Culture
What is Crazy Horse Paris? Famous French cabaret show to open in Dubai | The National
The 75-year-old institution is bringing a permanent production to Palm Jumeirah, with performances adapted for local audiences
News of October 8, 2026
Politics
Drone attacks on ships highlight security gaps in Black Sea region. Is Bulgaria the weak link?
Two ships have sunk off the coast of Bulgaria and Romania after drone attacks in recent days. Bulgaria has held back on pointing the finger at Russia. What does that mean for security in the Black Sea and the region?
News
India to Turkiye, can new proposals to broker Russia-Ukraine truce succeed?
India, Turkiye, Egypt and the US have put forward proposals for ceasefires in bid to protect global energy and shipping.
Politics
Look: Fervour and fury on Pakistan pro-Imran Khan 'long march'
Supporters of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party began their "long march" on Sunday, demanding the former prime minister's release and protesting harsh economic conditions
News
French police arrest at least 5 suspects over dawn robbery of Renoir artworks from museum on Cote d'Azur
Thieves broke into the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera last month and made off with two paintings. The heist follows a string of high-profile robberies from European museums.
News
UAE flight updates: Which flights are cancelled, delayed?
The disruptions included cancellations on several routes, while flights from Riyadh and Moscow also faced delays. Passengers are advised to regularly check their flight status before travelling
Lifestyle
The Shoe Colour We Can’t Stop Thinking About This Autumn/Winter 2026
Purple is a shoe colour that’s making a big splash (and never has the expression been more fitting) for spring-summer 2027 as well
Business
How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited the UK-Argentina feud over the Falkland Islands
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.
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How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited the UK-Argentina feud over the Falkland Islands
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands. Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.
News
UK Jerusalem consulate prepares for Israeli closure deadline
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Thursday that the consulate building would remain open under the name ’UK Mission, Jerusalem’.
Lifestyle
The Imperfect Manicure Is the Most Liberating Nail Trend on the Runways
The models in the Miu Miu SS2027 fashion show walked the runway with red nails, but instead of the usual flawless manicure, the polish was deliberately applied poorly, as if “your boyfriend had painted them,” the nail artist explained
News
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians in Gaza over past day
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians in Gaza over past day Israeli forces have killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza over the past 24 hours, the territory’s health ministry reports. The latest deaths bring the toll from Israel’s genocidal war since October 2023 to 74,254. The ministry says Israeli attacks have also injured 175,306 people.
Culture
More Oxytocin, Less Cortisol: The Daily Ritual That Helps Relieve Stress
We spoke with psychologists and wellness experts about why music and your favourite song can be even better than a yoga class
Politics
Rebooting France’s education system will require sacrifices
Rebooting France’s education system will require sacrifices
Culture
The First Year: A reckoning with the media’s coverage of Gaza
Play Review: ’The First Year’ asks audiences to look again at the first year of the Gaza genocide and at the media narratives that shaped how it was understood
News
Ethiopia and Eritrea edge closer to direct conflict as troops enter Tigray | The National
Conflict monitor says Eritrea wants to stop Ethiopian federal forces reaching its border
Culture
Abdulqader Al Rais: Celebrating Five Decades of UAE Art at Opera Gallery Dubai
Through Al Nayed, Emirati artist Abdulqader Al Rais is set to present the pinnacle of his five-decade-long career
News
Barsha 1, Karama: Full list of Dubai areas where shared housing is allowed
More than 44 areas across Dubai have been identified for shared housing, with some areas allowing it only in designated parts
Business
UAE and Thailand conclude Cepa talks to boost trade and investment | The National
Non-oil bilateral trade hit $10.2 billion in first half of 2026
News
Aoun accuses Israel of refusing to implement agreement
Aoun accuses Israel of refusing to implement agreement Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for diplomacy to resolve the conflict with Israel during talks with European Commission Vice President Kaja Kallas in Beirut. His office quoted him as saying that “negotiation is an alternative to war and agreement is the only means to end the state of hostility between Lebanon and Israel”. Aoun said the Lebanese army “is fully performing its duty in the areas where it is deployed south of the Lit…
Science
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فيديو | جزيئات بصورة المرآة.. كيف حسمت الحياة لغز اليدوية الكيميائية ؟
Politics
‘Occupation. Expulsion. Settlement’: Israeli politician campaigns on platform to ethnically cleanse Gaza
Zehut leader and former Likud MK, Moshe Feiglin, defends slogan as he calls for Israeli settlements to be built in the strip
Business
فيديو | بعد ارتفاع الدولار... البرلمان يفتح ملف الأسعار وسعر الصرف | نشرة العاشرة صباحا | هذا اليوم
فيديو | بعد ارتفاع الدولار... البرلمان يفتح ملف الأسعار وسعر الصرف | نشرة العاشرة صباحا
Business
فيديو | استمرار الإجراءات الرقابية لضبط الأسواق.. إطلاق وجبة جديدة من السلة الغذائية | هذا اليوم
فيديو | استمرار الإجراءات الرقابية لضبط الأسواق.. إطلاق وجبة جديدة من السلة الغذائية
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خلف ستار السحر .. الأمن الوطني يلاحق شبكات النصب والاحتيال ويطيح ب(63) متهماً | هذا اليوم
خلف ستار السحر .. الأمن الوطني يلاحق شبكات النصب والاحتيال ويطيح ب 63 متهماً...
