Science
First UAE-built commercial satellite completes historic launch in major step forward in space race | The National
Altair-1 was designed and assembled in Abu Dhabi by space company Orbitworks
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Lifestyle
From Yasmina El Abd to Shahd AlShehail, the Arab names joining Business of Fashion 500 | The National
Four names from region join annual index of people shaping global fashion, reflecting Middle East's growing creative influence
News
Italy willing to boost Red Sea naval mission if Europe matches commitment, Defence Minister says | The National
Guido Crosetto tells The National Italy sent defence systems to Saudi Arabia after Riyadh requested help against Iranian and Houthi attacks
News
Hundreds of French schools close after youth protests turn violent | The National
Intelligence agencies say hard-left politicians have driven the demonstrations
News
US sanctions Iranian car makers and railway operators as pressure shifts from sea to land | The National
Tehran has increasingly relied on road and rail networks to move petroleum, fertiliser, chemicals and other goods
Business
Oil prices fall as EU deal to release diesel and crude stocks eases supply fears | The National
Risk premium remains alive amid renewed US military deployment to the Middle East
Sports
UAE clinch seventh Asian Games gold as jiu-jitsu contingent shines | The National
Mahdi Al Awlaqi and Asma Al Hosani triumph to take overall medals tally to 12 in Aichi-Nagoya Games
Sports
France v Italy: Zinedine Zidane set for home bow as Roberto Mancini begins 'long journey' | The National
European heavyweights clash in Nations League with Les Bleus coach targeting third successive victory against Azzurri side who demolished Turkey
News
Third US carrier heads to Middle East, UAE investigates flydubai incident, and Dubai sets AI rules for schools | The National
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
News
Houthis push for Taiz as fighting intensifies around strategic Yemeni city | The National
UN Special Envoy urges Iran-backed rebels to halt their military offensive
News
Egypt and Ethiopia expel diplomats in tit-for-tat diplomatic row | The National
Expulsions mark escalation in already tense relations and come a day after Ethiopia closed its embassy in Eritrea
News
Etihad Rail stations host dazzling laser shows to celebrate network expansion | The National
Rail stations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Fujairah lit up on Friday night
News
'At God's mercy': Life after Unifil in Israeli-occupied Lebanese village | The National
The National is granted rare access to Debel, one of the remaining pockets of south Lebanon that rely on Unifil as their sole lifeline
Culture
Angry bird, cowardly lion: Funniest finalists revealed at Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 | The National
More than 10,000 photographs from 112 countries were submitted to this year's contest
Sports
F1 driver power rankings - will Antonelli return to winning ways at Bahrain GP in Malaysia? | The National
Form guide and predictions ahead of Sepang race
Business
Record-breaking heatwave drought cost European agriculture $3.6bn | The National
Farmers at a loss as relentless heat kills crops and takes millions of tonnes out of harvest
Business
Think of a number: platform opens secure marketplace for multi-million dirham registration plate trading | The National
Escrow account brings confidence to surging second-hand sales
Sports
Portugal overcome Ronaldo controversy to beat Denmark in Nations League | The National
Ireland v Austria halted by protesters over Israel match