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A portrait of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani in Baghdad. AFP

Many scenarios, one outcome: Iraq caught between Iran and US after terror-list uproar

The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

Safinaz Al Chaaibi holds a photo of her son, Mohamed, who went missing in 2014. She discovered his death record last year in Syria's notorious Sednaya prison. The National

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Members of the Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, and a Red Cross team search for the bodies of Israeli hostages in Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Bloomberg

Rising fears in Gaza over lack of progress on ceasefire's second stage

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Syrian President Ahmad al Shara. Sectarian violence, economic despair and devastated infrastructure have posed challenges for his government. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic.

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Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

Hezbollah has been heavily weakened by its war with Israel. Getty Images

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McLaren driver Lando Norris, right, and teammate Oscar Piastri at the Yas Marina Circuit. EPA

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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Prime Minister of Iraq's Kurdistan Region

UAE non-oil activity accelerates to 11-month high as hiring picks up

Tom Barrack during his interview with Hadley Gamble. The National

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Eurovision backlash over Israel set to grow as politics overshadows song contest

UAE passengers caught up in travel chaos as IndiGo cancels hundreds of flights

More than 100,000 cubic metres of concrete has been poured to build the first 200 megawatts of the 1-gigawatt AI infrastructure. Photo: G42

Stargate UAE's first phase to be completed in third quarter of 2026

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Mclaren driver Lando Norris takes part in practice. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Drivers weigh in on F1 title fight between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

A young fan takes a photo with Haas driver Oliver Bearman at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Young fans take pole position at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Family Friday

The view from inside the F1 Paddock Club. Photo: Simon Wilgress-Pipe for The National

Inside F1 Paddock Club, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix truly comes alive

A comprehensive traffic management plan is in place for the showpiece Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Buses, taxis and drones: Abu Dhabi unveils major transport plan for F1 finale

Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

McLaren chief Zak Brown listens to radio during a first practice for the he Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo / Darko Bandic)

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Max Verstappen celebrates with his Red Bull team after winning the F1 title at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit. Getty Images

Four times F1 title was decided in Abu Dhabi, including the most controversial

As part of the ‘Live Your Fandom’ campaign, McLaren and one of the team’s sponsors, Velo, gave nine superfans the opportunity to collaborate and inspire artwork for the livery design of the McLaren MCL39 Norris and Piastri will drive at Yas Marina Circuit this weekend. Photo: Handout

McLaren embrace fan power with Abu Dhabi livery reveal before F1 title showdown

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Prince Turki Al Faisal speaks at the Milken Summit. The National

Israel is a greater regional threat than Iran, says Prince Turki Al Faisal

Ras Al Khaimah is bringing back its record-breaking firework and drone shows on New Year's Eve. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority

New Year's Eve fireworks in the UAE: Where to watch the biggest displays

The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

'You hear the voice of Baba Zayed': First visitors wowed by Zayed National Museum

Tunisia blends North African culture with Mediterranean beauty. Noelle Guirola / Unsplash

The top 13 travel destinations for UAE residents in 2026

Visitors take in views of the Yellow Sea forest park, as the leaves of dawn redwoods turn red and yellow in winter, in Yancheng, eastern China. AFP

Best photos of the dayFrom Yellow Sea forest to Ashes cricket in Australia

Labubus were a popular search trend in the UAE. AFP

Googling googlies: Cricket beats Labubu and Dubai Chocolate in UAE top searches

Manchester United's Diogo Dalot celebrates scoring against West Ham United at Old Trafford. Reuters

Manchester United ratings v West Ham: Mazraoui 7, Dalot 6, Mbeumo 5

Hemant Mundhra has considerable savings because of spending 28 years working in the UAE, investment returns and yields from properties in India. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Russian President Vladimir Putin stands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to the country since 2021. via AP

Putin and Modi vow to deepen Russia-India ties despite US pressure

Russian President's state visit comes as New Delhi deals with punitive US tariffs for buying Russian oil

Muslim Brotherhood under 'close review' for UK ban

The driver was filmed carrying out reckless manoeuvres in a rented vehicle. Photo: Dubai Police

'Boastful' BMW driver caught performing reckless stunts on Sheikh Zayed Road

Netflix strikes $72bn deal to buy Warner Bros studios

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Tom Barrack on Iraq, Iran and what's next for the Middle East

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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

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Manors is one of the brands leading a revolution in golf attire as the sport attracts a new demographic. Photo: Manors

Fashion on the fairway: How did golf clothes suddenly become cool?

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

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Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

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An Airbus A320 takes off from the company's headquarters in Toulouse, France. It has faced inspections over an issue with the top-selling model. AFP

Airbus jet deliveries decline in November as production issues increase pressure

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Prince Naseem Hamed biopic opens Red Sea Film Festival

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Benson Boone opens the four-day after-race concert series at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

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