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A cryptocurrency exchange kiosk in Istanbul, Turkey. Bloomberg

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A Syrian opposition supporter in Aleppo celebrates the end of Bashar Al Assad's rule on Sunday. Reuters

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Brendan Fraser is a star guest the Red Sea International Film Festival. Getty Images

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Fury had been growing within the coalition of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani over members of the previous government escaping justice. EPA

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer after his arrival in Abu Dhabi on December 8. AP

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Opec+ introduced the cuts of 2 million barrels per day in October 2022. Reuters

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A bombed house in Kiryat Shmona, Israel’s northernmost city, which thousands of Israelis left more than a year ago. Thomas Helm / The National

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Syria's departing PM recounts dramatic final hours before fall of Damascus

Mohammad Al Jalali In Damascus. Reuters

Syria's departing PM recounts dramatic final hours before fall of Damascus

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Syria war

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Al Jalali meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Damascus. Reuters

A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister looks to help country move on from Assad

Cham Wings is one of a handful of airlines that were operating flights to and from Syria. Photo: Cham Wings / Facebook

Flights grounded at Damascus Airport as Syrian government falls

A woman in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights reacts after Syrian rebels announce they have ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Syria's future hinges on how rebel coalition manages political transition

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Getty Images / AFP

US strikes dozens of ISIS targets in central Syria after regime collapses

People celebrate on the Lebanese side of the Masnaa Border Crossing to Syria after rebels announced the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

What next for Syria's battered economy amid political upheaval?

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Al Jalali meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Damascus. Reuters

A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister looks to help country move on from Assad

Cham Wings is one of a handful of airlines that were operating flights to and from Syria. Photo: Cham Wings / Facebook

Flights grounded at Damascus Airport as Syrian government falls

A woman in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights reacts after Syrian rebels announce they have ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Syria's future hinges on how rebel coalition manages political transition

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress. Getty Images / AFP

US strikes dozens of ISIS targets in central Syria after regime collapses

People celebrate on the Lebanese side of the Masnaa Border Crossing to Syria after rebels announced the ousting of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

What next for Syria's battered economy amid political upheaval?

Syrian Prime Minister Mohammad Al Jalali meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi in Damascus. Reuters

A technocrat in turbulence: Syria’s Prime Minister looks to help country move on from Assad

Cham Wings is one of a handful of airlines that were operating flights to and from Syria. Photo: Cham Wings / Facebook

Flights grounded at Damascus Airport as Syrian government falls

A woman in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights reacts after Syrian rebels announce they have ousted President Bashar Al Assad. Reuters

Syria's future hinges on how rebel coalition manages political transition

An abandoned Syrian army armoured vehicle near Aleppo. The collapse of the regime's military has been dramatic but not without precedent. AFP

How did the Syrian army collapse so rapidly?

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Syrians across Europe celebrate Assad's fall

In Damascus, crowds stormed Bashar Al Assad's presidential palace, hours after rebels entered the capital and announced his departure from Syria.

Chaotic scenes at Damascus airport following collapse of Assad regime

Chaotic scenes at Damascus airport following collapse of Assad regime

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flees country as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad flees country as rebels take over Damascus

Gargash says Middle East crises of huge concern

Gargash says Middle East crises of huge concern

Syrians fleeing conflict arrive in Lebanon

Syrians fleeing conflict arrive in Lebanon

In focus

From left: An aureus, lot 1032 of auction 20, minted in the name of Marcus Junius Brutus; a dinar from 92 AH, minted in the name of Medina, lot number 35 of auction 19. Photo: Numismatica Genevensis SA

Gold Madinah coin dating back 1,000 years goes under the hammer

Mom's Spaghetti's pop-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Saeed Saeed / The National

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139 Piccadilly, overlooking London's Green Park, is priced at £29.95 million. Casa E Progetti / Tony Murray Photography

Middle East and US buyers dominate top of London's property market

Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the top boy baby name in England and Wales. Getty Images

Muhammad overtakes Noah as England's most popular baby boy name

The Syrian opposition flag flies at the Syrian embassy building in Moscow, Russia, 09 December 2024. The Russian News Agency TASS reported, citing a Kremlin source, that President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow, and Russian authorities granted him asylum under 'humanitarian reasons. ' Syrian rebels entered Damascus on 08 December 2024 and announced in a televised statement the 'Liberation of the city of Damascus and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad'. EPA / SERGEI ILNITSKY

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Salwa Palace in the At Turaif district of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Apple plans to open a store in the city. Bloomberg

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 8, 2024 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .

Maresca says title talk 'completely wrong' as Chelsea move up to second

Tickets for the Guns N’ Roses concert in Abu Dhabi will go on sale on Januray 30. Photo: Live Nation

Guns N’ Roses set to perform at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena

From left: An aureus, lot 1032 of auction 20, minted in the name of Marcus Junius Brutus; a dinar from 92 AH, minted in the name of Medina, lot number 35 of auction 19. Photo: Numismatica Genevensis SA

Gold Madinah coin dating back 1,000 years goes under the hammer

Mom's Spaghetti's pop-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Saeed Saeed / The National

How many Eminem song references can you spot in Mom's Spaghetti review?

139 Piccadilly, overlooking London's Green Park, is priced at £29.95 million. Casa E Progetti / Tony Murray Photography

Middle East and US buyers dominate top of London's property market

Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the top boy baby name in England and Wales. Getty Images

Muhammad overtakes Noah as England's most popular baby boy name

The Syrian opposition flag flies at the Syrian embassy building in Moscow, Russia, 09 December 2024. The Russian News Agency TASS reported, citing a Kremlin source, that President Bashar al-Assad arrived in Moscow, and Russian authorities granted him asylum under 'humanitarian reasons. ' Syrian rebels entered Damascus on 08 December 2024 and announced in a televised statement the 'Liberation of the city of Damascus and the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad'. EPA / SERGEI ILNITSKY

TrendingAssad in Moscow and US strikes ISIS targets

Salwa Palace in the At Turaif district of Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Apple plans to open a store in the city. Bloomberg

Apple to open stores in Saudi Arabia, including 'iconic' outlet in Diriyah

Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 8, 2024 Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca celebrates after the match REUTERS/Dylan Martinez EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .

