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Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir Al Balah, central Gaza Strip, on January 15. AP

Full text of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Rachel Kyte says the UK and UAE can work together in the build-up to Cop30. Victor Besa / The National

UK envoy says world has ‘responsibility’ to combat climate threat

The World Economic Forum has released its 2025 Global Risks Report just ahead of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos. Photo: AFP

Davos 2025: Further armed conflict poses greatest risk to global order

Staff at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre watch the successful launch of MBZ-Sat on Tuesday. Dubai Media Office

EditorialWhat the UAE’s new satellite says about disaster relief

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Earth’s oceans are close to tipping point, expert says

Meta Platforms says it wants to 'move out low performers faster'. Reuters

Meta layoffs: Could 2025 see more tech cuts similar to 2023?

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the annual Mansion House dinner in London in November, where she promised change to spur growth. Reuters

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim predicts major investment between the UAE and his nation. Victor Besa / The National

Malaysian PM predicts 'phenomenal' investment from UAE after trade deal

Live updates

Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Gaza ceasefire to begin on Sunday

Full report: Hamas and Israel reach deal in Gaza
Arab leaders urge aid deliveries to enclave after fighting stops
Biden heralds agreement after talks as Trump tries to take credit

The destruction after an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza City, which is sheltering displaced people, on Wednesday. AFP

Hamas and Israel reach Gaza ceasefire deal, pausing 15 months of fighting

A woman cries in the aftermath of an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza city, which is sheltering a number of displaced people. AFP

Gaza’s needs far exceed the 600 lorries of aid allocated in ceasefire, humanitarians say

Norway hosted talks on the Middle East conflict on Wednesday involving more than 80 countries and organisations pursuing a two-state peace settlement. Reuters

‘We are ready’: Palestinian Authority seeks swift takeover of post-war Gaza

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. AP

US markets extend gains after Gaza ceasefire announcement

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir Al Balah, central Gaza Strip, on January 15. AP

Full text of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

President Joe Biden announces the ceasefire deal from the White House. AP

Biden heralds ceasefire and hostage deal as Trump tries to take credit

Personnel prepare winter supplies at a UAE-run warehouse in Al Arish in Egypt on December 25. A major aid operation to help the Gazan people is expected in the coming days. Pawan Singh / The National

Arab leaders urge aid deliveries to Gaza after ceasefire deal

The destruction after an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza City, which is sheltering displaced people, on Wednesday. AFP

Hamas and Israel reach Gaza ceasefire deal, pausing 15 months of fighting

A woman cries in the aftermath of an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza city, which is sheltering a number of displaced people. AFP

Gaza’s needs far exceed the 600 lorries of aid allocated in ceasefire, humanitarians say

Norway hosted talks on the Middle East conflict on Wednesday involving more than 80 countries and organisations pursuing a two-state peace settlement. Reuters

‘We are ready’: Palestinian Authority seeks swift takeover of post-war Gaza

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. AP

US markets extend gains after Gaza ceasefire announcement

Palestinians celebrate the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Deir Al Balah, central Gaza Strip, on January 15. AP

Full text of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

President Joe Biden announces the ceasefire deal from the White House. AP

Biden heralds ceasefire and hostage deal as Trump tries to take credit

Personnel prepare winter supplies at a UAE-run warehouse in Al Arish in Egypt on December 25. A major aid operation to help the Gazan people is expected in the coming days. Pawan Singh / The National

Arab leaders urge aid deliveries to Gaza after ceasefire deal

The destruction after an Israeli strike at Al Farabi school in the centre of Gaza City, which is sheltering displaced people, on Wednesday. AFP

Hamas and Israel reach Gaza ceasefire deal, pausing 15 months of fighting

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Did Donald Trump get the Gaza ceasefire deal over the line?

US president-elect announced agreement before Qatar and White House after his team had been working on negotiations.

Qatar announces a ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Qatar announces a ceasefire agreement in Gaza

Hamas acting chief says group 'will not forgive' Gaza suffering

Hamas acting chief says group 'will not forgive' Gaza suffering

'Rollercoaster' for Israeli families as they wait to hear of hostages' fate after ceasefire deal

'Rollercoaster' for Israeli families as they wait to hear of hostages' fate after ceasefire deal

Israeli President on Gaza ceasefire deal: 'This is the right move'

Israeli President on Gaza ceasefire deal: 'This is the right move'

In focus

Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

Who has the highest salary in PSL 2025 after player draft?

