News
Riyadh flights pause after Houthi attacks, US claims Hormuz is open and UAE calls for rain prayers | The National
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
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Business
Hormuz traffic hits lowest level in two months as tanker attacks surge | The National
Seven commodity vessels passed through strait on Tuesday, the lowest figure since July 23, Kpler data shows
Business
Oil’s long goodbye – what it means for the Gulf | The National
The global shift away from oil could produce two opposing effects
Sports
Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf over 'unacceptable' terms | The National
An attorney for the Spaniard told a US bankruptcy court the two-time major champion had reviewed details of LIV’s proposed next phase but had decided not to take part
Culture
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75 | The National
Acclaimed star of Hindi and Marathi films was reportedly found unresponsive at his home in Goa
Culture
Juma Al Haj finds new meaning in seclusion with first institutional solo show in Abu Dhabi | The National
Emirati artist’s exhibition considers reflection, uncertainty and moments that shape an inner journey
Sports
Premier League predictions as Arsenal host Leeds and Man United face Spurs | The National
Picking out the winners and losers as the English top-flight returns after the international break
Sports
Ronaldo row and a top-of-the-table showdown as Saudi Pro League returns | The National
We look at the main talking points as the Saudi top-flight returns to action following the international break
News
Middle East latest: Explosions reported in southern Hormuz | The National
Tankers using 'unauthorised' routes may have hit sea mines, says Iranian military
News
Gaza has no MRI scanners or fully functioning hospitals one year after ceasefire, says Israeli rights group | The National
World Health Organisation reports 128 attacks on medical facilities since Donald Trump-backed deal last October
Technology
AI works best when everyone is able to use it | The National
A new training programme in Abu Dhabi could be the first step in redefining citizens’ and residents’ relationship with artificial intelligence
Health
UAE drive to cut sugar, salt and fat in food to make healthy choices easier, experts say | The National
New regulations mark new milestone in drive to improve public health
News
Hero flydubai captain was always ‘two steps’ ahead when on duty | The National
Capt Smit Machchhar’s former colleague speaks of training and experience that helped his friend pull off a ‘miracle’
Culture
Culture as a building block: How the Middle East can inspire future cities | The National
LIVEX guests discuss lessons from regional architecture and how artistic spaces become part of city life
Culture
Cartoon for October 8, 2026 | The National
Our cartoonist's take on the discovery of a new extinct crocodile species from ancient Egypt
Technology
UAE report examines how to power AI in a water-scarce world | The National
Report emphasises importance of 'integrated governance' amid fears of widespread water bankruptcy
News
Jordanian-American woman's body identified after being pulled out of Texas river | The National
Rana Nofal Soluri's roommate has admitted killing her after he 'snapped' during argument
Politics
Will Trump's data centre reckoning boost Democrats in the midterms? | The National
US electorate growing increasingly agitated by tech executives as midterm elections loom