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    My Own HomeSalon boss puts down roots in Dh3.3 million villa

  • The move aims to boost sustainability. Antonie Robertson/The National

    Expanded UAE ban on single-use plastic products to begin in January

  • Judha Nugraha pictured in Abu Dhabi. The ambassador hailed the 'very good relations' between the leaders of the UAE and Indonesia. Victor Besa / The National

    InterviewIndonesia's new UAE ambassador makes trade and protecting workers top priorities

  • The 95,000-hectare Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah is a scientific and cultural treasure. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    EditorialHow the Gulf is taking ownership of its cultural heritage

  • Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the Munich Security Conference last week. Bloomberg

    CommentEuropean leaders' war rhetoric is frighteningly reckless

  • An abandoned boat lies in a dried up reservoir on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen. EPA

    Business InsightsCharting a water-secure future for Middle East

  • A landmark water tower at Warner Brothers Studios in the city of Burbank, California. EPA

    CommentUnleashing Gulf capital will push Warner to new growth

  • Protesters carry a mocked-up missile at a rally against US-led strikes on Houthi targets, in Sanaa, Yemen, in January 2024. Reuters

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The National visits the rubbish-strewn Al Karamat camp in Idlib that many residents cannot afford to leave

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Motorists had to navigate waterlogged roads in Dubai on Sunday and more rain is on the way. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE braced for heavy rain, thunder and 60kph winds as storm nears

Adverse weather forecast to sweep across the country on Thursday and Friday

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UAE changes age entry date for pupils in early education

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ISIS cell suspects arrested after attacks in Idlib and Aleppo

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President Sheikh Mohamed, right, with Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed meets President of Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi

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Warner Bros Discovery board rejects Paramount's Gulf-backed takeover bid

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Majed Chergui, emeritus professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, has been named as the latest Great Arab Minds winner. Photo: UAE Government Media Office

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    My Dubai Salary‘I aim to retire by 55 or sooner by investing in index funds’

  • Games of the Future 2025 involves football on the pitch and and on a games console. Photo: Phygital International

    Games of the Future 2025 kick off esports evolution in Abu Dhabi

  • While fat cats may look cute, being overweight can lead to arthritis, liver disease, respiratory issues and even cancer. Getty Images

    Ozempic for animals: UAE vets have their say as trial gets under way

  • Saleh Bakri and Cherien Dabis appear in All That’s Left of You by Dabis, one of four Arab films shortlisted for the Academy Award. Courtesy of Sundance Institute.

    Four Arab films make 2026 Oscars international feature shortlist

  • At London Zoo, a Saki monkey investigates a festive gift from keepers as part of a Magic of Christmas event on December 16. AP Photo

    Best Photos of December 17: From a monkey at London Zoo to artillery attack on Cambodia

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions of IPL. AFP

    Who are the highest paid cricketers in IPL 2026 after player auction?

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  • Erling Haaland signed a new 10-year contract with Manchester City in January. AP

    Manchester City announce revenue of £694.1m despite missing out on silverware


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Details of the World Sports Summit were revealed at a press conference in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Sporting titans to appear at World Sports Summit in Dubai

Event to be held at Madinat Jumeirah on December 29 and 30

Sport

UK MP holds vigil outside jail holding Palestine Action hunger striker

UK
Nick Reiner faces two counts of murder. Reuters

Director Rob Reiner's son Nick faces two murder charges

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Triumphant return for Syrian diplomats who took anti-Assad stand

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Ionic, a crude oil tanker involved in transporting Venezuelan oil, was recently seized by the US. Reuters

Oil prices rise as tension between US and Venezuela escalates

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US approves $35m deal to sell 90 Humvees to Lebanese army

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Mediclinic launches app to usher in new era of digital healthcare in the UAE

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Construction begins on Nabni Developments’ Nabni Avenue Residence 7 project in Al Furjan, Dubai

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Object 1 expands into UAE capital, launching flagship sales gallery in Abu Dhabi

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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

  • Conway Stewart is one of a growing crop of brands revitalising the fountain pen. Photo: Conway Stewart

    How the fountain pen is rewriting its fate

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    Winter watches: Four designs that settle naturally into the season’s palette

  • 3Fils serves Japanese-inspired dishes, including gyu grab, a beef dish meant to be eaten by hand. Photo: 3Fils

    Japanese restaurant grows from tiny Dubai gem to sprawling Abu Dhabi hotspot

  • New 4K Blu-ray of Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure arrives in packaging as considered as the film itself. Photo: Criterion Collection

    December physical media gift guide: Blu-ray, vinyl, art books and more

  • The first generation of the modern GranTurismo was launched in 2007. Photo: Maserati

    Why the new Maserati GranTurismo is the best it's been in years

  • In a decade and a half, On has become one of the leading brands of trainers in the world, taking on industry giants such as Nike and Adidas. Photo: On

    On shoes co-founder reveals how it became running’s most innovative brand

  • Two Arab Sheikhs (1978) by Munira Nusseibeh. Photo: Munira Nusseibeh

    Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Two Arab Sheikhs by Munira Nusseibeh


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Masdar completed the Stockport battery energy storage project in the UK with a capacity of 20 megawatts. Photo: Masdar

Masdar completes first battery energy storage project in UK

Energy

Barclays' Saudi foray after 11-year pause is a signal deal-making remains strong

Markets

Swiss firm ABB targets Gulf data centre growth with Nvidia tie-up

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How Rob Reiner’s political activism led to film about US invasion of Iraq

Film & TV

Tyla ready for world's biggest stages after impressive Gulf shows

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The Voice of Hind Rajab incorporates both dramatic and documentary elements. Photo: Mime Films & Tanit Films

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