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Sprinkled with success: Catis launched his own brand Sna'ap in 2024. Photo: Nouel Catis

How Dubai chocolate's quiet innovator developed a taste for the spotlight

Quiz of the week: November 21, 2025

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Akshat Jain, co-founder and director of production at KAD Designs, calls himself a smart spender and values experiences above all. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Money & Me'Our business should help us be financially free in five years’

As a new mother, I’ve become more aware of my habits and how they're replicated by the little ones around me. Getty Images

ColumnA social media editor’s guide to disconnecting from social media

Al Basha Palace in Gaza city before and after Israeli bombing. AFP

Gazans mourn loss of 20,000 artefacts from centuries-old palace wiped out by war

Syrian HR manager Adham Al Oka and his family in London. Photo: Adham Al Oka

How Britain's hardline new policies could squeeze out skilled immigrants

The region's schools are transforming through the use of technology. Pawan Singh / The National

The Gulf’s digital education divide: Are you receptive or resistant?

Nick Donaldson/Getty

Weekend EssayWhat happens after militants hang up their guns?


Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrives in Johannesburg to attend the G20 summit on behalf of President Sheikh Mohamed. UAE Presidential Court

UAE announces landmark $1bn initiative to expand AI infrastructure across Africa

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President Sheikh Mohamed on working visit to Bahrain

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Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, says the re-emergence of the Muslim Brotherhood influence in the region is of concern. Photo: Wam

Dr Gargash calls for 'immediate' end to Sudan war

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Aoun says Lebanon ready for negotiations to halt Israeli strikes

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A Palestinian man Ahmad Dalal, 57, inspects scrap cars burnt in an attack by Israeli settlers, in Huwara in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 21, 2025. Violence in the West Bank, which Israel has occupied since 1967, has soared since October, 2023. AFP

AnalysisWhy is Netanyahu suddenly concerned about settler attacks on Palestinians?

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Sheikh Abdullah and US Secretary of State Rubio call for Sudan ceasefire

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Iran-aligned blocs lead Iraq's post-election government formation marathon

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Fadah Jassem with her sons Ameen, left, and Maleek on the roof of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi. Photo: Fadah Jassem / The National

Review'Absolutely fantastic': A young critic's take on the Natural History Museum

Many older professionals choose to carry on working while they still can add value as there is no mandatory retirement age for expats in the private sector. Getty Images

Baby boomers in UAE delay retirement to maintain residency and afford rising costs

Lahore Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, third right, with the PSL trophy. AFP

Which Pakistan cities will get new franchises in PSL 2026?

Personal finance experts say that if your goal is to grow wealth over the long term, you must be investing in the stock market. Getty Images

A beginner’s guide to investing in the UAE

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre aims to send the Rashid Rover 2 to the Moon next year and is stepping up plans for future missions. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE to equip future lunar rover vehicles with AI navigation to boost exploration

Developers are beginning to install electric-vehicle charging points in some new master communities in Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office

UAE Property: ‘Will energy-efficient features increase my house’s resale value?’

British racing driver Stirling Moss soon after winning the historic Mille Miglia endurance race in Italy on May 1, 1955. AFP

Europe’s classic car rallies are a tourism model the UAE is primed to explore

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is still under construction on Saadiyat Island. Victor Besa / The National

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US President Donald Trump, right, said he had a 'productive' meeting with Zohran Mamdani. Bloomberg

Donald Trump says he and Zohran Mamdani both want peace in Middle East

For months, the US President called the Muslim American a 'communist lunatic' and a 'nut job', but his first meeting with New York City's mayor-elect was harmony personified

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UAE weather: Rain expected in parts of the country

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The Daily Telegraph is changing hands. Reuters

DMGT to buy The Telegraph for £500 million

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Finland's Alexander Stubb hold talks

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Election workers gather parliamentary election ballots after the polls closed in Baghdad on November 11, 2025. AP

US will not accept 'outside interference' in Iraq's new government, special envoy says

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IHC examines potential deal for Lukoil assets amid global expansion

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Abu Dhabi Police share video footage after five arrested for reckless driving

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Washington's abandoned embassies have stories to tell

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Dubai style stars power pre-loved fashion on thriving luxury reseller platform

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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

Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed opens up in our One Last Thing questionnaire. Photo: Abdulrahman Al-Abed

One Last Thing: Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed

Abu Dhabi Art is featuring three focus areas this year, highlighting artists from Turkey, Nigeria and the Gulf. Victor Besa / The National

In focusWhat to expect at this year's Abu Dhabi Art

Unraced Mclaren motorsports cars will be available to bid on during Abu Dhabi Collectors' Week. Photo: Sotheby's

Birkin bag, F1 cars and Rembrandt art among $1 billion collection in Abu Dhabi

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma at the launch of his first UAE project. Shruti Jain / The National

Japanese starchitect Kengo Kuma brings his soft touch to Dubai

Self-confessed watch enthusiast John Mayer at the Audemars Piguet pavilion on day one of Dubai Watch Week. Getty

Bvlgari with quote by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid at Dubai Watch Week

The brands organise a performance of Puccini's La Boheme at Teatro Regio in Turin for select guests. Photo: Mytheresa

Dining in Teatro Regio with Zegna and Mytheresa is an experience money can't buy

Jumeirah joins some of the biggest names in hospitality in launching its own fashion capsule. Photo: Jumeirah

New Bouguessa-designed capsule rooted in Jumeirah's hotel legacy


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New York Fed president John Williams says he sees 'room for a further adjustment' on rate cuts in the near term. Reuters

Influential Fed official puts December rate cut back on table

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IHC examines potential deal for Lukoil assets amid global expansion

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Oil down 1% as US pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace deal

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Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan bring star power to Abu Dhabi museum opening

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ExclusivePollock to Basquiat: first details of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s collection

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Works from the 1970s by Nigerian painter Twins Seven Seven at Abu Dhabi Art. Victor Besa / The National

Nigeria’s artistic revolution takes the spotlight at Abu Dhabi Art

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Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Pope Leo XIV arrives to mark the Jubilee of the Choirs in St Peter's Square, at the Vatican. AP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Red Bull racing's Max Verstappen during final practice before the Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, in Nevada. AFP
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Refugees who fled the fighting in El Fasher, Sudan, are transferred by UN lorries from Tine to the Tuloum refugee camp, in eastern Chad. Reuters
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Michelin-star chef Jay Fai, a veteran of Thai street food culture, at her restaurant in Bangkok. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Swimmers cross Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour, during the Harbour Race. More than 3,700 people from around the world took part in this year's event. AFP
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Dancers perform during a rehearsal at Birmingham Hippodrome, of Sir Peter Wright's production of The Nutcracker, created especially for the Birmingham Royal Ballet in 1990. PA
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters
Omanis celebrate National Day as fireworks light up the sky over Al Qurum beach, in Muscat. Reuters

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