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The GCC Ministerial Council called on Iraq to 'respect the sovereignty of the state of Kuwait'. AFP

GCC backs Kuwait in its maritime dispute with Iraq

Ministerial Council also asserts Kuwait and Saudi Arabia's sole right to Al Durra gas field, part of which is claimed by Iran

Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, detained for views on Gaza, wins court reprieve

Palestine campaigner calls Rubio's reasons for targeting protesters 'laughable'

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Kuwait frees 10 more Americans in second release in two months

Controversy in Iraq as it moves to reinstate maritime deal with Kuwait

Saudi Crown Prince offers 1 billion riyals to support housing ownership

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Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

Why Trump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?

UAE women's cricket player Indhuja Nandakumar trains with the team in Dubai before flying out to Thailand for the Women's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ODI cricket can wait as UAE women turn attention to T20 World Cup qualification

A Lebanese welcoming committee greeted passengers arriving on an Emirates flight to Beirut. AP

First Emiratis arrive in Lebanon after end of travel ban

Al Ittihad's Karim Benzema celebrates after seeing his side grab a last-gasp win at Al Nassr. Reuters

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

If you own a company that is three months old or less, then you should have an account with the Federal Tax Authority. AP

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