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The Ritz-Carlton, Perth overlooks the city's Langley Park. Photo: Ritz-Carlton

Hotel of the weekRitz-Carlton showcases the beautiful sunsets of Perth

City centre abode sits on the Elizabeth Quay waterfront development

Hajj by horseback: Caravan makes seven-month journey from Spain to Makkah

UAE flight times to Beirut slashed as airlines begin using Syrian airspace

Abu Dhabi to Warsaw: Onboard Etihad's inaugural flight to the Polish capital

Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July

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We're looking for young journalists who are brimming with fresh ideas and new ways to tell stories. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The National is searching for aspiring journalists for our graduate trainee programme

Zayed Hamed Sayed Hamed Hamed was among the first children born on Eid Al Adha

Day of joy as families welcome newborns on Eid Al Adha

US President Donald Trump speaks to Elon Musk on March 14. AFP

How the Trump-Musk implosion played out on social media

Influencer Jacquelyn Bagan's recent post advising on modest fashion guidelines at Dubai Mall sparked a lively discussion. Photo: Jacquelyn Bagan

Tips for understanding (and mastering) modest fashion

The award-winning Oman Pavilion is a contemplative space that took a year to make. Zawraq Collective / Instagram

Oman's memory-themed pavilion wins award at London Design Biennale

British singer Ed Sheeran sings a line in Punjabi in new single, with a version entirely in the language due to be released. Reuters

Ed Sheeran sings in Punjabi in new song Sapphire

Launch of Aldar’s Fahid Island, Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson/The National

CommentAbu Dhabi's Fahid Island plans give us a peek at the city's extraordinary

UAE head coach Cosmin Olaroiu. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Olaroiu still believes in ‘once in a lifetime chance’ of World Cup qualification

Features

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

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Prayer to Break the Chains by Haitian sculptor Fritz Laratte at the Slave Route Monument at the foot of Le Morne mountain. Getty Images

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

Winter athletes heading up the mountain in Gulmarg, Indian Kashmir, to ski. Photo: Wasim Nabi

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

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

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

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

Ajman Tourism embarks on UK tour to boost visitor numbers

Hotels

Visitors enjoy an Eid break at Al Qudra lakes in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels set for busy Eid as travel boom continues

Chains forecast close to full occupancy as country gears up for long weekend

Inside The St Regis Doha, the hotel hosting President Trump

Rotana ready for IPO pending green light from shareholders

UAE’s first gaming resort will ‘open up Ras Al Khaimah to the world’

The White Lotus-famed Four Seasons to operate luxury resort in Ajman

UAE tourism booming with $12 billion in hotel revenue last year

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Destinations

Toronto makes a compelling case as an alternative for travellers who want a similar vibe to New York City. Getty Images

Top alternatives to popular US destinations, from Toronto to Tokyo

From Edinburgh to Lisbon and Macau, these cities around the world offer comparable experiences

Top 13 Eid Al Adha short breaks less than five hours from the UAE

Exploring western Mongolia with a Kazakh eagle hunter

Island-hopping in Japan's remote Okinawa

ColumnI travelled solo for the first time - and I’d do it again in a heartbeat

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

Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Staycations

Residents are gearing up to celebrate the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE hotels primed for 'exceptional' Eid as staycation bookings surge

Short breaks for residents set for long weekends and late bookings from across Gulf driving demand

Eid Al Fitr 2025 staycations in the UAE, from family-friendly to beach fun

Driving to Oman: Everything to know about making the road trip from the UAE

The UAE's 26 best camping and glamping spots

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