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Metallica frontman James Hetfield salutes the crowd at Etihad Park during the 2025 Grand Prix weekend in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ethara

Metallica in the Middle East: Band documents regional tours on YouTube

New Abu Dhabi uploads complete a video trail stretching back to the band’s first Gulf show in 2011

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President Sheikh Mohamed hails 'bonds of friendship' on Bahrain's National Day

Acwa Power and Bapco to develop 2.8GW solar plant to supply electricity to Bahrain

CommentThe GCC summit in Bahrain had echoes of the 1815 Vienna Congress

The GCC summit underlines Gulf priorities

Iraq open Fifa Arab Cup with win as UAE lose after red card

Security and prosperity of Gulf states 'indivisible', says Bahrain's King Hamad



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The GCC summit is being held in Bahrain for the eighth time. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

AnalysisSecurity, diplomacy and innovation top agenda at GCC summit

Six Gulf allies, now a major collective force in regional policy and international diplomacy, are meeting at a time of rapid changes

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GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

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Dubai Hurricanes (yellow) take on Bahrain in the Gulf Men’s League final at the Emirates Dubai Sevens 2025. The Sevens, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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President Sheikh Mohamed and King Hamad of Bahrain at the UAE-Bahrain joint military exercise in Bahrain. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / Presidential Court

UAE and Bahrain leaders oversee joint military drill

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President Sheikh Mohamed on working visit to Bahrain

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Inviting all investors to the party: How FinTech is gaining influence in the Gulf

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UAE and Bahrain to trial scheme to ease travel for citizens across the Gulf

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Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson is presented with the trophy after his horse Spirit Dancer won the Bahrain International Trophy. Picture: Supplied

Bahrain's booming horse racing scene at heart of kingdom's sporting ambitions

F1 and golf already well established while investment in infrastructure continues apace

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Passenger ferry service to make trips between Bahrain and Qatar plain sailing

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Investcorp aims to raise up to $7bn in new funds this year

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AI is 'going to drive crypto like crazy', former Binance chief says

Countries such as the UAE and Bahrain are leading when it comes to regulating digital assets, says Changpeng Zhao

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Italy and Bahrain sign €1bn trade and investment agreement

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Bahrain's mythical Nabih Saleh island inspires award-winning installation

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Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa is on an official visit to Japan. Photo: Bahrain News Agency

Bahrain's Crown Prince visits Japan to advance bilateral ties

Prince Salman met Japanese counterpart in Tokyo

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UAE projects shortlisted for Royal Institute of British Architects award

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