Maresca says title talk 'completely wrong' as Chelsea move up to second

Tickets for the Guns N’ Roses concert in Abu Dhabi will go on sale on Januray 30. Photo: Live Nation

Guns N’ Roses set to perform at Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena

From left: An aureus, lot 1032 of auction 20, minted in the name of Marcus Junius Brutus; a dinar from 92 AH, minted in the name of Medina, lot number 35 of auction 19. Photo: Numismatica Genevensis SA

Gold Madinah coin dating back 1,000 years goes under the hammer

Mom's Spaghetti's pop-up at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Saeed Saeed / The National

How many Eminem song references can you spot in Mom's Spaghetti review?

139 Piccadilly, overlooking London's Green Park, is priced at £29.95 million. Casa E Progetti / Tony Murray Photography

Middle East and US buyers dominate top of London's property market

Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the top boy baby name in England and Wales. Getty Images

Muhammad overtakes Noah as England's most popular baby boy name

DAMASCUS, SYRIA - DECEMBER 8: Air defense radar burns at Mezzeh Air Base on December 8, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. Rebel forces in Syria claimed that they had retaken the capital from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was reported to have fled the country. Syria has been mired in a multi-party civil war since 2011, amid the Arab Spring uprisings. (Photo by Ali Haj Suleiman / Getty Images)

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

McLaren driver Lando Norris during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

Penelope Cruz is seen on the grid during Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1Norris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Lewis Hamilton during the drivers' parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton thankful for 'greatest honour of my life' as journey with Mercedes ends

Muse in concert on the closing night of the F1 in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

Muse caps off Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts with blazing rock show

Dr Ian Roberts next to the Aston Martin DBX medical car. LAT Images

Abu Dhabi F1: Keeping a track of health and safety of drivers

Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

McLaren driver Lando Norris during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

Penelope Cruz is seen on the grid during Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1Norris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Lewis Hamilton during the drivers' parade ahead of the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton thankful for 'greatest honour of my life' as journey with Mercedes ends

Muse in concert on the closing night of the F1 in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

Muse caps off Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts with blazing rock show

Dr Ian Roberts next to the Aston Martin DBX medical car. LAT Images

Abu Dhabi F1: Keeping a track of health and safety of drivers

Isack Hadjar prepares to drive the Red Bull of F1 world champion Max Verstappen during Friday's practice at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

ExclusiveIsack Hadjar's busy Abu Dhabi weekend could end with a future in F1

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton arrives for qualifying the Yas Marina Circut. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hamilton hit by bollard and bad luck in Abu Dhabi F1 qualifying

McLaren driver Lando Norris during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi GP at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

McLaren dominate Abu Dhabi qualifying as Norris grabs pole

Penelope Cruz is seen on the grid during Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Celebrities in town for Abu Dhabi F1, from Brad Pitt to Jake Paul

Business

Culture

Abu Dhabi continues to boost its investments globally. Victor Besa / The National

BlackRock's Larry Fink calls Abu Dhabi a key hub for global capital

Bitcoin regulation is 'futile' and can encourage the creation of grey markets

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Culture

The arts agency aiming to discover new talent in UAE and Gulf

Muse caps off Abu Dhabi F1 after-race concerts with blazing rock show

Music & On-stage

The Sand Castle will be released on Netflix on January 24. Photo: Netflix

The Sand Castle review: A frustrating but beautiful family drama

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

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After the fall of president Bashar Al Assad, Syrians wait to cross into their homeland at the Oncupinar border gate, near Kilis, southern Turkey. AP

Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, led by mosque director general Yousif Alobaidli and tour guide Mahra. PA

Lewis Hamilton performs donuts at Yas Marina Circuit at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his last Formula One race as a driver for Mercedes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dominic Howard on drums as Muse play live on the closing night of the Formula One festival in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

An annual festival based on pastoral tradition in which huge brooms are set alight and participants playfully hit each other with them, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Caceres, Spain. Reuters

Supporters of Islamic political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam gather at a rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA

Devotees throw rose petals over a Virgin Mary idol during the commemoration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, in Valparaiso, Chile. AP

Israeli forces conduct a military operation in the Mount Hermon region of Syria. Reuters

After the fall of president Bashar Al Assad, Syrians wait to cross into their homeland at the Oncupinar border gate, near Kilis, southern Turkey. AP

Keir Starmer, UK Prime Minister, visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, led by mosque director general Yousif Alobaidli and tour guide Mahra. PA

Lewis Hamilton performs donuts at Yas Marina Circuit at the end of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his last Formula One race as a driver for Mercedes. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dominic Howard on drums as Muse play live on the closing night of the Formula One festival in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National

An annual festival based on pastoral tradition in which huge brooms are set alight and participants playfully hit each other with them, in Jarandilla de la Vera, Caceres, Spain. Reuters

Supporters of Islamic political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam gather at a rally in solidarity with the Palestinian people, in Peshawar, Pakistan. EPA

Devotees throw rose petals over a Virgin Mary idol during the commemoration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, in Valparaiso, Chile. AP

Israeli forces conduct a military operation in the Mount Hermon region of Syria. Reuters

After the fall of president Bashar Al Assad, Syrians wait to cross into their homeland at the Oncupinar border gate, near Kilis, southern Turkey. AP

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