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From names to numbers: How Israel is dehumanising Palestinians

Iraq v UAE: All you need to know about World Cup play-off second leg

Why Egypt's new Grand Museum is dealing with a public backlash

InterviewStranger Things final episode hides first clue to spin-off, Duffer Brothers reveal

Special reportSyria's farmers 'harvest nothing' after historic drought

West 'poorly equipped' for future drone wars

EditorialDubai Airshow a forum to meet challenges together

InterviewAli Al Hamadi on Iraq's World Cup dream - and his love of Steven Gerrard

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UN Security Council adopts Trump plan for international force in Gaza

UN Security Council adopts Trump plan for international force in Gaza

Resolution is passed with 13 votes in favour and two abstentions

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What are the deals the Saudi Crown Prince could make during his US visit?

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Dubai Airshow

Manus on MarketsBombardier boss on Gulf's wealth surge

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Flyadeal to expand bases in Saudi Arabia and grow in South Asian markets

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Britain accused of diluting 'proud tradition' of protecting political refugees

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UK MPs to demand answers over settler employee at embassy in Israel

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West Bank bulldozer brawl as Israeli settler outpost is demolished

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Sole survivor jumps from window as Saudi bus crash kills 45 pilgrims

Gulf

Saudi developer Arabian Dyar targets foreign buyers for Makkah project

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Gaza stories, Sudan narratives and homegrown talent at Doha Film Festival 2025

My Dubai Salary‘I'm 26 and earn around Dh18,000 a month at a start-up’

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Rare Rolex sells for record $4.7 million in Dubai auction

Air India to resume Delhi-Shanghai flights six years after border clash

Deserved cash-out or betrayal of boxing? Joshua confirms Paul bout

Explained: How Israel is expanding occupation of southern Lebanon with new wall

UAE to hold wedding for 54 couples in Gaza Strip

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US to sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, Trump says

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit White House on Tuesday

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Syria arrests security staff for 'violations' during unrest in Druze heartland

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Epstein victims say it's time to 'shine a light into the darkness'

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UN committee calls for arms embargo and sanctions as Israel expands territorial reach

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New $1bn property project launched in Riyadh's King Salman Park

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El Sisi orders inquiry into claims of Egypt election fraud

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Israeli charged with spying for Iran in crackdown on contact with 'enemy states'

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Bangladesh's ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death

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Saudi delegation led by envoy Yazid bin Farhan arrives in Beirut for talks

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Bombardier CEO says Middle East a 'great market' as Dubai Airshow gets under way

The private jet manufacturer is also launching customisation service, in collaboration with designer Elie Saab

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Wall Street slides as Nvidia earnings and jobs data come into focus

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Syria's economy showing signs of recovery, IMF says

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Flyadeal to expand bases in Saudi Arabia and grow in South Asian markets

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Zayed National Museum’s garden traces the UAE’s roots through the ghaf tree

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AlserkArt Week examines a fractured world through shows, films and performances

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Gaza stories, Sudan narratives and homegrown talent at Doha Film Festival 2025

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The Dubai Police Band at the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Dubai Police Band at the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The Dubai Police Band at the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Palestinian high school students return to class, weeks after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, at the Kamilia School in the Old City of Gaza city. AP

Palestinian high school students return to class, weeks after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, at the Kamilia School in the Old City of Gaza city. AP

Palestinian high school students return to class, weeks after a ceasefire was announced between Israel and Hamas, at the Kamilia School in the Old City of Gaza city. AP

A Yemeni child plays football in Sanaa, Yemen. EPA

A Yemeni child plays football in Sanaa, Yemen. EPA

A Yemeni child plays football in Sanaa, Yemen. EPA

A Ukrainian serviceman stands near an apartment building damaged by a Russian military air strike in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Reuters

A Ukrainian serviceman stands near an apartment building damaged by a Russian military air strike in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Reuters

A Ukrainian serviceman stands near an apartment building damaged by a Russian military air strike in the frontline town of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine. Reuters

An exhibition at Al Serkal Avenue in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

An exhibition at Al Serkal Avenue in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

An exhibition at Al Serkal Avenue in Al Quoz, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

An adult female Masai giraffe rears on her hind legs as she resists efforts by Kenya Wildlife Service rangers to guide her into a transport crate using ropes during a relocation. AFP

An adult female Masai giraffe rears on her hind legs as she resists efforts by Kenya Wildlife Service rangers to guide her into a transport crate using ropes during a relocation. AFP

An adult female Masai giraffe rears on her hind legs as she resists efforts by Kenya Wildlife Service rangers to guide her into a transport crate using ropes during a relocation. AFP

Norway's Julian Ryerson attends the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier football match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy. AP

Norway's Julian Ryerson attends the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier football match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy. AP

Norway's Julian Ryerson attends the 2026 World Cup Group I qualifier football match between Italy and Norway in Milan, Italy. AP

2025 K-Expo UAE, All about K-Style, concert at Global Village. Antonie Robertson / The National

2025 K-Expo UAE, All about K-Style, concert at Global Village. Antonie Robertson / The National

2025 K-Expo UAE, All about K-Style, concert at Global Village. Antonie Robertson / The National

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