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  • The UAE will enact new laws in 2026 that will impact the lives of its citizens and residents. Victor Besa / The National

    Ten new UAE laws in 2026 that everybody should know about

  • Paul Vanstone’s Carrara Triceratops Skull, 2025, now stands in Berkeley Square. Photo: David Owens

    First Abu Dhabi Bank gets triceratops neighbour in central London

  • Marine scientist Dr Carlos Preckler examines a seabed sample extracted from the Antarctic Peninsula. Photo: Kaust

    Saudi university's whale of a task studying Antarctic life

  • Family is also the focus of legislative changes, such as a sugar tax and and a federal decree law to protect children online. Getty

    EditorialWhy family will be at the heart of the UAE in 2026

  • If AI companions are to become part of our lives, they need stricter boundaries, parental or otherwise. Getty

    CommentUnchecked AI companions are not guardians, they are engagement machines

  • Medcare Women and Children Hospital has administered Itvisma to three-year-old Hulus, from Turkey. Photo: AETOSWire

    Dubai hospital treats boy, 3, with pioneering spinal muscular atrophy drug

  • Raji Daou bought his property for Dh8.8 million and now it's worth Dh22 million. Photo: Raji Daou

    My Own HomeCouple shelve villa sale plans after 'falling in love' with Dh6m renovations

  • The Doraleh port in Djibouti City, the capital of Djibouti. Xinhua via AFP

    Egypt finalises deal to develop Djibouti's port in bid to pressure Ethiopia over Nile dam


UAE businesses race to prepare as expanded single-use plastic ban takes effect

Companies must phase out plastic packaging for food delivery to comply with new laws. Satish Kumar / The National

UAE businesses race to prepare as expanded single-use plastic ban takes effect

Experts say companies scrambling to find compliant alternatives as deadline arrives

UAE
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as Mayor of New York City using a Quran, becoming the first Muslim to serve in the role. Reuters

Zohran Mamdani takes oath on Quran as he is sworn in as New York mayor

Democratic socialist now leads most populous US city

US

Forty feared dead as blast rips through New Year party in Swiss ski resort

Europe

Mid-air fault forces Emirates flight to circle over London for more than an hour

UAE
New Year’s Eve fireworks display from the Mother of The Nation Festival along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE rings in 2026 with record-breaking fireworks and massive drone shows

Lifestyle

Yemen needs 'new counter-terrorism strategy' as UAE withdraws

MENA

Jail for Dubai Bitcoin scammer Sahni as he loses final appeal

UAE
Baby Hamdan was born at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi

As revellers ring in new year, families across the UAE welcome newborns

UAE


2026: Looking ahead

  • Palestinian-American model Bella Hadid will celebrate her 30th birthday in October 2026. AFP

    Celebrities marking milestone birthdays in 2026

  • Traders at work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The US market rose 10 per cent this year after gains of more than twice that in each of the previous two years. Bloomberg

    Gold, stocks, Bitcoin: What investing in main asset classes will look like in 2026

  • Trends in wellness will continue down the same path in 2026, with more community, personalisation and integration into everyday life. Photo: Pixabay

    Wellness trends 2026, from personalised supplements to nervous-system resets

  • Joby Aviation aims to begin commercial air taxi flights in Dubai in 2026. Photo: Dubai Media Office

    From air taxis to a Moon mission: How UAE ambitions will take flight in 2026

  • Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur is targeting a comeback in 2026. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Ten Arab sportswomen to watch in 2026

  • Dubai property prices are predicted to increase moderately next year. Victor Besa / The National

    Where are UAE residential prices and rents headed in 2026?

  • Etihad Rail's passenger trains will soon zoom across the country. Wam

    Etihad Rail: UAE on cusp of new era with launch of passenger trains in 2026

  • New VAT rules that take effect on January 1 are intended to simplify procedures for taxpayers. Getty Images

    These are the tax changes coming up in the UAE in 2026

  • Mohamed Salah faces an uncertain club future at Liverpool but is shining at the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt. AFP

    The 10 Arab sportsmen to watch in 2026

  • Langsua National Park in Norway hosts a four-day dog sledding adventure. Getty Images

    Bucket-list travel 2026: Our top 16 destinations

  • Tom Hanks returns as the voice of Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear in the latest Toy Story sequel. Photo: Disney / Pixar

    30 most anticipated films of 2026, from Toy Story 5 to Dune: Part Three

  • An oil glut is expected to overwhelm markets and depress prices next year. Reuters

    Oil poised for sub-$60 territory in 2026 amid rising output

  • Jerome Powell's term as Fed chair is set to end in 2028, giving President Donald Trump the opportunity to nominate a new leader at the central bank. Bloomberg

    Change is coming to a divided Federal Reserve in 2026

  • A great archaeological discovery inside the Pyramid of King Khufu in Egypt is promised for 2026. Getty Images

    From the darkness of an eclipse to light shed on a pharaoh, what 2026 may bring

  • Mondrian Abu Dhabi will boast contemporary, design-led rooms and suites. Photo: Mondrian

    Twenty hotels opening in the Gulf in 2026

  • Nick Donaldson / Getty

    Weekend EssayWill 2026 see the revival of both Syria and Lebanon?

