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Disneyland Abu Dhabi – estimated to be completed within the next few years – will further smooth out Abu Dhabi's seasonal fluctuations in tourism numbers. Victor Besa / The National

EditorialHow a little Disney magic could inspire more to visit Abu Dhabi

A trader looks at a screen with stock information at the Dubai Financial Market. Led by the UAE, the Gulf region is moving rapidly to deepen international trade ties. EPA

AnalysisThe Gulf’s post-tariffs playbook: trade, industry and China

Puppets and educational materials in an UNRWA school in the Shuafat refugee camp in East Jerusalem. AP

TrendingIsrael storms UNRWA schools and Emirates posts record revenues

Israel's security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists. Bloomberg

Beyond the HeadlinesWhat’s at risk under Israel’s planned Gaza offensive?

A rendering of the proposed Unitsky transport system for Nepal. Photo: Unitsky Transport

Nepal chooses Sharjah sky pods system to boost transport network

Demonstrators wave flags as they gather to protest outside the India High Commission in London on Wednesday. Pakistan and India have come to the brink of conventional war on their shared border several times. AP

CommentIndia and Pakistan must finally break their long cycle of violence

The airline recorded a 9.5 per cent annual rise in its workforce to reach 69,465 employees. Getty Images

Emirates airline to offer 22-week staff bonus after record profit

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first US pontiff

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica at the Vatican. AP Photo

Pope Leo XIV: Cardinal Robert Prevost chosen as first US pontiff

Chicago-born leader greeted by cheering crowds as he makes first appearance on balcony of St Peter's Basilica

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and world leaders congratulate new pontiff
Profile: The first American pope in the church's 2,000-year history

The UAE is pursuing Cepas to boost trade with its partners globally, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. Antonie Robertson/The National

UAE industrial exports surge to $53.6bn on local manufacturing boost

Country well-positioned to become a global destination for investment, Dr Sultan Al Jaber says

Children among dozens killed in Israeli air strike that hit a crowded Gaza market

American woman awarded Dh100m in Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court divorce case

A rendering of the Disney theme park in Yas Island, which property experts say will help drive up property prices and rent costs. Miral

Disney theme park 'good news for home owners and landlords' on Yas Island

Microsoft president wants to see US replicate Abu Dhabi's AI efforts

Indians and Pakistanis caught in deadly crossfire plead for peace

Visitors inspect the new expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) at the Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects section during the 24th edition of the Dubai Airport Show. EPA

New Dubai airport expansion to drive a million jobs and housing

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Abu Dhabi, UAE- April 02 2015: Residents woke up to find the capital blanketed by a sandstorm that reduced visibility on the roads and forced people to wear dust masks and cover their faces. Deepthi Unnikrishnan/The National *** Local Caption *** DU - 02022015 - Sandstorm 04.JPG

We are seeing dust storms earlier than usual, say UAE experts

Yas Waterworld opened in 2013. Photo: Miral

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Foreign workers must have higher education qualifications verified in order to take up employment in the Emirates. PA

How to get your university degree attested in the UAE

Ibrahim Al Hasawi was given a lifetime achievement award at this year's Saudi Film Festival. Photo: Ahmed Al Thani

Ibrahim Al Hasawi's rise from Saudi cinema pioneer to major star

Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pressure Cooker is curated by Azza Aboualam. Photo: National Pavilion UAE Venice Biennale

UAE pavilion in Venice reimagines greenhouses for climate change

The American film director David Lynch will be missed long after his death in January. AFP

CommentTrump's tariffs on 'foreign' films should make us ask: After David Lynch, who?

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India carries out strikes against Pakistan

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Headlines

Palestinians queue for food distributed by a charity kitchen at the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza on May 5. AFP

New foundation will lead aid distribution in Gaza, US State Department says

Israel stopped all food and aid deliveries into Gaza more than two months ago, before a ceasefire collapsed

Bill Gates to give away 'virtually all' his personal wealth

US President Donald Trump makes an announcement about a trade deal with the UK in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington. Reuters

Donald Trump announces 'historic' US-UK trade deal

Disney to open theme park in Abu Dhabi

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A culinary voyage

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A culinary voyage

Digital drive creates new fuel payment scheme for Dubai motorists

UAE 'does not recognise' Sudanese army's move to cut ties

Emirates posts record $5.2 billion annual profit on bumper travel demand

Dubizzle reaches 500,000 verified users to mark major milestone in platform trust and engagement

An Emirates Boeing 777. The airline's revenue rose by 6 per cent to Dh127.9 billion ($34.9 billion). Getty Images

Emirates posts record $5.2 billion annual profit on bumper travel demand

Adnoc Drilling plans to boost partnerships beyond Abu Dhabi as profit jumps 24%

Start me up: Abu Dhabi shines at Tokyo global tech show

Culture

Fate of Indian film Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor, uncertain

Why Harrods sees the Middle East as the next luxury powerhouse

To Know Malaysia is to Love Malaysia: Highlights from The AFK Collection at the Cultural Foundation. Photo: Cultural Foundation - Abu Dhabi

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Showcasing art from around world

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Scotland's National Piper Louise Marshall playing a lament to the fallen at dawn on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. PA

Spanish painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez gives the finishing touches to a statue of painter Francisco de Goya. EPA

St Peter's Basilica as a large screen shows the Cardinals prior to the start of the conclave. Getty Images

South Korean former prime minister Han Duck-soo talks with Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate for South Korea's conservative People Power Party during a meeting to discuss unifying candidacy in Seoul. Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow. AP

The announcement by Miral on the development of Disney Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Palestinians mourn one of the victims of an Israeli air strike, during their funeral in Gaza city. EPA

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon pins a carnation on centenarian Lee Mi-rye during a ceremony to mark Parents' Day. EPA

Scotland's National Piper Louise Marshall playing a lament to the fallen at dawn on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. PA

Spanish painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez gives the finishing touches to a statue of painter Francisco de Goya. EPA

St Peter's Basilica as a large screen shows the Cardinals prior to the start of the conclave. Getty Images

South Korean former prime minister Han Duck-soo talks with Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate for South Korea's conservative People Power Party during a meeting to discuss unifying candidacy in Seoul. Reuters

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow. AP

The announcement by Miral on the development of Disney Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Palestinians mourn one of the victims of an Israeli air strike, during their funeral in Gaza city. EPA

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon pins a carnation on centenarian Lee Mi-rye during a ceremony to mark Parents' Day. EPA

Scotland's National Piper Louise Marshall playing a lament to the fallen at dawn on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on the 80th anniversary of VE Day. PA

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