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Hemant Mundhra has considerable savings because of spending 28 years working in the UAE, investment returns and yields from properties in India. Antonie Robertson / The National

My Dubai Salary'From Dh8,000 on my first job, to earning Dh40,000 as a start-up founder’

Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, chief executive of ABu Dhabi Grand Prix organisation Ethara, at Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/The National

Abu Dhabi GP boss says 2025 race weekend will be 'biggest and best yet'

Traders at the New York Stock Exchange. Stocks are near all-time highs in the US and globally. Reuters

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Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid

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A leading architect said 'green walls', planted with vegetation, can reduce the effect of heating outdoors. Photo: CBT Architects

Cooling down: The architects aiming to make outdoor life in UAE more comfortable

Hossam Azzam holds the body of his child, Amir, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on July 15, 2025. AP

EditorialThis ceasefire is not enough to prevent the Gaza war from stretching into 2026

Sudanese refugee women from Darfur walk at the Touloum refugee camp, amid ongoing conflict in their country, on the outskirts of the town of Iriba in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, on Sunday. Reuters

CommentIs there sufficient international pressure to force Sudan's factions to end the war?

My Dubai Rent Heidi Walraven at her home in the Garden View Villas, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentArtist loves life in community where foxes and deer roam the streets


UAE National Day
President Sheikh Mohamed shared this image on social media to accompany his Eid Al Etihad message. Photo: Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed / X

Sheikh Mohamed shares footage of family life as UAE marks National Day

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Pope Leo leads prayers at Beirut blast site and holds final Mass of visit

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Mark and Sally Ustare say the new ruling will be a boost to couples like them who are eager to provide a welcoming family home. Photo: Mark Ustare

'Opens door of hope': Expatriates welcome UAE fostering law update

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Israeli troops kill three in Gaza and occupied West Bank

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Al Burhan insists RSF must be dismantled and calls for return of Sudan's old flag

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Dead fish in Abu Dhabi canal 'linked to algal bloom', environment agency says

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Azrin Ismi and Wakkar Mohammed with their new arrival, Omar, born at Aster Hospital in Mankhool on National Day. Photo: Courtesy of the family

National Day babies bring joy to families up and down the country

Emirati novels published over the past three decades reflect the country’s social change. Victor Besa / The National

Five Emirati novels that reflect the UAE’s modern transformation

President Sheikh Mohamed has issued the directive for the new mosques, which are to open in January. Chris Whiteoak / The National

President names mosques in Abu Dhabi after seven emirates to mark National Day

Yas Bay Waterfront in Abu Dhabi will light up with fireworks for Eid Al Etihad on December 2 and 3. Victor Besa / The National

Where to watch National Day fireworks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed has urged the country to join together in singing the national anthem. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Public urged to unite in singing UAE anthem to mark National Day celebrations

UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, presided over the first UAE National Day celebrations in 1972. Photo: Alittihad

TimeframeWhen the first UAE National Day celebrations were held in 1972

Pupils at Repton School in Dubai celebrate the UAE's 53rd National Day. Pawan Singh / The National

Rules for National Day celebrations in UAE, from flag waving to car decorations

A majority of university graduates in the UAE are women. EPA

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Race fans cheer for 2021 F1 World Drivers Champion Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull after he takes podium during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit. Victor Besa/The National.

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Championship battle, schedule, concerts and how to watch in UAE

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold on display at the company's shop in the Dubai Mall. Alvin R Cabral / The National

Galaxy Z TriFold: Samsung to release 500 devices in the UAE

Palestine's Mohammed Saleh celebrates his team's first goal against Qatar in the Fifa Arab Cup at the Al Bayt Stadium. Reuters

Palestine defeat hosts Qatar in Fifa Arab Cup opener

For decades, Saudi Arabia has drawn talent with global expertise through attractive compensation packages. Getty Images

Business InsightsSaudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

Arsenal's Leandro Trossard celebrates after scoring against Tottenham in London, Sunday, November 23, 2025. AP

Premier League predictions: Arsenal win again but Man City keep pressure on

A £10.95m Regent’s Park mansion is the first super prime sale in London after the budget. Photo: Beauchamp Estates / Tony Murray

London's luxury market buoyed by budget as buyer triggers £11m sale in minutes

From left: Sharjah Warriors captain Tim Southee, MI Emirates skipper Kieron Pollard, Gulf Giants player Moeen Ali, Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib, Desert Vipers captain Lockie Ferguson and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders captain Jason Holder at the Dubai International Stadium. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ILT20 gets ready for ‘Crickmas Wonderland’ but not all rivalries will be full of festive cheer

Rage bait is online content deliberately designed to elicit anger or outrage. Gerald Du / The National

Rage bait is the Oxford word of the year, but is it enough for the era we're in?


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US President Donald Trump with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in the White House in November. AFP

Trump warns Israel to refrain from 'interfering' in Syria and maintain dialogue

US President's remarks come after Israeli operation across border kills 13 people

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Airbus says most of its 6,000 A320 jets modified after software issue

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria before his speech on Monday. Reuters

Starmer signals embrace of China's global 'defining force'

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Sri Lankans in UAE hold on to hope after deadly cyclone

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Syrian security forces display drugs seized in an operation near Damascus in October. AFP

Iraq and Syria seize drugs in joint operation to break smuggling networks

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Houthis arrest 12 people over 'CIA spy ring' in Yemen

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Children proud, adults suspicious as Israel lets iPhone 17s into Gaza

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Is Trump aiming for migrants from Muslim-majority countries in new clampdown?

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Wizz Air plans Israeli base amid backlash from airlines

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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Manors is one of the brands leading a revolution in golf attire as the sport attracts a new demographic. Photo: Manors

Fashion on the fairway: How did golf clothes suddenly become cool?

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

Maison Margiela Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

Our pick of physical collectables this month

Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey


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The West Qurna-2 oilfield in southern Basra, Iraq, in 2017. Reuters

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Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
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A diver dressed as Santa Claus swims with a penguin at Sunshine Aquarium in Tokyo, during preparations for a Christmas event. AFP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
A tent camp for displaced Palestinians stretches across Gaza city. AP
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
The burnt buildings of a residential complex loom over in Tai Po, Hong Kong, where a fire killed more than 150 people. Reuters
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Pupils pose with placards to raise awareness on World Aids Day, in India's north-western city of Amritsar. AFP
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Heavy rain sweeps across Chennai, in southern India, after Cyclone Ditwah hit South Asia. Reuters
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
Worshippers pray inside the Central Mosque of Minna, in Nigeria. AFP
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A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters
A visitor takes a picture at Zootopia Land in Shanghai Disneyland, with the Zootopia 2 film released in China late last month. Reuters
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