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NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 24: A poll worker helps voters at the Queens Public Library during early voting for the U.S. Presidential election on October 24, 2020 in the Jackson Heights neighborhood in the Queens borough in New York City. Due to the coronavirus and social distancing concerns New York State is allowing early voting for the first time. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images/AFP

Beyond The Headlines: How will Arab Americans vote in US presidential election?

October 23, 2020
(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 13, 2019, a Lebanese protester stands in front of burning tyres and debris in the area of Jal el-Dib, on the northern outskirts of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Lebanon is now suffering though one of the darkest periods in its chaotic history, and soaring poverty combined with a seemingly inexorable brain drain make for a bleaker future yet. / AFP / JOSEPH EID

Beyond The Headlines: Lebanon's year of turmoil and disasters

October 16, 2020
There are more than 150 potential Covid-19 vaccines in development around the world. Reuters

Beyond the Headlines: The challenges of finding a Covid-19 vaccine

October 8, 2020
In October 2019, unprecedented demonstrations across Iraq demanded the downfall of the ruling class. But after a year, a new government and nearly 600 protesters killed, virtually nothing has changed. AFP

Beyond the Headlines: Iraq's year of protests, assassinations and foreign interference

September 30, 2020
Saudi and exapt riders of the Hawks Riyadh MC club wave a national flag as they ride their motorcycles around the capital Ryad on September 23, 2020, during a parade to mark the Saudi national day. / AFP / FAYEZ NURELDINE

Beyond the Headlines: Saudi Arabia from Bedouin culture to a leading power

September 23, 2020
TOPSHOT - (L-R)Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, Bahrain Foreign Minister Abdullatif al-Zayani, and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan wave from the Truman Balcony at the White House after they participated in the signing of the Abraham Accords where the countries of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recognize Israel, in Washington, DC, September 15, 2020. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the foreign ministers of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates arrived September 15, 2020 at the White House to sign historic accords normalizing ties between the Jewish and Arab states. / AFP / SAUL LOEB

Beyond the Headlines: Abraham Accord between the UAE and Israel

September 16, 2020
Employees walk past a lighted Twitter logo as they leave the company's headquarters in San Francisco. AFP

Beyond the Headlines: Social media and freedom of speech

September 11, 2020
Warships from Greece, Italy, Cyprus and France participate in a joint military exercise held from August 26-28 in an area south of Turkey in eastern Mediterranean sea. Greek Defence Ministry via AP

Beyond the Headlines: How Mediterranean gas exploration is pitting Turkey against Europe

September 5, 2020
Australian Brenton Tarrant, 29, listens as Crown prosecutor Mark Zarifeh deliveries his submission on the final day of his sentencing hearing at the Christchurch High Court, New Zealand. AP

Beyond the Headlines: How do people become radicalised online and can we stop it?

August 27, 2020
A Covid-19 patient walks to her bed at El Salvador Hospital in San Salvador. AFP

Beyond the Headlines: What is long-haul Covid-19 and is it real?

August 21, 2020
A couple and children contemplate the damage at Beirut port's on August 13, 2020, more than a week after a massive explosion there. AFP  

Beyond the Headlines: The aftermath of the Beirut explosion

August 14, 2020
The devastation at Beirut's port after more than 2,700 tonnes of ammonium nitrate exploded on July 4, 2020, killing at least 145 people and injuring thousands. Getty Images

Beyond The Headlines: Piecing together the Beirut disaster

August 7, 2020
Massive crowds in previous years triggered deadly stampedes during the ritual, but this year only up to 10,000 Muslims are taking part after millions of international pilgrims were barred because of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. AFP

Beyond the Headlines: an extraordinary Hajj

August 3, 2020
Sand dunes in the empty quarter area, Rub al Khali desert, Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** na19ju-reefer-dunes.jpg

Beyond the Headlines: is the world running out of sand?

July 23, 2020
A team of Emirati engineers at the launch site in Japan’s Tanegashima Island. Courtesy: Emirates Mars Mission

Beyond the Headlines: the UAE's journey to Mars

July 17, 2020
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Jennifer Zhu Scott

Should Google and Facebook users be paid for their data?

Podcasts
The deserts of the UAE present plenty of opportunities to go camping with family and friends. Getty

Seven of the UAE's best stargazing spots

Science
Umm Al Emarat Park has opened a 1.2km jogging track. Courtesy Umm Al Emarat Park

Abu Dhabi's Umm Al Emarat Park unveils new jogging track

Wellbeing
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his ruling party members in eastern city of Malatya on October 25, 2020. Turkish Presidency via AP

Erdogan’s economic crisis: ‘Let them drink tea’

Europe

The UAE's stature as a tech hub is growing

Yasar Jarrar
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A three-day sale with reductions of up to 90 per cent is set to take place at The Dubai Mall to mark the start of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Courtesy The Dubai Mall 

Dubai Mall mega sale, 1,390 new UAE cases, Abu Dhabi sea snake warning - The Daily Update

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Despite the extended period of not being able to fly with Emirates during Covid-19, customers in the UAE have picked the Dubai-based airline as their favourite brand. Christopher Pike / Reuters

Dubai overhauls testing, 1,111 new UAE cases, water on the moon - The Daily Update

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A view of towers along the Jumeirah Beach Residences coastline in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai winter warning, 1,359 new UAE cases, Barclays sues BR Shetty - The Daily Update

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The skyline of Dubai and Burj Khalifa. Reem Mohammed/The National

Police seize crystal meth, 1,491 UAE Covid-19 cases, Dubai boosts stimulus - The Daily Update

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