The UAE will mark 2026 as the Year of the Family, with initiatives to support family growth, reproductive health and national values.

The UAE’s Dh170bn plan to expand highways and boost public transport aims to 'future-proof' infrastructure as the population grows.

Gazans face soaring food prices despite the truce, as aid restrictions by Israel, profiteering by traders and taxes imposed by Hamas authorities keep essentials out of reach for many.

EU says it supports 'freedom of press' after Italian reporter sacked for asking whether Israel should pay for rebuilding Gaza

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has urged the public to stay alert to AI-generated deepfakes used in scams, warning that the technology is advancing rapidly.

Tutankhamun’s golden collection: Step inside the lavish life and death of a pharaoh at Grand Egyptian Museum

The UAE plans to increase humanitarian deliveries to Gaza through a key sea corridor from Cyprus, says Lana Nusseibeh

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas met Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome, seeking wider recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as New York City's first Muslim mayor shows what belonging and opportunity can look like. The National’s Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi highlights the stories that defined the week. Read more and sign up here:

'In Abu Dhabi, autonomy is more than a promise; it’s becoming practice', writes Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, for The National

Abu Dhabi zoo introduces IVF to help boost local wildlife populations

A US official confirmed to The National on background on Thursday that Kazakhstan would join the Abraham Accords during the Central Asian summit in Washington

Nvidia's Jensen Huang issues China warning after victory lap in Washington

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed said family growth and stability is a shared national responsibility, as he launched the National Family Growth Agenda 2031 and directed that 2026 be designated 'Year of the Family'

Concerns about AI's impact on jobs combined with the rising cost of living could mark a new voting trend in US elections, experts say

Is AI layoff uncertainty putting socialist policies in a new light for US voters?

The US government shutdown has entered its 36th day, becoming the longest in history. About 1.4 million federal employees have been affected, with airports, courts and welfare services facing major disruptions.

The US has circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council proposing a two-year transitional administration and an international stabilisation force in Gaza.

A Dutch court is set to issue a ruling in a case accusing the Netherlands of failing to prevent genocide in Gaza by allowing arms and equipment exports to Israel, including attack dogs used by the Israeli army.

Our cartoonist's take on Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York

Is AI layoff uncertainty putting socialist policies in a new light for US voters?

'The race for AI dominance now depends less on code or talent and much more on who controls the physical systems that power it' Read more from Amit Joshi | #opinion

Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor was essential for America’s political and social health, argues Hussein Ibish.

A life-saving ultrasound system that helps medics treat offshore workers in real time has won the inaugural $1 million Human Energy Health and Wellbeing Award at Adipec 2025.

Even if you're unfamiliar with her art, her name might still ring a bell – Rama Duwaji is married to Zohran Mamdani, who has just been elected New York City's first Muslim mayor.

A fully functional version of Meta's WhatsApp messaging platform is now available on the Apple Watch

What is the Rugby World Cup Final Qualifier in Dubai, who is playing and when is it?

Deal talks intensify before Dubai Airshow amid 'bad news' of 777x delay, Emirates airline president Tim Clark says

UN considering draft resolution for international force for Gaza

Two French nationals transferred from Iranian prison to French embassy in Tehran

'Mr Mamdani's victory supports the argument that backing more progressive candidates might win back young voters who felt abandoned by the party' Read more from The National's Thomas Watkins

My Salary: 'I earn up to Dh100,000 ($27,200) a month in property sales in Dubai and Doha'

White House confirms Trump meeting with Ahmad Al Shara in Washington

In his rousing victory speech, Zohran Mamdani appealed to all New Yorkers, promising a city government for everyone. There were three words, spoken in Arabic, to represent his promise: "I am of you and for you" bit.ly/47YIEwE

US Transport Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that the government shutdown could force parts of the country’s airspace to close next week.

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has made history by winning the lieutenant governor’s race in Virginia, becoming the first Muslim and Indian American elected to statewide office in the state.

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo in a closely watched election that drew record voter turnout. His victory makes him the first Muslim to lead the city.

A UPS cargo plane with three crew members on board has crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, as local police said injuries had been reported.

Our cartoonist's take on the US government shutdown

Afghanistan's exiled women's football team finds freedom on the pitch at Fifa Unites tournament in Morocco

A fully functional version of Meta's WhatsApp messaging platform is now available on the Apple Watch

US can reduce trade deficits by exporting more energy, says EQT chief

'I am not retiring': Ons Jabeur on breathing, healing and returning to tennis

Best photos of November 4: Melbourne Cup Day to the Sharjah Marine Science Research Centre

An unconfirmed statement from the group released by the Instagram account Celebrities4Palestine said it had fallen victim to a “troll [who] went to great lengths to pretend to be David Corenswet in correspondence”.

'I am not retiring': Ons Jabeur on breathing, healing and returning to tennis

Pablo Zabaleta on Man City's start, famous 2012 title win, Lionel Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes

Dubai Holding and US-based Palantir in joint venture to lead AI transformation

Will Zohran Mamdani make history as New York’s first Muslim mayor?

UAE National Orchestra begins rehearsals ahead of first nationwide tour