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A Palestinian girl attends Eid Al Adha prayer in Gaza City. EPA

No sheep, no flour, no ceasefire: Gaza struggles to celebrate Eid

Quiz of the week

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

The writer began to make 'real changes' to her life. Dana Alomar / The National

ColumnHow I regained my confidence after losing my hair

Sisters Chandini Guria, left, and Chanchal, founders of Ekaya Wellness Studio, say their business is their best investment, considering the time they put into it. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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

Saudi skier Sharifa Al Sudairi's goal is to qualify for the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics. Photo: Sharifa Al Sudairi

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

Dr Lucas Proctor collecting snail samples from the wadi in Al Khashbah in Oman. Photo: UmWeltWandel Project

How snail shells are shedding light on the Gulf's nomadic traditions

Nick Donaldson / The National

Weekend EssayDisability is the quiet emergency at the heart of the global health agenda

Paris Hilton at a press conference to launch her reality show, Paris Hilton's Dubai BFF, in June 2009. Randi Sokoloff / The National

TimeframeWhen Paris Hilton came to Dubai to find a best friend


Major commitments for Syria include a $7 billion energy infrastructure deal led by Qatar’s UCC Holding and a $6.5 billion aid pledge from international donors.

Syria receives major wave of investments in six months since Assad's fall

  • Al Shara makes first visit to Deraa, birthplace of country's uprising

LatestIsraeli air strikes kill at least 15 people in Gaza

MENA
A traveller displays his passport stamped with the ‘Eid in Dubai’ design, part of a festive initiative by GDRFA Dubai and Brand Dubai to welcome arrivals during Eid Al Adha.

Visitors welcomed with special 'Eid in Dubai' passport stamp

UAE

US-backed GHF claims it has distributed nearly nine million meals

MENA
Damage to Beirut's southern suburbs after an overnight Israeli air strike. AFP

Israel says no calm in Beirut until Hezbollah is disarmed

MENA

Iran blasts US travel ban blaming 'deep hostility' for Iranians and Muslims

MENA

Elon Musk has 'lost his mind', Donald Trump says

US

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Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

Yas Bay in Abu Dhabi led the way with a dazzling show laid on for crowds who gathered at the waterfront from 9pm

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Aftermath of Israeli air strike revealed after Beirut building reduced to rubble

Aftermath of Israeli air strike revealed after Beirut building reduced to rubble

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims carry out 'stoning of the devil' ritual

Hajj 2025: Pilgrims carry out 'stoning of the devil' ritual

UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers in Abu Dhabi

UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers in Abu Dhabi

Jordanians celebrate historic World Cup qualification

Jordanians celebrate historic World Cup qualification



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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

Eid Al Adha fireworks display at Yas Bay Waterfront on the first day of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

A team of inmates from Dubai Police Central Jail took fifth place at the first online edition of the Asian inmate chess championship. Photo: Dubai Police.

Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Emirati soprano Fatima Al Hashmi, performing at Kensington Palace, sees her performances as a national responsibility. Photo: Abu Dhabi Festival

Abu Dhabi Festival showcases Emirati music talent at Kensington Palace

Apple could introduce live translation on its AirPods Pro 2. Reuters

iOS 26 and counting: What to expect at Apple's WWDC

Ahmed Bukhash, an Emirati architect with a model of the Expo Live pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Emirati architect to pick top pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Jetour T1 is smart, fun and inexpensive. Photo: Jetour

Jetour T1 road test: Versatile vehicle with style and substance

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


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Umbrellas out during heavy rain in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE weather: Rain alert in eastern emirates

National Centre of Meteorology has told the public to avoid areas prone to flash floods

Climate

Who are leading candidates in Iraq’s parliamentary elections?

MENA
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a news conference in Beirut during a visit to Lebanon on June 3. EPA

Iran warns European nations over move to censure it for nuclear 'non-compliance'

MENA

Mistakenly deported man returns to US from El Salvador to face migrant transport charges

US
Global creatives grab spotlight as Sharjah prepares to host performance design ‘Olympics’

Global creatives grab spotlight as Sharjah prepares to host performance design ‘Olympics’

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TV art guru jailed for 30 months for deals with suspected Hezbollah financier

UK

Emotional Djokovic admits Sinner loss might be his French Open farewell

Tennis

President hosts UAE Rulers at Eid Al Adha reception

UAE

Dubai resident 'extremely malnourished' after four years in Iraqi jail

UAE


Hajj 2025

Pilgrims cast pebbles at a pillar symbolising Satan in Mina, Saudi Arabia. Reuters

Pilgrims 'stone the devil' to mark end of Hajj

Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo / Amr Nabil)

In picturesHajj pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat

Abdallah Rafael Hernandez Mancha's story inspired the journey from Spain to Makkah on horseback, which he embarked on with a small group of Spanish Muslims. Photo: Abelkader Harkassi Aidi

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

Pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat. AFP

Hajj pilgrims advised to avoid peak heat hours on Day of Arafat

Mapping the global gathering of Hajj

Data explainedMapping the global gathering of Hajj

Big fans cool pilgrims at the Grand Mosque complex ahead of Hajj. AFP

Saudi Arabia launches world's largest cooling system for Hajj

Worshippers pray around the Kaaba at Makkah's Grand Mosque before the start of this year's Hajj. AFP

