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Cop30 begins in Belem on Monday.

Anticipation and hope in Belem as Cop30 is set to open in Brazil

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. AP

CommentAl Shara's Syria is seizing the day. Why can't Lebanon do the same?

The Gripen jet fighter that could be chosen by Canada if it abandons the US F-35 optionl. AFP

Canada lines up a Gripen dilemma by spurning US for Swedish warplanes

Adipec 2025 welcomed 220,000 visitors to Abu Dhabi last week. Photo: Adipec

Business InsightsPower equals knowledge: Energy leaders write a new equation at Adipec

London Underground users have long encountered mosquitoes on their travels. Alamy Stock

London Underground mosquitoes' ancient origins in Egypt

World leaders pose ahead of the Cop30 UN climate conference in Belem, Brazil on Friday. Dozens of countries have failed to update pledges on cutting emissions. AFP

EditorialCop30 must renew the optimism of Dubai's climate summit

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in the village of Teir Debba, southern Lebanon. AP

AnalysisWar or no war in Lebanon? All options are on the table

Health workers hold a silent march from St Thomas' Hospital to Downing Street in London. Getty Images / Reuters / The National

Persecuted over Palestine: Staff sue NHS for right to express beliefs about Gaza


UAE 'unlikely' to join International Stabilisation Force in Gaza

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed. Photo: IISS / Flickr

UAE 'unlikely' to join International Stabilisation Force in Gaza

Dr Anwar Gargash says no clear framework in place for force

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US President Donald Trump met Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Riyadh in May. AP

Trump to welcome Al Shara to Washington for historic meeting

Visit widely seen as breakthrough in US-Syria diplomatic relations

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Division and voter apathy dominate Iraqi election

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Livestock, not mass grave: False image of Sudan war goes viral

MENA
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, right, meets the US delegation, led by senior director for counter-terrorism Sebastian Gorka, second right, at the presidential palace. AFP

Lebanon working to tackle terror financing, Aoun tells US delegation

MENA

Hamas hands over remains of Israeli officer killed in 2014

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Two killed as Super Typhoon Uwan slams into Philippines

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UK embassy worker in Tel Aviv owns property in settlement built by movement sanctioned by Britain

ExclusiveUK embassy staff owns settlement home built by company under British sanctions

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Manchester City's Belgian midfielder #11 Jeremy Doku (L) celebrates scoring their third goal for 3-0 with Manchester City's English midfielder #33 Nico O'Reilly (R) during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on November 9, 2025. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Man City v Liverpool ratings: Doku and Dias brilliant while Ekitike disappoints

Code Vein 2 is a sequel to the popular game Code Vein, with the sequel promising an improved experience for players. Photo: Bandai Namco

Seven of the most anticipated Xbox games to be released soon

Sarah Snook plays a mother whose son is kidnapped in the series All Her Fault. Photo: Peacock

Sarah Snook: ‘All Her Fault was my way of facing my new-mother fears’

A statue of Ramses II in the entrance hall of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which was completed in 2023 and officially opened earlier this month. Bloomberg

Art Cairo returning to Grand Egyptian Museum in January

McLaren race winner Lando Norris and second-placed Kimi Antonelli, left, of Mercedes with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen on the podium. Getty Images

Sao Paulo F1: Norris shows title credentials and Verstappen's champion mindset

Smoke rises following an Israeli air strike in the village of Teir Debba, southern Lebanon. AP

AnalysisWar or no war in Lebanon? All options are on the table

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 83 goals since joining Al Nassr. Reuters

Ronaldo scores again as Al Nassr make it eight from eight in SPL against Neom

Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo celebrates after he scores his teams first goal during the English Premier League match between Totttenham Hotspur and Manchester United, in London, Britain, 08 November 2025. EPA/NEIL HALL 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.

