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A copy of the Donyaye Eqtesad newspaper highlighting The New York Times's report on a meeting between Elon Musk and Amir Saeid Iravani. AFP

Musk's meeting suggests Trump shares Biden's Iran strategy

A Moroccan shepherd checks his mobile phone sitting on cracked earth at the dried-up Al Massira dam 140 kilometres south of Casablanca. This year will almost certainly be the hottest on record. AFP / File

CommentThe 1.5°C climate target is dead. It's time to rethink

FC Masar qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League two years earlier than expected, the club said, and are giving the continent's finest a run for their money. Photo: FC Masar

'You can’t compare us to any other club': The meteoric rise of Egypt's FC Masar women's team

There is a rising trend of candidates landing in the UAE without a job in hand and applying for roles when in the country. Getty Images

UAE jobs: More UK candidates flock to Emirates after high-tax budget

Chris Wright has been nominated to become the new US energy secretary. Getty Images

Oil and gas are personal to Trump's US energy secretary pick

A Palestinian Authority policeman walks outside a police station adorned with a painting depicting late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, in the West Bank city of Hebron, earlier this month. AFP

CommentImposing a 'solution' on Palestinians isn't going to end the conflict with Israel

A robot demonstrates invasive surgery at the Rechts der Isar Hospital in the Technical University of Munich. Getty Images

How AI robots are replacing surgeons – and achieving better results

The launch of Gemini on iPhone signals Google’s aim to tap into Apple’s massive global audience. Bloomberg

Can Google Gemini take on ChatGPT and Copilot in Gen AI race?

A man carries her daughter to her school as he walks past a damaged building in the aftermath of an Israeli strike, amid the ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut's Mar Elias street, Lebanon November 18, 2024. REUTERS / Adnan Abidi

Two killed in Israeli strike on busy Beirut shopping district

Israel kills Hezbollah media chief in Beirut bombing
At least 70 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Beit Lahia
Four UAE aid convoys arrive in Gaza

Biden to lift ban on Ukraine striking inside Russia with long-range missiles

BlackRock receives commercial licence to operate in Abu Dhabi

Britain seeks cash deal with Middle East countries to halt illegal migration

Egypt's parliament approves asylum law amendments 'in principle'

Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said one of the key objectives of the alliance will be knowledge. Photo: Wam

UAE launches global initiative to double energy efficiency rates at Cop29

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's Cop29 lead negotiator, has called for talks to pick up pace. Photo: AP

Cop29 lead negotiator calls for faster progress at talks

Al Gore has said the world has 'all the technologies we need' to produce clean energy. Reuters

Al Gore tells Cop29 'we are winning' in clean energy race

Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, at the Cop29 climate change summit in Baku. Photo: Aosis

Island states 'angry and suffering', but will not give up at Cop29

One proposal tabled at UN negotiations would ask the world's top historic polluters to pay for climate action. PA

Cop29 and the $1tn tussle: Will your country pay into climate fund?

Climate advocates urging world leaders to commit to a strong finance deal at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. Reuters

Geopolitical tensions simmer as Cop29 heads into second week

The UAE is developing the world’s first ChatGPT tool for the agricultural community. WAM

UAE developing world’s first ChatGPT tool for farmers

The Baku Call emphasises the importance of peace-sensitive climate action, said Cop29 president Mukhtar Babayev. Photo: AP

Cop29 unveils Baku Call initiative to address climate and conflict

Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said one of the key objectives of the alliance will be knowledge. Photo: Wam

UAE launches global initiative to double energy efficiency rates at Cop29

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's Cop29 lead negotiator, has called for talks to pick up pace. Photo: AP

Cop29 lead negotiator calls for faster progress at talks

Al Gore has said the world has 'all the technologies we need' to produce clean energy. Reuters

Al Gore tells Cop29 'we are winning' in clean energy race

Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, at the Cop29 climate change summit in Baku. Photo: Aosis

Island states 'angry and suffering', but will not give up at Cop29

One proposal tabled at UN negotiations would ask the world's top historic polluters to pay for climate action. PA

Cop29 and the $1tn tussle: Will your country pay into climate fund?

