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Dr Mohamed El-Erian, photographed speaking at The Cambridge Union, is facing nine rivals. Getty Images

Egyptian-American economist vying to be next Chancellor of Cambridge

Winner from 10 candidates due to be announced by July 23

From Syria to Mayfair via Berlin: Marwan's blockbuster exhibition at Christie's

In 2023, the EU was the GCC’s second largest import partner, at $102 billion, and fourth-largest export partner, at €76.3 billion. EPA

EU sets talks with GCC states on strategic partnerships

Libyan prison militia chief arrested in Germany

The five-year government fund, which starts in 2025/26, will cover visa and relocation costs for researchers and family members. Getty Images

UK universities given new funds to lure world-leading researchers

Extreme skydiver Felix Baumgartner killed in paragliding accident

Protesters and police clash outside UK migrant hotel

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The life's work of the Lebanese-British archaeologist Claude Doumet-Serhal at the Sidon site began from a hunch as to the whereabouts of the mysterious ancient capital of the Canaanite and Phoenician people. Photo: Claude Doumet-Serhal

Arab ShowcaseArchaeologist Claude Doumet-Serhal unearthed secrets of a lost civilisation

Dr Charles Elachi. Photo: Christopher Michel / Wikimedia Commons

Arab ShowcaseCharles Elachi's stellar career from Bekaa to the great beyond

Mark Shrime. Photo: Mercy Ships

Arab ShowcaseGlobal surgeon Mark Shrime finds purpose in faith and patients

Zaid Al-Qassab, chief executive officer of M&C Saatchi Plc, before a Bloomberg Television interview in London. Bloomberg

Arab ShowcaseThe prime time of new global M&C Saatchi CEO Zaid Al-Qassab

Hanan Issa. Photo: Camera Sioned / Literature Wales

Arab ShowcaseThe fantastic tale of Wales’s first Muslim national poet Hanan Issa

Robert Mardini had many guises at the ICRC, including regional director of the Near and Middle East for seven years, but each role was always much more than just a job. Photo: Shutterstock

On a mission: How former ICRC chief found hope in darkest of times

From his desk overlooking Tuborg Harbour near Copenhagen, Novo Holdings chief executive Kasim Kutay manages the assets of the world’s wealthiest enterprise entity, the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Photo: Novo Holdings

Why boss of Ozempic parent company revels in his Arab-British heritage

Memories of the community in the block where he grew up while military conflict reigned outside left an indelible mark on the young Habib Haddad's consciousness that was to inform his life's work. Photo: Habib Haddad

Tech entrepreneur Habib Haddad's childhood lesson from war-torn Beirut

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Britain's King Charles III meets staff on a visit to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies. Reuters

King Charles hails Oxford's internationally renowned Islamic centre

British monarch celebrates four decades of institution first backed by Ruler of Sharjah

Germany's Merz and UK's Starmer seal security pact in first summit meeting

Inspections of military exports at Antwerp in Belgium take place only on the request of transporters, judges found. AFP

Belgian court bans transit of military goods to Israel

Taliban denies arresting Afghans after UK data leak

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah leaving court in Pau, France, during a previous hearing in 2010. AFP

Lebanese militant Georges Abdallah to be released from French prison after four decades

Iceland volcano eruption forces residents and spa tourists to be evacuated

UK lifts ban on Pakistani airlines after five years

Prevent scheme needs digital overhaul to focus on safeguarding

CommentChancellor's mixed messages won't transport Britain into growth culture

Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico stands in the way of further EU sanctions on Russia. AFP

Slovakia vetoes new EU sanctions against Russia

Prime Minister Robert Fico rejects 'imbecile proposal' to halt Russian gas imports

Thousands of Afghans relocated to UK after personal data leak

France threatens Iran with UN sanctions by end of August

EU countries discuss response to Israel human rights breaches

Former UK minister robbed of £175,000 watch on Capri yacht holiday

Three arrested over 'targeted' knife attack in London's Knightbridge

EU failing to uphold its values with Gaza inaction, Palestinian ambassador says

A review has found that BBC breached its editorial guidelines in relation to Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone. Photo: BBC

Gaza documentary breached BBC guidelines by not revealing Hamas connection

Narration by son of minister leads to apology from BBC head Tim Davie

Macron issues Bastille Day defence boost to combat ‘threat to France’s freedom’

Heathrow expansion plan triggers airlines fury

Israeli and Palestinian foreign ministers set to join Brussels meeting

Live Aid at 40: Dubai's crucial role in 'the greatest show on Earth'

Sheikh Mohamed receives phone call from President of Angola

UAE to foster women's businesses and support children in Ukraine

Bob Geldof, Live Aid, Wembley Stadium 7.13.1985 (Photo by Steve Rapport/Getty Images)

Live Aid at 40: Dubai's crucial role in 'the greatest show on Earth'

Gift of £1m from emirate's ruling family - dramatically announced on TV by organiser Bob Geldof - helped trigger avalanche of donations for Ethiopia famine appeal

Sheikh Mohamed receives phone call from President of Angola

UAE to foster women's businesses and support children in Ukraine

UK's F-35 stealth fighter jet dogged by delays and soaring costs

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