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The developer of ICEBlock, an iPhone app that tracks the movements of US immigration agents, said his legal team is "on the case" after Apple pulled the programme after pressure from US President Donald Trump's administration
ICEBlock developer 'on the case' after Apple removes app from store | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 10h
'Scarcity is not a goal for us': Hermes executive VP Guillaume de Seynes on secrets of the maison's success.
'Scarcity is not a goal for us': Hermes executive VP Guillaume de Seynes on secrets to the maison's success | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 18h
ICEBlock developer describes Apple's explanation as 'disingenuous'
ICEBlock developer 'on the case' after Apple removes app from store | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 19h
Global markets have grown complacent despite elevated risks, the IMF says in its latest stability report.
Global markets are shrugging off uncertainty amid volatility, IMF says | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 20h
'We're continuously under attack': Experts warn of AI and quantum-powered cyber threat.
'We're continuously under attack': Experts warn of AI and quantum-powered cyber threat | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21h
Unifil has warned that its operations in south Lebanon could be disrupted after the UN moved to cut global peacekeeping personnel following US funding reductions
Unifil warns Lebanon operations could be affected by global peacekeeper cuts | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21h
Ireland is set to boost its aid to Gaza to nearly €100 million, including support for UN agencies and reconstruction efforts
Ireland to take its Gaza funding to nearly €100m | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 21h
Sweden nominates Ikea chief Jesper Brodin to lead UNHCR, citing his business experience as vital for steering the refugee agency.
Sweden nominates Ikea chief Jesper Brodin to head UNHCR | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 1d
UAE Pavilion named among top three for architecture and landscape as Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close
'Unique' UAE Pavilion honoured as Expo 2025 Osaka draws to a close | The National
Emirates was among top three large pavilions recognised for its architecture and landscape in Japan
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South Korean start-up showcases AI tool that recreates faces, voices and memories of deceased loved ones at Gitex Global.
How AI is being used to create messages from 'digital twins' of the dead | The National
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The Gaza peace plan, celebrated by US President Donald Trump and world leaders at a summit in Sharm El Sheikh, is set to unfold in three stages. Here's what we know ⬇️
What are the three phases of the Gaza ceasefire deal? | The National
The next steps in Donald Trump's peace plan may be the hardest to negotiate
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Dubai’s Fix Dessert Chocolatier is heading to Harrods London for its first international pop-up.
Fix Dessert Chocolatier takes original Dubai chocolate to pop-up in Harrods London | The National
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The UAE has announced $10 million in funding to help communities in Asia and the Pacific prepare for and recover from natural disasters.
UAE issues $10 million in funding for natural disaster defences in Asia and the Pacific | The National
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At the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum in London, experts say the UAE’s stability and pro-business climate are increasingly drawing British investors.
UK millionaire exodus could accelerate after November budget meeting | The National
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Just before boarding Air Force One for Israel, US President Donald Trump said that “everyone is very excited about this moment in time"
Trump departs for Israel as Hamas deal leads to anticipation for hostage release | The National
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US Vice President JD Vance said "misreporting" led to an intense reaction in some circles after the US and Qatar signed an agreement to build a Qatari air force facility in Idaho
JD Vance says reports of Qatari air force base in Idaho are 'largely fake' | The National
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US Vice President JD Vance has said Donald Trump is on the cusp of achieving “true peace in the Middle East”, with developments unfolding in Gaza
JD Vance hails Donald Trump's push for peace in Gaza as ‘great moment for the world’ | The National
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The National @thenationalnews.com · 3d
Special Report:

After two years of war, Gaza’s ceasefire has brought relief from Israel’s bombardment — but for many, the pain of separation and loss endures.
Unbearable longing, unconquerable love: the Gazan families separated by war | The National
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Nearly half of the world’s natural World Heritage sites — from the Great Barrier Reef to the Sundarbans — are now under severe threat from climate change, warns a new report released at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi
Climate crisis threatens nearly half of natural World Heritage sites, report finds | The National
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Etihad Rail’s 1,200km network is rapidly taking shape — with 10 passenger stations planned, a new freight route and a 2026 launch in sight.

Here’s what we know about the UAE’s landmark rail project ⬇️
Etihad Rail: Everything we know, from expanded routes to passenger line launch | The National
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At just 15, Hassan Tamimi launched a collectibles shop in Dubai.

Today, his business has expanded across the Gulf — and the third-generation entrepreneur is still guided by one family rule: no bank loans, just sustainable growth.
Money & Me: ‘I started my collectibles business in Dubai at the age of 15’ | The National
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Released after 17 months in Tehran’s Evin prison, London-based Nasrin Roshan says her heart remains with the women she left behind.
'They were like my daughters': The freed Evin prisoner - and the inmates she had to leave behind | The National
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Two decades after her last visit, The National's Evelyn Lau returned to China to cover the Zayed Charity Run near the Great Wall.

What she found was a country that has changed dramatically, yet still holds the same warmth and generosity.
What surprised me when I returned to China (a part of my heritage) as an adult | The National
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From kavurma eggs to clotted cream with honey, Diyarbakir may just serve Turkey's best morning spread.
Does Diyarbakir serve the best breakfast in Turkey? | The National
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When the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital opened in 1999, it was the first of its kind in the region.

Today, it treats thousands of birds and animals a year and stands as a symbol of how the UAE’s heritage and modern science come together.
Timeframe: When Abu Dhabi opened the world's largest falcon hospital in 1999 | The National
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