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Nawaf Salam's professional history presents a figure of competence and international credibility. Reuters

EditorialLebanon’s new PM faces his toughest trial yet

Meta Platforms says it wants to 'move out low performers faster'. Reuters

Meta layoffs: Could 2025 see more tech cuts similar to 2023?

Marine biologist and oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Earth’s oceans are close to tipping point, expert says

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves at the annual Mansion House dinner in London in November, where she promised change to spur growth. Reuters

CommentUK hunt for growth turns to recurring red tape fantasy

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim predicts major investment between the UAE and his nation. Victor Besa / The National

Malaysian PM predicts 'phenomenal' investment from UAE after trade deal

Arsenio Dominguez, secretary general of the International Maritime Organisation, is sharpening focus on Egypt and the fortunes of the Suez Canal. AFP

UN’s maritime chief heads to Egypt after fall in Suez Canal traffic

The Lebanese flag is flown as people celebrate in Martyrs' Square in Beirut on Monday night after Nawaf Salam was chosen to form Lebanon's next government. EPA

‘Dream come true’: Lebanese rejoice over new leaders

CEO of DAMAC Properties Hussain Sajwani makes remarks next to U. S. President-elect Donald Trump, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U. S. January 7, 2025. REUTERS / Carlos Barria

Business ExtraTrump-Damac dealing: What’s behind it and what’s next?

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Trucks carrying medical aid supplies received by the Gaza-based Health Ministry from a charity organisation move in a convoy in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip on January 13, 2025 amid the ongoing war in the Palestinian territory between Israel and Hamas. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP)

UN prepares for Gaza aid surge in event of ceasefire

Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza as ceasefire deal nears
Mediators make final push for deal as Hamas and Israel accept draft
Blinken outlines framework for post-conflict Gaza in his final address

Trump nominee supports Israel 'killing every last member of Hamas'

Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani is to visit Turkey on Wednesday, marking the first official trip since president Bashar Al Assad’s ousting. EPA

Turkey is next stop in Syrian Foreign Minister Al Shibani’s regional tour

Lebanon’s PM designate calls for ‘new chapter rooted in justice’

The World Economic Forum has released its 2025 Global Risks Report just ahead of the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos. Photo: AFP

Davos 2025: Further armed conflict poses greatest risk to global order

France under pressure to support Syrian Kurds as ISIS prisoner fears intensify

Iraq and UK look to boost ties in ‘landmark’ wide-ranging agreement

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Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood during practice ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

Dubai Desert Classic 2025: All you need to know

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows cement their place in UAE music history

Chart of the week: TikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Chart of the WeekTikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

MBZ-Sat launches. Photo: MBR Space Centre

UAE’s MBZ-Sat launches into space

A robot concierge is being trialled at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Robot concierge transforms hospitality at Saadiyat Island hotel

Fernando Botero's Society Woman is estimated to fetch up to $1 million at the sale. Photo: Sotheby's

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

Who has the highest salary in PSL 2025 after player draft?

President Sheikh Mohamed with Mustafa Al Momin of Palki Motors, which won the energy category of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Victor Besa / The National

Zayed Sustainability Prize: President Sheikh Mohamed honours winners

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood during practice ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

Dubai Desert Classic 2025: All you need to know

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performing at the Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows cement their place in UAE music history

Chart of the week: TikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

Chart of the WeekTikTok remains fastest-growing social platform in UAE

MBZ-Sat launches. Photo: MBR Space Centre

UAE’s MBZ-Sat launches into space

A robot concierge is being trialled at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Robot concierge transforms hospitality at Saadiyat Island hotel

Fernando Botero's Society Woman is estimated to fetch up to $1 million at the sale. Photo: Sotheby's

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

Islamabad United players with the 2024 Pakistan Super League trophy following victory over Multan Sultans in the final at the National Stadium in Karachi. AFP

Who has the highest salary in PSL 2025 after player draft?

President Sheikh Mohamed with Mustafa Al Momin of Palki Motors, which won the energy category of the Zayed Sustainability Prize. Victor Besa / The National

Zayed Sustainability Prize: President Sheikh Mohamed honours winners

Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood during practice ahead of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Getty Images

Dubai Desert Classic 2025: All you need to know

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Israeli foreign minister says majority of government support Gaza ceasefire

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar spoke at a press conference in Rome with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

How TikTok ban in US will benefit other social media platforms

How TikTok ban in US will benefit other social media platforms

Families of Israeli hostages gather in Tel Aviv as Gaza ceasefire talks 'in final stages'

Families of Israeli hostages gather in Tel Aviv as Gaza ceasefire talks 'in final stages'

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week begins with Zayed Sustainability Prize

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week begins with Zayed Sustainability Prize

Olympian Yusra Mardini on telling refugee stories, love for fashion and returning to Syria

Olympian Yusra Mardini on telling refugee stories, love for fashion and returning to Syria

Police enter the compound of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence, in Seoul. AFP

South Korea arrests President Yoon in huge police effort

Defiant leader says ‘rule of law has completely collapsed’

Dozens in Syria killed by landmines as families return home

Soldiers of the Sudanese army celebrate after storming the city of Wad Medani. Reuters

Sudanese army admits killing of civilians after recapturing key city

Drake & Scull's former CEO and ex-employee ordered by court to pay $41.3m

The oil tanker Eagle S is suspected of having sabotaged a Baltic power cable on Christmas Day in one of a spate of recent undersea incidents. AFP

Nato drones to patrol Baltic for undersea sabotage

Biden to bid farewell to Americans in final Oval Office address

Blinken outlines framework for post-conflict Gaza in his final address

Three ‘people smugglers’ arrested in Iraq in operation with UK officers

Macron to visit Lebanon after appointment of new President and Prime Minister

Business

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A miner works in the Al Amar gold mine in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has more than 5,300 mining sites, valued at about $1.3 trillion. Reuters

Saudi mining company Ma’aden announces ‘promising’ gold and copper discoveries

China’s Trinasolar seeks partner for $5 billion programme in UAE

UAE signs trade deals with Malaysia and New Zealand

Culture

The Middle Eastern films screening at this year’s Sundance

Dubai opens call to UAE creatives for public art training programme

Fernando Botero's Society Woman is estimated to fetch up to $1 million at the sale. Photo: Sotheby's

Picasso and Warhol in frame at Sotheby’s first Saudi auction

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Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

Berber women and girls wearing traditional clothes celebrate Amazigh New Year 2975 in Rabat, Morocco. EPA

A woman and child watch volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Ibu, Indonesia. AFP

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials in Gwacheon. AFP

A construction worker fixes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue, ahead of the presidential inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington. Reuters

Timothee Chalamet attends the UK Premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' at BFI Southbank in London. Getty Images

Police move on demonstrators protesting against food shortages in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters

People take part in a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital. AFP

Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

Berber women and girls wearing traditional clothes celebrate Amazigh New Year 2975 in Rabat, Morocco. EPA

A woman and child watch volcanic ash during the eruption of Mount Ibu, Indonesia. AFP

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrives at the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials in Gwacheon. AFP

A construction worker fixes the reviewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue, ahead of the presidential inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, in Washington. Reuters

Timothee Chalamet attends the UK Premiere of 'A Complete Unknown' at BFI Southbank in London. Getty Images

Police move on demonstrators protesting against food shortages in La Paz, Bolivia. Reuters

People take part in a meeting of the Global Alliance for the Implementation of the Two-State Solution at Oslo City Hall in the Norwegian capital. AFP

Soldiers take part in rehearsals for the Republic Day parade amid dense fog in New Delhi. AFP

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