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US Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits the headquarters of Adnoc in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Expect massive UAE investments in US, says American Energy Secretary

Palestinian personnel recover human remains on the grounds of Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city in April 2024, after two-week siege by Israeli forces. AFP

How war has devastated Gaza's healthcare sector

More than 81,000 millionaires live in Dubai, according to the latest figures. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai's millionaires double as London drops down wealth list

shorthand gif luxury april 2025 cover

Fashion shootLuxury's April cover: The bold energy of tailored power and feminine grace

Rami Malek stars in The Amateur, a spy thriller in cinemas now. Photo: 20th Century Studios

Why Rami Malek never wanted to be a leading man

Brent and West Texas Intermediate have lost more than 21 per cent from recent peaks on April 2. Getty images

AnalysisPlunge in oil prices sends recession alarm bells ringing

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will lead negotiations for their sides. AFP

US-Iran talks will prevent war but progress will be slow, experts say

A handout picture released by the Iraqi parliament shows Prime Minister-designate Mohammed Shia al-Sudani at the parliament during a confidence vote on his new government, on October 27, 2022. Iraqi lawmakers approved the new government after a year-long crisis triggered by contested elections, the office of the prime minister said. - === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRAQI PARLIAMENT MEDIA OFFICE" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS ===
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TrendingIraq sets election date and US-Russia embassy talks take place

Wall Street sell-off continues as US and China trade war escalates

A trader on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange. AP

Wall Street sell-off continues as US and China trade war escalates

Comment: 'Nobody knows the rules of Trump's tariffs game'
Asian and European stocks join US relief rally after Trump tariff pause
Trump orders 90-day pause on tariffs except for China

Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE ambassador to the US, with Ksenia Karelina. Wam

Prisoner exchange between US and Russia takes place in Abu Dhabi

US-Russian citizen Ksenia Karelina and German-Russian Arthur Petrov walk free after successful mediation

UAE urges accountability for both Sudanese warring parties

UAE to begin talks with European Union over landmark trade deal

Ahmed Manasra leaves an Israeli security office in Jerusalem accompanied by his father. AFP

Israel releases Ahmad Manasra, arrested at 13, after a nearly a decade in prison

ExclusiveHamas and Hezbollah cautiously welcome US-Iran talks

Starmer hails 'good progress' on trade deal with GCC

An Israeli strike on Gaza's Shujaiya neighbourhood killed at least 29 people, including 14 children. Reuters

Civil defence blames Gaza strike death toll on Israel blockading gear

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Morgan Ortagus on President Trump's Middle East plans

Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East speaks to The National, hours after the US and Iran confirmed planned nuclear talks

Trading Day: Donald Trump’s tariff pause ignites major market surge

Trading Day: Donald Trump’s tariff pause ignites major market surge

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visits Washington

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visits Washington

Queen Rania of Jordan meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Queen Rania of Jordan meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome

Sheikh Hamdan meets Indian cricket team in Mumbai

Sheikh Hamdan meets Indian cricket team in Mumbai

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Siddharth stars as international Indian cricketer Arjun in Test. Photo: Netflix

Netflix's cricket-themed film Test won't bowl you over

Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular runs from April 10 to 20 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Photo: Danny Kaan

Les Miserables: The Arena Spectacular will 'blow away' the audience, stars say

Tesla's Optimus robot can walk, lift and climb stairs – as well as perform yoga poses. Tesla

Elon Musk plans to send Tesla's Optimus robot to Mars aboard Starship by 2026

The discoveries were announced as producers grapple with low oil prices. EPA / Aramco

Saudi Arabia discovers 14 oil and natural gas fields

FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Middle East’s four Grand Prix races have combined to make a big impact on F1. Photo: FIA

Mohammed ben Sulayem: First Bahrain GP 'paved the way' for others to follow

Taking the art out of artificial: Has AI gone too far?

Culture BitesTaking the art out of artificial: has AI gone too far?

Lamine Yamal, left, Robert Lewandowski, centre, and Raphinha have scored 82 goals between them for Barcelona this season. Reuters

Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha: Barca's triple threat raises hope of special season

Indian author Banu Mushtaq is shortlisted for the 2025 International Man Booker Prize. @banumushtaq / Instagram

Tale of Muslim women’s lives in India shortlisted for International Booker Prize

Israel's air force is one of the most prestigious branches of its military. AP

Netanyahu backs sacking of air force personnel in Gaza protest

Protest letter by around 1,000 reservists and veterans raises fears about military's readiness as Israel expands fighting

France could recognise Palestinian state in June, Macron says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said the talks were needed to 'prevent misunderstandings'. Reuters

Turkey in talks with Israel to avoid military conflict in Syria

Prada Group acquires Versace for $1.4 billion

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, centre, oversees the agreement between Electricity Minister Ziad Ali Fadel, right, and George Pickart of GE Vernova, in Baghdad. AFP

Iraq signs 27,000MW electricity deals with US companies

UAE and India sign initial pacts in key sectors from logistics to health care

Egypt urges Iran to protect Red Sea trade after Houthi attacks

US calls for release of Dubai resident jailed in Iraq over contract dispute

Rescuers receive official welcome home after Myanmar mission

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Mubadala Energy manages assets and operations across 11 countries, with gas comprising 69 per cent of its portfolio. Victor Besa / The National

Mubadala Energy enters US upstream gas market with stake in Kimmeridge-backed company

Egypt’s inflation hits 13.1% as PM warns of global trade war impact

Fed officials cautious as they warn of persistent inflation, minutes show

Culture

Weekly gallery guide: Celebration of late Palestinian photographer

The documentary series preserving the legacies of veteran Emirati artists

Once Upon A Time In Gaza will be featured in the Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes Film Festival in May. Photo: BAC Films

Gaza crime thriller to premiere at Cannes Film Festival

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Workers harvest snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) in Gutian county, Fujian province, China. Reuters

Displaced Palestinians' tents set up in the bombed-out auditorium of Gaza city's Islamic University. AP

Afghan refugees embrace before leaving for Afghanistan at a bus stand in Karachi, amid deportations by Pakistan's government. AFP

Workers sewing at a clothing factory in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. AFP

A reporter stands in front of a screen inside the Taiwan Stock Exchange Office in Taipei. EPA

Hindu devotees pull a rope to move a chariot during the chariot festival at Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai, eastern India. AFP

Mackerel heads on a fisherman's table after being filleted, in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland. Mackerel is under pressure from overfishing, the Marine Conservation Society has warned, as it lowered its rating in the latest sustainable fish guide. PA

A supporter takes a selfie with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on the day of a Liberal party election rally in Calgary, Alberta. Reuters

Workers harvest snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) in Gutian county, Fujian province, China. Reuters

Displaced Palestinians' tents set up in the bombed-out auditorium of Gaza city's Islamic University. AP

Afghan refugees embrace before leaving for Afghanistan at a bus stand in Karachi, amid deportations by Pakistan's government. AFP

Workers sewing at a clothing factory in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh. AFP

A reporter stands in front of a screen inside the Taiwan Stock Exchange Office in Taipei. EPA

Hindu devotees pull a rope to move a chariot during the chariot festival at Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai, eastern India. AFP

Mackerel heads on a fisherman's table after being filleted, in the Glens of Antrim, Northern Ireland. Mackerel is under pressure from overfishing, the Marine Conservation Society has warned, as it lowered its rating in the latest sustainable fish guide. PA

A supporter takes a selfie with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on the day of a Liberal party election rally in Calgary, Alberta. Reuters

Workers harvest snow fungus (Tremella fuciformis) in Gutian county, Fujian province, China. Reuters

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