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  • Sudanese army cadets prepare to march after completing their training in the capital Khartoum. AFP

    Sudan heads into 2026 with shifting front lines and no end to war in sight

  • President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida. Reuters

    CommentMutual flattery masks tension between Trump and Netanyahu

  • A crowd expresses support for the UAE in Aden, Yemen, on December 30, 2025. EPA

    CommentWhat the UAE actually did in Yemen - and why it will still matter

  • Medcare Women and Children Hospital has administered Itvisma to three-year-old Hulus, from Turkey. Photo: AETOSWire

    Dubai hospital treats boy, 3, with pioneering spinal muscular atrophy drug

  • Fifa president Gianni Infantino at the first day of the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

    EditorialManaging change is global sport's latest goal

  • Christmas in Tehran. The collapse of nuclear diplomacy and the return of sanctions sent the rial to historic lows, compounding economic pressure and leading to protests. EPA

    AnalysisView from Tehran: Hard strategic lessons drive Iran towards self-reliant deterrence

  • Ten11 Cafe opens in London on Hyde Park Corner. Lemma Shehadi / The National

    Abu Dhabi's Ten11 cafe launches in London

  • Newly elected politicians attend the parliament’s first session in Baghdad. AFP

    Iraqi parliament elects Farhad Al Atroushi as second deputy speaker


Omani Foreign Minister meets Saudi counterpart in Riyadh

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. Photo: Foreign Ministry of Oman / X

Omani Foreign Minister meets Saudi counterpart in Riyadh

  • Timeline: A decade of UAE operations in Yemen
  • UAE counterterrorist forces played 'crucial role' against Al Qaeda in Yemen
  • Analysis: Yemen’s infighting hands advantage to Houthis and extremists
  • UAE announces withdrawal of all remaining counter-terrorism teams from Yemen
The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship was carrying aid supplies for the people of Gaza. Wam

UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship was carrying more than 7,300 tonnes of supplies

UAE

Western states condemn Israeli move to stop dozens of NGOs operating in Gaza

News

Egypt finalises deal to develop Djibouti's port in bid to pressure Ethiopia over Nile dam

MENA
Fireworks over Sydney Harbour Bridge mark the arrival of the new year. Reuters

World begins to say goodbye to 2025 and ring in 2026

News

Iranian protests spread as students take to the streets

MENA

Turkey detains 125 ISIS suspects in nationwide crackdown

MENA
Balvinder Singh Sahni was at the centre of an international money-laundering scheme. The National

Dubai court upholds jail term for Indian businessman in $40m Bitcoin plot

UAE


2026: Looking ahead

  • The UAE will enact new laws in 2026 that will impact the lives of its citizens and residents. Antonie Robertson / The National

    Ten new UAE laws in 2026 that everybody should know about - explained by experts

  • Joby Aviation aims to begin commercial air taxi flights in Dubai in 2026. Photo: Dubai Media Office

    From air taxis to a Moon mission: How UAE ambitions will take flight in 2026

  • Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is targeting a comeback in 2026. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Ten Arab sportswomen to watch in 2026

  • Dubai property prices are predicted to increase moderately next year. Victor Besa / The National

    Where are UAE residential prices and rents headed in 2026?

  • Etihad Rail's passenger trains will soon zoom across the country. Wam

    Etihad Rail: UAE on cusp of new era with launch of passenger trains in 2026

  • New VAT rules that take effect on January 1 are intended to simplify procedures for taxpayers. Getty Images

    These are the tax changes coming up in the UAE in 2026

  • Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain club future at Liverpool but is shining at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. AFP

    The 10 Arab sportsmen to watch in 2026

  • Langsua National Park in Norway hosts a four-day dog sledding adventure. Getty Images

    Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 16 destinations

  • Tom Hanks returns as the voice of Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear in the latest Toy Story sequel. Photo: Disney / Pixar

    30 most anticipated films of 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Dune: Part Three

  • An oil glut is expected to overwhelm markets and depress prices next year. Reuters

    Oil poised for sub-$60 territory in 2026 amid rising output

  • Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair is set to end in 2028, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to nominate a new leader at the central bank. Bloomberg

    Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

  • A great archaeological discovery inside the Pyramid of King Khufu in Egypt is promised for 2026. Getty Images

    From the darkness of an eclipse to light shed on a pharaoh, what 2026 may bring

  • Mondrian Abu Dhabi will boast contemporary, design-led rooms and suites. Photo: Mondrian

    Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

  • Nick Donaldson / Getty

    Weekend EssayWill 2026 see the revival of both Syria and Lebanon?

