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Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

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

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

Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Trump inauguration event draws scrutiny

Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Trump inauguration event draws scrutiny

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

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters converge on Washington for inauguration

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters converge on Washington for inauguration

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

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

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

Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Trump inauguration event draws scrutiny

Elon Musk’s hand gesture at Trump inauguration event draws scrutiny

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

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Donald Trump sworn in as 47th President of the United States

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Rafah residents go back to uninhabitable homes

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters converge on Washington for inauguration

Thousands of Donald Trump supporters converge on Washington for inauguration

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

Ninety Palestinian detainees freed after three Israeli hostages released

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

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

Israel Gaza War

Trump ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire deal

Trump ‘not confident’ about Gaza ceasefire deal

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

Armed police return to streets of Gaza as ceasefire begins

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

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

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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

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IDestroyed buildings seen amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 20 January 2025. Israel and Hamas implemented the first phase of a hostage release and ceasefire deal on 19 January 2025. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since Israel launched a military campaign in the strip in response to a cross-border attack led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 07 October 2023, in which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

Trump sworn in and Hamas sets date for hostage return - Trending

Events such as Taylor Swift's history-making Eras tour are proving popular with young Chinese tourists. PA

Chinese tourists want concerts, eco-friendly travel and elderly help in 2025

Former US president Barack Obama attends the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington. Bloomberg

Obama at Trump's inauguration and Yoon Suk Yeol in court

Alek Drexler from Illinois poses ahead of an indoor rally on the day of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. 'It's just a great atmosphere,' said Drexler. 'And people aren't freezing, so they'll have a good time.' Reuters

Supporters and protesters: Portraits from the Trump inauguration

Emirati Hadi Omar Al Hussaini features on the undercard of the Road to Dubai Champions Series. PFL

'The most important fight in my life': Al Hussaini ready for PFL Road to Dubai

The 2025 Yukon remains a steady and attractive option in the big, petrol-powered SUV market. Photo: GMC

GMC Yukon 2025: Still big and comfortable, but speedier and sportier

Lamine Yamal has racked up nine goals and 13 assists in 25 games across competitions for Barcelona this season. EPA

Lamine Yamal spearheading Barcelona’s European revival

The UK is the most attractive country for investment behind the US, according to a PwC survey. Reuters

UK is second most attractive country for investment, according to global CEOs

IDestroyed buildings seen amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 20 January 2025. Israel and Hamas implemented the first phase of a hostage release and ceasefire deal on 19 January 2025. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since Israel launched a military campaign in the strip in response to a cross-border attack led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 07 October 2023, in which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

Trump sworn in and Hamas sets date for hostage return - Trending

Events such as Taylor Swift's history-making Eras tour are proving popular with young Chinese tourists. PA

Chinese tourists want concerts, eco-friendly travel and elderly help in 2025

Former US president Barack Obama attends the 60th presidential inauguration in the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington. Bloomberg

Obama at Trump's inauguration and Yoon Suk Yeol in court

Alek Drexler from Illinois poses ahead of an indoor rally on the day of the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump. 'It's just a great atmosphere,' said Drexler. 'And people aren't freezing, so they'll have a good time.' Reuters

Supporters and protesters: Portraits from the Trump inauguration

Emirati Hadi Omar Al Hussaini features on the undercard of the Road to Dubai Champions Series. PFL

'The most important fight in my life': Al Hussaini ready for PFL Road to Dubai

The 2025 Yukon remains a steady and attractive option in the big, petrol-powered SUV market. Photo: GMC

GMC Yukon 2025: Still big and comfortable, but speedier and sportier

Lamine Yamal has racked up nine goals and 13 assists in 25 games across competitions for Barcelona this season. EPA

Lamine Yamal spearheading Barcelona’s European revival

The UK is the most attractive country for investment behind the US, according to a PwC survey. Reuters

UK is second most attractive country for investment, according to global CEOs

IDestroyed buildings seen amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, 20 January 2025. Israel and Hamas implemented the first phase of a hostage release and ceasefire deal on 19 January 2025. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, since Israel launched a military campaign in the strip in response to a cross-border attack led by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on 07 October 2023, in which about 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 250 taken hostage. EPA / MOHAMMED SABER

Trump sworn in and Hamas sets date for hostage return - Trending

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