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World looking to reorder itself after Trump return, experts say

At Raisina Middle East in Abu Dhabi, former Spanish foreign minister Ana Palacio and Brian Katulis, from the Middle East Institute, speak to The National about Donald Trump’s return to the White House and the shifting global political landscape

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'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

US envoy says inclusion of Hezbollah in Lebanese government a red line

US envoy says inclusion of Hezbollah in Lebanese government a red line

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Sheikh Mohamed meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss AI collaborations

Sheikh Mohamed meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss AI collaborations

Brothers in the West Bank await militant father's release from Israeli prison after 23 years

Brothers in the West Bank await militant father's release from Israeli prison after 23 years

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Captain America producer Nate Moore on Brave New World's character changes

Captain America producer Nate Moore on Brave New World's character changes

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

US envoy says inclusion of Hezbollah in Lebanese government a red line

US envoy says inclusion of Hezbollah in Lebanese government a red line

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Sheikh Mohamed meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss AI collaborations

Sheikh Mohamed meets Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss AI collaborations

Brothers in the West Bank await militant father's release from Israeli prison after 23 years

Brothers in the West Bank await militant father's release from Israeli prison after 23 years

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Captain America producer Nate Moore on Brave New World's character changes

Captain America producer Nate Moore on Brave New World's character changes

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

'Handcuffed and blindfolded for 160 days': Gazan detainees tell of abuse by Israeli jailers

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

Khamenei warns of retaliation if US takes action against Iran

Israel Gaza War

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

Celebratory gunfire erupts as released Palestinian prisoners return to Gaza

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Three Israeli hostages released from Deir Al Balah in central Gaza

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Joy as family of Israeli hostage find out he is set to be released

Trump pushes to move Palestinians out of Gaza, but at what cost?

Trump pushes to move Palestinians out of Gaza, but at what cost?

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Trump’s Gaza plan 'first original idea in years', says Netanyahu

Riyad Mansour accuses US of double standards over Trump's ICC sanctions

Riyad Mansour accuses US of double standards over Trump's ICC sanctions

Largest UAE aid ship set for Gaza arrives at Egypt's Al Arish Port

Largest UAE aid ship set for Gaza arrives at Egypt's Al Arish Port

The National's editor on Trump's plan to take control of Gaza

The National's editor on Trump's plan to take control of Gaza

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

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai fire crews tackle boat blaze in marina harbour

Dubai Airports chief 'confident' of reaching 100m annual passengers by 2027

Dubai Airports chief 'confident' of reaching 100m annual passengers by 2027

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

Dubai Airports chief 'confident' of reaching 100m annual passengers by 2027

Dubai Airports chief 'confident' of reaching 100m annual passengers by 2027

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

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

Saudi Arabia's information and communications technology sector was the largest and fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa, accounting for 4.1 per cent of GDP, data from the US International Trade Administration shows. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Leap 2025: Saudi Arabia’s tech strategy offers a model for diversification

MrBeast spent 100 hours around the pyramids of Giza for his latest video. Photo: MrBeast

Four takeaways from MrBeast’s Pyramids of Giza video

The auction totalled more than $17 million, with records set for pioneers of Arab art and three artworks selling for over $1 million. Getty Images

Sotheby's first Saudi auction results in 'extraordinary' sales for Arab artists

Armen Gevorgian’s Fisherman is on show at Art Cairo. Razmig Bedirian / The National

Six galleries not to miss at Art Cairo 2025

The 21-year-old Jhon Duran, left, and Tom McKibbin, 22, are part of a more youthful sporting recruitment drive in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo, Duran, McKibbin and the changing face of Saudi sport

Fi Lahza is a romantic drama series that will be streaming on TOD this Ramadan. Photo: TOD

The best Arabic TV shows to watch in Ramadan 2025

Deena Zaghout, 17, now lives with her family in a tent in Deir Al Balah. Photo: Nehaya Zaghout

Complex PTSD reduces Gaza teenager’s mental function to that of a child

Tennis - WTA 500 - Abu Dhabi Open - International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - February 8, 2025 Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and daughter Bella celebrate with a trophy after winning her final match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U. S. REUTERS / Amr Alfiky

Bencic fights back to beat Krueger and claim Abu Dhabi Open crown

Saudi Arabia's information and communications technology sector was the largest and fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa, accounting for 4.1 per cent of GDP, data from the US International Trade Administration shows. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Leap 2025: Saudi Arabia’s tech strategy offers a model for diversification

MrBeast spent 100 hours around the pyramids of Giza for his latest video. Photo: MrBeast

Four takeaways from MrBeast’s Pyramids of Giza video

The auction totalled more than $17 million, with records set for pioneers of Arab art and three artworks selling for over $1 million. Getty Images

Sotheby's first Saudi auction results in 'extraordinary' sales for Arab artists

Armen Gevorgian’s Fisherman is on show at Art Cairo. Razmig Bedirian / The National

Six galleries not to miss at Art Cairo 2025

The 21-year-old Jhon Duran, left, and Tom McKibbin, 22, are part of a more youthful sporting recruitment drive in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo, Duran, McKibbin and the changing face of Saudi sport

Fi Lahza is a romantic drama series that will be streaming on TOD this Ramadan. Photo: TOD

The best Arabic TV shows to watch in Ramadan 2025

Deena Zaghout, 17, now lives with her family in a tent in Deir Al Balah. Photo: Nehaya Zaghout

Complex PTSD reduces Gaza teenager’s mental function to that of a child

Tennis - WTA 500 - Abu Dhabi Open - International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - February 8, 2025 Switzerland's Belinda Bencic and daughter Bella celebrate with a trophy after winning her final match against Ashlyn Krueger of the U. S. REUTERS / Amr Alfiky

Bencic fights back to beat Krueger and claim Abu Dhabi Open crown

Saudi Arabia's information and communications technology sector was the largest and fastest growing in the Middle East and North Africa, accounting for 4.1 per cent of GDP, data from the US International Trade Administration shows. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Leap 2025: Saudi Arabia’s tech strategy offers a model for diversification

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