Culture
'The Phantom of the Opera' in Abu Dhabi? Etihad Arena teaser sends fans into a frenzy
A mysterious post has sparked speculation that the popular musical could be heading to the UAE capital
News of October 6, 2026
Politics
Israel’s 2026 election: What will it mean for the Middle East?
Analysis: Israel’s election may end Netanyahu’s rule, but is unlikely to fundamentally alter its long-term approach to the Middle East
News
Three injured in attacks on Jazan, Najran airports
Three people suffered minor injuries and property was damaged after attacks targeted King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport.
Science
Francis Halzen wins Nobel Prize in Physics for work on ‘ghost particles’
Belgian physicist worked to build Antarctic observatory that tracks neutrinos from deep space.
News
Why Is Oil Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz Increasing — and How Might Iran Respond?
Despite Iran’s continued restrictions on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, oil flows through and around the waterway appear to be gradually increasing. This is one of the most important develop…
News
Dubai Police arrest two over Dh11.8m phone scams | The National
Fraudsters duped residents into transferring money and selling gold
News
Houthis say Saudi airports, Aramco facilities being targeted
Houthis say Saudi airports, Aramco facilities being targeted Yemen’s Houthis on Monday said the group is actively targeting airports and Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia with drones and ballistic missiles, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said. He described the attacks as retaliation for the Saudi blockade and recent air strikes on Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa. Saudi officials said fighter jets carried out hundreds of air strikes on Yemen on Monday as the internation…
News
Mapping where US bombers are based globally
The US has pulled its B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford amid Iran fears. Here's where else they can fly from.
News
Pakistan, Turkiye join Saudi deterrence against Houthis: What that means
Islamabad says its role is defensive, but Riyadh's offensive in Yemen tests how long it can stay out of the fight.
News
100 UAE students recognised for mathematics achievements at Cuemath Parent Summit in Dubai
Students were honoured for achievements across school, national and international mathematics competitions as Cuemath highlights the importance of reasoning and problem-solving in the age of AI
Politics
US, Israeli and European far-right figures to gather for conference in Israel
Trump’s counter-terrorism ‘czar’, Sebastian Gorka, was scheduled to speak at conference but White House says he will no longer attend
Sports
Qatar and India among seven countries bidding for 2036 Olympics, IOC says
South Africa, Turkiye, Germany, Hungary and South Korea are on the list of countries revealed by the IOC.
Culture
Louvre Abu Dhabi announces six artists shortlisted for 2026 Richard Mille Art Prize | The National
Finalists will create works for Art Here, which returns in November
News
Abu Dhabi unveils hundreds of luxury taxis to boost airport transport links | The National
Expansion of fleet will help meet demand during peak travel periods
News
UK threatens tit-for-tat after Israel rebuffs plea on closure of Jerusalem consulate | The National
National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell failed to secure a deal to keep mission open
Business
Al-Watania Poultry celebrates three major milestones at Middle East Poultry Expo
Al-Watania Poultry celebrates three major milestones at Middle East Poultry Expo
News
Qatar confirms U.S.-Iran talks continue, as Iran’s Interior Minister meets Amir in Doha
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that talks between the U.S. and Iran are ongoing, with messages still being exchanged through Doha and its regional partners. Iran’s Interior Minister…
News
Egyptian journalists from fact-checking website facing terrorism charges
Matsda2sh rejects the accusation by prosecutors that its entire newsroom belongs to the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood.
Business
Saudi event ticket volumes rebound 34% in summer as market broadens: report
Saudi event ticket volumes rebound 34% in summer as market broadens: report
News
Sufa 53: What is Israel’s military project in southern Syria?
Israel has resumed its "Sufa 53" military project in southern Syria, reshaping land and entrenching its presence beyond the occupied Golan Heights.
Sports
Qatar and Turkey in race to host 2036 Olympics | The National
Germany, India, Hungary, South Africa and South Korea also in preliminary talks with IOC
News
ICC confirms Middle East Eye reporting on Afghanistan arrest warrants
Judges unseal court documents showing arrest warrants issued last year for senior Taliban figures for gender persecution
Business
France TV planned to give Israeli firm linked to Netanyahu access to millions of viewers' data
French public broadcaster staff feared Terrific's profiling of audience's political preferences could allow foreign interference ahead of elections
News
France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.
Sports
Tennis: World number one Sinner will not play in 2026 due to knee injury
Jannik Sinner has not competed in a tournament since winning at Wimbledon in July and will continue his recovery.
