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Anti-government fighters celebrate in the northern Syrian town of Tal Rifaat on Sunday. Syria remains divided into zones of influence dominated either by state forces or militias of different stripes – all of which enjoy the support of various foreign powers. AFP

EditorialSyrians need a state, not perpetual civil war

Thousands of Palestinians have been treated at the UAE field hospital in Gaza. Photo: UAE Field Hospital in Gaza

UAE field hospital in Gaza marks one year of life-saving operations

Saudi Tuwaiq in action against AUC Rugby in their final pool match at the Emirates Dubai Sevens. Courtesy Laith Marzouq, Saudi Arabia Rugby Federation

First all-Saudi women’s rugby team are awed by Dubai Sevens debut

A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Markets have already proven they can shrug off regional conflicts. AFP

Business insightsWars won't stop global markets from growth in 2025

Shamsa Noor Ali Rashid with her father at an exhibition of his photography. @Noor Ali Rashid Archive

UAE's earliest moments preserved in photo archive

Syrian President Bashar Al Assad has remained in power despite a devastating civil war. Reuters

Syria's war: A timeline of events since 2011

Iraq's economic transformation could offer renewed opportunities for investment partnerships with American firms. EPA

CommentThe Iraq-US relationship is a pillar of stability in the Middle East

By breaking his promise not to pardon his son Hunter Biden, Joe Biden has embraced a limited version of the culture of corruption he warned about regarding Donald Trump. EPA

CommentPardoning of Hunter Biden is a great gift to Trump

Lebanon ceasefire

Israel's repeated strikes rattle nerves in Lebanon amid crumbling truce

Thick smoke rises from explosions as Israeli forces reportedly demolish dwellings in the border town of Khiam in southern Lebanon, days into a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. AFP

Israel's repeated strikes rattle nerves in Lebanon amid crumbling truce

Latest updates: Israel warns Lebanese against travelling south in own country
Beyond the Headlines: Will the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah stick?

US and Syrian troops take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022. AFP

US in wait-and-see mode on Syria as rebels make gains against Al Assad

With 900 troops stationed in Syria and a new Trump administration about to take power, America's next moves are crucial

France targets Saudi PIF's 'colossal' investment power

Britain 'best place to invest' says Starmer, seeking to seal Gulf trade deal

French government faces collapse as left and right back no-confidence vote

Trump names billionaire investment banker Warren Stephens as his envoy to Britain

Syria war

Militants gather near the northern Syrian town of Azaz on December 1. Renewed violence in the country has led to the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016. AFP

Syria's revived insurgency: All you need to know

Anti-government fighters in the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat. The US, UK, France and Germany have urged de-escalation in Syria after a rebel offensive reignited the country's civil war. AFP

US, UK, France and Germany urge political solution to Syria conflict

Opposition fighters pose for pictures near Aleppo's Old City. Thousands of Syrian insurgents have spread throughout Syria's largest city, Aleppo, a day after entering with little resistance from government troops. AP

Syrian war boils over as army tries to regroup after Aleppo loss

US and Syrian troops take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022. AFP

US in wait-and-see mode on Syria as rebels make gains against Al Assad

A boy stands next to a destroyed building after an air strike in Idlib, northern Syria. EPA

About 50,000 displaced in Syria conflict as Turkey urges regime and rebels to reconcile

A damaged Syrian army helicopter at the Nayrab military airport in Aleppo. EPA

Iraqi militias reinforce Syrian defences in latest push to stop new insurgency

Militants gather near the northern Syrian town of Azaz on December 1. Renewed violence in the country has led to the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016. AFP

Syria's revived insurgency: All you need to know

Anti-government fighters in the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat. The US, UK, France and Germany have urged de-escalation in Syria after a rebel offensive reignited the country's civil war. AFP

US, UK, France and Germany urge political solution to Syria conflict

Opposition fighters pose for pictures near Aleppo's Old City. Thousands of Syrian insurgents have spread throughout Syria's largest city, Aleppo, a day after entering with little resistance from government troops. AP

Syrian war boils over as army tries to regroup after Aleppo loss

US and Syrian troops take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022. AFP

US in wait-and-see mode on Syria as rebels make gains against Al Assad

A boy stands next to a destroyed building after an air strike in Idlib, northern Syria. EPA

