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      • Former Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King
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        The Inside BriefMervyn King warns UK leadership hopefuls: Bond markets cannot be ignored

      • Etihad Rail's passenger train at Al Bithnah bridge in Fujairah. Antonie Robertson / The National
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        The inside track on the first Etihad Rail passenger station to be completed

      • The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported hundreds of Ebola cases since April 24. EPA

        Ebola virus: Why is rare strain behind new outbreak raising global alarm?

      • Manchester City's English defender John Stones greets fans after winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea at the Wembley Stadium. AFP

        ExclusiveJohn Stones says Man City will be 'my club forever' as he prepares to leave

      • Alsama Project, which educates displaced young people in Lebanon and Syria. They have education centres in the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut. Photo: Alsama Project

        Lebanese education group wins $500,000 schools prize for helping war-hit teens

      • The UAE has a track record of successfully powering government services with AI, such as the TAMM app in Abu Dhabi. Photo: TAMM

        EditorialThe UAE is on a journey to see what Agentic AI can do

      • A staff in protective gown checks visitor’s temperature as a preventive measure against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. EPA.
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        TrendingBarakah attack called 'red line' and Ebola travel bans begin

      • Fireworks at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala ahead of an IPL match. Reuters

        Casual colourism, vaping and the never-ending controversies of IPL 2026


      Live updates

      UAE urges Iraq to prevent hostile acts from its territory after Barakah attack

      (FILES) A handout picture obtained from the media office of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on February 13, 2020, shows a view of the power plant in the western Al Dhafra Region -formally know as the Gharbiya region- of Abu Dhabi on the Gulf coastline about 50 kilometres west of Ruwais. A fire broke out following a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the emirate of Abu Dhabi on May 17, 2026, authorities said, reporting no injuries or impact on radiation levels. "Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to a fire incident that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike," the Abu Dhabi Media Office wrote in a social media post. (Photo by Barakah Nuclear Power Plant / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Barakah Nuclear Power Plant" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

      UAE urges Iraq to prevent hostile acts from its territory after Barakah attack

      • Trump warns Iran of ‘another big hit’ as Vance talks up deal
      • Comment: Hormuz blockage is forging a new overland energy map for the Middle East
      • Attacks against nuclear plants are a 'red line', UAE envoy to the UN says
      ADSB's shipyard in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan/The National

      Abu Dhabi Ship Building signs Dh1.3bn Leonardo deal for Kuwaiti missile boats

      Deal involves Falaj 3 missile boat class

      Economy

      UAE President orders release of 956 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha

      Gulf

      Ebola cases up to 600 in Africa and WHO forecasts numbers will rise

      MENA
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      Emirates Airbus A380 goes from two to three class with new Premium Economy cabin

      Travel

      UAE committed to 'supporting regional security in co-ordination with partners'

      UAE

      International owners face higher rate of UK mansion tax

      UK
      Marine rescue crews from Sharjah Civil Defence demonstrate rapid-response techniques during training. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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      How Sharjah's marine rescuers are keeping jet skiers, swimmers and drivers safe

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      • Trump says Iran war will end ‘very quickly’

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      • One dead in Damascus car bombing

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      • Algeria back at World Cup for first time in 12 years

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      • Mohamed Diab on filming Asad with Mohamed Ramadan

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      • Etihad Rail unveils first passenger station in Fujairah

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      • Three victims killed in shooting at Islamic Centre of San Diego

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      • The Entertainer offers buy-one, get-one-free discounts across restaurants, cafes, hotels, spas and more. Photo: The Entertainer

        Nine UAE apps to help save money on food, shopping and entertainment

      • FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 6, 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League title Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details. / File Photo
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      • Lin King, translator of Yang Shuang-zi's Taiwan Travelogue, attends the 2026 International Booker Prize in London. EPA

        Taiwanese novel Taiwan Travelogue wins International Booker Prize

      • DAMASCUS, SYRIA - JUNE 17: People shop in a market on June 17, 2025 in Damascus, Syria. Syria will be reconnected to the international SWIFT payment system within weeks, marking a major step in the country's attempt to revive its economy and reintegrate with global markets after more than a decade of war and isolation. (Photo by Ed Ram/Getty Images)
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      • Moataz Nasr's installation presented as part of Art Here 2024 at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

        From algebra to astronomy, Louvre exhibit traces connections across Indian Ocean

      • Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been crucuial to their title win. AFP

        Smart recruitment, defence and set-pieces: How Arsenal ended long wait for title

      • Google, with its Gemini platform, is in a race against fellow Big Tech companies in improving its AI services and making them accessible to more users. AFP

        Google says companies can save $1bn a year by shifting to AI

      • Cate Blanchett is thanked for defending Palestinians during a public talk at Cannes Film Festival 2026. EPA

        Cannes 2026: What celebrities have said about Palestine at the film festival


      Headlines

      Syrian authorities said the drugs were hidden in pottery containers being prepared for transport. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry

      Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills hidden in pottery containers

      Countries across Middle East have been cracking down on illegal drug trade since fall of Assad regime

      MENA

      UAE sends 540 tonnes of Eid clothing for children in Gaza

      UAE
      The festival will feature an education summit on June 4 to facilitate discussions on career options in the gaming industry. Photo: DEF

      Anime, cosplay and global players at Dubai's largest gaming festival over Eid

      Culture

      Bikers ride through London to mark 500 days in jail for British couple in Iran

      UK
      The Apple Sports app is now available to download in 170 countries. Photo: Apple

      Apple Sports app now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia

      Technology

      Israeli MPs vote to dissolve Knesset, paving way for potential early elections

      MENA

      Hamas refusal to disarm is still main obstacle, says Board of Peace report

      MENA

      Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London turns back due to technical issue

      UAE

      ExclusiveFormer Bank of England chief warns Burnham over boosting debt for growth

      UK

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      War comment and analysis

      • Ships at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman’s northern coast. AFP

        What is Iran's Bitcoin-fuelled plan to run the Strait of Hormuz?

      • Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al Saadi, right, was a disciple of Qassem Suleimani, the Quds Force commander who was killed in a US strike in 2020. Photo: US Department of Justice

        CommentA high-profile arrest marks a turning point in US action against Iranian proxies

      • A drone strike caused a fire near the perimeter of the UAE's nuclear power plant on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation

        CommentBarakah strike was an attack on the future of peaceful nuclear energy

      • Ships remain anchored on in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran. Getty Images

        Business InsightsHormuz disruption is forcing Gulf transit towards pipelines and rail

      • US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

        What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

      • A satellite image from Copernicus Sentinel data on May 8 appears to show an oil slick spreading off the coast of Kharg Island. AFP

        Oil slick near Iran's Kharg Island sparks concerns – but where did it come from?

      • US President Donald Trump pictured with China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan on June 29, 2019. Reuters

        EditorialHow Xi's meeting with Trump may spur Iran war progress

      • The GCC Interconnection Authority is expected to bind the member states’ regional power grids into a single, reliable network. Antonie Robertson / The National

        CommentHormuz is the centrepiece of a region undergoing transformation

      • Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. AFP

        AnalysisHow Egypt's balancing act aims to preserve relations and prevent war

      • Iran has held close to its stated demands in talks with the US so far. AFP

        One page, 14 points, no deal: Diplomacy to end Iran war stalls


      Business

      Culture

      Mervyn King, former governor of Bank of England, says 'the biggest problem ... is that we don't yet know how this Middle Eastern situation will be resolved'. Pawan Singh / The National

      ExclusiveFormer Bank of England chief warns Burnham over boosting debt for growth

      UK

      Europe's Exploration Company seeks UAE investors for $200m financing round

      Business

      AD Ports Group and Borouge sign pact for possible Fujairah export terminal

      Energy

      Culture

      The Unknown review: Arthur Harari delivers unsettling body-swap drama

      Film & TV

      Mohamed Diab brings Hollywood scale to Egyptian cinema with Asad

      Film & TV

      Moataz Nasr's installation presented as part of Art Here 2024 at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

      From algebra to astronomy, Louvre exhibit traces connections across Indian Ocean

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      • Hashel Al Lamki’s work is often discussed through the lens of materiality and landscape, but its conceptual core is more personal and anchored in lineage. Photographer: Aqib Anwar

        Cover storyHow Hashel Al Lamki became one of the UAE’s defining artists

      • The Royal Pop is on display at the Swatch store in Mall of the Emirates, but you can't have one yet. Sarah Maisey / The National

        Can you buy a Swatch x Audermars Piguet watch in the UAE? It's complicated

      • Swatch store in Geneva is cordoned off by Swiss police to avoid overcrowding as customers flock to buy the Royal Pop watch by Swatch and Audemars Piguet. EPA

        Swatch x Audemars Piguet watch sparks launch chaos, but prices are already down

      • A new generation of designers and collaborations is reshaping Savile Row’s reputation for traditional British tailoring. Photo: clothsurgeon

        The new face of Savile Row: Inside the quiet reinvention of menswear

      • The Maltese Falcon’s signature three-mast FalconRig system is one of the most recognisable silhouettes in modern yachting. Photo: Jumeirah

        Inside the Maltese Falcon, the Dh2.5-million-a-week superyacht

      • Palestinian-American siblings Anwar and Bella Hadid in Prada at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. AFP

        Arab stars and designers shine at Cannes: Bella Hadid, Balqees Fathi and more

      • Lepine-style Royal Pop watch with a lime green dial and coated in Super-LumiNova, by Swatch x Audemars Piguet. Photo: Swatch

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        Initio's Supercharged collection is a fragrance that can activate joy

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      • The new Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag featured in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Studios

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