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Emad is at his house and in a garden near his house. Moawia Atrash for The National

Special reportFrom exile to rebuilding: the Syrians choosing to return home

US personnel in Sharjah during the Second World War with the ‘Sharja Mermaid’ – a six-wheel drive amphibious truck. Photo: John L Rato collection at the US Library of Congress

Operation desert softball: How Sharjah's US base helped Second World War effort

Quiz of the week: November 28, 2025

Find out how well you’ve kept up with the news of the past seven days

Christie's launches its inaugural Groundbreakers: Icons of Our Time auction on December 11, celebrating cultural innovation from the 20th and 21st centuries. Headlining the sale is Spike (est. £3,000,000–5,000,000), an exceptionally preserved Caenagnathid dinosaur. Photo: Christie's

Dinosaur skeleton up for auction (but you'll have to dig deep to take it home)

A landlord who intends to sell their property or use it personally should send the tenant a 12-month eviction notice through notary public or registered mail. Getty Images

UAE Property‘Can I be evicted if my home is switched to a short-term rental?'

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has pledged to boost New York's tourism budget, create a citywide 'tourism tsar' and use the 2026 Fifa World Cup to rebuild the city's image. Getty Images

Can Zohran Mamdani save New York's tourism industry?

The writer met Bollywood actor Ishaan Khatter on her flight from Mumbai to Dubai. Evelyn Lau / The National

ColumnMy first visit to India ended with a Bollywood encounter I never expected

Traditional medkhans for luban (frankincense) on display at Perfume House. Reem Mohammed / The National

Museums of the UAEHow the scent of Dubai's Perfume House lingers in the memory


A mourner sits next to the body of a Palestinian who was killed in an Israeli air strike, at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city. Reuters

Gaza death toll passes 70,000 as Israeli strikes continue despite truce

Thousands gathered in protests across Europe

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Lebanon hopes Pope Leo’s visit will bring brief respite from its crises

MENA
The UAE is marking its 54th National Day with a long weekend of celebrations. Victor Besa / The National

UAE weather: temperatures dip with rain forecast over National Day break

UAE

UAE fuel prices to rise in December

Energy
My Dubai Rent Heidi Walraven at her home in the Garden View Villas, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

My Dubai RentArtist loves life in community where foxes and deer roam the streets

UAE

Commemoration Day: President Sheikh Mohamed honours sacrifice of soldiers

UAE

Special reportHow Yemen is turning into a drug transit hub

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Qatar and UAE players shake hands before the recent 2026 World Cup qualifier at Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Arab Cup 2025: Teams, schedule and how to watch the UAE's matches on TV

With its above-and-beyond standards, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui quickly proves it is much more than a film set. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui: Much more than HBO's White Lotus

Luca Bardelli of Great Britain is tackled by Australia's Wallace Charlie at the Dubai Sevens. Getty Images

Great Britain optimistic for future despite opening day exit at Dubai Sevens

Russian Sukhoi Su-35 jet fighters could be supplied to Iran, significantly bolstering its forces and threatening the region. Reuters

Iran goes shopping for advanced fighters and missiles

Phil Foden, right, fires home the winning goal for Manchester City against Leeds. Getty Images

Man City v Leeds United player ratings: Foden 9; Calvert-Lewin 9

George Clooney in Syriana, which was shot in the UAE in 2005. It put the country on the map as an international filming location. AP Photo

Mission possible - how Cruise and Clooney helped Hollywood fall in love with UAE

Under UAE law, end-of-service entitlements must be paid within 14 days of the end of employment. Antonie Robertson / The National

Can UAE employees reclaim their gratuity if their company goes bankrupt?

