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WeRide's Robotaxi GXR will be used for Uber's autonomous vehicle service in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National

The National test rides Uber and WeRide's driverless Robotaxis in Abu Dhabi

The Houthis’ main point of leverage – their ability to disrupt international shipping – has decreasing value as the war in Gaza abates. AFP

EditorialDetaining aid workers is the Houthis’ latest misstep

Disney’s magic fades with $16bn wipeout

Manus on MarketsDisney’s magic fades with $16bn wipeout

Simona Halep was a former world No 1 and two-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Exclusive'Tennis did only good things': Halep philosophical over end to career

Governance in the UAE is a continuous exercise in alignment between institutions and citizens, between ambition and delivery. Antonie Robertson / The National

CommentThe UAE's holistic governance model could be a valuable export to the world

Ben Gomes, Google’s chief technologist for learning and sustainability, believes technology will be critical to an evolving education sector. Antonie Robertson / The National

InterviewGoogle wants AI to serve as a private tutor – but it 'won't replace teachers'

A man holds an election poster featuring current Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, with fireworks in the background, as his supporters celebrate after preliminary result was announced in Baghdad, on November 12. Reuters

CommentWill Iraq be held hostage again or will its political leaders put the country first?

The Eiffel Tower illuminated in the colours of the French flag in tribute to the victims of the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015, at Trocadero in Paris. Getty Images

France marks 10th anniversary of Bataclan attacks as compensation calls increase


Sudan army steps up recruitment but battlefield setbacks may be in store

Sudanese military leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan visits Al Afadh camp, in Northern State. Getty Images

Sudan army steps up recruitment but battlefield setbacks may be in store

Analysts say armed forces are close to losing more cities in Kordofan and are increasingly adopting Islamist language in push for volunteers

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Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces. Ramzi Hage / Lebanese Forces Media

Key Lebanese party says government not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah

Samir Geagea, leader of Lebanese Forces, tells The National country at risk of being left behind in rapidly changing region

UNRWA needs vital funding to support millions of Palestinians, says agency head

MENA

US politicians press Trump to impose sanctions on Lebanon's Nabih Berri

US
Hamad Al Marar, managing director and chief executive of Edge Group, said the company is moving faster to meet higher demand. Victor Besa / The National

InterviewEdge CEO: Conflicts spark 'higher urgency' for arms deliveries

Aviation

'Do not stand by': Israeli army vows to crack down on settler attacks

MENA

Syria will seize 'historic opportunity' to strengthen UK ties

UK
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo duels for the ball with Ireland's Dara O'Shea during their World Cup qualifier in Dublin. AP

Ronaldo in danger of missing World Cup opener after red card in Ireland defeat

Football


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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang speaks in Berlin this month. Larger-than-life CEOs of tech companies shape global norms on privacy, security and diplomacy – often faster than governments can legislate. Reuters

CommentNvidia's $5 trillion valuation is not just a story about growing corporate power

Weight loss drugs are behind a surge in people seeking facelifts, say surgeons. Reuters

Facelifts in demand due to rise of weight loss drugs

Wio Bank chief executive Jayesh Patel says the digital lender can maintain its growth trajectory for the next few years. Photo: Wio Bank

ExclusiveUAE digital lender Wio close to joining Dh100 billion club, says chief executive

A £39.5 million four-bedroom Mayfair sub-penthouse with two private terraces, outlined in red, overlooking London’s Green Park at Clarges Mayfair has been listed for sale. Wetherell

Banking on a sale: £39.5m Mayfair flat on site where Barings family lived hits the market

UAE's Marcus Meloni battles with Iraq's Ali Jasim. The UAE take on Iraq in a play-off game during the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olaroiu warns UAE to be 'ready for storm' as World Cup battle moves to Iraq

Pritzker-winning Chinese-American architect IM Pei designed the Louvre Pyramid in Paris. Photo: John Loengard/ The LIFE Picture Collection / Shutterstock

IM Pei found the soul of Islamic architecture – and reshaped Doha

Richard Kingscote riding Astro King (nearest, stripes) to win the Cambridgeshire Handicap at Newmarket. Getty Images

The British couple picked by Bahrain's royals to transform racing in the kingdom

The Eiffel Tower is lit up with the blue, white and red colours of the French flag to mark the tenth anniversary of the November 13 Paris attacks, in Paris, France November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Abdul Saboor TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Best photos of the dayFrom Eiffel Tower tribute to smog in New Delhi

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People participate in a protest against Israel and in support of Palestine near the Cop30 summit in Belem, Brazil. EPA

'Climate doesn’t have borders': Palestine and Ukraine at Cop30

Joana Bento de Sousa, left, and Regina Benta Silva Guajajara from Brazil's indigenous community at Cop30 in Belem. Nilanjana Gupta / The National

Indigenous voices call for action as Cop30 gets under way

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

Brazil has halved deforestation in the Amazon in two years, showing that concrete climate action is possible. EPA

CommentBrazil's Lula da Silva: Cop30 promises to be a moment of truth

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon region. Cop30 will launch an initiative to provide funds for developing nations that conserve their forests. AFP

Brazil's Cop30 summit has high hopes - but will it signal a sustainable future?

2025 looks set to be a crucial year for the climate sector. Reuters

Climate themes to watch in 2025


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A Russian oil depot burns after an attack by Ukraine. The war is in its fourth year. AP

Oil prices jump as Ukraine attacks major Black Sea oil terminal

Traders keep an eye on oversupply hitting oil markets next year

Energy

UAE to charge group after authorities foil Sudan-bound arms smuggling plot

UAE
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is to visit the UAE for the first time since being elected in June. AFP

President of South Korea to begin state visit to the UAE on Monday

UAE

Iran urges UN to hold US and Israel accountable for June strikes

MENA
Supporters of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani celebrate in Baghdad's Tahrir Square. AP

Optimism meets fatigue in Iraq as election results released

MENA

Latest draft of UN Gaza resolution includes language on Palestinian statehood

US

ExclusiveIHC lines up $24bn global expansion push over next nine months

Economy

US envoy Barrack says Syria will help fight Hezbollah, Hamas and IRGC

MENA

Rubio optimistic on UN resolution for Gaza security force as new draft in works

MENA


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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

TN MagazineOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Dubai Watch Week has been going strong since 2015, growing year on year. Photo: Breitling

What to expect at the biggest Dubai Watch Week yet

Every plate at Gerbou tells a story of the Emirates through its culinary traditions and design. Photo: Sebastian Boettcher

Five home-grown Dubai restaurants redefining the city's cuisine

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


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What to look forward to at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

Hosts discuss the global highlights of the emirate’s flagship art fair in its 17th year


Business

Culture

Edge is the UAE's biggest defence conglomerate. Photo: Edge

Edge and Anduril in joint venture to build AI-powered drones in the UAE

Aviation

Oman Air grounds some aircraft amid supply chain delays

Aviation

IMF says strains are beginning to emerge in US economy

Economy

Culture

Netflix to release Red Dead Redemption on mobile for the first time

Pop Culture

Netflix announces Knives Out party game with Rian Johnson ‘deeply involved'

Pop Culture

Egyptian actress, comedian and dancer Lebleba at opening ceremony of 46th Cairo International Film Festival. AFP

Cairo International Film Festival opens with reflection and restored classics

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