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  • Sheikha Nama bint Majid Al Qasimi, the focus of the film The First, with her students at Fatima Al Zahra School, Sharjah, in 1970. Photo: Noor Al Qasimi

    Story of UAE's first female teacher captured by granddaughter in award-winning film

  • UAE residents prepare to take part in the event, organised by Dubai Police. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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    Dubai Police initiative hits stride as thousands run and ride around autodrome

  • In today’s Middle East, caught in the grip of armed conflict and accompanying economic disruption, maintaining stable food prices is more important than ever. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

    EditorialHow preventing price gouging is a vital part of food security

  • Abu Dhabi is increasingly attracting investors seeking stability, measured growth and long-term value. Shutterstock

    UAE Property: Does Abu Dhabi offer a long-term opportunity for investors?

  • American, Lebanese and Israeli officials meet for direct talks at the US State Department in Washington last week. AFP

    CommentDespite US pressure, the Lebanon-Israel talks process should not be rushed

  • The sun rises behind a pylon and power lines in Frankfurt, Germany, as the world grapples with an energy crisis. AFP

    Analysis Energy crisis exposes cost of delaying renewable energy

  • Teruel Airport, a former military base in Spain’s Aragon region, is one of the world’s most prominent aircraft storage hubs. EPA

    Where do grounded planes go? Inside the network moving aircraft away from harm

  • Members of the French military carry the coffin of Sergeant-Chef Florian Montorio, who was killed in southern Lebanon. Photo: Unifil

    Special reportFrance mourns Unifil soldier as Lebanese security questions haunt withdrawal


Live updates

Trump extends Iran ceasefire after request from Pakistan

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire after request from Pakistan

  • Tense wait in Islamabad for signs of US-Iran talks
  • Comment: Why Gulf nations should be at the US-Iran negotiating table
  • US Space Command keeps watch on Iran's missile launches
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of international co-operation to help 'eradicate the roots of terrorism'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Abdullah says UAE will confront 'terrorism and extremism in all forms'

Emirates on Monday announced it dismantled organisation and arrested its members

UAE

UAE economy highly resilient, ambassador to US says after Trump discusses possible currency swap

US

Hezbollah fires at Israeli forces for first time since truce

MENA
A worker repairs equipment at Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, as hospital officials say shortages of fuel and spare parts needed to operate the facility's generators are leading to a crisis. AFP

Running on empty: How Gaza’s motor oil shortage is paralysing daily life

MENA

Sheikh Hamdan hails resilience of aviation sector on Dubai Airport visit

UAE

Syria's President tries basketball diplomacy in drive to boost ties with Lebanon

MENA
Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram

'A tiny miracle': Ons Jabeur gives birth to first child

Tennis

Video

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  • Masdar-backed biggest wind turbine in the North Sea

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  • Manus on Markets: Apple's 'shock' CEO choice amid AI boom

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  • All eyes on Islamabad as tentative US-Iran talks loom

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  • Dozens of US military veterans arrested at Capitol Hill protest

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  • Is Iran paying criminals to attack London's Jews?

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  • UAE dismantles terror cell and arrests members

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  • UAE can deal with 'severe shock' from Iran war, IMF says

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War comment and analysis

  • Gulf Trade Exposure Index: Nations at greatest risk from Hormuz Strait closure

    Special reportNations at greatest risk from Hormuz Strait closure

  • It is known that Donald Trump has been buoyed by two state visits to the UK and the attention of King Charles III. Reuters

    CommentCan King Charles save the US-UK relationship?

  • The war presents perils for China, but also a geopolitical opening. AFP

    CommentIs the Iran war a strategic threat or an opportunity for China?

  • A man rides by a building that was damaged by an Israeli air strike in Nabatieh on the second day of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Getty

    CommentThe US has secured a ceasefire in Lebanon. But its role shouldn't end there

  • The Malta-flagged oil tanker Agios Fanourios I was among the rare vessels to have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz this month. Reuters

    EditorialThe Strait of Hormuz should not even require a maritime force to police it

  • Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks during a briefing on the Iran war, with a map in the background showing a blockade line on the Strait of Hormuz, at the Pentagon. Reuters

    ExplainerSpoofing and double blockade: What is happening at Strait of Hormuz?

  • The ability of the Gulf nations like the UAE to invest in and support innovation and business growth won’t be undone by the war. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    CommentThe Iran war has neither derailed nor stalled the Gulf's progress

  • The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford is expected to be part of a carrier group blockading the Strait of Hormuz. Getty Images

    Three US aircraft carrier groups and 10 destroyers blockade Strait of Hormuz

  • Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad where he welcomed US Vice President JD Vance for peace talks with Iranian officials. Reuters

    ExplainerTrump's 'favourite field marshal' Asim Munir plays key role in bid to end Iran war

  • The first diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon in more than 30 years have kicked off in Washington. Getty Images via AFP
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    Beyond the HeadlinesWhat will come of the talks between Lebanon and Israel?