Aziz Ansari made his directorial debut with Good Fortune in 2025. AFP

InterviewThings used to come easy to Aziz Ansari – now he’s doing it the hard way


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The UAE Lottery has announced changes to its Lucky Day draw. Getty Images

UAE Lottery reduces Dh100m jackpot to Dh30m as draw goes weekly

Final Dh100m prize was up for grabs on Saturday

UAE

Operations resume at Iraq’s Khor Mor gasfield after drone strike

MENA
Pope Leo XIV leads Mass at the Volkswagen Arena in Istanbul on Saturday. Getty Images

Humanity must ‘walk together’, Pope Leo says at Istanbul Mass

MENA

UAE return to Qatar for Fifa Arab Cup looking to avenge World Cup heartbreak

Football
Shoppers at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates. The UAE's retail scene is one of its key attractions, alongside tourism and hospitality. The National

'Buy now, pay later' and online deals drive sales as UAE shoppers embrace Black Friday

Economy

ExclusiveMediators stumble in talks on Hamas fighters stranded in Gaza tunnels

MENA

Etihad says Airbus A320 flights back to normal as airlines make critical update

Aviation

Death toll rises as heavy monsoon rain overwhelms parts of Asia

Asia

President Sheikh Mohamed waives Dh475m in debt for Emiratis

UAE


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Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim. Photo: Hussein Mardini

Cover storyOut of the fire: How Emirati artist Mohamed Ahmed Ibrahim found his voice

Simon Holloway is the creative director of Dunhill, which was founded in the 1890s. Photo: Dunhill

Dunhill design chief Simon Holloway is keeping English tailoring alive

Dolce & Gabbana Beauty chief executive Gianluca Toniolo is on a mission to grow the business, with a fraction of their competitor's resources. Photo: Dolce & Gabbana

Why new stand-alone store at Dubai Mall is key for Dolce & Gabbana Beauty

Maison Margiela Residences in Dubai is the brand's first venture into real estate. Photo: Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela chief executive Gaetano Sciuto on the brand's Dubai plans

Bahraini designers Fatema and Dalal Alkhaja of Touchless won the Fashion Tech award at FTA 2025 in Qatar. WireImage

Do fashion prizes trump fashion weeks for young Arab designers?

New Quartet Live at Pierre Boulez Saal by Amir ElSaffar. Photo: Maqam Records

Our pick of physical collectables this month

Young Emir Studying (1878) is on display at Louvre Abu Dhabi. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi on art: Young Emir Studying by Osman Hamdi Bey

Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed opens up in our One Last Thing questionnaire. Photo: Abdulrahman Al-Abed

One Last Thing: Saudi designer Abdulrahman Al-Abed


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For decades, Saudi Arabia has drawn talent with global expertise through attractive compensation packages. Getty Images

Business InsightsHow Saudi Arabia is reshaping its expat pay model for the long term

Money

'Buy now, pay later' and online deals drive sales as UAE shoppers embrace Black Friday

Economy

Five year-end financial moves every wealthy family should make

Money

Culture

ReplayUnpacking the growth of the UAE’s cultural scene

Culture

Games of the Future: Abu Dhabi to host next-generation gaming event in December

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Soulja’s latest singles explore movement, displacement and the search for a distinct Sudanese sound. Photo: Empire Wana

Rapper Soulja on why Sudan’s rhythms could shape the next global club sound

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Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
Members and fans of the Opposite Nganya matatu, Kenya’s iconic private minibus, celebrate their Best Matatu win at Nairobi’s 4th Nganya Awards. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
A man walks across mud and debris in a flood affected area in Meureudu, Pidie Jaya district in Indonesia's Aceh province. AFP
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Ugandan presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi of the National Unity Platform party addresses his supporters at a campaign rally before the general elections in Masaka, Uganda. Reuters
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Police remove what appears to be a body bag from the site of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, a residential estate in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong's New Territories. AP
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen of Finland compete during Day 3 of the WRC Rally Saudi Arabia. Getty Images
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
People wade through a flooded street after heavy rain in Wellampitiya on the outskirts of Colombo. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Yahya Akhzeiq sits in an abandoned Israeli army vehicle to charge his phone, in Gaza city. AFP
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA
Members of the clergy during a prayer visit of Pope Leo XIV at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey. EPA

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