About 50,000 displaced in Syria conflict as Turkey urges regime and rebels to reconcile

A damaged Syrian army helicopter at the Nayrab military airport in Aleppo. EPA

Iraqi militias reinforce Syrian defences in latest push to stop new insurgency

Militants gather near the northern Syrian town of Azaz on December 1. Renewed violence in the country has led to the first Russian strikes on Aleppo since 2016. AFP

Syria's revived insurgency: All you need to know

Anti-government fighters in the Syrian town of Tal Rifaat. The US, UK, France and Germany have urged de-escalation in Syria after a rebel offensive reignited the country's civil war. AFP

US, UK, France and Germany urge political solution to Syria conflict

Opposition fighters pose for pictures near Aleppo's Old City. Thousands of Syrian insurgents have spread throughout Syria's largest city, Aleppo, a day after entering with little resistance from government troops. AP

Syrian war boils over as army tries to regroup after Aleppo loss

US and Syrian troops take part in heavy-weaponry military exercises in the countryside of Deir Ezzor in northeastern Syria, on March 25, 2022. AFP

US in wait-and-see mode on Syria as rebels make gains against Al Assad

Video

Fireworks light up UAE sky on Eid Al Etihad

Residents in Abu Dhabi caught a stunning display over Yas Bay, celebrating the anniversary of the UAE's foundation in 1971.

Emmanuel Macron begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Emmanuel Macron begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

Thousands of recruits pledge allegiance on 10th anniversary of UAE National Service Programme

Thousands of recruits pledge allegiance on 10th anniversary of UAE National Service Programme

Supercars dazzle at Sotheby's auction in Dubai

Supercars dazzle at Sotheby's auction in Dubai

Emir of Qatar arrives in UK on state visit

Emir of Qatar arrives in UK on state visit

Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, arriving at London Stansted Airport for a state visit hosted by King Charles III. Reuters

Emir of Qatar's state visit to UK to focus on Gulf security and bilateral ties

Two-day visit will begin on Tuesday when head of state will be greeted by heir to the throne Prince William and his wife Kate

Hamas offers no middle ground on permanent Gaza ceasefire demand

Palestinian director Basel Adra, left, and Israeli director Yuval Abraham jointly made the film about life in the West Bank. AFP

Palestinian-Israeli film No Other Land wins big at Gotham Awards

Cyclone Fengal kills 19 in India and Sri Lanka

Federal Reserve governor Christopher Waller. Bloomberg

Top Fed official leans towards December rate cut but inflation worries persist

Macron holds talks over Lebanese army deployment with Saudi Crown Prince

Former Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone sells Grand Prix car collection

Trump warns of 'all hell to pay' if Middle East hostages not released by January 20

Qatar's economy rebounds after post-World Cup dip, IMF says

In focus

Brain rot, linked to mindlessly scrolling, has been named Oxford's Word of the Year 2024. Photo: Pexels

Why 'brain rot' is Oxford Word of the Year for 2024

The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG V12, once owned by the Dubai royal family, stands as a centerpiece at the RM Sotheby’s Auction at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, on December 1, 2024. Photo by Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Ruling family's G-Wagen and $11m Zonda dazzle at supercar auction

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City in Liverpool, Britain, 01 December 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Liverpool and Salah playing a dangerous game of chicken - who will blink first?

Masfout is a village that forms part of the eponymous exclave of Masfout in Ajman. Photo: Ajman Tourism

Aleppo airport shuts and Ajman invites Scandinavian tourists

Simone Rocha accepts the British Womenswear Designer Award at The Fashion Awards 2024 in London. Getty Images

Simone Rocha calls for 'Free Palestine' at British fashion awards

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could only finish down in 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi GP: Ferrari 'not worried at all' over Hamilton's slump in form

Aether, a performative drone artwork by United Visual Artists, opened Noor Riyadh 2024. Photo: Noor Riyadh

Noor Riyadh 2024 looks to the future with dazzling light displays

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday December 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to keep winning

Brain rot, linked to mindlessly scrolling, has been named Oxford's Word of the Year 2024. Photo: Pexels

Why 'brain rot' is Oxford Word of the Year for 2024

The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG V12, once owned by the Dubai royal family, stands as a centerpiece at the RM Sotheby’s Auction at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, on December 1, 2024. Photo by Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Ruling family's G-Wagen and $11m Zonda dazzle at supercar auction

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City in Liverpool, Britain, 01 December 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Liverpool and Salah playing a dangerous game of chicken - who will blink first?