The US undersecretary of commerce for industry and security Alan Estevez defended the recently announced AI diffusion role. Photo: Cody Combs

US commerce official defends Biden’s AI diffusion rules after Nvidia criticisms

MBZ-Sat lifts off aboard its carrier rocket on Tuesday evening UAE time from a spaceport in California. Photo: MBR Space Centre

All systems go: UAE's MBZ-Sat sends first signal back to Earth

TikTok faces a ban in the US if it does not sell the app to a US owner by Sunday. Reuters

With a ban looming, here are four TikTok alternatives, from RedNote to Clapper

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows cement their place in UAE music history

Fernando Botero's Society Woman is estimated to fetch up to $1 million at the sale. Photo: Sotheby's

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

A robot concierge is being trialled at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Robot concierge transforms hospitality at Saadiyat Island hotel

Chart of the week: TikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Chart of the WeekTikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

Who has the highest salary in PSL 2025 after player draft?

The US undersecretary of commerce for industry and security Alan Estevez defended the recently announced AI diffusion role. Photo: Cody Combs

US commerce official defends Biden’s AI diffusion rules after Nvidia criticisms

MBZ-Sat lifts off aboard its carrier rocket on Tuesday evening UAE time from a spaceport in California. Photo: MBR Space Centre

All systems go: UAE's MBZ-Sat sends first signal back to Earth

TikTok faces a ban in the US if it does not sell the app to a US owner by Sunday. Reuters

With a ban looming, here are four TikTok alternatives, from RedNote to Clapper

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows cement their place in UAE music history

Fernando Botero's Society Woman is estimated to fetch up to $1 million at the sale. Photo: Sotheby's

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

A robot concierge is being trialled at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Robot concierge transforms hospitality at Saadiyat Island hotel

Chart of the week: TikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Chart of the WeekTikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

Who has the highest salary in PSL 2025 after player draft?

Migrants walk to Floyd Bennett Field in the Brooklyn borough of New York, where a camp has been set up. AFP

New York closes migrant shelters as Trump prepares to take office

City has spent more than $5 billion on nation’s largest migrant shelter system, welcoming more than 200,000 people since 2022

Nord Stream blasts caused ‘unprecedented’ methane leak

A picture shared by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of a prisoner released following UAE mediation at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Photo: AFP

UAE mediates release of 50 Ukrainian and Russian prisoners of war

Biden warns of American 'oligarchy' in farewell address

Lawyers said some of the penal code amendments could lead to more abusive practices by Egyptian police. AFP

Egypt's parliament approves sweeping changes to penal code

UAE and Uzbekistan sign strategic partnership

Japan seeks long-term LNG supply from Alaska

South Korea arrests President Yoon in huge police effort

Drake & Scull's former CEO and ex-employee ordered by court to pay $41.3m

Business

Culture

A miner works in the Al Amar gold mine in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has more than 5,300 mining sites, valued at about $1.3 trillion. Reuters

Saudi mining company Ma’aden announces ‘promising’ gold and copper discoveries

China’s Trinasolar seeks partner for $5 billion programme in UAE

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia and New Zealand

Culture

Dholavira: Venture back in time with a trip to India’s Unesco-listed Harappan City

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

Syrian artist Noor Bahjat's Jasmine Land is part of her solo exhibition in ArtBooth, Abu Dhabi. Photo: ArtBooth

Three art exhibitions to see this week in the UAE

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

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Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

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Business Extra

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Trending Middle East

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Pictures of the Day

Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

Berber women and girls wearing traditional clothes celebrate Amazigh New Year 2975 in Rabat, Morocco. EPA

A woman and child watch volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Ibu, Indonesia. AFP

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials in Gwacheon. AFP

A construction worker fixes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue, ahead of the presidential inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington. Reuters

Timothee Chalamet attends the UK Premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' at BFI Southbank in London. Getty Images

Police move on demonstrators protesting against food shortages in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters

People take part in a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital. AFP

Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

Berber women and girls wearing traditional clothes celebrate Amazigh New Year 2975 in Rabat, Morocco. EPA

A woman and child watch volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Ibu, Indonesia. AFP

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials in Gwacheon. AFP

A construction worker fixes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue, ahead of the presidential inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington. Reuters

Timothee Chalamet attends the UK Premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' at BFI Southbank in London. Getty Images

Police move on demonstrators protesting against food shortages in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters

People take part in a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital. AFP

Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

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