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  • ZANGILAN, AZERBAIJAN - OCTOBER 09: An aerial view of construction of roads and railways continuing that they will pass through the Zangezur Corridor, which will connect the western provinces with Nakhchivan and will also be one of the routes of the Central Corridor extending from China to Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus and Turkiye, on October 09, 2023 in Zangilan, Azerbaijan. Resul Rehimov / Anadolu (Photo by Resul Rehimov / Anadolu via AFP)

    The Azerbaijani exclave looking forward to a bonanza from Trump's 'peace route'

  • Quiz of the week: February 13, 2026

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

  • A pilgrim cools off in Makkah during the 2024 heatwave. AFP

    Killer heatwaves are increasingly likely in the Gulf – but AI can save lives

  • Lyor Cohen, global head of music at YouTube, believes artists can 'feed their family singing only in Arabic'. WireImage

    YouTube music chief's advice to Arab artists: Be authentic, don't chase the West

  • Drone torpedoes are being developed to take out traditional submarines. Photo: Naval Group

    The new frontier of warfare: torpedo-drones fired from an unmanned mothership

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    Weekend EssaySolving Syria's Kurdish question remains a work in progress

  • My idea of love and partnership has changed as I enter my fifth decade. Getty

    ColumnFinding a partner in my forties comes with fewer illusions and better boundaries


Munich Security Conference

Syria’s Al Shibani accuses Israel of 'overreacting' to perceived threats

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani speaks at a panel discussion on Syria's post-revolution future during the Munich Security Conference.

Syria’s Al Shibani accuses Israel of 'overreacting' to perceived threats

  • EU-UAE relations to enter 'new era' in 2026, says minister Lana Nusseibeh
  • Iraq's Fuad Hussein warns of limitless Middle East war
  • Rubio reassures Europe that America wants a 'new century' partnership
  • UAE will leverage relations to push for improvements in Gaza, says Gargash
Carl Skau, deputy executive director and chief operating officer for the World Food Programme, at the Munich Security Conference. The National

'We're having to cut people off': WFP faces 'perfect storm' in 2026

Interview: UN agency's Carl Skau reveals world’s growing hunger emergency

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed and Emir of Qatar call for peace during Abu Dhabi talks

UAE

African Union Commission chair calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians

MENA

US military preparing for possible weeks-long operation in Iran

MENA

DP World names new chairman and chief executive

Economy


Spotlight

  • UAE's Sohaib Khan hits a rapid fifty to secure victory in the T20 World Cup match against Canada at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. AFP

    Sohaib's dramatic journey from unemployment to T20 World Cup stardom

  • Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki Al Faisal has questioned the effectiveness of the Gaza Board of Peace. AFP

    On The RecordUS remains dominant external power in the region, says Prince Turki Al Faisal

  • Safety is one of my main points of attraction for living in Dubai. Getty

    CommentWant to move to Dubai? Go ahead, you won't regret it

  • Shaker Jweihan is competing in the 2026 Middle East Rally Championship. Photo: Shaker Jweihan

    Jweihan maintains family tradition while navigating Middle East rally challenges

  • Egyptian actress Yasmina El Abd recently played in a starring role in university-set series, Midterm.

    TN MagazineHow Yasmina El Abd went from promising talent to generational star

  • Modern wellness clubs stand at the intersection of health, fitness and mindfulness. Getty Images

    The rise of the modern wellness club

  • All I See is Red represents the kind of rage that makes one want to drive off a cliff, says photographer Abdulla Elmaz of this work for his Dubai exhibition. Photo: Abdulla Elmaz

    Photography as therapy in Abdulla Elmaz's first solo exhibition

  • UAE Team Emirates rider Isaac del Toro secured 18 victories last season. Getty Images

    Rising star Del Toro steps into spotlight with Pogacar absent at UAE Tour


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  • Mohammed Ashi showed off his skill at his Ashi Studio haute couture show in Paris. Reuters

    Strong showing for Arab designers at Paris Couture Week alongside European peers

  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Sarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Veronique Nichanian’s final collection is greeted with rapturous applause in Paris. Photo: Hermes

    End of an era: Veronique Nichanian presents her final Hermes menswear collection

  • Nostalgia surfaces at Zegna, conveyed through a collection that resembles a wardrobe where cherished heirlooms are rediscovered. EPA

    Latest menswear styles channel casual comfort as spotted at Milan Fashion Week

  • The intricate surfaces of Farha Designs, on show at the this year's Ataya exhibition. Farha Designs/Instagram

    Shopping for good: Ataya’s annual exhibition in Abu Dhabi

  • Ferragamo's Ramadan collection includes the Hug bag, now in metallic red. Photo: Ferragamo

    Ramadan capsule collections to keep an eye on this year, from D&G to Dior

  • Carl Gerges has designed projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Photo: Karim Ghorayeb

    One Last Thing: Carl Gerges on his dark superpower

  • Saudi 100 has brought four Saudi Arabian designers for a pop-up within the Bvlgari Resort until Wednesday. Photo: Saudi 100

    Four Saudi 100 designers debut new collections at Dubai pop-up


Headlines

Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Economic Co-operation and Development Minister, is preparing to host an international humanitarian assistance meeting on Sudan in April. Getty Images

Germany's Reem Alabali-Radovan pledges to step up international aid

New partnerships will see Berlin take lead on development where the US has cut back, minister tells The National

UK

Syria appoints Kurdish official as governor of Hasakah after SDF deal

MENA
Pakistan bowler Usman Tariq's action has been pored over by pundits and ex-players in India. Getty Images

Yadav insists India batters will not surrender to Pakistan 'trump card' Tariq

Cricket

France's Safran to open $332m aircraft landing gear plant in Morocco

Aviation
The Pentagon briefly placed tech conglomerate Alibaba on a list of companies accused of aiding China's military. Reuters

Alibaba and BYD briefly added to Pentagon's 'Chinese military companies' list

US

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at key AI conference in India

UAE

More than 50 Palestinians injured in surge of settler violence across West Bank

MENA

Iranian president's salary worth only $1,000 a month amid currency crisis

MENA

UK's Palestine Action ban is unlawful, High Court rules

UK

On The Record

Prince Turki Al Faisal urges diplomacy over war with Iran

Speaking to Hadley Gamble during the Munich Security Conference, Prince Turki outlines Saudi Arabia's push for stability and reform in a volatile Middle East


Business

Culture

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, right, meets IMF mission chief Ernesto Ramirez Rigo, left, in June. Reuters

IMF staff hold talks with Lebanon on bank restructuring strategy

Economy

AD Ports full-year 2025 profit jumps on record revenue growth

Markets

UAE corporate tax: first real map for transfer pricing looms

Money

Culture

Offlimits line-up revealed: Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and Biffy Clyro join Shakira

Music & On-stage

10 new and returning MBC Shahid series to add to your Ramadan 2026 watch list

Film & TV

A multigenerational gathering at Gucci starring Chinese actress Ni Ni and Thai actress Davika Hoorne. Photo: Gucci

Chinese New Year fashion: Brands gallop into Year of the Horse

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