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A mural of Pope Francis on the wall of a Baghdad church before his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. Reuters

EditorialThe work to secure Pope Francis's legacy of dialogue begins now

The New York Stock Exchange. Sweeping US tariffs sent global markets into chaos in recent weeks. Bloomberg

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Nadiya Albishchenko says her short-term goal is to scale her food trading business and investment assets. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary: ‘I earn about Dh35,000 a month running a food trading company’

10X Health will first bring its services to Abu Dhabi, followed by a rollout across the UAE by early next year. Photo: 10x Health

What to expect as 10X Health comes to the UAE, from genetic testing kits to IVs

Previously classified documents shed new light on Sirhan Sirhan, who was convicted of killing Democratic presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy in 1968. Photo: FBI

Documents show RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan acted alone, expert says

Hezbollah fighters at the funeral of their military commander Ibrahim Aqil in Beirut's southern suburbs last September. AFP

CommentWhy Aoun is treading cautiously on the issue of disarming Hezbollah

Bank customers hold placards reading 'The new president's priority must be depositors' savings' (L) during a demonstration organised by Depositors' Outcry, a protest group campaigning for depositors' rights, outside the government palace in downtown Beirut, Lebanon, 21 March 2025. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH

TrendingLebanon seeks damages and Israel kills Islamic Group leader

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White House confirms Trump's Middle East trip to UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East will take place from May 13-16, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. AP

White House confirms Trump's Middle East trip to UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

US President will also travel to Rome this week for funeral of Pope Francis

IMF chief economist Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas. AFP

IMF projects 'significant' global slowdown due to historic tariffs

US outlook also handed a large downgrade as global economic system is 'being reset'

Dozens killed as gunmen attack tourists in Indian Kashmir

Iran says nuclear deal possible 'in the short term'

A parishioner prays for Pope Francis outside St Mary's Church in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Thousands to pray for Pope Francis at special Mass in Dubai

Ultra-rich drive Dubai's $10m home sales to record in first quarter

Swimmer missing after Israel shark attack

The UAEV charging station at the EVIS summit at Adnec Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE's first electric-only refuelling station to open this year

Pope Francis dies

People gather for prayers in honour of Pope Francis after the announcement of his death, at the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, on Tuesday. Getty images

World leaders confirm attendance at Pope's tradition-breaking funeral

Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi meets Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi. Photo: @AlOraibi / X

The lasting legacy of Pope Francis in the Middle East

A handout photo made available by Vatican Media shows Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell next to Pope Francis' body during the Rite of the Confirmation of the Pontiff's Death at the Chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City, 21 April 2025. Pope Francis died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 88, according to the Holy See. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. On 17 December 1936, he was appointed leader of the Catholic Church on 13 March 2013, succeeding Pontiff Emeritus Benedict XVI. EPA / VATICAN MEDIA HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO SALES

LatestPope Francis's funeral ceremony to be held on Saturday

From top, left to right, the leading candidates to succeed Pope Francis: Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline of France; Cardinal Peter Erdo of Hungary; Cardinal Mario Grech of Malta; Cardinal Juan Jose Omella of Spain; Cardinal Pietro Parolin of Italy; Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle of the Philippines; Cardinal Peter Kodwo Appiah Turkson of Ghana and Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi of Italy

Who will succeed Pope Francis? Death marks start of centuries-old ritual

Monsignor Yoannis Lahzi Gaid flanked by Pope Francis and President Sheikh Mohamed, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, in Abu Dhabi in February 2019. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Egyptian aide who served as Pope Francis's 'Arabic voice' pays homage

Prayers are said at St Mary's Church in Dubai after Pope Francis who has died aged 88. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Tears in UAE as parishioners mourn death of Pope Francis

Pope Francis served as pontiff for 12 years. He has died at the age of 88. EPA

EditorialPope Francis connected with the Middle East

Pope Francis at Hosh Al Bieaa Church Square in Mosul in 2021. He prayed amid the rubble of a city devastated during its occupation by ISIS. AP

Iraqis reflect on Pope Francis's historic visit to Mosul

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Several killed in suspected militant attack in Indian Kashmir

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Pope Francis: His key moments in the Middle East

Pope Francis: His key moments in the Middle East

Gold edges past $3,500 as Trump piles pressure on Fed chairman Powell

Gold edges past $3,500 as Trump piles pressure on Fed chairman Powell

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Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Lebanese counterpart Youssef Rajji hold a press conference in Cairo on Tuesday. AFP

Egypt and Lebanon call for Israel to end hostilities across region

Foreign ministers stress importance of UN Resolution 1701, reconstruction in Lebanon and renewed talks on Gaza ceasefire

LatestHouthis fire missile towards northern Israel

President Sheikh Mohamed attends the launch of the Barakatna project to support senior citizens. Photo: Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

UAE President launches project to boost quality of life for senior citizens

Gaza medic's father condemns Israel's account of 'cruel, cold-blooded' killings

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, on a visit to Dubai AI Week events on Tuesday. Photo: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed / X

Dh2bn data centre set for Dubai in venture by du and Microsoft

Sheikh Abdullah meets Sri Lankan President in Colombo

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Lebanon could seek $1bn in damages in foreign courts over country’s largest financial scandal

BEYOND offers ‘architectural artistry’ in next stage of Dubai Maritime City

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Fatima Al Mahmoud (L) and Jenna Kleinwort, the 2022-23 mental health journalism fellows in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

Fred Durst, left and Sam Rivers from the US band Limp Bizkit. AFP

Limp Bizkit to make long-awaited Middle East debut in Abu Dhabi

Consumers shop for jewellery at the Gold Souq in Dubai. Bullion is a powerful tool for goal-based investing. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Why gold is a smart investment choice

Meta says that its new app, Edits, will help give users an easier way to create videos.

Meta releases Edits app as company battles FTC in court

Alessandro Bastoni, left, during the Champions League quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Inter Milan. EPA

Ask Mina: Should clubs be targeting Bastoni and who will be Madrid's next coach?

A 'smiley face' alignment seen from Beijing, China, in 2023. Getty Images

Rare 'smiley face' planetary alignment to form in night sky this week

Following the popularity of the UAE-made original, a host of Dubai Chocolate-style bars have flooded the market. But which tastes best? Getty Images

Dubai chocolate ranked: Are knock-offs as good as the original?

Metallica will play their third concert in the UAE in December. AP

Metallica to perform at 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

US Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Reuters

Trump says he has 'no intention' of firing Fed's Powell

Musk says he'll dedicate more time to Tesla from May after big drop in quarterly profit

IMF scrutinising longer-term US treasuries amid market volatility

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Downtown Design Riyadh will feature cutting-edge works by designers from across the world. Pictured are works from Roman atelier Wanderart. Photo: Downtown Design Riyadh

What to expect at the inaugural Downtown Design Riyadh

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Catholicism grew in Global South under Pope Francis

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