Dubai International Airport on Monday. Photo: Ali Al Shouk

'A dream come true': Joy for Emiratis embarking on Hajj pilgrimage

Hajj pilgrims will be monitored from above as drones take to the sky above Makkah for this year’s event. EPA

Saudi Arabia uses drones to monitor Hajj pilgrims

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Gaza's aid centre chaos laid bare

Satellite imagery, witness accounts and open-source analysis reveals extent of deadly mayhem at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation facilities

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Saudi forces hold action-packed exercise ahead of Hajj

Saudi forces hold action-packed exercise ahead of Hajj

Children mourn mother killed while waiting for aid in Gaza

Children mourn mother killed while waiting for aid in Gaza

White House claims doubt over report of Gaza aid shootings

White House claims doubt over report of Gaza aid shootings

Pakistani teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf shot dead in her home

Pakistani teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf shot dead in her home



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The number of cases in the UAE is rising due to a growing population, but also due to obesity and smoking rates. Rui Vieira / PA Wire

UAE doctors call for better access to health care as cancer cases rise sharply

Sixty per cent increase in number of new cases in four years leads to call to action

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LatestGaza aid sites run by US-backed group temporarily closed after bloodshed

MENA
Osama Krayem, left, and Muath Al Kasasbeh, who was murdered after being captured in late 2014. Alamy

Sweden tries ISIS member over Jordanian pilot burned to death in Syria

Europe

Red Cross booth at AI conference offers stark reminder of human toll in war

Technology
Israeli soldiers lock a gate from the inside at Sde Teiman detention in southern Israel after military police arrived at the site on July 29, 2024, to investigate alleged abuse of a Palestinian detainee. Reuters

Israel says it is holding 2,790 detainees from Gaza

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Dozens of charred bodies found buried in militia-controlled area of Libya, UN says

MENA

Arada unveils Akala, world’s first precision wellness destination, with debut location next to Dubai’s DIFC

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Iran's supreme leader rejects US proposal and vows to continue enrichment

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TÜV Rheinland announces key regulatory update under Iraq’s ICIGI programme

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We're looking for young journalists who are brimming with fresh ideas and new ways to tell stories. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The National is searching for aspiring journalists for our graduate trainee programme

Yas Bay Waterfront will host fireworks on the first three days of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Where to watch Eid Al Adha 2025 fireworks in the UAE

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli reacts while sitting beside the trophy after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 final cricket match against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

IPL 2025: Cricket fortunate to witness final flourish of Kohli's glorious career

UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu has urged his players to have belief they can qualify outright for the World Cup. Photo: UAE FA

History beckons for UAE with World Cup qualification teasingly close

Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece, chairs a meeting of the UN Security Council in New York City, on May 20. Reuters

Bahrain among five countries elected to UN Security Council

Warsaw is the largest city in Poland, attracting millions of tourists each year. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi to Warsaw: Onboard Etihad's inaugural flight to the Polish capital

Elon Musk at a media conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. AFP

'Disgusting abomination': Elon Musk blasts Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings in the 2025 IPL final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Getty Images

IPL 2025 final: Emotional Kohli and RCB end trophy drought


Business

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International Resources Holding is a unit of Abu Dhabi's International Holding Company. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi’s IRH acquires majority stake in Congo’s tin producer

Energy

Abu Dhabi-based VC fund EQIQ bets big on Iraq’s tech start-ups

Business

Abu Dhabi’s XRG targets LNG, gas capacity of 20 to 25m tonnes a year by 2035

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Culture

Why Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam reunited after 38 years for Thug Life

Film & TV

Lebanese band Adonis find space to rebuild on new album Wedyan

Music & On-stage

Choreographer Huang Yi and audiovisual artist Ryoichi Kurokawa reimagine calligraphic brushstrokes in their February 2026 show. Photo: NYUAD

Faraj Suleiman debut and Eid Al Etihad concert: Five shows coming to NYUAD

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A pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
A pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
A pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
A pilgrim takes a selfie at the Grand Mosque during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AP
Jordanian security forces prepare to escort a convoy of lorries and buses carrying more than 700 Syrian refugees and their belongings from the Emirati-Jordanian camp in Azraq, east of Amman, on their way back to Syria. AFP
Jordanian security forces prepare to escort a convoy of lorries and buses carrying more than 700 Syrian refugees and their belongings from the Emirati-Jordanian camp in Azraq, east of Amman, on their way back to Syria. AFP
Jordanian security forces prepare to escort a convoy of lorries and buses carrying more than 700 Syrian refugees and their belongings from the Emirati-Jordanian camp in Azraq, east of Amman, on their way back to Syria. AFP
Jordanian security forces prepare to escort a convoy of lorries and buses carrying more than 700 Syrian refugees and their belongings from the Emirati-Jordanian camp in Azraq, east of Amman, on their
Ukrainian soldiers fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system towards Russian troops in Donetsk region. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system towards Russian troops in Donetsk region. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system towards Russian troops in Donetsk region. Reuters
Ukrainian soldiers fire a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launch system towards Russian troops in Donetsk region. Reuters
Jordan Childs riding Our Red Morning after an unplaced finish at Sandown in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Jordan Childs riding Our Red Morning after an unplaced finish at Sandown in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Jordan Childs riding Our Red Morning after an unplaced finish at Sandown in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
Jordan Childs riding Our Red Morning after an unplaced finish at Sandown in Melbourne, Australia. Getty Images
A boy dives into the Euphrates in Raqqa, Syria. Getty Images
A boy dives into the Euphrates in Raqqa, Syria. Getty Images
A boy dives into the Euphrates in Raqqa, Syria. Getty Images
A boy dives into the Euphrates in Raqqa, Syria. Getty Images
Palestinians mourn Abdul Rahman Al Qudra, who was killed while heading to an aid distribution hub, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. AP
Palestinians mourn Abdul Rahman Al Qudra, who was killed while heading to an aid distribution hub, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. AP
Palestinians mourn Abdul Rahman Al Qudra, who was killed while heading to an aid distribution hub, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. AP
Palestinians mourn Abdul Rahman Al Qudra, who was killed while heading to an aid distribution hub, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. AP
Cows being herded for milking on a dairy farm near Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region. AFP
Cows being herded for milking on a dairy farm near Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region. AFP
Cows being herded for milking on a dairy farm near Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region. AFP
Cows being herded for milking on a dairy farm near Cambridge in New Zealand's Waikato region. AFP
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung makes a heart gesture to people outside the National Assembly in Seoul following his inauguration. AFP
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung makes a heart gesture to people outside the National Assembly in Seoul following his inauguration. AFP
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung makes a heart gesture to people outside the National Assembly in Seoul following his inauguration. AFP
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung makes a heart gesture to people outside the National Assembly in Seoul following his inauguration. AFP

How Egyptian designer Emily Mikhaiel is reinventing ethical fashion

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Trump orders inquiry into 'conspiracy' to hide Biden's health decline

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Saudi forces hold action-packed exercise ahead of Hajj

Pakistani teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf shot dead in her home

Pakistani teenage TikTok influencer Sana Yousaf shot dead in her home


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The rise of AI should not diminish the role of education – it should expand it

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South Korea's Lee Jae-myung is the right man to deal with Donald Trump

Sholto Byrnes

Lebanon's local elections have taken the country back to square one

Michael Young

With its new UN role, the UAE can shape the conversation on urbanisation

Suhail Al Mazrouei

A Nato overhaul is the only option for UK defence

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