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New motocross bikes for the Russian military in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. Reuters

Innovate to survive: How lessons of Ukraine are changing face of warfare

Quiz of the week

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

US President Donald Trump is keen to extract more minerals from the deep sea. EPA

The controversial search for metals beneath the world's deepest ocean

Grief is meant to be - it would not exist if love had never been found. Noor Hossain / Unsplash

ColumnWhat losing my aunt to cancer taught me about grief

Water storage tanks sit on a rooftop in Zarqa, Jordan. Alamy / Nick Donaldson

Weekend EssayIt's time to revive the Middle East's cultural relationship with water

Dr Katrin Jahn, founder and head vet at Abu Dhabi’s German Veterinary Clinic, has always felt strongly about creating her own wealth and legacy. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Money & Me‘I won’t take funds out of an investment to buy a frivolous item’

Carnegie Hall has had a global outlook since it was founded in 1891, says artistic director Clive Gillinson. Photo: Bettmann Archive

What would it take to build a Carnegie Hall in the Middle East?

Ferrari World was the first theme park to open on Yas Island. Reem Mohammed / The National

TimeframeYas Island’s theme parks, from Ferrari World to Disneyland

US President Donald Trump is welcomed by Saudi Arabia's King Salman, right, in Riyadh. AFP

Gulf-US summit to take place in Riyadh next week

Major investments, Israel-Gaza war, Abraham Accords and tariffs expected to dominate agenda

Steve Witkoff to travel to Oman for fourth round of Iran nuclear talks on Sunday

UNRWA's Gaza director accuses Israel of letting food rot at border

Pope Leo XIV during a mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican. AFP

Pope Leo XIV presides over mass in Sistine Chapel for first time

Pakistan 'will not de-escalate' in clash with India

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. At least one was said to have been shot down by an advanced Chinese-made JL-15E air-to-air missile. Reuters

Sky sniper: Chinese missiles change aerial combat in India-Pakistan conflict

Hope and doubt surround US relief plan for Gaza

TV art expert admits selling works to Hezbollah financier

Disneyland Abu Dhabi

A rendering of the Disney theme park in Yas Island, which property experts say will help drive up property prices and rent costs. Miral

Disney theme park 'good news for home owners and landlords' on Yas Island

Disneyland Abu Dhabi – estimated to be completed within the next few years – will further smooth out Abu Dhabi's seasonal fluctuations in tourism numbers. Victor Besa / The National

EditorialHow a little Disney magic could inspire more to visit Abu Dhabi

Yas Waterworld opened in 2013. Photo: Miral

UAE theme parks you can visit before Disneyland Abu Dhabi opens

Disneyland Abu Dhabi has been officially announced, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse making an appearance in the UAE. Instagram / Yas Island

Everything we know about Disneyland Abu Dhabi so far

Aladdin, hailing from a fictional Arab kingdom in the cartoon, is one of the most popular characters in the Disney canon. Photo: Disney

Arab characters and locations that may inspire Disneyland Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, centre, at the announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. With him are, from left: Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi, group chief executive of Miral; Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and chairman of Miral; Bob Iger, chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company; and Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Experiences. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Disney to open theme park in Abu Dhabi

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From Nixon to Trump: US presidential visits to the Gulf

For more than 50 years, US presidents have been visiting the Gulf to strike deals, build alliances and manage conflicts, and now, Donald Trump is returning for his second visit

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Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world's 'dark nights'

Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world's 'dark nights'

Major Abu Dhabi companies announce deals with Japan on sustainability and smart cities

Major Abu Dhabi companies announce deals with Japan on sustainability and smart cities

Why Sudan’s refugee crisis is the worst in decades

Why Sudan’s refugee crisis is the worst in decades

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Dubai awards Dh1 billion contract for construction of a second runway of Al Maktoum International Airport

Headlines

A cyclist rides past a hoarding outside the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. Pakistan's showpiece PSL tournament is postponed. AFP

