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Shorthand: timeline cover image for one year since the fall of Assad and the key moments in a new Syria. Nick Donaldson / The National

TimelineThe fall of the Assad regime and the year that redrew Syria

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

Nick Donaldson, Getty Images

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


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

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks as he attends the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar. Reuters

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

  • Egypt's Foreign Minister details next steps for Gaza’s administration
  • Israeli escalation in West Bank at level 'not seen before', says UNRWA official
  • Nations condemn Israeli plan to open Rafah as one-way exit from Gaza
Mclaren driver Lando Norris celebrates becoming world champion. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Lando Norris wins world title after thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi

Reigning champion Verstappen claims victory at Yas Marina Circuit but it's McLaren driver who takes honours

F1

At least 50 killed, including more than 30 children, as drone hits kindergarten in Sudan

News

Man arrested after people pepper-sprayed in Heathrow Airport car park

News
Syrian pounds in a money exchange shop. The country is about to be reconnected to the Visa payment system. Getty Images

Visa returns to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

Economy

Fire at nightclub in India's Goa kills 25

News

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

News
Most of Gaza's beehives have been destroyed during Israel's two-year war. Photo: Imad Ghazal

Buzz of Gaza's beehives silenced by Israel's war

MENA


Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Benson Boone with marshals after the qualifying session before the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit on Saturday. AFP

Abu Dhabi F1: Benson Boone, Katy Perry and more stars spotted at Yas Island

Metallica's guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield with drummer Lars Ulrich in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ethara

Metallica turn Etihad Park into a hometown show for the Middle East

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 UAE sounding more confident than ever

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

Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi GP

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


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Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Second Test - The Gabba, Brisbane, Australia - December 7, 2025 Australia's Michael Neser celebrates a five-wicket haul after taking the wicket of England's Brydon Carse, caught by Steve Smith REUTERS / Hollie Adams TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Ashes 2025: Australia crush England again with series victory in touching distance

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was left out of the side for a third successive game on Saturday against Leeds. AFP

Mohamed Salah accuses Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus'

Frank Gehry in 2009 stands at the future site of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Galen Clarke / The National

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

Manchester City's Phil Foden, second left, celebrates with Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki after scoring the third goal against Sunderland. AFP

Manchester City close gap on leaders Arsenal with comfortable win over Sunderland

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


Headlines

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denies charges of bribery, fraud and breach of trust. AP

Netanyahu rules out retiring in exchange for pardon

Israeli leader vows to fight on at meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

MENA

Abu Dhabi Finance Week to kick off as UAE capital keeps growing as financial hub

Economy
Israeli soldiers take positions during a military operation in the occupied West Bank. AFP

Israeli soldiers kill 55-year-old Palestinian and teenager in West Bank

MENA

Boats and boycotts as Syria marks a year since Assad's fall

MENA
Egypt's Ghanam Mohamed, centre, in action with UAE's Bruno. Reuters

Fifa Arab Cup: UAE keep hopes alive with point against Egypt

Sport

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets President of Ecuador

UAE

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

Aviation

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

Aviation

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

UAE

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



TN Magazine

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

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


Business

Culture

European flags at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels. The bloc's recent experiences show how quickly hard-won unity can fade when commitments are not maintained. AFP

Europe’s biggest economic wounds are self-inflicted

Economy

Abu Dhabi Finance Week to kick off as UAE capital keeps growing as financial hub

Economy

Visa returns to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

Economy

Culture

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

Film & TV

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

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

Music & On-stage


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A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
A mosque and boarding school in an area affected by deadly flash flooding in Karang Baru, Aceh, Indonesia. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
A Christmas illumination ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reuters
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
People gather in Nativity Square for a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. AFP
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Widespread damage as the Enipeas river burst its banks after Storm Byron made landfall, near the town of Farsala, Greece. Reuters
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
Miss Tahiti Hinaupoko Deveze and Miss Nouvelle-Caledonie Juliette Collet await the result on stage of the Miss France 2026 beauty pageant at the Zenith, in Amiens, northern France. AFP
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
A scene from the 'Country of Light' festival in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Reuters
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
Models pose on a pirogue with clothes by designer Service Almakhtoum before the final show of Dakar Fashion Week, in Ngor Bay, Senegal. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
The search is on for the remains of victims in the rubble of a destroyed building in Bureij refugee camp, central Gaza. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP
People mourn at the graves of Ukrainian servicemen in Lychakiv cemetery on the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in Lviv. AFP

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