  • The Academy Awards close out a busy television and film award season. Reuters

    Award season is around the corner: Key dates and where to watch

  • An Airbus 350 at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Few regions have matched the Middle East’s ability to scale capacity, attract premium traffic and operate with regulatory flexibility. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    CommentMiddle East airlines are booming. Their next steps will be critical

  • Fitness will be centred on the collective rather than the individual, meaning many people will exercise while also building communities. Getty Images

    Fitness trends 2026: Community workouts, walking yoga and the rise of recovery

  • (FILES) Gold bullion bars are pictured after being inspected and polished at the ABC Refinery in Sydney on August 5, 2020. Gold prices broke past $4,500 in Asian trade on December 24, 2025 on optimism that the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates next year, and amid rising tensions between the United States and Venezuela. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

    Gold prices in 2026 will need new catalysts to keep up record-breaking rally


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  • Abu Dhabi wants to attract the most talented employees to drive forward government development. The National

    Abu Dhabi government to overhaul 'outdated' work rules to attract top talent

  • John Legend delivered a New Year's Eve set fit for the occasion at the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Theory Eleven Entertainment

    John Legend at Emirates Palace: A New Year’s Eve gig marked by time and soul

  • Rasmus Hojlund has scored nine goals in 20 appearances for Napoli since joining on loan from Manchester United. EPA

    Rasmus Hojlund's transfer a 'formality', says Napoli sporting director

  • The former Icelandic Embassy on Park Street in Mayfair sold for £22 million. Photo: Beauchamp Estates

    Gulf buyers drive sales of 'bargain' luxury properties in London

  • Left to right: Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo, Cafu, Didier Deschamps, Carles Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and Andres Iniesta at the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National

    CommentWorld Sports Summit underlines Dubai's ambition to become greatest sporting city

  • Frontman Adam Levine and Maroon 5 brought their catalogue of hits to Dubai to ring in the new year. Photo: Atlantis, the Palm

    Maroon 5's New Year’s Eve concert in Dubai is a smashing success

  • Joshua Zirkzee's deflected effort saw Manchester United take the lead against Wolves. Reuters

    Manchester United player ratings v Wolves: Zirkzee 5, Casemiro 6, Heaven 7

  • SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 31: In this aerial view swimmers from the Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad make their way from the South corner of Manly Beach to Shelly Beach on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. The Bold And Beautiful Swim Squad Manly is a social group of swimmers wearing pink swim caps that participate in an informal 1500m swim from Manly Beach to Shelly Beach and return daily. Started in 2008 the squad is open to all swimmers of different skill levels and between 50 - 300 people participate every morning. (Photo by Cameron Spencer / Getty Images)

    Best photos of December 31: From Sydney swimmers to a new year display in Hanoi


Headlines

Economic protests began in Iran's capital Tehran, on Sunday. AFP

Government loyalist killed in violence in western Iran as economic protests continue

Rallies driven by dissatisfaction at Iran's economic stagnation began in Tehran on Sunday

MENA

Doctors Without Borders urges Israel to let it operate in Gaza

MENA
Tens of thousands of revellers gathered in Dubai to ring in the new year. Reuters

Sheikh Mohamed shares 'hopes for prosperity' in New Year message

UAE

Omani Foreign Minister meets Saudi counterpart in Riyadh

MENA
More than 152,000 Emiratis work in the private sector. The National

UAE sets Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector

UAE

Anthony Joshua released from Nigerian hospital following deadly car crash

News

UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

UAE

Afcon 2025: Resurgent Riyad Mahrez powering Algeria's championship ambitions

Football

Syrian security force member killed in Aleppo suicide attack

MENA


TN Magazine

  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Father-son duo Patrick and Michael Chalhoub in a campaign for Level Shoes, one of Chalhoub Group's companies. Photo: Chalhoub

    'My grandparents built this to make a small living': CEO Michael Chalhoub

  • Kasseem Daoud Dean, aka Swizz Beatz, pictured in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Saudi Brox

    Why the Gulf has become central to Swizz Beatz’s creative vision

  • One of the students at the Prada Academy in Scandicci. Photo: Prada

    Why Prada is betting on craftsmanship: Inside the Scandicci leather atelier

  • Conway Stewart is one of a growing crop of brands revitalising the fountain pen. Photo: Conway Stewart

    How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

  • With its slim case, leather strap and silvered dial, the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is an apt dress watch for the season. Photo: Jaeger-LeCoultre

    Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

  • 3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

    Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

  • New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

    December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more


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Culture

A late flurry of IPOs helped to boost the London stock market in 2025. Getty Images

London stock market delivers strongest year since 2021

Markets

Oil poised for sub-$60 territory in 2026 amid rising output

Energy

Taqa and Ewec complete $980 million Al Dhafra power plant deal

Energy

Culture

Stranger Things finale: Five predictions for the show's last episode

Film & TV

Prague's Savarin district to be reimagined by Arab architect Omar Koleilat

Art & Design

Frontman Adam Levine and Maroon 5 brought their catalogue of hits to Dubai to ring in the new year. Photo: Atlantis, the Palm

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