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

More than 180 Palestinians were released in a deal that saw Hamas free three Israeli hostages. The National's Rakan Abed El Rahman in Gaza was there to hear their stories.

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Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israel hits Gaza with air strikes

Israel hits Gaza with air strikes

Iraq seizes one tonne of Captagon smuggled from Syria through Turkey

Iraq seizes one tonne of Captagon smuggled from Syria through Turkey

Syrian army sends troops and tanks to Lebanese border

Syrian army sends troops and tanks to Lebanese border

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with UFC's Dana White

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with UFC's Dana White

Israelis condemn Netanyahu's plan to dismiss head of internal security service

Israelis condemn Netanyahu's plan to dismiss head of internal security service

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israel hits Gaza with air strikes

Israel hits Gaza with air strikes

Iraq seizes one tonne of Captagon smuggled from Syria through Turkey

Iraq seizes one tonne of Captagon smuggled from Syria through Turkey

Syrian army sends troops and tanks to Lebanese border

Syrian army sends troops and tanks to Lebanese border

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

More than 200 reported dead as Israel pounds Gaza in most intense strikes since ceasefire

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with UFC's Dana White

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with UFC's Dana White

Israelis condemn Netanyahu's plan to dismiss head of internal security service

Israelis condemn Netanyahu's plan to dismiss head of internal security service

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Dense fog envelops Dubai and parts of UAE

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Nasa astronauts finally return to Earth after nine months in space

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israel Gaza War

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Netanyahu says recent Gaza air strikes were just the beginning

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Israeli military releases video showing officers commanding deadly overnight strikes on Gaza

Palestinians repair ancient mosque damaged by fire in Israeli raid

Palestinians repair ancient mosque damaged by fire in Israeli raid

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Arab leaders unite behind Egypt's plan for postwar Gaza

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Gaza soup kitchens continue work as aid halts and truce ends

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Egypt for Gaza summit

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Egypt for Gaza summit

Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Israeli air strike kills two Palestinians in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Gazans concerned over rising prices after Israel blocks humanitarian aid

Gazans concerned over rising prices after Israel blocks humanitarian aid

US Politics

Trump wants to take back equipment left after US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump wants to take back equipment left after US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Donald Trump announces 'gold card' residency rights for wealthy investors

Donald Trump announces 'gold card' residency rights for wealthy investors

Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to visit Trump

Emmanuel Macron is the first European leader to visit Trump

Donald Trump seeks support from global financiers at Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund event in Miami

Donald Trump seeks support from global financiers at Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund event in Miami

UAE News

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

Consumers look to hospitality to pick up pace in tackling food waste

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Giorgia Meloni as UAE announces $40bn investment in Italy

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

UAE introduces two new 10-year visas and expands visa-on-arrival scheme for Indians

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Italy for state visit

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

UAE announces Ramadan working hours

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

Marco Rubio visits Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

UAE to send 300 tonnes of aid to Gaza in Ramadan support

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Thousands of Catholics in UAE pray for ailing Pope Francis

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Dubai biker arrested for speeding at 300kph on major motorway

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

Skydivers stun Dubai residents with mass Burj Khalifa basejump

A Closer Look How Dubai's World Governments Summit Set The Stage For Change

A Closer Look How Dubai's World Governments Summit Set The Stage For Change

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?

UAE Property and Homes

Dubai developer Deyaar's chief executive talks all things real estate

Dubai developer Deyaar's chief executive talks all things real estate

Why Dubai property prices soared in 2024

Why Dubai property prices soared in 2024

Dubai's booming property market will peak in 2025, says Sobha Group founder

Dubai's booming property market will peak in 2025, says Sobha Group founder

Affordable areas of Dubai saw biggest rent increases in 2024

Affordable areas of Dubai saw biggest rent increases in 2024

In focus

Mother-of-three Emma de Lautour and her husband Iannis Mardell legalised temporary guardians for their children in 2021. Photo: Emma de Lautour

Why temporary guardianship is essential for parents in the UAE

Google had attempted to buy Wiz for $23 billion last year, but was rejected. Reuters

Google acquires Israeli cyber security firm Wiz for $32bn in its biggest buy

Dr Anwar Gargash participates in the Raisina Dialogue, organised by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Photo: Dr Anwar Gargash / X

We must find common ground with Iran, says UAE's Gargash

Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 Fifa World Cup is set to boost infrastructure and consulting spend. PA Wire

Gulf consulting market to hit $8bn this year despite dip in growth

A giant Quran at the newly opened Holy Quran Museum in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AFP

Where to find some of the world’s most treasured Qurans and manuscripts

The Boarding Schools Show in Dubai set out to inform parents about centuries-old institutions, but studying at such schools does not come cheap. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Can international boarding schools still compete with UAE's private education sector?

Many Indian residents in the UAE send a large amount of their savings back home. Victor Besa / The National

Indian residents in the UAE should avoid these common investment mistakes

UAE players train for the World Cup qualifiers against Iran and North Korea. Photo: UAE FA @ X

What UAE need to do against Iran and North Korea to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mother-of-three Emma de Lautour and her husband Iannis Mardell legalised temporary guardians for their children in 2021. Photo: Emma de Lautour

Why temporary guardianship is essential for parents in the UAE

Google had attempted to buy Wiz for $23 billion last year, but was rejected. Reuters

Google acquires Israeli cyber security firm Wiz for $32bn in its biggest buy

Dr Anwar Gargash participates in the Raisina Dialogue, organised by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi. Photo: Dr Anwar Gargash / X

We must find common ground with Iran, says UAE's Gargash

Saudi Arabia's hosting of the 2034 Fifa World Cup is set to boost infrastructure and consulting spend. PA Wire

Gulf consulting market to hit $8bn this year despite dip in growth

A giant Quran at the newly opened Holy Quran Museum in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. AFP

Where to find some of the world’s most treasured Qurans and manuscripts

The Boarding Schools Show in Dubai set out to inform parents about centuries-old institutions, but studying at such schools does not come cheap. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Can international boarding schools still compete with UAE's private education sector?

Many Indian residents in the UAE send a large amount of their savings back home. Victor Besa / The National

Indian residents in the UAE should avoid these common investment mistakes

UAE players train for the World Cup qualifiers against Iran and North Korea. Photo: UAE FA @ X

What UAE need to do against Iran and North Korea to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mother-of-three Emma de Lautour and her husband Iannis Mardell legalised temporary guardians for their children in 2021. Photo: Emma de Lautour

Why temporary guardianship is essential for parents in the UAE

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