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Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay in Dubai for the 10th anniversary of his restaurant Bread Street Kitchen at Atlantis The Palm. Antonie Robertson / The National

InterviewGordon Ramsay on reviving the beef Wellington and thriving in the UAE

Races set at night on the Yas Marina Circuit show how lively the track and the surrounding area on Yas Island can be. Photo: Polyphony

Gran Turismo 7 is precision-engineered to recreate the Yas Marina experience

The Ghazzi family prepare kibbeh and lentil soup in a Syrian cooking demonstration at George Washington University

Kibbeh and courage: How a Syrian family is catering for an uncertain future in the US

Abbes Seqqat owns properties in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah. Antonie Robertson / The National

Money & Me'Selling my house during a crisis taught me to diversify and plan'

Dave Catudal, co-founder of Forus, on how the supplement industry is evolving, what works and what doesn't. Antonie Robertson/The National

Friend or foe? How health supplements dominate the surging longevity industry

Quiz of the week: December 5, 2025

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

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Weekend EssaySyria's government needs to overcome its trust issues

In a poll of nine major European countries, Germany and France among them, 69 per cent thought their country could defend itself in the event of a Russian attack. Nick Donaldson / The National

Your country needs you (again): Europe's reluctant generation braced for call-up

Al Shara confronts rebel history after being called 'former terrorist' on stage

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening day of the Doha Forum, an annual diplomatic conference, in Doha on December 6, 2025. Sharaa warned on December 6 that Israel's demand for a demilitarised zone in southern Syria would endanger his country, as Israeli forces continue to operate in the area. (Photo by Mahmud HAMS / AFP)

Al Shara confronts rebel history after being called 'former terrorist' on stage

Egypt's Foreign Minister details next steps for Gaza’s administration
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Nations condemn Israeli plan to open Rafah as one-way exit from Gaza

Members of the Rapid Support Forces in the East Nile province. The group has been fighting against the military since 2023. AP

More than 30 children killed as drone hits kindergarten in Sudan

Attack leaves at least 50 dead as Unicef condemns 'horrific violation of children’s rights'

F1 latestMax Verstappen to start race on pole

Fire at nightclub in India's Goa kills 25

My Dubai Rent. Chris Howlett's two bedroom apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentCat rescuers offer sanctuary in Dh92,700 a year Barsha home

Buzz of Gaza's beehives silenced by Israel's war

US Fed has been too slow lowering interest rates, says former treasury secretary

Metallica's guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield with drummer Lars Ulrich in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ethara

Metallica turn Etihad Park into a hometown show for the Middle East

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Max Verstappen during qualifying for the 2025 Abu Dhabi GP. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Verstappen secures pole position for Abu Dhabi GP

Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar at the Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hadjar ready for 'beginning of new journey' after meteoric rise at Red Bull

Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to UAE sounding more confident than ever

McLaren driver Lando Norris, right, and teammate Oscar Piastri at the Yas Marina Circuit. EPA

McLaren ready for team orders as Norris dominates practice at Abu Dhabi GP

Mclaren driver Lando Norris takes part in practice. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Drivers weigh in on F1 title fight between Norris, Verstappen and Piastri

The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty

CommentHow this weekend's F1 race harks back to a landmark 2010 for Abu Dhabi

A young fan takes a photo with Haas driver Oliver Bearman at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Young fans take pole position at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix’s Family Friday

The pit lane during practice day. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025. Yas Marina Circuit. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Inside F1 Paddock Club, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix truly comes alive

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Abu Dhabi reintroduced an annual 5 per cent rent cap in 2016, applicable to apartments and villas across the capital. Ravindranath K / The National

UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah was left out of the side for a third successive game on Saturday against Leeds. AFP

Mohamed Salah accuses Liverpool of 'throwing him under the bus'

Frank Gehry in 2009 stands at the future site of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Galen Clarke / The National

Tributes paid to Frank Gehry, designer of Guggenheim museums in Bilbao and Abu Dhabi

More than 100,000 cubic metres of concrete has been poured to build the first 200 megawatts of the 1-gigawatt AI infrastructure. Photo: G42

Stargate UAE's first phase to be completed in third quarter of 2026

Manchester City's Phil Foden, second left, celebrates with Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki after scoring the third goal against Sunderland. AFP

Manchester City close gap on leaders Arsenal with comfortable win over Sunderland

Tom Hale, chief executive of Oura, said the company has also held 'exploratory conversations' in Saudi Arabia. EPA

Oura in talks with UAE authorities to explore health tech initiatives, CEO says

Jane Birkin's personal Le Birkin Voyageur bag was given to her by the French luxury house Hermes. Photo: Sotheby's

Birkin bag sells for $2.9 million at Sotheby's Collectors Week in Abu Dhabi

Osaka has plenty to offer visitors in summer or winter. Getty Images

Osaka in two seasons: Why there is no wrong time to visit

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Syrian pounds in a money exchange shop. The country is about to be reconnected to the Visa payment system. Getty Images

Visa returning to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

Al Shara government has restored SWIFT access, is courting foreign investors and is working to revive pound

President Sheikh Mohamed meets leader of Ecuador in Abu Dhabi

PepsiCo to power Mercedes F1 Team in game-changing partnership

PepsiCo to power Mercedes F1 Team in game-changing partnership

Partner Content

Fifa Arab Cup: UAE keep hopes alive with point against Egypt

ADQ pioneers model for infrastructure investment to drive UAE global ambition

ADQ pioneers model for infrastructure investment to drive UAE global ambition

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Wizz Air relishes competition with Israeli carriers after keeping down Tel Aviv fares

IndiGo flight cancellations to fall below 1,000 on Saturday as India caps fares

Israel unswayed by US peace efforts as it pursues expanded Syria buffer zone

Sri Lankans in UAE mourn loss of loved ones as nation reels from deadly cyclone

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Steven Mnuchin talks AI boom, China’s population decline and why the US economy will outperform others

Former US treasury secretary is in Abu Dhabi to attend the Milken Institute Middle East and Africa Summit

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

European flags at the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels. The bloc's recent experiences show how quickly hard-won unity can fade when commitments are not maintained. AFP

Europe’s biggest economic wounds are self-inflicted

Visa returning to Syria as Damascus seeks access to global financial system

UAE Property: ‘Can my landlord increase my rent in Abu Dhabi by Dh15,000?'

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Benson Boone meets high bar for modern pop performance

Music & On-stage

Prince Naseem Hamed biopic opens Red Sea Film Festival

Elyanna on the Etihad Park stage. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi F1 review: Elyanna returns to UAE sounding more confident than ever

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