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The Dubai carrier will fly to Antananarivo in Madagascar four times a week. Photo: Fabrice Cabaud

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Bookshops have a 'vibe and soul' that can't be replicated by digital equivalents, say owners. Victor Besa / The National

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Dubai's busiest Metro stations in 2024 revealed

Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro devices on display after their unveiling at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, California. Bloomberg

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Nostalgia increases as we age because of lived experiences, which act as triggers. Getty Images

How nostalgia can combat loneliness and improve mental strength

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A child receives prescription glasses on World Sight Day in Texas. This year, a bill was introduced in Congress that called for mandatory eye checks for young children. AP

How a US doctor used an award from the UAE to make major strides in paediatric eye care

About 500 glowing designs and 120 animatronics are scattered across Dubai Garden Glow. Victor Besa / The National

Venues reopening for winter, from Dubai Safari to Global Village

Smoke from the Airport Fire rises behind Meander Lane in Trabuco Canyon, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP)

Best photos of September 10: From wildfires in California to sunset in Brazil

Bookshops have a 'vibe and soul' that can't be replicated by digital equivalents, say owners. Victor Besa / The National

Why bookshop communities are important in the UAE

The Dubai Metro welcomes millions of passengers each month. The National

Dubai's busiest Metro stations in 2024 revealed

Apple's new iPhone 16 Pro devices on display after their unveiling at the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, California. Bloomberg

iPhone 16 in the UAE: All you need to know about Apple's new devices

Nostalgia increases as we age because of lived experiences, which act as triggers. Getty Images

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Baghdad's Al Mutanabbi Street is lined with bookshops, cafes and outdoor book stalls. Photo: Ahmad Al-Rubaye

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