Business
Oil prices jump 5% on Middle East tensions and US hurricane threat
Global bond market sell-off continues and stocks fall amid reports White House has asked to see options for more strikes against Iran
Health
Russian plague scare: Everything we know as health chief calls for information | The National
Russian authorities have sought to allay concerns after death of laboratory worker in Siberia
News
Former Dubai prosecutor recalls first execution, chilling details of 9-year-old's murder
Retired Brigadier Aref Boushaqer Al Falasi recounts the investigation into a nine-year-old girl's murder and the unusual circumstances surrounding her killer's execution
News
How Hezbollah’s ’Gaza support front’ reshaped Lebanon 3 years on
Three years after Hezbollah opened its Gaza support front, Lebanon faces mounting losses, political shifts and an expanded Israeli occupation.
News
Saudi-led coalition vows to 'punish' Houthis after attacks on airports and civilian facilities | The National
UAE expresses 'full solidarity' with Saudi Arabia and support for 'all measures' taken in response
News
Protests rock France as government pledges 3,000 extra teachers
More than 70,000 people joined Thursday's protests over school quality and teacher shortages, officials say.
News
Houthi leader hopes Pakistan, Turkey will not help Saudi Arabia
Hizam Al-Asad, a member of the political bureau of Yemen’s Houthi movement, said the group hopes Pakistan and Turkey will refrain from taking part in military operations against it alongside Saudi …
Culture
Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature — Only 19th woman in 123 laureates
Carson won for her "bold and inventive oeuvre." The decorated poet and essayist is known for her reverence for Latin and Greek classics.
Business
The Hormuz bonus: Sailor salaries soar for transits amid Iran war
Reports have emerged that tanker captains are earning $100,000 plus a $50,000 per-trip bonus to transit the strait.
Business
Global footballers Karim Benzema and Medhi Amine buy properties in Dubai
French footballer Benzema acquires several residences, while Amine buys a property as he prepares to relocate to Dubai, which is now home to a growing number of sports celebrities.
Technology
'Human mentors', no timetable: Dubai school to test AI-powered personalised learning
The role of people would remain central even as AI becomes more prominent in education
Sports
UFC star Arman Tsarukyan added to RAF Abu Dhabi card | The National
Armenian will take on Neiman Gracie in a catchweight crossover clash at Etihad Arena on November 14
News
South Korea recalls Ukraine ambassador amid POW dispute
South Korea has said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine. Seoul is upset about a transfer of North Korean prisoners of war being made public knowledge at the UN and had demanded — but not received — an apology.
Technology
As Russia targets Ukrainian data centers, experts explain why Ukraine won't face an internet blackout
As Russia targets Ukraine's data centers more and more, experts say the country's internet system is too robust to shut down entirely. However, services could become more expensive.
News
Hamas official condemns Peace Council’s 7th October statement as ‘racist and biased’
Hamas political bureau member Basem Naim on Wednesday rejected a statement issued by the Peace Council marking the third anniversary of the 7th October 2023 attack, describing it as “racist, …
Lifestyle
Dubai school plans scholarship in memory of teacher after 33 years of service | The National
Anjana Sanalkumar was teacher and exam officer at Gems Education school
Business
Photos: Protests erupt after 87-year-old evicted woman dies in Madrid
Nationwide outrage grows after the death of woman whose eviction sparked protests and political tensions.
News
Supporters of Druze faction raise Israeli flags in Sweida on 7 October anniversary
Protest in Syria highlights growing ties between followers of Hikmat al-Hijri and Israel
Business
Oman signs $1.4bn in investment agreements across key sectors
Oman has signed over $1.4 billion in investment agreements during an investment forum, aimed at bolstering economic development and diversifying its economy as part of the Oman Vision 2040 strategy. Key projects include the development of a major tourism complex and housing initiatives to support low-income families, alongside various partnerships in education, land investment, and community support.
Politics
Congressional Democrats seek information on Kushner’s investments in Israel
US Congressional Democrats are seeking information about Jared Kushner’s financial investments in Israel following a CNN investigation that raised questions about potential conflicts of inter…
News
Russian bomb kills 33 in street in east Ukraine stronghold
Moscow’s forces have stepped up drone and guided-bomb strikes on Kramatorsk and other cities in Ukraine’s "fortress belt".
News
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فيديو | جورجيا تعتقل رجلاً بتهمة بيع اليورانيوم مقابل 700 ألف دولار