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For decades, Abu Dhabi's economic story was inseparable from oil.

Geopolitical uncertainty is the biggest threat to the global economy, amid conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, which far outweighs concerns over asset bubbles and trade turmoil, according to a World Economic Forum survey.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi discussed the importance of disarming militia groups in Iraq, as the deadline to bring arms under state control was pushed from the end of this month to June next year.

Dubai Fountain has suspended its daily shows during the emirate's 10-day mourning for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, the youngest brother of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai.

The Ireland national team is set to fulfil a pair of Uefa Nations League games against Israel amid a war of words between the two camps and public outcry back home.

Abu Dhabi’s dining scene is set for another major addition, with Time Out Market expected to open at new retail and residential destination Saadiyat Grove, itself set to launch in the fourth quarter of this year.

Japan came within two runs of pulling off the biggest upset in cricket as T20 world champions India held on to a nervy win in a one-off match in Sano on Tuesday.

The UAE will arrive at the UN General Assembly focused on advancing multilateral priorities, including conflict resolution through dialogue, de-escalation and adherence to international law, the country's UN ambassador has said.

Etihad Rail tickets to Dubai are on sale ahead of the much- anticipated September 30 launch.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran for New York on Tuesday to confront Washington on its own soil at the UN General Assembly, as the conflict between the two countries widens and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalate attacks.

Palestinian artists have honoured Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds with a mural painted on the remains of a destroyed building in Gaza city.

For decades, the route to the Oscar for Best International Feature Film has been straightforward: each country selects one film to represent it at the Academy Awards.

The 27th Arabian Gulf Cup takes place in Saudi Arabia during the international window.

The English Premier League takes a break for the next three weeks as players head off around the globe on international duty.

The English Premier League takes a break for the next three weeks as players head off around the globe on international duty.

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, world leaders are arriving in New York for the UN General Assembly, with some of the planet's most pressing issues set to dominate discussions.

KS Bharat says he is targeting trophies with the UAE after switching allegiance from India.

International airlines continue to adjust schedules for Middle East flights in the aftermath of the Iran war as airspace restrictions persist.

UAE shooters Mohammed Ahmed and Saif bin Futtais made a strong start to their Asian Games campaigns in Nagoya on Monday, keeping alive their hopes of reaching the final of the men’s individual skeet competition.

The mobile “dead zone” could become a thing of the past by the end of the decade as satellites begin connecting directly to ordinary smartphones, Space42 has said.

What’s known in New York as “UN week” is well under way.

Just before the 2026 Fifa World Cup, The National picked five youngsters from the Middle East and North Africa who could make an impact at the global finals.

G7 foreign ministers called on Iran to end its arming and support of the Houthis in Yemen, warning that their actions risked undermining international trade and creating global instability.

Funeral prayers for Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid will be held in Dubai on Tuesday as the emirate continues a 10-day mourning period following the death of a key figure in the rise of the emirate.

Michael Kelly had imagined his own Dubai moment ever since he saw Tom Cruise scaling Burj Khalifa in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Israeli forces are now operating from nearly 30 military positions across south Lebanon, including eight fortified bases, according to the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon (Unifil), revealing Israel’s growing entrenchment in Lebanese territory.

If you are growing your wealth, few things do more for your financial future than owning assets that are expected to outpace inflation.

Streets around the UN headquarters have been sealed off with access restricted to pass holders, as police sirens and motorcades take over New York City and the UN General Assembly high-level debate gets into full swing.

US President Donald Trump paid a rare visit on Monday to Gracie Mansion, the New York mayor's official residence, where he and Zohran Mamdani agreed to increase talks on a plan for new homes in the city.

The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission said on Monday that it is reviewing an incident related to restarting work at the Palisades nuclear reactor in Covert, Michigan.

Disruptions at three major maritime chokepoints are driving up global food and energy prices and could push millions more people into hunger, the acting head of the World Food Programme has warned.

Economic interdependence between Iran and its Gulf neighbours could provide a foundation for security in the long term, Majed Al Ansari, adviser to Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman, said in New York on Monday.

Artificial intelligence will play a major role in Lebanon's future as it seeks a path to economic stability, Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber said on Monday.

Major American television networks on Monday suspended their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump, after the White House barred CNN from carrying out its scheduled duties.

Major American television networks on Monday suspended their pooled coverage of US President Donald Trump after the White House barred CNN from carrying out its scheduled duties.

Cybersecurity experts say lessons must be learnt from an incident in which digital banking platform Revolut was deceived into turning over private customer data to hackers.

The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday ordered ground stoppages at several major airports in the north-east due to equipment problems, affecting the plans of thousands of passengers.

Abu Dhabi's water and electricity company has outlined plans to cut carbon emissions by nearly half by 2035, even as power demand surges by 70 per cent.

The war in Lebanon is having a detrimental effect on children's mental health, as schools and other safe spaces are destroyed amid a “ceasefire on paper”, the head of Save the Children US says.

The war in Lebanon is having a detrimental effect on children's mental health, as safe spaces such as schools are destroyed amid a “ceasefire on paper”, the head of Save the Children US says.

A UAE minister has warned that threats to global supply chains could pushing tens of millions into acute food insecurity, with far-reaching consequences for the world economy.

An inquest into the deaths of three British aid workers killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza two years ago is set to be expanded to focus on the Israeli military and the commander who ordered the attack.

The UN is set to investigate the Sudanese Armed Forces' chemical weapons programme and supports efforts to stop the flow of weapons into Sudan, The National was told on Monday.

The 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice will set out a road map for international co-operation on crime prevention, criminal justice and the rule of law over the next five years.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday threatened to impose secondary sanctions on global air services providers who deal with Iranian airlines as part of its economic pressure campaign on Tehran.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday threatened to impose secondary sanctions on global air services providers who deal with Iranian airlines as part of its economic pressure campaign on Tehran.

The world's biggest diplomatic gathering – the general debates of the 81st UN General Assembly – begins on Tuesday.