• Assidat el bufrewa, a Tunisian-style hazelnut porridge pudding by Najet Hadriche. Victor Besa / The National
    Assidat el bufrewa, a Tunisian-style hazelnut porridge pudding by Najet Hadriche. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hanan Sayed Worrell's grilled halloumi. Victor Besa / The National
    Hanan Sayed Worrell's grilled halloumi. Victor Besa / The National
  • Alaa Al Zain's harak osbao, a classic Syrian dish which has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. Victor Besa / The National
    Alaa Al Zain's harak osbao, a classic Syrian dish which has enjoyed a recent resurgence in popularity. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ousama Ghannoum's fatayer el sabanich (spinach pies), ready to bake. Courtesy Table Tales / Ousama Ghannoum
    Ousama Ghannoum's fatayer el sabanich (spinach pies), ready to bake. Courtesy Table Tales / Ousama Ghannoum
  • Ousama Ghannoum's fatayer el sabanich (spinach pies). Courtesy Table Tales / Ousama Ghannoum
    Ousama Ghannoum's fatayer el sabanich (spinach pies). Courtesy Table Tales / Ousama Ghannoum
  • Najet Hadriche's Tunisian brik with shrimp and tuna. Victor Besa / The National
    Najet Hadriche's Tunisian brik with shrimp and tuna. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hasan Pasha koftesi being prepared. Victor Besa/The National
    Hasan Pasha koftesi being prepared. Victor Besa/The National
  • Aish el saraya by Roulana Jarrar. Courtesy Table Tales
    Aish el saraya by Roulana Jarrar. Courtesy Table Tales
  • Fattet al makdous, stuffed aubergine in tomato and yoghurt-tahini sauce, Hanan Sayed Worrell. Victor Besa / The National
    Fattet al makdous, stuffed aubergine in tomato and yoghurt-tahini sauce, Hanan Sayed Worrell. Victor Besa / The National
  • Fattet al Sabanekh – Spinach with pita and tahini yoghurt. Victor Besa / The National
    Fattet al Sabanekh – Spinach with pita and tahini yoghurt. Victor Besa / The National
  • Stuffed artichoke in olive oil. Victor Besa / The National
    Stuffed artichoke in olive oil. Victor Besa / The National
  • Qatayef pancakes by Nisreen Bajis. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
    Qatayef pancakes by Nisreen Bajis. Photo: Victor Besa / The National
  • Harira soup by Amina Rizk. Courtesy Table Tales
    Harira soup by Amina Rizk. Courtesy Table Tales
  • Falafel by Ramzi Ghannoum. Courtesy Ramzi Ghannoum / Table Tales
    Falafel by Ramzi Ghannoum. Courtesy Ramzi Ghannoum / Table Tales
  • Ashwaq Abdolmonem's kabsa – Saudi rice pilaf with chicken Victor Besa / The National
    Ashwaq Abdolmonem's kabsa – Saudi rice pilaf with chicken Victor Besa / The National
  • Maie Jeneidi's recipe for kousa mahshi, stuffed courgettes in tomato sauce. Courtesy Maie Jeneidi / Table Tales
    Maie Jeneidi's recipe for kousa mahshi, stuffed courgettes in tomato sauce. Courtesy Maie Jeneidi / Table Tales
  • Koshaf is vegan, nutritious and very simple to make. Victor Besa / The National
    Koshaf is vegan, nutritious and very simple to make. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ashwaq Abdolmonem's sambousa puff. Victor Besa / The National
    Ashwaq Abdolmonem's sambousa puff. Victor Besa / The National
  • Molokhia bil zait by Sallama Al Sayegh. Victor Besa / The National
    Molokhia bil zait by Sallama Al Sayegh. Victor Besa / The National
  • Fattoush salad. Courtesy Table Tales
    Fattoush salad. Courtesy Table Tales
  • Kunafa with cream by Mona Zaki. Victor Besa / The National
    Kunafa with cream by Mona Zaki. Victor Besa / The National
  • Pomegranate soup with green herbs by Nazzy Scarlett.
    Pomegranate soup with green herbs by Nazzy Scarlett.
  • Maqluba, which means upside-down, gets its name owing to the cooking style, which involves flipping the pot it is made in. Victor Besa / The National
    Maqluba, which means upside-down, gets its name owing to the cooking style, which involves flipping the pot it is made in. Victor Besa / The National
  • Negresco did not originate in Italy, but in Egypt. Courtesy Soha Darwish
    Negresco did not originate in Italy, but in Egypt. Courtesy Soha Darwish
  • Thareed is a stew made up of flat regag bread layered with meat and vegetables. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
    Thareed is a stew made up of flat regag bread layered with meat and vegetables. Khushnum Bhandari for The National
  • Nisreen Bajis describes enjoying luqaimat at iftar as 'an Emirati tradition'. Victor Besa / The National
    Nisreen Bajis describes enjoying luqaimat at iftar as 'an Emirati tradition'. Victor Besa / The National
  • Emirati stew, salonat lahem, by Maisa Al Qassimi. Courtesy Table Tales
    Emirati stew, salonat lahem, by Maisa Al Qassimi. Courtesy Table Tales
  • Try Maie Jeneidi's recipe for aniseed cake with tahini glaze this Ramadan. Courtesy Maie Jeneidi
    Try Maie Jeneidi's recipe for aniseed cake with tahini glaze this Ramadan. Courtesy Maie Jeneidi
  • Hanan Sayed Worrell's lentil soup with Swiss chard. Victor Besa / The National
    Hanan Sayed Worrell's lentil soup with Swiss chard. Victor Besa / The National

