• International Edition
  • UAE Edition
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Israel-Gaza war
Weekend

  • International Edition
  • UAE Edition
Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
Israel-Gaza warWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing

It is likely Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will resume nuclear talks with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. EPA

CommentRegardless of its rhetoric, Iran clearly wants to resume talking to Trump

A Palestinian child in Gaza holds a stuffed animal while standing at a school sheltering displaced Palestinians, which was hit by an Israeli strike. AFP.

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, a former rebel fighter, has recast himself as a pragmatist leading a transitional government. Reuters

AnalysisWhy Gulf states are rushing to shape Syria’s post-sanctions transition

Oman’s currency is pegged to the dollar, but the cost of a taxi ride varies according to the driver. Silvia Razgova / The National

Business ExtraWhat does Oman's new income tax mean for the Gulf?

This week, the UAE authorities moved to correct some inaccurate overseas reporting that fuelled a frenzy of speculation about the golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

EditorialWhy fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause

FILE PHOTO: A view shows disused oil pump jacks at the Airankol oil field operated by Caspiy Neft in the Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan April 2, 2025. REUTERS / Pavel Mikheyev / / File Photo

TrendingOpec's new forecast and Syria-SDF tensions

Manus on Markets in Vienna.

Manus on marketsOil markets grapple with tariffs uncertainty

From left, Nicholas Hoult, David Corenswet and director James Gunn on the set of Superman. Photo: Warner Bros

Is James Gunn's Superman movie critical of Israel?


PKK fighters line up to lay down their weapons into a pit during a ceremony in Sulaimaniyah, in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region on Friday. AFP

PKK fighters begin laying down weapons at symbolic ceremony

Conflict with Turkish state since 1984 has cost more than 40,000 lives

MENA

ExclusiveWorld Food Programme seeks more access to victims of war in Sudan

MENA
A drone image shows massive fires near the town of Qastal Maaf in the Syrian coastal governorate of Latakia. Ahmad Fallaha for The National

Iraq sends firefighters and water tankers to battle Syria forest fires

MENA

Rubio hopeful of Gaza ceasefire in ‘near future’

US
Bronze Age burial sites show the rich historical significance of the Faya palaeolandscape, in central Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sharjah site wins Unesco World Heritage status

UAE

Masdar takes joint stake in massive UK offshore wind project

Business

Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi

UAE


In focus

AI Warfare Gif 4

Special investigationHow Israel's AI war machine pinpoints Palestinian victims

English musician Ozzy Osbourne performs at Live Aid in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985. WireImage

Live Aid 40 years on: Why American show was cooler than London event

A close up look at the original Birkin, which was auctioned in Paris on Thursday. PA / NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature FASHION Birkin

Jane Birkin’s original Hermes bag sells for $10 million

Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates victory over Switzerland's Belinda Bencic in their Wimbledon semi-final. AFP

Wimbledon 2025: Swiatek says 'tennis keeps surprising'

Rayan Hanna, CEO and founder of Next Hostels, has been forced to shut down his business. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

Rami Al Ali's haute couture debut in Paris featured several of the Syrian designer's trademark sculptural looks. Reuters

'Success is a form of resistance': Rami Al Ali makes triumphant debut in Paris

American singer Post Malone performing at the Esports World Cup opening ceremony in Riyadh. Photo: Esports World Cup

Post Malone dazzles fans in Saudi Arabia at Esports World Cup concert

The company catalogue includes baby essentials including changing mats, bibs, dinnerware, ride-on cars and bikes, as well as personalised toys. Photo: Once Upon A Dua

UK couple launch Islam-inspired lifestyle brand for children in UAE

Video

Crescent Petroleum CEO on US-UAE energy relations

Majid Jafar praises 'positive engagement' in the sector from Trump administration

More videos

Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 million at Paris auction

Original Birkin bag sells for record $10 million at Paris auction

Francesca Albanese asks why the US has issued sanctions against her

Francesca Albanese asks why the US has issued sanctions against her

A look at the architecture and galleries of Zayed National Museum

A look at the architecture and galleries of Zayed National Museum

Opec confident it can maintain oil market stability

Opec confident it can maintain oil market stability



Headlines

Bitcoin has advanced by more than 24 per cent since the beginning of the year. Victor Besa / The National

Bitcoin soars to all-time high of $117,000 on rising institutional demand

Trump administration's crypto-friendly policies and increased risk appetite among investors also drove adoption

Money

US and Europe say Hezbollah determined to maintain overseas footprint

MENA
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and UAE Special Envoy to Germany, and Germany's head of the Federal Chancellery, Thorsten Frei. Wam

UAE President sends letter to German Chancellor

UAE

Kapil Sharma's cafe calls shooting incident 'heartbreaking'

Culture
Opec headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The oil producing group has raised its forecast for world oil demand for the medium and long term. Reuters

Oil heading for weekly gain on potential Russia sanctions and Trump tariffs

Energy

LatestNearly 800 aid-related deaths in Gaza since late May, UN says

MENA

Iran hosting and protecting Al Qaeda leadership, says UK

UK

TikTok hits back at reports of a separate 'US version' of the app

Technology

Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20m after release from detention

US


Club World Cup

Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring PSG's second goal in their Club World Cup semi-final thrashing of Real Madrid. AFP

Dembele on course for Ballon d'Or after spearheading PSG's trophy charge

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz bagged a brace in the 4-0 win over Real Madrid

PSG batter Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Chelsea's new signing Joao Pedro, left, refuses to celebrate after scoring against his former club Fluminense. Reuters

Maresca praises Joao Pedro as Brazilian fires Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Round of 16 - Manchester City v Al Hilal - Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida, U. S. - June 30, 2025 Al Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS / Lee Smith

Is Al Hilal’s landmark win over City the moment Saudi football arrived?

