Cartoon for October 2, 2026

What happens next after US withdrawal from Iraq?

UAE Friday sermon to praise educators before World Teachers' Day

Monetary policymakers should not raise interest rates higher

Morocco has taken a powerful step forward for women’s empowerment

Flydubai incident shows why aviation should never stop learning

Ten books by Arab writers to look out for this October

What is pink noise? The frequency that can improve sleep, memory and cognitive function

Portugal overcome Ronaldo controversy to beat Denmark in Nations League

Think of a number: platform opens secure marketplace for multi-million dirham registration plate trading

Record-breaking heatwave drought cost European agriculture $3.6bn

F1 driver power rankings - will Antonelli return to winning ways at Bahrain GP in Malaysia?

Angry bird, cowardly lion: Funniest finalists revealed at Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026

'At God's mercy': Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village

Etihad Rail stations host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion

Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats in tit-for-tat diplomatic row

Houthis push for Taiz as fighting intensifies around strategic Yemeni city

Third US carrier heads to Middle East, UAE investigates flydubai incident, and Dubai sets AI rules for schools

France v Italy: Zinedine Zidane set for home bow as Roberto Mancini begins 'long journey'

UAE clinch seventh Asian Games gold as jiu-jitsu contingent shines

Oil prices fall as EU deal to release diesel and crude stocks eases supply fears

US sanctions Iranian car makers and railway operators as pressure shifts from sea to land

Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent

Italy willing to boost Red Sea naval mission if Europe matches commitment, Defence Minister says

From Yasmina El Abd to Shahd AlShehail, the Arab names joining Business of Fashion 500

First UAE-built commercial satellite completes historic launch in major step forward in space race

Manus on Markets: A pivot comes to the bond market

Dubai Police seize 2.3 tonnes of drugs worth Dh115m and arrest 14 suspects

Muhammad Waseem hits ILT20 jackpot as more than $1 million is spent on UAE players at auction

'I was fighting for my life': flydubai pilot tells of cockpit attack

Iran's proxy chief signals push for long-term militia role in Iraq after US withdrawal

Umar Nurmagomedov to make RAF debut in Abu Dhabi

News quiz of the week: October 2, 2026

Jobless man admits stabbing Saudi visitor in London robbery

Manchester City lodge appeal against Premier League commission decision

Jaecoo 7 is UK's favourite new car as sales of Chinese brands accelerate

India v Pakistan for Asian Games T20 gold – what happens if there is a washout?

Flydubai flight FZ1073 puts airline ‘deadheading’ in spotlight

Etihad Rail announces more trains between Abu Dhabi and Dubai to meet demand

Israeli Supreme Court overrules decision to disqualify Arab lists from election

'It's not her fault': Children of Iranian Nobel Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on pain of separation

What should happen next in the case between the Premier League and Manchester City

President Sheikh Mohamed meets US Senator Joni Ernst in Abu Dhabi

Flydubai chief praises crew and passengers after mid-air emergency on Tel Aviv-bound flight

UAE among top 12 targets for cyber threats, says Microsoft

G7 members agree to release 100 million barrels of diesel and other reserves

UAE Central Bank to deepen co-operation with Syria and Morocco

Trump approval falls to new low as cost of living bites

Beirut's new skyline: Flashy apartments pop up despite war and dire economy

How the UAE can amp up its electric vehicle drive to meet 2050 net-zero target

Machboos, but make it arancini: The fine dining wave reshaping Emirati cuisine

Coaching, climate, continuity - and Cruyff: How Spain conquered international football

The nays have it: Palestinian musician uses ancient flute to campaign for recognition of Arab classical music

Cartoon for October 3, 2026

Is Iran's proxy strategy back?

Arabic word of the week: 'Qadar' is the destiny we cannot control

Who is Thomas Randolph? The murder story behind Netflix's true-crime documentary The Widower

Watching Egypt's 2027 Oscars entry made me rethink my family's history

Al Habtoor Polo Resort review: What I didn't do on my holiday

My Dubai Salary: 'From Dh2,500 to Dh25,000 – I used my monthly income to build a business'

Pictures of the week: From the US military leaving Iraq to virtual Taekwondo

Google sends AI data centre to space, but experts warn of obstacles

Iraq allows 40 Iranian flights a day to and from Najaf

Who won Netflix's Physical 100: Italy and what happened in the finale?