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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

Day 3 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 liveDrivers' championship goes down to wire

Max Verstappen on pole, championship leader Lando Norris starts second with McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri third

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

Man arrested after several people ‘pepper sprayed’ in Heathrow Airport car park

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

Fire at nightclub in India's Goa kills 25

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

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

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Benson Boone with marshalls after the qualifying session ahead of 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

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

Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi GP

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

Boats at Yas Marina are one of the many ways people experience race-week glamour beyond the pit lane. Fatima Al Marzouqi / The National

Inside the luxury experiences at Abu Dhabi Formula One

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

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

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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

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ADGM will host the four-day Abu Dhabi Finance Week, starting on Monday, December 8. Victor Besa / The National

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

Top global executives to gather for four-day event on Al Maryah Island, while media summit starts on same day

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

Syrians in Damascus celebrate the first anniversary of the downfall of former president Bashar Al Assad, with events to take place across the country. AP

Syrian Alawite leader calls for boycott of Assad downfall celebrations

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

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets President of Ecuador

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

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

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

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Seychelles leader Patrick Herminie

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

Formula One finale at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend will be a championship battle between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

All roads lead to Abu Dhabi for F1 title three-way showdown

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