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Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi opens its doors to the public on Wednesday. All photos: Victor Besa / The National

Zayed National Museum: An awesome landmark befitting of UAE’s rich history

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’

A woman votes during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections in November. EPA

AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities

Quoz Arts Fest is one of many cultural events held at Alserkal Avenue. Photo: Alserkal Avenue

Design Miami to launch first Middle East fair at Alserkal Avenue in 2027

A rainbow appears over Beirut during Pope Leo's visit to the city, on December 1, 2025. EPA

EditorialThe Pope leaves Lebanon with a spirit of renewal

Katy Perry is to perform on the last day of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. AFP

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: A guide to the after-race concerts

Cyclone Ditwah

Before and after: Satellite photos show effect of Cyclone Ditwah

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'

UAE National Day

Zayed National Museum is centre stage for UAE's story across land, sea and stars

The Zayed National Museum took centre stage at the National Day show. Photo: Eid Al Etihad / YouTube

Zayed National Museum is centre stage for UAE's story across land, sea and stars

Watch: UAE's 54th National Day show from Zayed National Museum
Sheikh Mohamed shares footage of family life as UAE marks National Day
President urges Emiratis to drive UAE progress in Eid Al Etihad message

Flags of Gulf states in Bahrain before the GCC summit. Mohamad Ali Harisi / The National

GCC air defence system will be completed soon, says Al Budaiwi

Bahrain hosting 'extremely important' GCC summit on Wednesday

UAE sends rescue teams and 20 tonnes of aid to support Sri Lanka after cyclone

Wizz Air's Israel base exploits market gap but risks are high, say analysts

Pope Leo XIV holds a moment of prayer at the site of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion. AP

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

UK minister praises role of UAE in boosting GCC trade deal

UK's Cooper 'deeply worried' over Iran and Muslim Brotherhood influence in Sudan

Israeli troops demolish the home of Palestinian prisoner Abdul Karim Sanoubar in Zawata, near the West Bank city of Nablus. EPA

Israel blows up Palestinian prisoner's house as attacks kill three

National Day

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

Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid

Special report'Give me your hand, Zayed': How a meeting of two rulers led to UAE's formation

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

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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

A youngster receives the Eucharist from a Catholic priest in Beirut. Many young Lebanese are, legitimately, asking not what they can do for their country, but what their country can do for them. AFP

Beyond Pope Leo's visit, what can restore the Lebanese Christians' faith in their country?

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

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 GP: Championship battle, schedule, concerts and how to watch in 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

England’s Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes during a net session at The Gabba ahead of the second Ashes Test. AFP

Trott confident 'England will fight back' in Ashes as pink-ball Test looms

A woman votes during the first round of Egyptian parliamentary elections in November. EPA

AnalysisEgypt in political soul-searching mode after El Sisi calls out voting irregularities

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Flooding in a suburb of Colombo. Officials fear tourists will cancel planned winter breaks and sever a crucial lifeline of foreign currency. EPA

UAE residents urged to support major aid drive for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

Alexi Gunasekera urges people not to cancel travel plans

Sheikh Mansour to attend Gulf Summit in Bahrain

Oil tanker Marlin Luanda burning 60 nautical miles south-east of Aden in Yemen after a missile attack by Houthi fighters in 2024. Indian Navy photo handout

UK launches coalition to train Yemen's coast guard

Iran sentences filmmaker Jafar Panahi to one year in prison

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the opening the Fatah youth conference in Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank. AFP

Saudi Arabia gives $90m to Palestinian Authority amid funding crisis

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

UK given powers to seize migrants' phones in bid to tackle people smugglers

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

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

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 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

The ultra-low cost carrier plans to base 10 aircraft in Israel. EPA-EFE

Wizz Air's Israel base exploits market gap but risks are high, say analysts

IMF mission arrives in Cairo as Egypt seeks to unlock $2.5 billion in funding

Iraq invites US companies to bid on West Qurna 2 oilfield

Top 10 games of 2025, from Clair Obscure: Expedition to Doom: The Dark Ages

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

Music & On-stage

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

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