Tottenham v Man United ratings: Kolo Muani 3, Richarlison 5; Cunha 5, Mbeumo 8


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Safety of passengers and crew remains a top priority in Kuwait, aviation authorities said. AFP

Kuwait Airways plane bound for Philippines crashes into fence after brake error

Aircraft's fuselage damaged in incident on tarmac at Kuwait International Airport

UAE

Rai wins dramatic play-off against Fleetwood to claim Abu Dhabi crown

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A campaign banner for the Kurdistan Democratic Party's Najwa Kakayi, alongside those of other election candidates, in Kirkuk, Iraq. Reuters

Women defy financial and social challenges to stand in Iraq's elections

MENA

Dubai's economy expands by 4.4% in first half of 2025

Economy
Apple's iPhone Pro Max 17 and iPhone 17 Air were launched in September. Victor Besa / The National

Apple iPhone 18: New colours, selfie camera upgrade and foldable rumours

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Inside Dubai's most expensive school now open for the new academic year

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Tehran to restrict public water supply as Iran battles drought

MENA

Nearly 100 people abducted or forcibly disappeared in Syria since January, says UN

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UAE sends relief team and aid to help Afghanistan after earthquake

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Abeer Nehme wears Mattias coat, Dh6,592, Noon by Noor. Top, stylist’s own. Photo: Lara Zankoul for The National

Cover storyThe reinvention of Abeer Nehme

A high-octane sport without the octane. Photo: SailGP

SailGP: Star sailors in Rolexes fly above water at 100kph in thrilling contest

Vivienne Westwood dresses made in collaboration with Saudi organisation Art Of Heritage. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood makes Riyadh debut with Saudi-inspired collection

From crowdfunding his tuition to rejecting a major prize, the designer’s journey has been as defiant as his collection. Photo: Ayham Hassan

Tatreez, slogans and slingshots: Palestinian designer embraces his culture

Ghazi Al Mulaifi performing with Boom.Diwan and Arturo O' Farrill at Womex festival in Manchester. Photo: Rina Srabonian

One Last Thing: Ghazi Al Mulaifi on motorcycles, Miles Davis and not taking life too seriously

'Encountering a local artist’s work fosters a more informed, proud citizenry,' writes Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi. Photo: May Mansour El Onsi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Bedouins a l'Atelier by Omar Onsi

'Scarcity is a result of being dedicated to maintaining the highest level of quality,' says Hermes EVP Guillaume de Seynes. Photo: Hermes

'Scarcity is not a goal' for Hermes, says executive VP Guillaume de Seynes

Fashion designer Stella McCartney is making her debut in Saudi Arabia as the closing show for Riyadh Fashion Week's spring/summer 2026 season. PA Wire

Mushroom bag and Riyadh Fashion Week debut: Stella McCartney raises style stakes


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Musk’s $1 trillion bet

Tesla shareholders have approved record pay deal, but Musk only gets it if the company hits massive growth targets. Can he deliver?


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Adnoc Drilling's chief financial officer Youssef Salem said he did not expect a peak in oil and gas demand in the near future and saw continued growth in the region. Victor Besa / The National

Enersol to raise up to $600m in debt next year for acquisitions

Energy

Dubai's economy expands by 4.4% in first half of 2025

Economy

Oil posts weekly loss on oversupply fears before key market reports

Markets

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Sharjah Book Fair stall allows you to 'live a thousand years in one lifetime'

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Beirut’s forgotten Roman baths rejuvenated with marble makeover

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Seven of the most anticipated Xbox games to be released soon

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Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Supporter of Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko dance at a rally in Dakar. AFP
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Members of the public gather for the annual remembrance service at the Cenotaph in central London, to honour those killed in the line of duty. Getty Images
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
Palestinians left hungry by Israel's siege of the Gaza Strip run towards lorries carrying aid from the World Food Programme, in Deir Al Balah. AP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
A woman is distraught after her home was razed by a tornado with winds of up to 250kph, in Rio Bonito do Iguacu, Brazil. AFP
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Residents queuing to register at an evacuation centre as they prepare to shelter from Super Typhoon Fung-Wong, in Manila, the Philippines. Reuters
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Julia Robinson of the Jillaroos scores a try during the rugby league Pacific Cup final between the Australian side and New Zealand Ferns, at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. EPA
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Some athleticism from Novak Djokovic, 38, during the ATP 250 final against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy, in Athens. The Serb won 2-1 in sets. AP
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
Iraqi security forces stand guard outside a polling station during special voting, two days before the polls open to the public, for a parliamentary election, in Mosul, Iraq. Reuters
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