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In a poll of nine major European countries, Germany and France among them, 69 per cent thought their country could defend itself in the event of a Russian attack. Nick Donaldson / The National

Your country needs you (again): Europe's reluctant generation braced for call-up

Quiz of the week: December 5, 2025

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

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Weekend EssaySyria's government needs to overcome its trust issues

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Dubai for the 10th anniversary of his restaurant Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis The Palm. Antonie Robertson / The National

InterviewGordon Ramsay on reviving the beef Wellington and thriving in the UAE

Iranians visit an exhibition showcasing missile and drone achievements in Tehran, much of which now relies on advancements in AI. AFP

Smart drones and smuggled chips: How Iran wants to join the AI revolution

Dave Catudal, co-founder of Forus, on how the supplement industry is evolving, what works and what doesn't. Antonie Robertson/The National

Friend or foe? How health supplements dominate the surging longevity industry

The Ghazzi family prepare kibbeh and lentil soup in a Syrian cooking demonstration at George Washington University

Kibbeh and courage: How a Syrian family is catering for an uncertain future in the US

Simple things like reading a book are often the first to go when the working week becomes overwhelming. Photo: Nguyen Thu Hoai / Unsplash

ColumnGetting older means 24 hours matters more, so why not extend the weekend?

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the Palestinian Administrative Committee will provide essential services to Gazans. Reuters

Egypt's Foreign Minister details next steps for Gaza’s administration

Israeli escalation in West Bank at level 'not seen before', says UNRWA official
Mike Waltz heads to Jordan and Israel as US pushes Gaza peace plan
Nations condemn Israeli plan to open Rafah as one-way exit from Gaza

Israel unswayed by US peace efforts as it pursues expanded Syria buffer zone

Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP. Chris Whiteoak / The National

F1 latestVerstappen secures pole position

Frank Gehry

Tributes paid to Frank Gehry, designer of Guggenheim museums in Bilbao and Abu Dhabi

ObituaryA visionary who upended the idea of what buildings could look like

US Fed has been too slow lowering interest rates, says former treasury secretary

Al Shara confronts rebel history after being called 'former terrorist' on stage

IndiGo flight cancellations to fall below 1,000 on Saturday as India caps fares

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hadjar ready for 'beginning of new journey' after meteoric rise at Red Bull

Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to the UAE sounding more confident than ever

McLaren driver Lando Norris, right, and teammate Oscar Piastri at the Yas Marina Circuit. EPA

McLaren ready for team orders as Norris dominates practice at Abu Dhabi GP

Mclaren driver Lando Norris takes part in practice. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Drivers weigh in on F1 title fight between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

A young fan takes a photo with Haas driver Oliver Bearman at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Young fans take pole position at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Family Friday

The pit lane during practice day. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Inside F1 Paddock Club, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix truly comes alive

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Tom Hale, chief executive of Oura, said the company has also held 'exploratory conversations' in Saudi Arabia. EPA

Oura in talks with UAE authorities to explore health tech initiatives, CEO says

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Thomas Muller of Vancouver Whitecaps. Getty Images

Lionel Messi one win from MLS Cup glory with Inter Miami but Thomas Muller and Vancouver stand in way

Osaka has plenty to offer visitors in summer or winter. Getty Images

Osaka in two seasons: Why there is no wrong time to visit

Jane Birkin's personal Le Birkin Voyageur bag was given to her by the French luxury house Hermes. Photo: Sotheby's

Birkin bag sells for $2.9 million at Sotheby's Collectors Week in Abu Dhabi

Prince Turki Al Faisal speaks at the Milken Summit. The National

Israel is a greater regional threat than Iran, says Prince Turki Al Faisal

Safinaz Al Chaaibi holds a photo of her son, Mohamed, who went missing in 2014. She discovered his death record last year in Syria's notorious Sednaya prison. The National

‘A mother never gives up’: The endless search for Syria’s disappeared

Getty Images / The National

The budget small print that may affect tax for British expats

A portrait of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Baghdad. AFP

Many scenarios, one outcome: Iraq caught between Iran and US after terror-list uproar

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Wizz Air is in negotiations with transport authorities to open a base in Israel by April. Reuters

Wizz Air relishes competition with Israeli carriers after keeping down Tel Aviv fares

Ultra low-cost airline boasts planes 90% full as it plans Israel base amid local carriers' objections

Sri Lankans in UAE mourn loss of loved ones as nation reels from deadly cyclone

The move could lead to more harmonisation on regulations and strategies. Antonie Robertson / The National

New GCC aviation authority to have its headquarters in UAE

ExclusiveUS envoy confident of Israel-Syria border and security deal

A girl holds a Syrian flag during celebrations in Damascus, marking the first anniversary of the ousting of Bashar Al Assad's regime, on Friday. AP

Canada removes terror sanctions on Syria

Fifa awards Donald Trump its inaugural peace prize

Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

World Cup 2026 draw: Morocco to face Brazil in Group C

Putin and Modi vow to deepen Russia-India ties despite US pressure

On the Record

Steven Mnuchin talks AI boom, China’s population decline and why the US economy will outperform others

Former US treasury secretary is in Abu Dhabi to attend the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit

Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Manors is one of the brands leading a revolution in golf attire as the sport attracts a new demographic. Photo: Manors

Fashion on the fairway: How did golf clothes suddenly become cool?

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

Our pick of physical collectables this month

Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

Abu Dhabi reintroduced an annual 5 per cent rent cap in 2016, applicable to apartments and villas across the capital. Ravindranath K / The National

UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

IndiGo flight cancellations to fall below 1,000 on Saturday as India caps fares

Oil prices climb to two-week high on Fed rate cut hopes

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

Music & On-stage

Prince Naseem Hamed biopic opens Red Sea Film Festival

Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to the UAE sounding more confident than ever

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All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

Formula One finale at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend will be a championship battle between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

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