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Experts have explained why vaccines won't take as long to manufacture in the future. Getty Images

How Belgium has become the 'Silicon Valley' of vaccine development

A new study has revealed that aircraft noise at night can affect sleep. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

What living near an airport really does to your sleep

The writer with his mother and sisters at his father Joselito Diaz's grave in the Philippines. One Carlo Diaz / The National

CommentA letter to my father, who died too soon

Cinili Hammam in Istanbul's Uskudar district has been serving bathers since 1640. Halil Taskin / The National

Postcard from IstanbulLocal hammams find favour as tourists soak up gentrified bathhouses

Nick Donaldson

Weekend EssayNothing in medical school could prepare me for life as a doctor in Gaza

Resident Sita Devi holds up her and her husband's government identity cards, which still name her village in Bihar, north-east India, as Pakistan Tola. Photo: Taniya Dutta / The National

The Indian village that's called Pakistan - and wishes it wasn't

Quiz of the week

Quiz of the weekFind out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

'I Voted' stickers on display in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images / AFP

One month to go - and for Harris, Trump, America and the world there's still everything to play for

Experts have explained why vaccines won't take as long to manufacture in the future. Getty Images

How Belgium has become the 'Silicon Valley' of vaccine development

A new study has revealed that aircraft noise at night can affect sleep. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

What living near an airport really does to your sleep

The writer with his mother and sisters at his father Joselito Diaz's grave in the Philippines. One Carlo Diaz / The National

CommentA letter to my father, who died too soon

Cinili Hammam in Istanbul's Uskudar district has been serving bathers since 1640. Halil Taskin / The National

Postcard from IstanbulLocal hammams find favour as tourists soak up gentrified bathhouses

Nick Donaldson

Weekend EssayNothing in medical school could prepare me for life as a doctor in Gaza

Resident Sita Devi holds up her and her husband's government identity cards, which still name her village in Bihar, north-east India, as Pakistan Tola. Photo: Taniya Dutta / The National

The Indian village that's called Pakistan - and wishes it wasn't

Quiz of the week

Quiz of the weekFind out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

'I Voted' stickers on display in Arlington, Virginia. Getty Images / AFP

One month to go - and for Harris, Trump, America and the world there's still everything to play for

Experts have explained why vaccines won't take as long to manufacture in the future. Getty Images

How Belgium has become the 'Silicon Valley' of vaccine development

A new study has revealed that aircraft noise at night can affect sleep. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)

What living near an airport really does to your sleep

The writer with his mother and sisters at his father Joselito Diaz's grave in the Philippines. One Carlo Diaz / The National

CommentA letter to my father, who died too soon

Cinili Hammam in Istanbul's Uskudar district has been serving bathers since 1640. Halil Taskin / The National

Postcard from IstanbulLocal hammams find favour as tourists soak up gentrified bathhouses

Palestinians describe 'catastrophic' scenes as Israel renews deadly offensive on Jabalia camp

Palestinian families arrive in Gaza City after fleeing their homes in Jabalia refugee camp. AFP

Palestinians describe 'catastrophic' scenes as Israel renews deadly offensive on Jabalia camp

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Israel bombs south of Beirut in 'most violent night yet'

Lebanon's embattled public schools set to open their doors in November

Emirates bans pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights

Netanyahu criticises Macron over call to halt arms sales to Israel

October 7 - one year of war

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen. Reuters

Ring of chaos: How Israel's war with Iran's militias exploded after October 7

Ihab Al Maghribi says before the war he loved photography, capturing the beauty in the mundane moments of daily life.

Old Gaza lives in photo albums after Israel's destructive war

Palestinians carry bags of flour they grabbed from an aid truck near an Israeli checkpoint, as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, February 19, 2024. Reuters

Gaza war: How Israel starved and strangled population for a year

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attends the Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza conference in Jordan this summer. EPA

Egypt gains political standing but security challenges persist nearly a year into Gaza war

Devastation in the area of Al Maqousi Towers, Al Mashtal Hotel and Al Khalidi Mosque, after the Israeli army withdrew from north of Gaza city.

Why Gaza's only five-star hotel is a symbol of economic promise

This picture shows a projectile flying above the Jordanian capital Amman towards Israel, on October 1. Iran launched a missile attack against Israel on October 1 in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. AFP

CommentThe region's sixth war in 40 years could be its worst

Beyond October 7: Two states, too late?

Episode 3: Two states, too late?

