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Annually thousands of tourists flock to Simon's Town's Boulders Beach to see the African penguin. However, the beloved flightless birds currently face extinction in the next 10 years. Photo: SANCCOB

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

One of Cape Town’s most loved tourist attractions is currently facing extinction. Experts reveal what it will take to save the species of seabird

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Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Travel

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

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Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

Travel

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Travel

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Aviation

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

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Nazeerah makes timeless separates from chemical-free Egyptian cotton. Photo: Nazeerah

How Egyptian designer Emily Mikhaiel is reinventing ethical fashion

Nazeerah pieces made from sustainably grown cotton will compost 'down to nothing'

Luxury

Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian to join Paris haute couture calendar

Luxury

Jonathan Anderson takes over at Dior as Maria Grazia Chiuri steps down after nine years

Luxury

From Jordanian royals to Emily in Paris, designer Nohma Kaaki is going places

Luxury

One Last Thing with Sarah Taibah

Luxury

Missoni brings the colours of sunset to another Ras Al Khaimah development

Luxury

Drive time: A history of watches in Formula One

Luxury
Things to do
Yas Bay Waterfront will host fireworks on the first three days of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Where to watch Eid Al Adha 2025 fireworks in the UAE

Several venues are hosting displays to celebrate the festival

Things to do

Museums of the UAECriminology enthusiasts will love the Dubai Police Museum

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Where to eat, shop, visit and stay on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island

Things to do

Global Village extends opening period until May 18

Things to do

Mistakenly deported man Abrego Garcia returns to US to face migrant transport charges

Republican removes post criticising Sikh congressional prayer

Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire

VideoRenowned surgeon launches Abu Dhabi clinic to transform care for amputees

Pictures of the weekFrom Eid Al Adha at Al Aqsa mosque to Hajj pilgrims

Money & Me‘Seeing our business break even has been a milestone'

Arabic word of the weekHow ‘Akhtaboot’ spread its semantic tentacles from Greece

ColumnHow I regained my confidence after losing my hair

What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?

Saudi Arabia's first competitive female skier on life as a trailblazer

Ten Eid Al Adha dining deals and special menus in Dubai

Emirati professor becomes a Dubai taxi driver to explore what drives us

Why hats are a top fashion statement

Any poor Emiratis out there?

Mohamed Hadid says his children 'know they're Palestinians' in Harvard speech

Royal birthdays: when were members of the British monarchy born?

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in Elon Musk as rift between former allies grows

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Israeli air strikes hit Beirut in latest breach of ceasefire

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat to offer Hajj prayers

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