What is the Hajj pilgrimage? A guide to the rituals and dates

Egyptian pilgrims share an umbrella outside the Grand Mosque. The coming together of such a large cross-section of humanity presents many serious challenges for organisers. AP

EditorialHow technology is making Hajj safer


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A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street's indices closed this week with gains of about 1 per cent. AP

Wall Street lifted by upbeat US jobs report and Tesla rebound

Markets

Oil jumps 2% amid optimism over US-China tariff talks and positive jobs report

Energy

Tesla shares plunge 14% as Trump-Musk rift intensifies

Markets

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Cult classic Final Fantasy Tactics remaster is coming to PS5

Culture

Culture BitesThe Urban Treasures that define Abu Dhabi

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Lebanese pop icon Elissa will bring her signature romantic ballads to Dubai Opera this November. Photo: Youness Hamiddine/Mawazine

UAE gigs and shows guide, from Elyanna to Metallica

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Teams compete during the International Dragon Boat Races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade in Hong Kong, China, on June 7, 2025. AFP
Teams compete during the International Dragon Boat Races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade in Hong Kong, China, on June 7, 2025. AFP
Teams compete during the International Dragon Boat Races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade in Hong Kong, China, on June 7, 2025. AFP
Teams compete during the International Dragon Boat Races at Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade in Hong Kong, China, on June 7, 2025. AFP
Security guards frisk worshippers as they enter Badshahi Mosque before Eid Al Adha prayers in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
Security guards frisk worshippers as they enter Badshahi Mosque before Eid Al Adha prayers in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
Security guards frisk worshippers as they enter Badshahi Mosque before Eid Al Adha prayers in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
Security guards frisk worshippers as they enter Badshahi Mosque before Eid Al Adha prayers in Lahore, Pakistan, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino attends a welcome ceremony at the Bunkyo Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture in Sao Paulo, Friday, June 6, 2025. AP Photo
Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino attends a welcome ceremony at the Bunkyo Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture in Sao Paulo, Friday, June 6, 2025. AP Photo
Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino attends a welcome ceremony at the Bunkyo Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture in Sao Paulo, Friday, June 6, 2025. AP Photo
Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino attends a welcome ceremony at the Bunkyo Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture in Sao Paulo, Friday, June 6, 2025. AP Photo
A man is detained by federal officers at the US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on June 6, 2025. Reuters
A man is detained by federal officers at the US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on June 6, 2025. Reuters
A man is detained by federal officers at the US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on June 6, 2025. Reuters
A man is detained by federal officers at the US immigration court in Manhattan, New York City, on June 6, 2025. Reuters
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 6, 2025. Getty Images
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 6, 2025. Getty Images
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 6, 2025. Getty Images
Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on a stop of the band's Music of the Spheres world tour at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on June 6, 2025. Getty Images
A man reads verses from the Quran on his mobile phone at Jama Masjid on Eid Al Adha, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
A man reads verses from the Quran on his mobile phone at Jama Masjid on Eid Al Adha, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
A man reads verses from the Quran on his mobile phone at Jama Masjid on Eid Al Adha, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
A man reads verses from the Quran on his mobile phone at Jama Masjid on Eid Al Adha, in the old quarters of Delhi, India, on June 7, 2025. Reuters
A firefighter hoses a civilian plant after Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 7, 2025. AFP
A firefighter hoses a civilian plant after Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 7, 2025. AFP
A firefighter hoses a civilian plant after Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 7, 2025. AFP
A firefighter hoses a civilian plant after Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on June 7, 2025. AFP
Players are welcomed to the field with a haka during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Chiefs and Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 7, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Getty Images
Players are welcomed to the field with a haka during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Chiefs and Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 7, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Getty Images
Players are welcomed to the field with a haka during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Chiefs and Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 7, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Getty Images
Players are welcomed to the field with a haka during the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Final match between Chiefs and Blues at FMG Stadium Waikato, on June 7, 2025, in Hamilton, New Zealand. Getty Im

Ronaldo: I won't be going to Club World Cup - but I've had plenty of invitations

Checkmate: Dubai inmates rank fifth in Asian chess tournament

Syria receives major wave of investments in six months since Assad's fall

Visitors welcomed with special 'Eid in Dubai' passport stamp

Abu Dhabi Festival showcases Emirati music talent at Kensington Palace

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

Special report: Inside the June 3 massacre now etched into Sudan's collective memory

Cartoon for June 7, 2025

My Dubai Salary: ‘I use my Dh140,000 monthly salary to support children’s charities’

Novak Djokovic admits loss against Jannik Sinner might be his French Open farewell

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

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

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations


Opinion

Violence in the name of Palestine is unacceptable. It also harms the movement

James
Zogby

For celebrities, silence on Gaza 'genocide' is no longer an option

William Mullally

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

Nick March

Musk's departure proves no one lasts long in the spotlight beside Trump

Hussein Ibish

The rise of AI should not diminish the role of education – it should expand it

Michael Pazinas

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung is the right man to deal with Donald Trump

Sholto Byrnes
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Weekend cartoonShadi's take on the Lebanon ceasefire


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