Climate advocates urging world leaders to commit to a strong finance deal at Cop29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. Reuters

Geopolitical tensions simmer as Cop29 heads into second week

The UAE is developing the world’s first ChatGPT tool for the agricultural community. WAM

UAE developing world’s first ChatGPT tool for farmers

The Baku Call emphasises the importance of peace-sensitive climate action, said Cop29 president Mukhtar Babayev. Photo: AP

Cop29 unveils Baku Call initiative to address climate and conflict

Sharif Al Olama, Undersecretary for Energy and Petroleum Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said one of the key objectives of the alliance will be knowledge. Photo: Wam

UAE launches global initiative to double energy efficiency rates at Cop29

Yalchin Rafiyev, Azerbaijan's Cop29 lead negotiator, has called for talks to pick up pace. Photo: AP

Cop29 lead negotiator calls for faster progress at talks

Al Gore has said the world has 'all the technologies we need' to produce clean energy. Reuters

Al Gore tells Cop29 'we are winning' in clean energy race

Toeolesulusulu Cedric Schuster, chairman of the Alliance of Small Island States, at the Cop29 climate change summit in Baku. Photo: Aosis

Island states 'angry and suffering', but will not give up at Cop29

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Inside Dubai's $40m deep tech lab developing next generation contact lenses

Start-up Xpanceo says, through nanotechnology, these can enhance night vision and show video games.

Israeli air strike kills Hezbollah media chief Mohammad Afif

Israeli air strike kills Hezbollah media chief Mohammad Afif

Israeli air strike on Beirut's Mar Elias Street kills two

Israeli air strike on Beirut's Mar Elias Street kills two

Lebanese residents wake up to new strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Lebanese residents wake up to new strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs

Aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building in Gaza's Beit Lahia

Aftermath of Israeli strike on residential building in Gaza's Beit Lahia

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Special reportHow Lebanon's displacement crisis reverberates across region

Shelling across the country is forcing people to seek safety in shelters and in neighbouring nations, with some Syrians having to return to the home they fled years ago

G20 summit pushes for sustainability and energy transition in Trump's shadow

US President-elect Donald Trump with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund boss Yasir Al Rumayyan, left, during UFC 309 in Madison Square Garden, New York. AFP

Golf negotiations expected to gather pace after Trump re-election

Iranian Defence Minister meets Assad as Israeli attacks surge in Syria

A road sweeper perseveres with his work on Monday near Delhi's India Gate war memorial, as the sky is shrouded in smog. Reuters

New Delhi shuts schools as air quality worsens to record

Egypt says economy on track but some experts urge policy shift

McIlroy secures DP World Tour Championship title and Race to Dubai crown

Mass Russian missile barrage hits Ukraine power plants, killing 10 civilians

Targeting of wealthy MPs signals Syrian pivot away from Iran

In focus

England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. AP

Nations League: England crush Ireland, Haaland hat-trick propels Norway

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, right, lands a punch on Chris Billam-Smith in a fight the Mexican dominated to win the WBA cruiserweight title. Getty

Zurdo' Ramirez dominates Billam-Smith and eyes Opetaia next

Valentyn Volkov, co-founder of Xpanceo. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai's $40 million deep tech lab edges closer to next-generation contact lenses

Some have speculated that US president-elect Donald Trump may want to try and step in to ensure TikTok's future in the US despite concerns he stressed during his first term. AP

Does Donald Trump want to ban TikTok?

Rough-and-tumble play such as mock wrestling can help children understand concepts such as risk-taking and establishing boundaries. Getty Images

What is rough play, and why are modern-day parents so afraid of it?

Rafael Nadal, centre, talks to Pedro Martinez during a practice session in Malaga ahead of Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Getty Images

Big farewell begins for Nadal as he ends career with Davis Cup finale

TOPSHOT - Members of the Lebanese emergency services respond as a fire burns at the site of an Israeli strike targeting a building on Beirut’s Mar Elias Street on November 17, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Israeli air strikes target Beirut and Pope suggests probable genocide

Three variants of the iPhone 15 took the top three spots. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The 10 best-selling smartphones in the third quarter of 2024

England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. AP

Nations League: England crush Ireland, Haaland hat-trick propels Norway

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, right, lands a punch on Chris Billam-Smith in a fight the Mexican dominated to win the WBA cruiserweight title. Getty

Zurdo' Ramirez dominates Billam-Smith and eyes Opetaia next

Valentyn Volkov, co-founder of Xpanceo. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai's $40 million deep tech lab edges closer to next-generation contact lenses

Some have speculated that US president-elect Donald Trump may want to try and step in to ensure TikTok's future in the US despite concerns he stressed during his first term. AP

Does Donald Trump want to ban TikTok?