Residents of Zanuta return to their community after being violently displaced by Israeli settlers. David Lombeida for The National

The West Bank shepherds chased out by Israeli settlers

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen. Reuters

Ring of chaos: How Israel's war with Iran's militias exploded after October 7

Ihab Al Maghribi says before the war he loved photography, capturing the beauty in the mundane moments of daily life.

Old Gaza lives in photo albums after Israel's destructive war

Palestinians carry bags of flour they grabbed from an aid truck near an Israeli checkpoint, as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, February 19, 2024. Reuters

Gaza war: How Israel starved and strangled population for a year

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attends the Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza conference in Jordan this summer. EPA

Egypt gains political standing but security challenges persist nearly a year into Gaza war

Devastation in the area of Al Maqousi Towers, Al Mashtal Hotel and Al Khalidi Mosque, after the Israeli army withdrew from north of Gaza city.

Why Gaza's only five-star hotel is a symbol of economic promise

This picture shows a projectile flying above the Jordanian capital Amman towards Israel, on October 1. Iran launched a missile attack against Israel on October 1 in response to the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah. AFP

CommentThe region's sixth war in 40 years could be its worst

Beyond October 7: Two states, too late?

Episode 3: Two states, too late?

Residents of Zanuta return to their community after being violently displaced by Israeli settlers. David Lombeida for The National

The West Bank shepherds chased out by Israeli settlers

The aftermath of Israeli air strikes in the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah, Yemen. Reuters

Ring of chaos: How Israel's war with Iran's militias exploded after October 7

Ihab Al Maghribi says before the war he loved photography, capturing the beauty in the mundane moments of daily life.

Old Gaza lives in photo albums after Israel's destructive war

Palestinians carry bags of flour they grabbed from an aid truck near an Israeli checkpoint, as Gaza residents face crisis levels of hunger, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, February 19, 2024. Reuters

Gaza war: How Israel starved and strangled population for a year

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi attends the Call for Action: Urgent Humanitarian Response for Gaza conference in Jordan this summer. EPA

Egypt gains political standing but security challenges persist nearly a year into Gaza war

Tunisian soldiers deliver ballot boxes to a polling station in Ariana, near Tunis, on Saturday. AFP

Tunisians vote in presidential election with competition muted

Incumbent Kais Saied is facing only two other candidates and his main rival is in jail

World's seven wealthiest countries set up police network to tackle trafficking of migrants

Sue Gray, seen during a UN Security Council meeting last month, has resigned as Downing Street Chief of Staff. AFP

Starmer reshuffles after just 100 days in office as Sue Gray resigns as chief of staff

Young child 'trampled to death' in small boat incident off France

Smoke billows during air strikes on central Khartoum after the Sudanese army attacked positions held by the Rapid Support Forces. AFP

UAE has 'irrefutable evidence' of Sudan army attack on ambassador's residence

Islamophobic attacks reach 10-year high in UK

Walz pledges to work 'side by side' with Muslim Americans

Tunisians abroad head to polls in presidential elections

Bug device 'found in Boris Johnson's toilet' after Netanyahu visit

In focus

A hard hat tour of the 356-metre Ciel tower in Dubai Marina, which developers say will be the tallest hotel in the world upon completion. Antonie Robertson / The National

Building up: Do the world's tallest towers make economic sense?

Football legends Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry at Friday's tie between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. AFP

Celebrities spotted courtside at the Abu Dhabi NBA games

The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

Un Ballo In Maschera touches on the corrosive impacts of pride, jealousy and betrayal. Photo: Royal Opera House Muscat

How Muscat staging of Verdi opera maintains its tragic tradition

Elyanna performed the song We Pray along with British band Coldplay on Saturday. Photo: Saturday Night Live / NBC

Palestinian singer Elyanna makes surprise Saturday Night Live debut

Apple Watch Series 10 devices on display at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 review: They work simply yet effectively

McLaren unveils its fastest road car, the 1,275hp W1

Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 in Riyadh for the rematch of their heavyweight world title fight. Reuters

Fury seeks 'destroy mode' in rematch with Usyk in Riyadh

A hard hat tour of the 356-metre Ciel tower in Dubai Marina, which developers say will be the tallest hotel in the world upon completion. Antonie Robertson / The National

Building up: Do the world's tallest towers make economic sense?

