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    Ramadan 2026: Daily prayer timetable for UAE

  • Secrets of Suite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's sanctioned London network

    InvestigationSuite 702: Home of Muslim Brotherhood's London network

  • Amer Bisat, Lebanon's Minister of Economy. NNA

    InterviewLebanon admits strained investor ties as it works to rebuild confidence

  • Saif Al Islam Qaddafi, standing, was a prominent figure under his father Muammar's regime in Libya. AFP

    AnalysisQaddafi clan ‘finished’ as Libyans ponder riddle of son’s assassination

  • Jay Vine has now won the Tour Down Under on two occasions. AFP

    'Crashing into kangaroo one of most surreal moments of my career'

  • A statue of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, at the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. European stocks soared 36 per cent in dollars last year, exceeding the gains of world stocks. Getty Images

    Business InsightsWhat to expect from stock markets in 2026

  • Alfie Davis arrives for PFL: Road to Dubai this weekend on a three-fight winning streak. Getty Images

    PFL Dubai: 'Rich boy' Usman will crumble under pressure, insists underdog Davis

  • The Glydways vehicle could be one symbol of Dubai's futuristic thinking on public transport. Antonie Robertson / The National

    EditorialFrom the Dubai Loop to flying taxis and Etihad Rail, the UAE is on the move


Dubai to plant 1.5 million trees as Dh4bn green city project takes root

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the 2030 Blue and Green Spaces Roadmap on Wednesday. Dubai Media Office

Dubai to plant 1.5 million trees as Dh4bn green city project takes root

Municipality to create 200 sports and recreational spaces as part of plan also focused on boosting beaches

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Officials from the US, Russia and Ukraine have gathered for negotiations in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Wam

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner exchange in 'productive' Abu Dhabi talks

US envoy says 314 prisoners will be exchanged as talks take place in UAE capital

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DIFC adds record number of companies in 2025 amid 'staggering' growth

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Triple killing in Israel highlights Arab community crime wave

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A rendering of the Dubai Loop. Initially, it is set to have four stops. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Going underground: Can the Dubai Loop help solve traffic congestion?

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InterviewLebanon to announce Gulf investment in digital sector

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Gulf diplomacy jumped into action to secure US-Iran nuclear talks

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Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, addresses the World Governments Summit on Thursday. Antonie Robertson/The National

The UAE is leading the way in the global AI race, says Deputy Prime Minister

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  • Rouble Nagi with Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. Photo: World Governments Summit

    Indian artist Rouble Nagi wins $1 million world's best teacher prize

  • The Egyptian crime drama Fan El Harb, starring Youssef El Sherif, is part of Yango Play’s Ramadan slate of programmes. Photo: Yango Play

    From Hend Sabry to Youssef El Sherif: Yango Play reveals Ramadan series stars

  • Atalanta's co-presidents Antonio Percassi, left, and Stephen Pagliuca. AFP

    World Governments Summit: Stephen Pagliuca on football, finance and growth

  • The UAE's Tuka Alhanai is among 40 technology experts put forward for an independent UN AI panel.

    UAE's Tuka Alhanai nominated to serve on UN panel for AI

  • This handout photograph released on February 4, 2026 shows the damaged crown of Empress Eugenie de Montijo after it was dropped during the heist from the Apollo Gallery at the Louvre Museum on October 19, 2025. The crown, dropped in Louvre Museum heist on October 19, 2025, "has retained its quasi-integrity" and will be completely restored, the Museum announced on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Thomas Clot / THE LOUVRE MUSEUM / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / LOUVRE MUSEUM / THOMAS CLOT" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

    Best photos of February 5: Louvre heist crown to World Governments Summit in Dubai

  • So you want to be a serious art collector? Abu Dhabi is calling

    Culture BitesSo you want to be a serious art collector? Abu Dhabi is calling

  • Manchester City striker Omar Marmoush celebrates scoring his second goal in a 3-1 win over Newcastle. AFP

    Omar Marmoush 'happy to reach the final' after firing Man City past Newcastle

  • Events platform Bucket Listers helps organise pop-up events and includes Barbie manufacturer Mattel among the companies it has collaborated with. Photo: MARI

    MARI takes majority stake in events platform Bucket Listers


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    Cover storySarah Taibah is trying to live in the moment

  • Mohammed Ashi showed off his skill at his Ashi Studio haute couture show in Paris. Reuters

    Strong showing for Arab designers at Paris Couture Week alongside European peers

  • Veronique Nichanian’s final collection is greeted with rapturous applause in Paris. Photo: Hermes

    End of an era: Veronique Nichanian presents her final Hermes menswear collection

  • Nostalgia surfaces at Zegna, conveyed through a collection that resembles a wardrobe where cherished heirlooms are rediscovered. EPA

    Latest menswear styles channel casual comfort as spotted at Milan Fashion Week

  • The intricate surfaces of Farha Designs, on show at the this year's Ataya exhibition. Farha Designs/Instagram

    Shopping for good: Ataya’s annual exhibition in Abu Dhabi

  • Fluid metallics at Dolce & Gabbana for Ramadan 2026. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

    Ramadan capsule collections to keep an eye on this year, from D&G to Mauzan

  • Carl Gerges has designed projects across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Photo: Karim Ghorayeb

    One Last Thing: Carl Gerges on his dark superpower

  • Saudi 100 has brought four Saudi Arabian designers for a pop-up within the Bvlgari Resort until Wednesday. Photo: Saudi 100

    Four Saudi 100 designers debut new collections at Dubai pop-up


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Iranian forces regularly announce the interception of ships accused by the country's military of illegally transporting fuel in the Gulf. EPA

Iran detains two vessels carrying 'smuggled fuel' in Gulf

Fifteen foreign crew members referred for legal proceedings after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps seizes ships

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Harvard professor warns of blindness link to weight loss drugs

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Ali Ahmed Nassirai died of his injuries in hospital. Photo: UAE Cycling Federation

Emirati cyclist dies in tragic training accident

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France tells Syria fighting ISIS is ‘priority'

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The USS Enterprise, left, alongside the French carrier Charles de Gaulle in 2001. AFP

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UN official warns of rising ISIS attacks worldwide

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Afghan advocate says Zayed award win shows plight of women 'not forgotten'

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US Congress bill calls for sanctions against anyone obstructing Lebanese elections

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Pakistan face rain threat in T20 World Cup opener

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A statue of Mercury, the Roman god of trade, at the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange. European stocks soared 36 per cent in dollars last year, exceeding the gains of world stocks. Getty Images

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US proposes trading bloc for critical minerals to counter China

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UAE non-oil business activity hits 11-month high on sales boost

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South African architect Sumayya Vally has created a sprawling modular majlis titled In the Assembly of Lovers. Photo: Maghie Ghali

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