Kylian Mbappe scores for Real Madrid in their Club World Cup quarter-final win over Borussia Dortmund. Reuters

PSG v Real Madrid: The duels that will decide Club World Cup semi-final battle

Real Madrid's Francisco Garcia, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Borussia Dortmund at the MetLife Stadium. AFP

Madrid survive Dortmund scare to set up showdown with PSG

Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves, left, embraces teammate Vitinh. The pair have been instrumental in the French club's record-breaking campaign that could culminate in being crowed world champions. AP

PSG v Bayern: How a defeat in Munich turbocharged Luis Enrique's record breakers

Al Hilal's Kaio Cesar, left, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic battle for the ball against Fluminense's Jhon Arias. AFP

Al Hilal's Club World Cup over as Chelsea advance to semi-finals


Business

Culture

Opec headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The oil producing group has raised its forecast for world oil demand for the medium and long term. Reuters

Oil heading for weekly gain on potential Russia sanctions and Trump tariffs

Energy

UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Al Khazna insurance company

Banking

Nvidia becomes first company to top $4 trillion in market value

Markets

Culture

Indian artist's edible brick installation wins Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award

Culture

How Esports World Cup is impacting gaming reputation: 'Parents are encouraging'

Culture

American singer Post Malone performing at the Esports World Cup opening ceremony in Riyadh. Photo: Esports World Cup

Post Malone dazzles fans in Saudi Arabia at Esports World Cup concert

Pop Culture


Podcasts
Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines

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

The top news stories, field reports and insights from the Middle East and beyond


More podcasts

Pictures of the Day
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
An Afghan child rides his bicycle along a deserted street in the drought-ridden Chahar Bolak district, Balkh province. AFP
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
Children and adults are chased by the 'flaming bull', or Toro de Fuego, as it runs through the streets during the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta in Pamplona, Spain. Getty Images
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A Bosnian Muslim woman mourns next to a monument with the names of the victims of Srebrenica genocide, at the Memorial Centre in Potocari, Bosnia. AP
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
A member of a firefighter crew from Mexico assists in recovery efforts by searching for bodies along the Guadalupe River outside of Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas. Bloomberg
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
US athletes stand for the national anthem before the Women's Water Polo match against China on day one of the Singapore 2025 World Aquatics Championships. Getty Images
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
A woman walks in the Emmarentia Park as tress are reflected in a dam and frost covers the ground, in Johannesburg, South Africa. EPA
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
Fans attend the opening night of the Beiteddine Festival, in the historic eponymous palace of Lebanon's Chouf mountains. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their highly anticipated reunion tour. AFP
A person wearing a bucket hat, made famous by British band Oasis, walks past a shop with the lyrics from one of the group's songs, in Manchester, northern England, ahead of the second leg of their hig

Most popular today

1

Dubai hostel chain shut down amid multi-occupancy clampdown

2

Dubai Police release video of driver fined Dh50,000 for high-speed overtaking on hard shoulder

3

Cartoon for July 11, 2025

4

Is James Gunn's Superman movie critical of Israel?

5

Three Emiratis among five killed in multi-vehicle crash in Oman


Opinion

How poetry can help us understand the Gulf's economic history

Omar
Al-Ubaydli

Elon Musk's America Party is less likely to take off than his rockets to Mars

Hussein Ibish

Did we learn anything from Srebrenica?

Janine di Giovanni

Regardless of its rhetoric, Iran clearly wants to resume talking to Trump

Arash Azizi

At 100, Malaysia's Mahathir has proved to be the ultimate political survivor

Sholto Byrnes

Despite US pressure, any decision on Hezbollah’s weapons will be taken in Tehran

Michael Young
The National

Today's cartoonShadi's take on Donald Trump's tariff strategy


Newsletters

The UAE Today

The UAE Today

Your essential source for must-read news from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the rest of the Emirates

PreviewSign up
Energy This Week

Energy This Week

Energy expert Robin Mills explains the latest in oil, clean energy and more in the UAE and beyond

PreviewSign up
Beshara

Beshara

Your weekly dose of good news and inspiration, delivered to your inbox

PreviewSign up
The Arts Edit

The Arts Edit

Your guide to Middle Eastern arts and culture from the region, and about the region

PreviewSign up
Future Beat

Future Beat

A round-up of stories shaping the world, from AI and green tech to science and medicine

PreviewSign up
Checking In

Checking In

Expert travel advice on destinations, getting there, and what to do on arrival

PreviewSign up
View From London

View From London

The stories that matter to you from across Europe, brought to you directly by our London bureau

PreviewSign up
Weekender

Weekender

Make the most of your weekend with long reads, features and our quiz of the week

PreviewSign up
On The Money

On The Money

Stay ahead in personal finance with expert tips on investing, saving and spending

PreviewSign up
View From DC

View From DC

Insight from The National's Washington DC team on US politics and its impact on the Mena region

PreviewSign up
Emirati

Emirati

UAE Chief Reporter Shireena Al Nowais explores stories shaping the Emirates and its people

PreviewSign up
The Climate Edit

The Climate Edit

Stay updated on climate change, sustainability and innovations shaping the Mena region’s future

PreviewSign up
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Horse Racing
Weekend
Living in the UAE
Podcasts Newsletters Alerts Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.