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Netflix eyes Warner Bros as chip curbs and Meta cuts jolt markets

Manus on MarketsNetflix eyes Warner Bros as chip curbs and Meta cuts jolt markets

Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

Beyond the HeadlinesOne year since Assad’s fall: Where is Syria today?

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

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

Leaders from across the region stand for a photograph during the 46th GCC Summit, at Sakhir Palace, in Bahrain. UAE Presidential Court

EditorialThe GCC summit underlines Gulf priorities

Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

AI and blockchain to rewrite global finance within decade, says Binance CEO

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

'You hear the voice of Baba Zayed': First visitors wowed by Zayed National Museum

Weight loss drugs could help with managing the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. Getty Images

Weight loss drugs could help to slow progression of Alzheimer's disease


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

Hezbollah has been heavily weakened by its war with Israel. Getty Images

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

Group does not oppose direct talks but it has reservations about the head of the Lebanese negotiating team, sources say

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Members of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and a Red Cross team search for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Bloomberg

Rising fears in Gaza over lack of progress on ceasefire's second stage

Residents see further withdrawal of Israeli troops as reassurance of prospects for extended peace

Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab has been killed, his group confirms

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gather outside the Irish public service broadcaster's television studios in Dublin. Reuters

Eurovision hit by boycotts over allowing Israel to compete

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Leak reveals European leadership's mistrust of US in Ukraine negotiations

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Palestine embassy in London vandalised by masked men

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan, in Bali, Indonesia. AP

IMF welcomes recalibration of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 spending

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 05: Kush Maini of India and DAMS Lucas Oil (12) on track during practice ahead of Round 14 Yas Island of the Formula 2 Championship at Yas Marina Circuit on December 05, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Dom Gibbons / Getty Images)

F1 liveTeams and drivers warm up ahead of first practice

Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

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

Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team after winning the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Four times F1 title was decided in Abu Dhabi, including the most controversial

As part of the ‘Live Your Fandom’ campaign, McLaren and one of the team’s sponsors, Velo, gave nine superfans the opportunity to collaborate and inspire artwork for the livery design of the McLaren MCL39 Norris and Piastri will drive at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Photo: Handout

McLaren embrace fan power with Abu Dhabi livery reveal before F1 title showdown

Lando Norris, left, Max Verstappen, centre, and Oscar Piastri are in a three-way battle for the F1 title. Reuters

What Norris, Verstappen and Piastri need to do to be crowned F1 champion

The performance in Abu Dhabi will mark Benson Boone's UAE debut. Getty Images

Abu Dhabi F1 concert and clubbing guide, from Katy Perry to Benson Boone

US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy

Abu Dhabi F1 2025: Benson Boone tours paddocks before Etihad Park show

Mohammed ben Sulayem says the Middle East is having a growing influence on F1, with races already held in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Qatar before this weekend's season finale in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Handout

FIA president 'proud' of UAE's motorsports achievements ahead of Abu Dhabi GP


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Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates scoring against West Ham United at Old Trafford. Reuters

Manchester United ratings v West Ham: Mazraoui 7, Dalot 6, Mbeumo 5

Macy's Santa Claus and elves visit the New York Stock Exchange. Historically, December is positive for markets, with the S&P 500 rising three-quarters of the time. AFP

Will markets be treated to the traditional Santa rally?

Amir El-Masry as boxer Prince Naseem Hamed and Pierce Brosnan as his trainer Brendan Ingle in Giant

Prince Naseem Hamed biopic opens Red Sea Film Festival

Ras Al Khaimah is bringing back its record-breaking firework and drone shows on New Year's Eve. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

New Year's Eve fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch the biggest displays

Mohamed Salah's Egypt will be one of at least eight Mena teams taking part in the 2026 World Cup finals. EPA

Mena countries hope for good news at World Cup 2026 draw

The Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai. The crypto market is regaining its footing after a prolonged sell-off. Antonie Robertson / The National

Does the current crypto slide mirror the 2022 crash? Yes and no

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NAZARE, PORTUGAL - DECEMBER 03: A surfer rides a wave during a big waves surfing session on December 03, 2025 in Nazare, Portugal. (Photo by David Ramos / Getty Images)

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New York Mayor Eric Adams issues order banning Israel divestment

Second order directs police commissioner to consider ideas on how to regulate protests taking place near houses of worship

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Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

MENA
Palestine's Ikram Rami Hamadeh, Khaled Al Nabris and coach Ihab Abu Jazar celebrate after their draw against Tunisia in the Fifa Arab Cup at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Reuters

Fifa Arab Cup: Palestine eye knockouts after draw with Tunisia, pressure mounts on hosts Qatar

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Trump oversees signing of peace deal between Rwanda and DRC

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Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE to produce 60 trillion AI tokens to become world's 'factory of intelligence'

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US pauses sanctions on Lukoil petrol stations until end of April

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FBI arrests suspect in Capitol pipe-bomb case

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Two drones used to attack Khor Mor gasfield in Iraq’s Kurdistan region

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Syria's Al Shara receives UN Security Council delegation in Damascus

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Peace deal possible but ‘big legal questions’ over Ukraine leadership

Russia's ambassador to UK, Andrey Kelin, warns Europe about frozen assets and questions legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelenskyy's government



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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 Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

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

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

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Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan, in Bali, Indonesia. AP

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Gulf states must fast-track AI and reforms to sustain growth, World Bank says

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Whoop's Egyptian-American founder credits upbringing as secret to company's success

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Emirati, Egyptian and Qatari names in top five of ArtReview Power 100 list

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