Football legends Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry at Friday's tie between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. AFP

Celebrities spotted courtside at the Abu Dhabi NBA games

The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

Un Ballo In Maschera touches on the corrosive impacts of pride, jealousy and betrayal. Photo: Royal Opera House Muscat

How Muscat staging of Verdi opera maintains its tragic tradition

Elyanna performed the song We Pray along with British band Coldplay on Saturday. Photo: Saturday Night Live / NBC

Palestinian singer Elyanna makes surprise Saturday Night Live debut

Apple Watch Series 10 devices on display at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 review: They work simply yet effectively

McLaren unveils its fastest road car, the 1,275hp W1

Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk on December 21 in Riyadh for the rematch of their heavyweight world title fight. Reuters

Fury seeks 'destroy mode' in rematch with Usyk in Riyadh

A hard hat tour of the 356-metre Ciel tower in Dubai Marina, which developers say will be the tallest hotel in the world upon completion. Antonie Robertson / The National

Building up: Do the world's tallest towers make economic sense?

Football legends Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry at Friday's tie between Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics. AFP

Celebrities spotted courtside at the Abu Dhabi NBA games

The Global Chess League will host its second season in London after a grand opening in Dubai last year. Photo: Global Chess League

Checkmate: How AI can help start a chess revolution

Un Ballo In Maschera touches on the corrosive impacts of pride, jealousy and betrayal. Photo: Royal Opera House Muscat

How Muscat staging of Verdi opera maintains its tragic tradition

Business

Culture

Almarai's third-quarter revenue climbed 8.5 per cent on an annual basis to 5.2 billion riyals. Sammy Dallal / The National

Saudi Arabia’s Almarai reports 17% jump in Q3 profit on revenue boost

Flyadeal considers premium economy seats on wide-body jets

UAE and Egyptian presidents witness signing of Egypt megaproject deal

Culture

Gustavo Santaolalla's Dubai concert is 'tribute to life-changing moment'

Music & On-stage

Coldplay's Moon Music: Track-by-track review

Music & On-stage

Olive Tree on AlBaten by Walid Abu Shakra, 1980. Photo: Dalloul Art Foundation

Beirut exhibition explores evolution of Arab prints and printmaking

At least 26 killed after Israel bombs Gaza mosque sheltering displaced

At least 26 killed after Israel bombs Gaza mosque sheltering displaced

Netanyahu fumes after Macron calls for arms embargo on Israel

Netanyahu fumes after Macron calls for arms embargo on Israel

'Most violent night yet', intense Israeli bombing on Beirut suburb

'Most violent night yet', intense Israeli bombing on Beirut suburb

Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world

Year of Elections

Year of Elections

Conversations with thinkers and diplomats on how elections and public opinion in 2024 will shape the world

Culture Bites

Culture Bites

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE

Business Extra

Business Extra

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world

Trending Middle East

Trending Middle East

What’s trending today? We bring you the latest social media trends from the Middle East and around the world

Pictures of the Day

A couple look around Wookey Hole caves, near Wells in Somerset, where a giant blood moon hangs from the roof of a cave to mark Halloween. PA Photo.

Members of the Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls group form a human tower called a "castell" during the biannual human tower competition in Tarragona, Spain. Reuters

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team takes to the skies ahead of Indian Air Force Day, at Marina Beach in Chennai. AFP

A Hindu devotee performs around the fire during a religious procession in Chandigarh. AFP

Abandoned train wagons on old railroad tracks, creating a train graveyard, in Thessaloniki, Greece. EPA

Tourists ride in a human-powered gondola lift to cross to Karang Watu Panjang Island, a popular tourist attraction, at Timang Beach, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. AFP

O Jin U Artillery Academy graduates train at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Reuters

The aftermath of floods and landslides in the village of Donja Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reuters

A couple look around Wookey Hole caves, near Wells in Somerset, where a giant blood moon hangs from the roof of a cave to mark Halloween. PA Photo.

Members of the Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls group form a human tower called a "castell" during the biannual human tower competition in Tarragona, Spain. Reuters

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team takes to the skies ahead of Indian Air Force Day, at Marina Beach in Chennai. AFP

A Hindu devotee performs around the fire during a religious procession in Chandigarh. AFP

Abandoned train wagons on old railroad tracks, creating a train graveyard, in Thessaloniki, Greece. EPA

Tourists ride in a human-powered gondola lift to cross to Karang Watu Panjang Island, a popular tourist attraction, at Timang Beach, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. AFP

O Jin U Artillery Academy graduates train at an undisclosed location in North Korea. Reuters

The aftermath of floods and landslides in the village of Donja Jablanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Reuters

A couple look around Wookey Hole caves, near Wells in Somerset, where a giant blood moon hangs from the roof of a cave to mark Halloween. PA Photo.

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