Cartoon for September 25, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey plan urgent military meeting as Grand Mufti calls on troops to fight Houthis

Taste of home: How kindness helped small businesses stay afloat during Iran war

Postpartum care in the UAE: What’s available for new mothers?

Universities should assess how students use AI

The dirham sign's digital debut is more than mere symbolism

Who is Abdellah Ouazane? The 17-year-old Ajax sensation called up by Morocco and wanted by Real Madrid

How stablecoins could reshape Middle East-Asia financial corridor

Syrian theatres, museums and cultural spaces reopening and being restored in 2026

Iran hardens Strait of Hormuz stance as New York diplomacy struggles for breakthrough

Hotel staff in Emirati clothing as Abu Dhabi puts UAE culture at heart of hospitality experience

F1 driver power rankings: Can upgrade help Norris challenge Antonelli in Baku?

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon detained at pro-Palestine protest during Netanyahu's New York visit

Israel player sent off for gun celebration in Nations League match

Erling Haaland hits double, Cristiano Ronaldo blanks and Jurgen Klopp frustrated in Nations League

Who gives up the gun first? Gaza’s path to peace lies in learning how other wars ended

Oman builds up for Sultan's state visit with London property pop-up

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid receives condolences over death of Sheikh Ahmed in call with Saudi Crown Prince

Iran hardens Hormuz position, Trump hosts Xi, and celebrities detained at pro-Palestine protest

Israel v Ireland: Nations League dispute explained as Irish midfielder Jason Knight calls for boycott

Egypt World Cup stars begin new chapter: Mohamed Salah and next generation target Afcon glory

US signs deal to hand over diplomatic hub at Baghdad airport to Iraqi government

Oil prices waver in face of Iran war truce and Houthi attacks

Gulf and Indian investors bulk-buy property in prime London

Pope Leo calls on world to 'not remain indifferent' to suffering in Middle East

Dubai launches drive to send 10 million meals to Gaza in honour of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid

West Indies T20 star Nicholas Pooran to lead Royal Desert Champions in Abu Dhabi T10

Dubai Police take action against 18 people accused of dumping harmful waste

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza by drone they were operating

Israel promises to allow EU aid for essential services into Gaza for first time in year

Former government adviser says UK should 'ramp up the pressure' on those who facilitate small boat crossings

TotalEnergies to start exploration on Block 9 after Israel-Lebanon maritime accord

From Taylor Swift to Bob Marley: How Babylon became one of music's great metaphors

UAE schools attract families from new markets but British demand still strong

ICRC warns of shrinking access to war zones as Palestinian detainees remain out of reach

UAE wants business and philanthropy 'pulling in same direction' to fill global aid gaps, says senior official

UAE pulls ahead in global ranking on AI adoption

Dubai records 2,395 construction and occupancy breaches after more than 16,000 inspections

Yemen announces general mobilisation in fight against Houthis

India's three-day bank strike could impact residents in UAE

Mystery $1.3bn UK firm and the empire sanctioned for 'Tehran tollbooth' fees

Benjamin Netanyahu's UN speech fails to land in Israel

UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi to tackle technology's role in criminal networks

Italy's Giorgia Meloni limits foreign pupils in schools and bans face coverings

British lawyers to push Labour for more sanctions on Israel at party conference

'Invest with Iraq': Al Zaidi's appeal to UN

UAE has what it takes to withstand future shocks, says renowned economist

UN list of companies involved in West Bank settlements grows by a third

Iran fumes as US sanctions stop flights to holy city in Iraq

The Dubai dementia support group helping a UAE football legend and others preserve precious memories

Gripping stuff! Sumo's 250kg wrestlers are big in Japan - and now they're making their debut in the UAE

The race to build a new American way of war

News quiz of the week: September 25, 2026

How London police stole a march on the rampant phone theft that was tarnishing the city's reputation

Cartoon for September 26, 2026

The illusion of the easy war

From Agra to Abu Dhabi: Why India's Taj Mahal made me think of my UAE home

Museums of the UAE: A celebration of Emirati women in the heart of Dubai’s Gold Souq

The key Arabic words you need to know while performing Umrah

The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary review: A luxury escape in India’s coffee country

‘Noor’: Arabic word for light can shine in faith, knowledge and affection

I’m maxxed out on maxxing – it’s time to embrace being good enough

Pictures of the week: From cowboys on the Mexican border to austerity in Argentina

My Dubai Salary: 'I fetched water for my roommate for tips. Now I earn Dh400,000 as a travel content creator'

Knowledge can help Middle East prepare for uncertainty, says CEO of Dubai-based foundation

Any attack on Makkah or Madinah is a ‘red line’, says Pakistan’s PM

UAE and Lebanon launch AI training initiative

Iran offers uranium compromise as part of plan to break US deadlock, sources say

UN media tent to close due to weather alert in New York

UN aid chief Tom Fletcher: Preventing world war must be a priority