Masfout is a village that forms part of the eponymous exclave of Masfout in Ajman. Photo: Ajman Tourism

Aleppo airport shuts and Ajman invites Scandinavian tourists

Simone Rocha accepts the British Womenswear Designer Award at The Fashion Awards 2024 in London. Getty Images

Simone Rocha calls for 'Free Palestine' at British fashion awards

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton could only finish down in 12th at the Qatar Grand Prix. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi GP: Ferrari 'not worried at all' over Hamilton's slump in form

Aether, a performative drone artwork by United Visual Artists, opened Noor Riyadh 2024. Photo: Noor Riyadh

Noor Riyadh 2024 looks to the future with dazzling light displays

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday December 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire.

RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised 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.

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to keep winning

Brain rot, linked to mindlessly scrolling, has been named Oxford's Word of the Year 2024. Photo: Pexels

Why 'brain rot' is Oxford Word of the Year for 2024

The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG V12, once owned by the Dubai royal family, stands as a centerpiece at the RM Sotheby’s Auction at Emirates Golf Club, Dubai, on December 1, 2024. Photo by Ahmed Ramzan for The National

Ruling family's G-Wagen and $11m Zonda dazzle at supercar auction

Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the 2-0 goal during the English Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City in Liverpool, Britain, 01 December 2024. EPA/ADAM VAUGHAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Liverpool and Salah playing a dangerous game of chicken - who will blink first?

Masfout is a village that forms part of the eponymous exclave of Masfout in Ajman. Photo: Ajman Tourism

Aleppo airport shuts and Ajman invites Scandinavian tourists

Business

Culture

Deutsche Bank Middle East and Africa chief executive Jamal Al Kishi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Jamal Al Kishi's second stint at Deutsche Bank is all about growth

Qatar's economy rebounds after post-World Cup dip, IMF says

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger retires amid competitive pressure

Culture

Exclusive look at Zayed National Museum's architecture and galleries

Shortlist announced for Arabic Literary Translation Prize 2024

Aether, a performative drone artwork by United Visual Artists, opened Noor Riyadh 2024. Photo: Noor Riyadh

Noor Riyadh 2024 looks to the future with dazzling light displays

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

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 Spiderman balloon passes through a street during a Christmas festival in Santiago, Chile. AP

Part of 2,500 panda sculptures are displayed at Hong Kong International Airport for the "Panda Go!" exhibition. AP

Anti-regime fighters pose for a picture with an army helicopter at the Nayrab military airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. AFP

People take photos along the autumn coloured ginkgo tree-lined avenue in Tokyo. AP

A damaged bridge following floods caused by Storm Bora, in Faliraki, on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Reuters

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli departs for his first bilateral visit to China. AFP

Supporters of All India Kisan Sabha, the farmers' front of the Communist Party of India, during a protest march, in Noida. AFP

Fishermen collect fish from their net at a beach in Banda Aceh. AFP

A residential building on fire following a Russian air strike, in Ternopil, Ukraine. AFP

People study a male spade-toothed whale ahead of a dissection at Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel, New Zealand. AP

A Spiderman balloon passes through a street during a Christmas festival in Santiago, Chile. AP

Part of 2,500 panda sculptures are displayed at Hong Kong International Airport for the "Panda Go!" exhibition. AP

Anti-regime fighters pose for a picture with an army helicopter at the Nayrab military airport in the northern Syrian city of Aleppo. AFP

People take photos along the autumn coloured ginkgo tree-lined avenue in Tokyo. AP

A damaged bridge following floods caused by Storm Bora, in Faliraki, on the island of Rhodes, Greece. Reuters

Nepal's Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli departs for his first bilateral visit to China. AFP

Supporters of All India Kisan Sabha, the farmers' front of the Communist Party of India, during a protest march, in Noida. AFP

Fishermen collect fish from their net at a beach in Banda Aceh. AFP

A residential building on fire following a Russian air strike, in Ternopil, Ukraine. AFP

People study a male spade-toothed whale ahead of a dissection at Invermay Agricultural Centre, Mosgiel, New Zealand. AP

A Spiderman balloon passes through a street during a Christmas festival in Santiago, Chile. AP

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