Culture
Ahead of the Vogue Arabia Ball 2026, Meet the Arab Artists Who Transformed Memory, Place and Identity Through Art
What we see is never what we remember. Across the Arab world, generations of artists have transformed landscapes, bodies, scripts and cultural histories into shifting visual languages, revealing how perception is shaped by memory, place and the experience of belonging
Lifestyle
The Vogue Arabia Ball 2026 Beauty Gallery: Hair and Makeup to Inspire Your Ball Look
From jewelled hair and deep side parts to saturated eyes, smoked-out kohl and barely-there skin, these are the hair and makeup ideas to bring to your next black-tie occasion
Culture
The Vogue Arabia Ball 2026 Theme Explained: Art Through the Female Gaze
Art and fashion come together for the inaugural Vogue Arabia Ball: Art Edition, celebrating creativity through the female gaze. Here’s what the theme means – and how to interpret its black tie art-inspired dress code
Culture
Everything to Know About the Vogue Arabia Ball 2026
The inaugural Vogue Arabia Ball: Art Edition arrives in Dubai this November, bringing together fashion, art, entertainment and culture for an evening celebrating creativity through the female gaze
News
Smotrich threatens Egypt ahead of 1973 October war anniversary
Israel’s extremist Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has justified further attacks on Gaza by saying Egypt was incapable of responding.
News
How Palestinian reporters defied Israel’s genocide to redefine journalism
Western media under scrutiny for promoting Israeli narrative rather than standing up for vulnerable journalists in Gaza.
News
The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing
The agonising wait for Gaza’s missing Three years into Israel’s genocide in Gaza, Palestinian families are still searching for answers about thousands of relatives who vanished during the war. Some disappeared during Israeli ground attacks on their neighbourhoods or displacement camps. Others went missing while searching for aid, checking on their homes or travelling near the so-called Yellow Line. For their families, the absence of any definitive answer has left them suspended between hope a…
Politics
Israel party leader says killing Palestinian babies ’moral’
The far-right Zehut party leader Moshe Feiglin has described the killing of Palestinian infants in Gaza as a "moral" response to the 7 October attacks
News
Iraqi businessman denied entry to UK blames US interrogation nearly 20 years ago | The National
Visa for 72-year-old to visit son refused on national security grounds
News
Three years after Al-Aqsa Flood and the obligation to defend Palestine
On 7 October 2026, three years will have passed since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood. The anniversary confronts the world with an imperative to defend Palestinian existence, halt the crimes against the Pa…
News
Le calendrier des examens trimestriels et des vacances scolaires publié – الشروق أونلاين
Le ministère de l'Education nationale a annoncé, lundi dans un communiqué, le calendrier des examens trimestriels des trois cycles d'enseignement ainsi que des vacances scolaires de l'année 2026-2027.
Business
Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline flows to 5.8 million bpd, energy minister says | The National
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman addressed event in Bahrain, at which Gulf officials call for greater co-operation in manufacturing
Health
Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?
Plague is still endemic to Siberia, the location of the first known prehistoric human outbreak.
News
When diplomacy aligns with the defunct
In August this year, the EU’s High Representative Office issued a statement noting that the E1 settlement project which envisages 1,200 housing units, “harms the prospect of the two-State solution.…
Business
Dubai moves to fast-track perishable food shipments amid port delays
Dubai ports priorities perishable food shipments as authorities and traders coordinate measures to address regional logistics disruptions
News
Former UN food agency official claims he was fired for highlighting hunger in Gaza
Benjamin Davis appealing against dismissal from FAO, after being accused by director general of playing ‘political games’
News
Pakistan’s Mecca Pact: The guns Gaza never got
Some obscenities are so stark that no language of diplomacy can disguise what they are. For three years, Gaza was destroyed in full view of the world. Children were buried under concrete. Hospitals…
News
Jewish, 94, and arrested for supporting Palestine Action: Margaret Owen on Ed Miliband and the right to protest
Owen OBE, a friend of Miliband's late mother, was arrested at a vigil calling on Burnham's government to lift the ban on Palestine Action outside the party conference
Politics
European president taking 'extremely seriously' allegations Rima Hassan MEP overturned Israeli and EU flags
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Hamas leader says Gaza situation is a disgrace to international, Arab community
Hamas leader Ghazi Hamad said the movement had made major efforts since the start of the war to end the bloody conflict and what he described as the genocidal war against the Palestinian people, wo…
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Syrian president in Riyadh for talks with Saudi crown prince
Syrian president in Riyadh for talks with Saudi crown prince
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Syrian president in Riyadh for talks with Saudi crown prince
Syrian president in Riyadh for talks with Saudi crown prince
Culture
Marilyne Naaman on Al-Rayyesa, Her Debut Album and What’s Next in 2027
Between her hit duet Ya Denyi Nsina alongside Marwan Khoury, an anticipated debut album and her upcoming role in Al-Rayyesa for Ramadan 2027, Marilyne Naaman moves effortlessly between music and screen, driven by boundless ambition