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The UAE has announced $10 million in funding to help communities in Asia and the Pacific prepare for and recover from natural disasters.

UAE issues $10 million in funding for natural disaster defences in Asia and the Pacific | The National

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 4h

At the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London, experts say the UAE’s stability and pro-business climate are increasingly drawing British investors.

UK millionaire exodus could accelerate after November budget meeting | The National

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Just before boarding Air Force One for Israel, US President Donald Trump said that “everyone is very excited about this moment in time"

Trump departs for Israel as Hamas deal leads to anticipation for hostage release | The National

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US Vice President JD Vance said "misreporting" led to an intense reaction in some circles after the US and Qatar signed an agreement to build a Qatari air force facility in Idaho

JD Vance says reports of Qatari air force base in Idaho are 'largely fake' | The National

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US Vice President JD Vance has said Donald Trump is on the cusp of achieving “true peace in the Middle East”, with developments unfolding in Gaza

JD Vance hails Donald Trump's push for peace in Gaza as ‘great moment for the world’ | The National

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 1d

Special Report:

After two years of war, Gaza’s ceasefire has brought relief from Israel’s bombardment — but for many, the pain of separation and loss endures.

Unbearable longing, unconquerable love: the Gazan families separated by war | The National

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Nearly half of the world’s natural World Heritage sites — from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sundarbans — are now under severe threat from climate change, warns a new report released at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi

Climate crisis threatens nearly half of natural World Heritage sites, report finds | The National

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Etihad Rail’s 1,200km network is rapidly taking shape — with 10 passenger stations planned, a new freight route and a 2026 launch in sight.

Here’s what we know about the UAE’s landmark rail project ⬇️

Etihad Rail: Everything we know, from expanded routes to passenger line launch | The National

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At just 15, Hassan Tamimi launched a collectibles shop in Dubai.

Today, his business has expanded across the Gulf — and the third-generation entrepreneur is still guided by one family rule: no bank loans, just sustainable growth.

Money & Me: ‘I started my collectibles business in Dubai at the age of 15’ | The National

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Released after 17 months in Tehran’s Evin prison, London-based Nasrin Roshan says her heart remains with the women she left behind.

'They were like my daughters': The freed Evin prisoner - and the inmates she had to leave behind | The National

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Two decades after her last visit, The National's Evelyn Lau returned to China to cover the Zayed Charity Run near the Great Wall.

What she found was a country that has changed dramatically, yet still holds the same warmth and generosity.

What surprised me when I returned to China (a part of my heritage) as an adult | The National

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From kavurma eggs to clotted cream with honey, Diyarbakir may just serve Turkey's best morning spread.

Does Diyarbakir serve the best breakfast in Turkey? | The National

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When the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital opened in 1999, it was the first of its kind in the region.

Today, it treats thousands of birds and animals a year and stands as a symbol of how the UAE’s heritage and modern science come together.

Timeframe: When Abu Dhabi opened the world's largest falcon hospital in 1999 | The National

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Two years of war in Gaza have displaced thousands, forcing loved ones apart. We spoke to survivors whose stories show how love for family endures even when everything else is stripped away.

Unbearable longing, unconquerable love: the Gazan families separated by war | The National

Israel’s bombs cannot destroy the eternal ties that bind Palestinian families however many miles and borders that now divide them - as these stories attest

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 2d

How to cultivate an easy, low-maintenance garden in the UAE

How to cultivate an easy, low-maintenance garden in the UAE | The National

Investing in native trees and flowersand adding accents such as colourful pots or a water fountain can help curate a stress-free green space

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Tension flares over rare earths export controls, ending weeks of Wall Street exuberance

Markets fall as Trump threatens 'massive increase' in China tariffs | The National

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Trump's son-in-law was a near ubiquitous presence during President's first term, but he has largely steered clear of the second administration

Jared Kushner back in the spotlight after Hamas and Israel agree to deal | The National

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 3d

About 200 US troops to support and monitor Gaza ceasefire

US to send about 200 troops to Israel to support and monitor Gaza ceasefire | The National

American forces to establish 'civil-military co-ordination centre' in Israel to help enable flow of aid

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 3d

From Fairuz to The Synaptik: 11 Arabic songs that speak honestly about mental health

From Fairuz to The Synaptik: 11 Arabic songs that speak honestly about mental health | The National

Arab artists confront anxiety, loss and healing in songs as comforting as they are unflinching

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Project between the two emirates will include three-million-square-feet shopping mall.

New mini-city between Abu Dhabi and Dubai hailed as milestone in capital's retail rise | The National

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Emirati fan set for road trip from Ras Al Khaimah to Doha as UAE aims for World Cup glory

Emirati fan set for road trip from Ras Al Khaimah to Doha as UAE aims for World Cup glory | The National

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Join The National’s Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi and our reporters for a live discussion on the Gaza peace plan. They’ll unpack today’s developments, explain what happens next and answer your questions.

Tune in today at 4pm GST: news.ae/3INoVX9

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Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza peace plan — a major turning point two years after the war began.

Join our editors and correspondents today at 4pm GST as they unpack what this deal means and what comes next.

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The National @thenationalnews.com · 4d

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi will host the UAE’s first hospital vertiport for flying taxis, cutting travel time for patients and enabling rapid organ transport.

UAE's first hospital flying taxi port to cut patients' travel time | The National

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Your guide to the Saadiyat Nights 2026 line-up, from Lewis Capaldi to Bryan Adams

Your guide to the Saadiyat Nights 2026 line-up, from Lewis Capaldi to Bryan Adams | The National

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