Rough-and-tumble play such as mock wrestling can help children understand concepts such as risk-taking and establishing boundaries. Getty Images

What is rough play, and why are modern-day parents so afraid of it?

Rafael Nadal, centre, talks to Pedro Martinez during a practice session in Malaga ahead of Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Getty Images

Big farewell begins for Nadal as he ends career with Davis Cup finale

TOPSHOT - Members of the Lebanese emergency services respond as a fire burns at the site of an Israeli strike targeting a building on Beirut’s Mar Elias Street on November 17, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Israeli air strikes target Beirut and Pope suggests probable genocide

Three variants of the iPhone 15 took the top three spots. Chris Whiteoak / The National

The 10 best-selling smartphones in the third quarter of 2024

England's Harry Kane, left, celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Nations League match against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley. AP

Nations League: England crush Ireland, Haaland hat-trick propels Norway

Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez, right, lands a punch on Chris Billam-Smith in a fight the Mexican dominated to win the WBA cruiserweight title. Getty

Zurdo' Ramirez dominates Billam-Smith and eyes Opetaia next

Valentyn Volkov, co-founder of Xpanceo. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai's $40 million deep tech lab edges closer to next-generation contact lenses

Some have speculated that US president-elect Donald Trump may want to try and step in to ensure TikTok's future in the US despite concerns he stressed during his first term. AP

Does Donald Trump want to ban TikTok?

Business

Culture

Actis took a 50 per cent stake in Emirates District Cooling at an equity valuation of $653 million in 2022. Photo: Actis

Actis seeks Middle East investment deals amid renewables and hydrogen push

G20 summit pushes for sustainability and energy transition in Trump's shadow

Investcorp names Mashaal AlJomaih as CEO for Saudi Arabia unit

Culture

Dubai schoolgirl on becoming breakout TV star on Prime Video

Could audio ads be the future of mobile gaming?

The Bus Terminal will be one of the key locations. Photo: DCT Abu Dhabi

What to expect from the Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennale

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Miss Egypt Logina Salah, centre, during the final round of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Mexico City. AP

US President Joe Biden, left, speaks with China's President Xi Jinping, right, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit in Lima, Peru. Reuters

US president-elect Donald Trump greets Jon Jones after he defeated Stipe Miocic during UFC 309, at Madison Square Garden in New York. AP

A funeral ceremony for a Ukrainian serviceman who was killed during fighting against Russian troops, in Lviv. Reuters

Buildings on fire in Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike. Reuters

A monk walks past a statue of the deity Ganesha, at the Buddhist temple of Wat Sri Suphan, popularly known as Silver Temple, in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai city. AFP

Dozens of hot-air balloons take off on the second day of the 2024 International Balloon Festival in Leon, Mexico. EPA

Thick smog engulfs a golf course on an early morning in Chandigarh, India. AFP

Miss Egypt Logina Salah, centre, during the final round of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Mexico City. AP

US President Joe Biden, left, speaks with China's President Xi Jinping, right, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation Summit in Lima, Peru. Reuters

US president-elect Donald Trump greets Jon Jones after he defeated Stipe Miocic during UFC 309, at Madison Square Garden in New York. AP

A funeral ceremony for a Ukrainian serviceman who was killed during fighting against Russian troops, in Lviv. Reuters

Buildings on fire in Beirut's southern suburbs, after an Israeli strike. Reuters

A monk walks past a statue of the deity Ganesha, at the Buddhist temple of Wat Sri Suphan, popularly known as Silver Temple, in northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai city. AFP

Dozens of hot-air balloons take off on the second day of the 2024 International Balloon Festival in Leon, Mexico. EPA

Thick smog engulfs a golf course on an early morning in Chandigarh, India. AFP

Miss Egypt Logina Salah, centre, during the final round of the Miss Universe beauty pageant in Mexico City. AP

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