  • The Academy Awards close out a busy television and film award season. Reuters

    Award season is around the corner: Key dates and where to watch

  • An Airbus 350 at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Few regions have matched the Middle East’s ability to scale capacity, attract premium traffic and operate with regulatory flexibility. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    CommentMiddle East airlines are booming. Their next steps will be critical

  • Fitness will be centred on the collective rather than the individual, meaning many people will exercise while also building communities. Getty Images

    Fitness trends 2026: Community workouts, walking yoga and the rise of recovery

  • (FILES) Gold bullion bars are pictured after being inspected and polished at the ABC Refinery in Sydney on August 5, 2020. Gold prices broke past $4,500 in Asian trade on December 24, 2025 on optimism that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates next year, and amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

    Gold prices in 2026 will need new catalysts to keep up record-breaking rally


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Spotlight

  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: In this aerial view swimmers from the Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad make their way from the South corner of Manly Beach to Shelly Beach on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad Manly is a social group of swimmers wearing pink swim caps that participate in an informal 1500m swim from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach and return daily. Started in 2008 the squad is open to all swimmers of different skill levels and between 50 - 300 people participate every morning. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images)

    Best photos of December 31: From Sydney swimmers to a new year display in Hanoi

  • Raji Daou bought his property for Dh8.8 million and now it's worth Dh22 million. Photo: Raji Daou

    My Own HomeCouple shelve villa sale plans after 'falling in love' with Dh6m renovations

  • The final episode of Stranger Things will run at a little more than two hours. Photo: Netflix

    Stranger Things finale: Five predictions for the show's last episode

  • Becoming a non-UK tax resident can reduce your exposure to UK tax. AP

    Leaving the UK? Key tax rules you should know

  • Joshua Zirkzee's deflected effort saw Manchester United take the lead against Wolves. Reuters

    Manchester United player ratings v Wolves: Zirkzee 5, Casemiro 6, Heaven 7

  • The former Icelandic Embassy on Park Street in Mayfair sold for £22 million. Photo: Beauchamp Estates

    Gulf buyers drive sales of 'bargain' luxury properties in London

  • Senegal's Cherif Ndiaye, left, celebrates putting the finishing touches on a 3-0 win over Botswana in Tangier, Morocco. AP

    Afcon 2025: Tunisia and Senegal through as Tanzania make history

  • Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to become the biggest game release of 2026. Photo: Rockstar Games

    Guide to video games releasing in 2026, from Grand Theft Auto 6 to Tomb Raider


Headlines

Women waiting for aid in Somalia, one of the countries most severely affected by 'catastrophic' cut to overseas aid, a charity chief has told The National. AFP

'Catastrophic' overseas aid cuts will make world less safe, especially for women

Chief of charities' group tells The National UK's axing of funds will fall heaviest on females

UK

Syria arrests 21 people allegedly linked to Assad regime in Latakia

MENA
The hole in the wall of Sparkasse bank vault in Gelsenkirchen, west Germany, after thieves broke in during the Christmas holidays. Photo: Police Gelsenkirchen

'Ocean's Eleven' gang steal millions in cash and gold from German bank

Europe

Richard Ratcliffe defends calls to release Abdel Fattah

UK
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul. AP

Turkey plans offshore drilling in Somalia in 2026

MENA

Australia 'legend' Martyn in an induced coma after contracting meningitis

Cricket

Russia to toughen stance in peace talks after accusing Ukraine of attacking Putin residence

Europe

US forces killed or captured 25 ISIS members in Syria in December

MENA

Federal Reserve minutes highlight discord within US central bank

Economy


TN Magazine

  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Father-son duo Patrick and Michael Chalhoub in a campaign for Level Shoes, one of Chalhoub Group's companies. Photo: Chalhoub

    'My grandparents built this to make a small living': CEO Michael Chalhoub

  • Kasseem Daoud Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, pictured in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Saudi Brox

    Why the Gulf has become central to Swizz Beatz’s creative vision

  • One of the students at the Prada Academy in Scandicci. Photo: Prada

    Why Prada is betting on craftsmanship: Inside the Scandicci leather atelier

  • Conway Stewart is one of a growing crop of brands revitalising the fountain pen. Photo: Conway Stewart

    How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

  • With its slim case, leather strap and silvered dial, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is an apt dress watch for the season. Photo: Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

  • 3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

    Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

  • New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

    December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more


Business

Culture

A late flurry of IPOs helped to boost the London stock market in 2025. Getty Images

London stock market delivers strongest year since 2021

Markets

Oil poised for sub-$60 territory in 2026 amid rising output

Energy

Taqa and Ewec complete $980 million Al Dhafra power plant deal

Energy

Culture

Prague's Savarin district to be reimagined by Arab architect Omar Koleilat

Art & Design

How two motorcycle accidents shaped Tom Dixon’s design career

Lifestyle

The final episode of Stranger Things will run at a little more than two hours. Photo: Netflix

Stranger Things finale: Five predictions for the show's last episode

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