Headlines

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, leads an inspection of Al Mamzar beach in Dubai. Photo: @HHShkMohd / X

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews Dh3 billion plan to revamp Dubai beaches

What is to come will be bigger and more beautiful, says Dubai Ruler

UAE

US suspends Iraq’s dollar access as pressure tactic to curb Iranian influence

MENA
Dubai Police Band and folk artists performed during the reopening of the Global Village on Monday. Pawan Singh for The National

Global Village reopens for 30th season - without Iran pavilion

Things to do

War pushes Iran’s fragile economy closer to its limits

Economy
Ahmad Al Shara, left, with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah. Photo: SPA

Al Shara begins Gulf tour by meeting Saudi Crown Prince

Gulf

Egypt bars alimony defaulters from leaving country as family law reforms loom

MENA

Masdar and ScottishPower install UK's largest wind turbines

UK

Lebanon's Prime Minister says he will 'not be intimidated by Hezbollah' as he asks Europe to support army

Europe

Israeli ministers celebrate reopening of settlement 21 years after evacuation

MENA


Spotlight

  • Seashells have offered insights into what life was like between 1000 and 600 BC. Getty Images

    How ancient communities used mangroves and beaches as 'Iron Age supermarkets'

  • Farah Mousa, left, and her sister Tala say the blocks can be used in pavements, garden beds and partitions. Photo: The Earth Prize

    Gazan sisters build hope from rubble with method to turn war debris into bricks

  • Relax Row by United Airlines is scheduled to be rolled out in 2027. Photo: United Airlines

    From bunk beds to sofa seats: Airlines offering new ways to sleep in economy

  • TOPSHOT - Manchester City's English midfielder #33 Nico O'Reilly poses with the trophy as City players celebrate after the English League Cup final football match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. Nico O'Reilly scored both goals as City won the game 2-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /
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    Contrasting fortunes for local lads O'Reilly and Foden in Man City title push

  • F1 teams ⁠and stakeholders agreed unanimously on Monday to engine rule ⁠tweaks aimed at improving racing and driver ​safety. EPA

    Explainer: What do F1's new rule changes mean?

  • Emirati singer Hussain Al Jassmi released Ya Biladi (My Country) among other songs since the conflict began. Satish Kumar / The National

    Pride and patriotism: 10 songs by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war

  • Several restaurants at Atlantis The Royal and neighbouring Atlantis The Palm have temporarily closed. Photo: Dany Eid

    Atlantis Dubai puts seven restaurants on temporary pause

  • Carlos Alcaraz accepts the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on stage in Madrid. Getty Images

    Alcaraz wins Laureus award but casts doubt on whether he will play French Open


On The Record

Trump Hormuz blockade effective, says US Interior Secretary

Doug Burgum insists American economy is well-positioned to cope with market turmoil



TN Magazine

  • Nada Debs
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    Cover storyLebanese designer Nada Debs reflects on identity, reinvention and legacy

  • With more than Dh4.7 million raised to date, Thrift for Good is quietly reshaping Dubai’s relationship with fashion and philanthropy. Photo: Thrift For Good

    Thrift for Good redefines sustainable fashion while raising millions for charity

  • Recalibration at Loewe, as Jack McCollough, left, and Lazaro Hernandez trade spectacle for precision and ease. Photo: Loewe

    Explainer: How Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez are redefining Loewe

  • Francesco Molon furniture can be found in projects across the UAE, including at the Raffles Imperial Mansion on Palm Jumeirah. Photo: Dubai Sotheby's International Realty

    The Molon touch: Italian house brings famed gold leaf craftsmanship to UAE

  • Cardboard, long dismissed as disposable, is being reimagined by designers as a material capable of sculptural, functional and even luxurious form. Photo: Mobili in Cartone

    Why designers are turning to cardboard as luxury's next material

  • Miral Youssef, president of Kering MEA, finds trust has been an essential currency in her role. Photo: Kering

    Kering’s Miral Youssef on leadership and the future of luxury

  • There's much to look forward to over the coming month, including a six-course tasting menu at Jun's

    First sitting: New dining experiences to try in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in April

  • Yasmina El Abd at Dior's spring 2026 haute couture show in Paris. Photo: Dior

    Egyptian actress Yasmina El Abd joins Dior in rare three-division ambassador role


Business

Culture

Jihad Azour, director of Middle East and Central Asia at International Monetary Fund, at a news conference during the IMF and World Bank Spring meetings at IMF headquarters in Washington last week. Bloomberg

UAE can deal with severe shock from Iran war, IMF says

Economy

Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO

Business

Oil prices near $100 as Iranian cargo ship seizure escalates Hormuz stand-off

Energy

Culture

Pride and patriotism: 10 songs by Gulf artists in response to the Iran war

Music & On-stage

Inside Lego’s World Cup challenge to turn Messi and Ronaldo into brick form

Pop Culture

Death by a Thousand Cuts shows evacuation leaflets being airdropped over Gaza between October 2023 and October 2025. Photo: Forensic Architecture

From Gaza to Syria: Stories from Middle East dominate art exhibition in Portugal

Art & Design



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Data Explained

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Opinion

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In Focus

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    Historic progress in cryptocurrency and blockchain as Binance and UAE lead the way

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    Inside L’Oreal’s push to scale circular beauty and climate action in the UAE

  • Pioneer Omniyat celebrates 20 years of architectural firsts that have helped shape Dubai

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    House of Arts opens doors to creatives across GCC

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  • Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval

    Binance concludes industry-leading event in Dubai with landmark ADGM approval


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