Ramadan recipes: daily dishes to try from the 'Table Tales' series


  • English
  • Arabic

Join The National and Table Tales on a culinary journey around the Middle East to savour the quintessential dishes that embody the spirit of Ramadan.

From table staples to family favourites, this series of 30 recipes pays homage to the holy month and the home cook alike.

Here, we will be adding to the collection daily, so you can find all of our regional favourite recipes in one place ...

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Read more:

Ramadan 2021: How to donate food and supplies to vulnerable people in the UAE

A vegan iftar: Plant-based recipes for a four-course Ramadan meal

Ramadan’s greatest TV hits: Turn back the years and watch these 10 classic series online

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A Bad Moms Christmas
Dir: John Lucas and Scott Moore
Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Susan Sarandon, Christine Baranski, Cheryl Hines
Two stars

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Formula One top 10 drivers' standings after Japan

1. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes 306
2. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari 247
3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes 234
4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull 192
5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 148
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull 111
7. Sergio Perez, Force India 82
8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 65
9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 48
10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 34

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Results

5pm: Wadi Nagab – Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 1,200m; Winner: Al Falaq, Antonio Fresu (jockey), Ahmed Al Shemaili (trainer)

5.30pm: Wadi Sidr – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m; Winner: AF Majalis, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

6pm: Wathba Stallions Cup – Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: AF Fakhama, Fernando Jara, Mohamed Daggash

6.30pm: Wadi Shees – Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 2,200m; Winner: Mutaqadim, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7pm: Arabian Triple Crown Round-1 – Listed (PA) Dh230,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Bahar Muscat, Antonio Fresu, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami

7.30pm: Wadi Tayyibah – Maiden (TB) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Poster Paint, Patrick Cosgrave, Bhupat Seemar

Best Foreign Language Film nominees

Capernaum (Lebanon)

Cold War (Poland)

Never Look Away (Germany)

Roma (Mexico)

Shoplifters (Japan)

Labour dispute

The insured employee may still file an ILOE claim even if a labour dispute is ongoing post termination, but the insurer may suspend or reject payment, until the courts resolve the dispute, especially if the reason for termination is contested. The outcome of the labour court proceedings can directly affect eligibility.


- Abdullah Ishnaneh, Partner, BSA Law 

Essentials
The flights

Return flights from Dubai to Windhoek, with a combination of Emirates and Air Namibia, cost from US$790 (Dh2,902) via Johannesburg.
The trip
A 10-day self-drive in Namibia staying at a combination of the safari camps mentioned – Okonjima AfriCat, Little Kulala, Desert Rhino/Damaraland, Ongava – costs from $7,000 (Dh25,711) per person, including car hire (Toyota 4x4 or similar), but excluding international flights, with The Luxury Safari Company.
When to go
The cooler winter months, from June to September, are best, especially for game viewing. 

Ziina users can donate to relief efforts in Beirut

Ziina users will be able to use the app to help relief efforts in Beirut, which has been left reeling after an August blast caused an estimated $15 billion in damage and left thousands homeless. Ziina has partnered with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to raise money for the Lebanese capital, co-founder Faisal Toukan says. “As of October 1, the UNHCR has the first certified badge on Ziina and is automatically part of user's top friends' list during this campaign. Users can now donate any amount to the Beirut relief with two clicks. The money raised will go towards rebuilding houses for the families that were impacted by the explosion.”

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5