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The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

The National reports from Ramallah as the first Palestinian detainees are freed

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Israeli troops invade demilitarised zone in Golan Heights amid rising tension

Israel Gaza War

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Gazans celebrate as delayed ceasefire takes effect

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Trump celebrates 'historic victory' and 'epic' Israel-Gaza ceasefire at DC rally

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Handover under way as first three Israeli hostages released by Hamas

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Netanyahu says ceasefire will not start until Hamas delivers hostage list

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

Gazans hope truce will end their suffering

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas explained

US Politics

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

President Joe Biden meets Donald Trump at the White House

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

John Bolton criticises Donald Trump's administration picks

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

Will Elon Musk make the US government more efficient?

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

UAE News

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

Great Arab Minds award in Dubai honours six distinguished people

Great Arab Minds award in Dubai honours six distinguished people

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

Great Arab Minds award in Dubai honours six distinguished people

Great Arab Minds award in Dubai honours six distinguished people

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

How airports are evolving into a luxury experience

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Dubai's new rental index is based on star ratings for buildings

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Changes to the UAE's Golden Visa eligibility criteria

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Dubai rings in 2025 with dazzling fireworks display at Burj Khalifa

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Massive fire engulfs residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

Monster Jam roars back to Abu Dhabi's Liwa Village

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

New Dubai rental index to rate buildings from one to five stars

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

What's in store for the UAE in 2025?

Closer Look: New rules and regulations for the UAE in 2025

Closer Look: New rules and regulations for the UAE in 2025

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: What Donald Trump's win means for the Middle East

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Why are new houses in Dubai getting smaller?

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

A Closer Look: Global aviation event in Bahrain highlights industry concerns

UAE Property and Homes

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Entrepreneur pays Dh65,000 for two-bedroom apartment in Al Qusais

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Couple pay Dh60,000 for apartment in Al Barsha

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai rent: Dh250,000 for a five-bed villa by the beach

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

My Dubai Rent: Dh110,000 one-bedroom apartment has stunning views of the Marina

In focus

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first 2025 episode of Saturday Night Live. AP

Dave Chappelle urges Trump to have empathy for people in Palestine

Bitcoin is expected to benefit from US president-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance. Reuters

Bitcoin prices soar: Where is the cryptocurrency headed as Trump takes office?

The UAE's national airline welcomed 1.7 million travellers in December. Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto

Travel unpacked: Etihad’s reveals busiest month of the year

The website associated with Melania Trump's memecoin shows 15 per cent of the tokens will be available for public distribution. AP

$MELANIA memecoin beats $TRUMP token on first day

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight belt for a fourth successive time with victory over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. AFP

Has Makhachev surpassed Khabib as the greatest UFC lightweight of all time?

The 2025 Berlin Film Festival will kick off on February 13. Getty Images

Seven Mena films screening at this year's Berlinale

Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Manchester City - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - January 19, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester City's Phil Foden REUTERS/Tony O Brien EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .

Phil Foden grabs double as Man City hit Ipswich for six to return to top four

Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh. Reuters

Best is yet to come for Syrian entertainment industry, says Bassem Yakhour

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first 2025 episode of Saturday Night Live. AP

Dave Chappelle urges Trump to have empathy for people in Palestine

Bitcoin is expected to benefit from US president-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance. Reuters

Bitcoin prices soar: Where is the cryptocurrency headed as Trump takes office?

The UAE's national airline welcomed 1.7 million travellers in December. Jakub Porzycki / NurPhoto

Travel unpacked: Etihad’s reveals busiest month of the year

The website associated with Melania Trump's memecoin shows 15 per cent of the tokens will be available for public distribution. AP

$MELANIA memecoin beats $TRUMP token on first day

Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight belt for a fourth successive time with victory over Renato Moicano at UFC 311. AFP

Has Makhachev surpassed Khabib as the greatest UFC lightweight of all time?

The 2025 Berlin Film Festival will kick off on February 13. Getty Images

Seven Mena films screening at this year's Berlinale

Soccer Football - Premier League - Ipswich Town v Manchester City - Portman Road, Ipswich, Britain - January 19, 2025 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fifth goal with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester City's Phil Foden REUTERS/Tony O Brien EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. .

Phil Foden grabs double as Man City hit Ipswich for six to return to top four

Syrian actor Bassem Yakhour at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh. Reuters

Best is yet to come for Syrian entertainment industry, says Bassem Yakhour

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosted the first 2025 episode of Saturday Night Live. AP

Dave Chappelle urges Trump to have empathy for people in Palestine

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