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Syrians gather around a tank on display at the Syrian Revolution Military Exhibition in Damascus. Getty Images

AnalysisA year on from Assad, Syria seeks consolidation at home and pragmatism abroad

IMF regional director Jihad Azour said investment in AI will boost the UAE economy. Joshua Longmore / The National

InterviewAI investment a 'game changer' for UAE and Gulf, Jihad Azour says

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi at the launch of her book Let Them Know She is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Photo: SIBF

ReviewSheikha Bodour's book is self-portrait of one of Gulf’s key cultural thinkers

The Congress of Vienna, with ambassadors of European states chaired by Austrian statesman Klemens Wenzel von Metternich, and held in Vienna from November 1814 to June 1815. The Vienna Congress was also notable for introducing a “moral order” dimension to policy that persists to this day. Getty Images

CommentThe GCC summit in Bahrain had echoes of the 1815 Vienna Congress

Demonstrators march in support of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado in Panama City. AFP

Business InsightsWhat political upheaval in Venezuela will mean for its energy sector

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

Israel strikes the southern Lebanese village of Jbaa on Thursday. AFP

CommentFrom Venezuela to Lebanon, Trump is gradually encircling Iran and Hezbollah

Former US treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. AP

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


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Bill Gates renews call to eradicate polio and malaria with UAE as key partner

Technology leader and philanthropist Bill Gates during an exclusive interview with Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in-Chief of The National.

Bill Gates renews call to eradicate polio and malaria with UAE as key partner

Philanthropist tells The National he is in talks with the Trump administration to reduce aid cuts

UAE
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, met other Gulf leaders at last week's GCC summit in Bahrain. Photo: Handout

GCC condemns Iranian 'fallacies' about sovereignty of occupied islands

General Secretary criticises Tehran for statements about territory, seized in 1971, that belongs to the UAE

Gulf

UAE sends seventh aid plane to support flood-hit Sri Lanka

UAE

'Incredible' Norris hailed by F1 paddock after winning title in Abu Dhabi

F1
Kuwait has revoked the citizenship of prominent Islamic preacher, author and businessman Tariq Al Suwaidan. Photo: BVshnUCP / Wiki

Kuwait revokes citizenship of Islamic preacher and author

News

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

Economy

US, Israel and Qatar holding talks in New York, report says

US
Fed Chair Jerome Powell is steering an increasingly divided ship. Bloomberg

Federal Reserve poised for final rate cut this year amid growing divisions

Economy


Syria's new chapter: One year on

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

Syria after Assad: A year in numbers

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

It Started in Damascus is a history of the Syrian civil war. Photo: Rime Allaf

Syrians want peace and justice, says author of new history of its civil war

Residents gather during celebrations marking one year since the fall of Bashar Al Assad's rule in Syria, in central Hama, on December 5. AFP

EditorialSyria must stay the course for a better future

Syrians have begun returning to their country to find their villages, like Al Salloumieh, pictured, devastated - leaving the burden of rebuilding on them. Ahmad Fallaha/The National

Special reportSyrians returning from Lebanon find little respite among ruins

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

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?

Nick Donaldson, Getty Images

CommentSyria's government needs to overcome its trust issues


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Lewis Hamilton finished a distant sixth in the final 2025 F1 standings in his first season at Ferrari. Getty Images

Hamilton plans to 'unplug from matrix' after nightmare first season at Ferrari

Race winner Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team, as well as partner Kelly Piquet and daughter Penelope, after winning the Abu Dhabi GP. Getty Images

'No regrets' for Verstappen despite missing out on fifth F1 title in Abu Dhabi

Katy Perry brought her The Lifetimes Tour to Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Photo: Ethara

Abu Dhabi F1: Katy Perry’s race-day performance shows she hasn’t lost her touch

Mclaren driver Lando Norris celebrates becoming world champion. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

F1 as it happenedNorris wins drivers' championship after thrilling finale

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

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

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


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

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

MENA
Binance.com aims to start operating its ADGM regulated activities on January 5. Pawan Singh / The National

Binance receives ADGM approval to provide global services from Abu Dhabi

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Fire at nightclub in India's Goa kills 25

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Syrians wave flags in the Idlib countryside to celebrate a year since Bashar Al Assad's downfall. Photo: Sana

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

MENA

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

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

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

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets President of Ecuador

UAE


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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

The resort will ascend 305 meters above sea level, across 70 storeys. Photo: Wynn

What to expect from Wynn Al Marjan Island

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

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


Exclusive

Bill Gates on health, AI and shaping his legacy

In an exclusive interview with The National, the technology leader and philanthropist discusses his long-standing partnership with the UAE, efforts to eradicate malaria and polio, and his vision for the future



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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

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


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Fed Chair Jerome Powell is steering an increasingly divided ship. Bloomberg

Federal Reserve poised for final rate cut this year amid growing divisions

Economy

Binance receives ADGM approval to provide global services from Abu Dhabi

Money

AI investment a 'game changer' for UAE and Gulf, Jihad Azour says

Economy

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

Music & On-stage

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

Music & On-stage

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi at the launch of her book Let Them Know She is Here: Searching for the Queen of Mleiha at the Sharjah International Book Fair. Photo: SIBF

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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
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