As World Cup 2026 begins, politics looms as large as the football

Flu jabs for children as young as two can protect at-risk groups, doctors say

How a line in the sand is redrawing Gaza's society

Why Arab ambition makes this World Cup one to watch

JP Morgan deploys $20bn in Gulf and says postwar rebuild may cost hundreds of billions

Cultural events to see in Abu Dhabi this weekend

Late nights, early kick-offs: How UAE venues are adapting to the 2026 World Cup time difference

Dad jokes and pessimistic aunties: Egypt’s adverts turn World Cup fatalism into comedy

Soufiane Rahimi, Kaku and the UAE-based players aiming to make mark at World Cup 2026

US-Iran strikes escalate, Dubai launches longevity authority and UAE businessman supports crash victims

What we know: US strikes Iran again as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways plans new plane orders as CEO warns fuel crisis worse than pandemic

Ukraine's drone force grows from European foxhole to global defences

When The National went to its first World Cup: 16 years on, the memories remain vivid

Mind the grass: How Fifa has transformed NFL stadiums for the World Cup

US strikes Iran for second day as Tehran hits back at American bases

With El Nino looming, which cities are most exposed to the heat it will bring?

Emirates airline scraps profit targets as Iran war drags on

How AI is helping Middle East boardrooms reduce job cuts and future risks

Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years

Three Indian sailors confirmed dead in US strike on tanker near Iran

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a late starter compared to UAE women’s cricket, which specialises in child stars

First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance

Manus on Markets: Trump's secret mission - US and Iran on edge as Hormuz dispute escalates

Abu Dhabi's Kezad launches centre to help SMEs expand

Belfast riots: People challenged over their nationality on way to work after 'racist' violence

Football fans in US excited for World Cup but call for cheaper tickets to win over public

Trump says 'everyone hates' Netanyahu - Israelis should take that seriously

Riyadh Air to launch daily Dubai flights on June 18

Navigating the Strait of Hormuz under the cloak of blockade

Taylor Swift wears ring made in Beirut by designer Selim Mouzannar to Toy Story 5 premiere

The Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz under repeated US strikes

Sheikh Mohamed holds talks on Iran war with US envoy to UN in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's Edge Group opens European base to fuel global expansion

Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi to add Superman roller coaster and Lex Luthor ride

Syrians and Afghans drive bumper year for refugees returning home

Emaar to launch Dh200bn megaproject in Dubai set to house 150,000 people

Defence Secretary John Healey resigns over investment plan that makes UK 'less safe'

World Cup 2026: How to watch in the UAE and wider Arab world

Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub'

Swedish foreign minister assures Gulf allies of readiness to protect navigation

Iran war fuels slowest global growth since Covid, World Bank warns

UAE to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazans injured in war

AI is going to determine who rules the world

Which Arab team can go the furthest at World Cup 2026?

Trump says US and Iran are nearing 'great settlement' to end war

Binance unlocks seamless dirham crypto access in UAE with regulated bank integration and zero deposit fees

Opec cuts oil demand outlook for this year again as Iran war disrupts markets

Peace activists lament West Bank ‘rules of the jungle' at Paris summit

Pentagon issues all-clear after lockdown over 'air quality issue'

Abu Dhabi's Masdar finalises deal to acquire Repsol stake for $978m

UAE approves breast cancer drug that can prevent tumours from growing

World Cup 2026 opening ceremony review: Shakira scores but Mexico’s ceremony falls short

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