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Cop 28 President Dr Sultan Al Jaber at the Cop Presidencies Troika event in New York. Photo: Cop28 UAE Presidency

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Artur Beterbiev punches Dmitrii Bivol during the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles' fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown card at Kingdom Arena on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)

Beterbiev edges Bivol in undisputed Riyadh thriller as rematch calls begin

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RevealedNew Israeli supply roads hint at long war in Lebanon

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Artur Beterbiev punches Dmitrii Bivol during the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles' fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown card at Kingdom Arena on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)

Beterbiev edges Bivol in undisputed Riyadh thriller as rematch calls begin

The Club in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s. All pics courtesy: The Club

CommentAn Abu Dhabi club diving into its history lends a peek at the future

Children often form a strong bond and connection while sharing a room, though prioritise privacy as they grow older, say experts. Getty Images

Experts reveal benefits and drawbacks of siblings sharing a bedroom

The Mangrove view from Hydra Avenue Towers. Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National

My Abu Dhabi Rent: Studio flat is a five-minute walk from work

AI will continue to be a transformative force in government and society, making Abu Dhabi a global model for digital governance. Department of Government Enablement

CommentAbu Dhabi will continue to be a global leader in digital innovation

Olympian Manu Bhaker modeling at Lakme Fashion Week. IG Lakmefashionwk

Manu Bhaker joins famous faces who have walked in fashion shows

Abdul Qader Al Rais, the first Emirati visual artist who features in the book. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

Balancing tradition and modernity to explore Emirati art's identity

Yaroun

RevealedNew Israeli supply roads hint at long war in Lebanon

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - OCTOBER 12: Artur Beterbiev punches Dmitrii Bivol during the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World Light Heavyweight titles' fight between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol as part of the Riyadh Season - IV Crown Showdown card at Kingdom Arena on October 12, 2024 in Riyadh. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)

Beterbiev edges Bivol in undisputed Riyadh thriller as rematch calls begin

The Club in Abu Dhabi during the 1970s. All pics courtesy: The Club

CommentAn Abu Dhabi club diving into its history lends a peek at the future

Children often form a strong bond and connection while sharing a room, though prioritise privacy as they grow older, say experts. Getty Images

Experts reveal benefits and drawbacks of siblings sharing a bedroom

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