Remaining PSL cricket fixtures postponed as IPL suspends league for one week

The Pakistan Cricket Board had tried to finish the 10th edition of the tournament in the UAE

Dubai unveils master plan to transform historic Jebel Ali Racecourse area

Carla Bygrave, centre, is co-founder of Skills3, an organisation seeking to equip women from disadvantaged backgrounds with new skills and opportunities. Photo: UNHCR

UAE programme gives hope to women and children displaced by war

UNRWA's Gaza director accuses Israel of letting food rot at border

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A culinary voyage

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab: A culinary voyage

Pope Leo XIV presides over mass in Sistine Chapel for first time

Arijit Singh postpones Abu Dhabi concert due to India-Pakistan conflict

Music & On-stage

Hamas in Lebanon 'fully committed' to Israeli-Lebanese ceasefire

Dubizzle reaches 500,000 verified users to mark major milestone in platform trust and engagement

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Apply for a mental health journalism fellowship in the UAE

The UAE's Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy arrives for the BRICS foreign ministers' meeting at Itamaraty Palace in Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, April 29, 2025. (AP Photo / Bruna Prado)

CommentA self-assured UAE is playing a balancing role in a dynamic world

Millions of Sudanese people have been displaced from their homes due to a conflict now in its third year. EPA

InterviewFunding for Sudan almost 90% short of target, warns UNHCR official

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, left, fends off Athletic Club's Alvaro Djalo. AFP

Leny Yoro: I came to Manchester United to achieve big things, to win trophies

The Jetour T2 has been one of the most popular cars to hit the road in the UAE. Photo: Jetour

Chinese SUV specialist Jetour eyes massive Middle East expansion

Customers wait for the Primark store in Birmingham, UK, to open its doors in 2022. PA

Primark to open three stores in Dubai next year

Foreign workers must have higher education qualifications verified in order to take up employment in the Emirates. PA

How to get your university degree attested in the UAE

US President Donald Trump announces a trade agreement between the US and the UK in the Oval Office. EPA

Oil set for weekly gains on trade talks optimism

Abu Dhabi entities announce deals with Japan companies on sustainability

Abu Dhabi’s IHC and BlackRock set up $1bn reinsurance company

Culture

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Showcasing art from around world

Fate of Indian film Abir Gulaal, starring Pakistani actor, uncertain

The Oman Pavilion is highlighting the sablah at the Venice Architecture Biennale with a bold new take on the concept. Photo: Oman Pavilion

How Oman is reinterpreting the sablah community space in Venice

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Pictures of the Day

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov takes part in a Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, in Red Square, Moscow. Reuters

A morning Mass is held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi to mark the election of Pope Leo XIV. Victor Besa / The National

An Israeli air strike targets the Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon. EPA

Children play amid the rubble of houses in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Reuters

People in Almaty, Kazakhstan, celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Reuters

Morgan Cibilic surfs before the start of the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro competion in Australia. Getty Images

A river running through a residential area in Jakarta. AFP

A man stands inside the ruins of a house hit by Pakistani shelling in Uri, in Indian-administered Kashmir. AFP

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov takes part in a Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, in Red Square, Moscow. Reuters

A morning Mass is held at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi to mark the election of Pope Leo XIV. Victor Besa / The National

An Israeli air strike targets the Nabatieh region in southern Lebanon. EPA

Children play amid the rubble of houses in the Jabalia refugee camp, northern Gaza. Reuters

People in Almaty, Kazakhstan, celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Reuters

Morgan Cibilic surfs before the start of the Bonsoy Gold Coast Pro competion in Australia. Getty Images

A river running through a residential area in Jakarta. AFP

A man stands inside the ruins of a house hit by Pakistani shelling in Uri, in Indian-administered Kashmir. AFP

Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov takes part in a Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany, in Red Square, Moscow. Reuters

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