Trump policy uncertainty hangs over New York Fed conference

Uncertainty over US President Donald Trump's policies loomed over a New York Fed conference on the US dollar this week, as the White House's unconventional tariff agenda and efforts to exert control over the central bank's board have led to...

UAE banks failing to meet customer expectations, PwC report finds

Bank customers in the UAE are the least satisfied among the Gulf region as issues including delayed payments, account closures and late card deliveries drive down the sentiment, according to a new report. The UAE banking market posted the lowest...

Gold soars to record high amid US government shutdown fears

Gold has resumed its ascent, marching past the all-time high of $3,800 an ounce as a potential shutdown of the US government and expectations of further interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve fuel the rally. A weaker dollar also lent support...

Foreign Minister discusses means of enhancing cooperation with counterparts

New York: Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister, met, separately, Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand; Luca Beccari, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Political Affairs, International Economic...

Diplomatic Snub of 77 Countries at the United Nations: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu Faces Mass Boycott Over Gaza Onslaught

In a moment that encapsulated the deepening fissures in global diplomacy, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stepped up to the podium at the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025, only to address a chamber that had been...

How three sisters in Dubai are feeding an entire school hot meals in East Africa

Three young sisters in Dubai have created a non-profit foundation that is transforming the lives of women and children thousands of miles away in Kenya. Inaya Bhasin, 16, and her sisters Simar, 13, and Rania, 12, were inspired to establish Arise...

The endangered cactus behind Mexico's sweet secret

MEXICO CITY — Even though it's illegal, bars of acitrón are stacked in nearly every stall at the Merced market in Mexico City. They look like lemon bars. But they're pieces of barrel cactus that have been chopped up and then seeped in vats of...

Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station - the city’s next big architectural statement

The architect behind the design of Dubai Creek Harbour Metro station says the building speaks to the “restless forward momentum” of Dubai. In an interview with The National, Colin Koop – architect and design partner at acclaimed firm Skidmore,...

The Gaza games: Why the United Nations has failed again

The ongoing tragedy in Gaza has once again highlighted the inability of the United Nations to deliver meaningful solutions to one of the world’s most entrenched conflicts. Efforts to resolve the Palestinian issue during the current landmark...

UNGA at 80: A Step Towards Peace and Conflict Resolution -By Isah Aliyu Chiroma

As we find ourselves navigating the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, the discussions surrounding a two-state solution become increasingly urgent. This discourse is not only a matter of national pride for both Palestinians and...

Pressure mounts on Amorim as Fernandes misses penalty in Brentford loss

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had a penalty saved as his team slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, putting more pressure on manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim's side paid the price for another error-strewn...

How Israel could retaliate against allies who recognised Palestine

The future of the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem could rest on Monday’s meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, in which they are expected to discuss Israel’s furious response to a wave of...

How UAE investment transformed UK football and horseracing

The close of the 2021 flat racing season in the UK falls on Saturday with the Champions Day meeting at Ascot racecourse, which will a feature a strong line-up from the UAE-backed Godolphin operation. For Hugh Anderson, the UK managing director,...

Hamas armed wing calls for halt to strikes after contact lost with hostages

Hamas' armed wing on Sunday called on Israel to halt air strikes for 24 hours, starting 6pm local time, in part of Gaza city to reach hostages after contact was lost with them. Al Qassam Brigades said in a statement that it lost contact with two...

Devon funeral notices: Huge sadness as much-loved mum dies

Sam has been remembered in the latest funeral notices Miles O'Leary Senior Content Editor 06:00, 28 Sep 2025 Samantha Jane Harris has been remembered in the funeral notices(Image: Funeral Notices) A grieving family have announced the death of a...

Haircare mistakes people make when moving to the UAE

When moving to the UAE permanently, once you’ve ticked off the big things you need to sort out, such as house, job and a school for the children, a little further down the line thoughts will turn to personal care. Those coming to the region with...

Haaland stars in City's win over Burnley as Liverpool and Chelsea stumble

Two Maxime Esteve own goals and a late Erling Haaland brace helped Manchester City beat Burnley 5-1 to make it 14 wins in a row over the Clarets. On Kyle Walker's return to the Etihad Stadium. it was City's starting right-back Matheus Nunes who...

More than just another EV, new Zeekr 7X is symbol of the future

The automotive landscape in the UAE is a curious blend of the traditional and the trailblazing. On one hand, there's the steadfast presence of time-honoured petrol-guzzling behemoths, their V8 and V12 engines echoing a bygone era of pure,...

How a Malaysian state could help settle issues of identity

We’re all familiar with the idea of the nation state. But have you ever heard of a state nation? Almost certainly not – because the term has just been invented by the Malaysian analyst Saiful Bahari Baharom, a former top official at his country’s...

How F1's greatest ever team was stopped

“There was definitely a period when Ferrari was almost as good as it could get. I couldn't see how we could make it any better. “We had a brilliant car, we had a technical team that was singing and all the crew were great, drivers were top class....