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  • Saif Al Islam Qaddafi on a plane in Zintan on November 19, 2011. Reuters

    Who was Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, once seen as heir to Libya's Muammar Qaddafi?

  • Muhammad Waseem, centre, will lead the UAE team during the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    Meet the UAE team on a mission at the 2026 T20 World Cup

  • Dubai is changing into a long-term residential city, rather than a place for the purely transient. Jaime Puebla / The National

    UAE Property‘With prices increasing, how can we stay long-term in Dubai?’

  • Abdulrahman Bukhatir, left, with India captain Sunil Gavaskar at the first Asia Cup that was held at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 1984. Photo: Sharjah Cricket

    How Emirati businessman Abdulrahman Bukhatir brought cricket to the UAE

  • Rachel McAdams says she loves the moments in Send Help 'when the rug is pulled out from under you'. Photo: Disney

    Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

  • Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo, left, and Karim Benzema, formerly of Al Ittihad but now an Al Hilal player. Getty Images

    Ronaldo v Benzema: trophies, tantrums and the Saudi spotlight

  • One kilogram gold bars at a bullion dealer in Budapest, Hungary. Traditional financial advice treats gold as a long-term buy-and-hold asset. Bloomberg

    Gold: Is it the safest investment in the world or the riskiest?

  • Palestinians arrive at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, through the Rafah crossing on Monday. EPA

    EditorialGazans need Israel to fully reopen the Rafah crossing


World Governments Summit

First four Dubai Loop stations revealed

The stations will be built at the Burj Khalifa, DIFC 2, Zabeel Dubai Mall Parking and ICD Brookfield Place. Photo: Dubai Media Office

First four Dubai Loop stations revealed

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  • UAE seen as a 'neutral venue' for Russia-Ukraine talks, says Gargash
  • Rise of AI is redefining human capabilities, Mohammed Al Gergawi says
Secrets of Suite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's sanctioned London network

InvestigationSuite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's sanctioned London network

The National reveals web of companies under control of sanctioned individuals

UK

UAE non-oil business activity hits 11-month high on sales boost

Economy

'We want to scream': Iranians grapple with grief after crackdown on protests

MENA
Zarqa Yaftali at the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity majlis held at Zayed Museum. Ryan Lim for The National

Afghan advocate says Zayed award win shows plight of women 'not forgotten'

UAE

One rider per e-scooter: Dubai’s RTA warning amid new connectivity plans

UAE

UAE pledges $500m in Sudan aid and calls for halt in hostilities

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Shanthanu Shettigar was left speechless after learning of his life-changing success. Photo: Big Ticket

Indian shop manager wins Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw

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  • Muslims gather for Ramadan prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in 2025. AFP

    Ramadan 2026: Holy month to begin on February 19, UAE astronomy centre says

  • Coya Abu Dhabi will offer a four-course iftar menu with Peruvian-inspired dishes. Photo: Coya Abu Dhabi

    Iftars to try in Abu Dhabi this Ramadan

  • Sebastian Coe has served as president of World Athletics since 2015. Getty Images

    Coe on Israeli participation, Enhanced Games and his UAE role with Gems

  • The largest cryptocurrency is down about 13 per cent this year. Victor Besa / the National

    Bitcoin falls to lowest level since Trump's election win in November 2024

  • Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

    Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

  • Al Hilal's new signing Karim Benzema holds up his new shirt during his official unveiling. Reuters

    Al Hilal unveil new signing Karim Benzema: 'I will give everything on the pitch'

  • Animenia Abu Dhabi is back for its second year, offering fans of Japanese animation a chance to celebrate their passion. Photo: Animenia Festival Abu Dhabi

    What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay

  • Team members from Khufu's in Giza, Egypt, collect their prize after winning the best restaurant prize for the Middle East and North Africa. Photo: Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants

    Mena’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 announced at Abu Dhabi ceremony


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  • Single-breasted cotton canvas coat; leather belt; Galleria leather bag; Robot Saffiano leather key ring charm; and leather pumps, all from Prada. All photos: Ben Cope for TN Magazine

    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Mohammed Ashi showed off his skill at his Ashi Studio haute couture show in Paris. Reuters

    Strong showing for Arab designers at Paris Couture Week alongside European peers

  • Veronique Nichanian’s final collection is greeted with rapturous applause in Paris. Photo: Hermes

    End of an era: Veronique Nichanian presents her final Hermes menswear collection

  • Nostalgia surfaces at Zegna, conveyed through a collection that resembles a wardrobe where cherished heirlooms are rediscovered. EPA

    Latest menswear styles channel casual comfort as spotted at Milan Fashion Week

  • The intricate surfaces of Farha Designs, on show at the this year's Ataya exhibition. Farha Designs/Instagram

    Shopping for good: Ataya’s annual exhibition in Abu Dhabi

  • Fluid metallics at Dolce & Gabbana for Ramadan 2026. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

    Ramadan capsule collections to keep an eye on this year, from D&G to Mauzan

  • Carl Gerges has designed projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Photo: Karim Ghorayeb

    One Last Thing: Carl Gerges on his dark superpower

  • Saudi 100 has brought four Saudi Arabian designers for a pop-up within the Bvlgari Resort until Wednesday. Photo: Saudi 100

    Four Saudi 100 designers debut new collections at Dubai pop-up


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Researchers in Dr Magzoub's lab at NYU Abu Dhabi. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi scientists test precision treatment to boost pancreatic cancer survival rates

On World Cancer Day, researchers highlight potential way to tackle deadly form of disease

UAE

Egypt and Turkey to upgrade relations to 'strategic' level during Erdogan's Cairo visit

MENA
Saif Al Islam Qaddafi was killed after gunmen broke into his home in Zintan, his office said. AFP

Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, son of late Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi, shot dead by gunmen

MENA

Sudan's army says it broke RSF's siege of another South Kordofan city

MENA
Hezbollah fighters attend the funeral of the group's top military commander Ibrahim Aqil, who was killed in an Israeli air strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 22, 2024. AFP

Hezbollah can rebuild despite efforts to disarm, US House panel hears

US

US military shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

US

Israel blocks majority of Gazans seeking return home as Rafah crossing reopens

MENA

Kuwait to invite international oil companies in major policy U-turn

Business

Fee of €2 at Rome's Trevi Fountain boosts city's tourist levy

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New business growth in Dubai, the leisure and tourism centre of the Middle East, also hit a 22-month high in January. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE non-oil business activity hits 11-month high on sales boost

Economy

Kuwait to invite international oil companies in major policy U-turn

Business

Aldar and Mubadala complete joint venture to create $2.72bn retail platform

Economy

Culture

What to expect from Animenia 2026, including Dh400,000 prize pool for cosplay

Culture

Rachel McAdams on the moral lesson behind Send Help's final twist

Film & TV

Art Basel Qatar runs from Thursday to Saturday in Doha. Photo: Art Basel Qatar

Art Basel opens in Doha with a new format shaped by the region

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