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The ibex statue, a Mesopotamian treasure, is being returned to Iraq. It was a resident of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art for more than 50 years. Alamy

New York's Met museum sends 4,500-year-old ibex statue home to Iraq

MENAOctober 01, 2025

Sarawak, above, was an independent entity on the island of Borneo for more than 100 years. Getty

How a Malaysian state could help settle issues of identity

CommentSeptember 26, 2025

Preserved steam locomotive train, at Hejaz railway near Wadi Rum desert, Jordan. The train has been used in the movie "Lawrence of Arabia". Getty Images

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Turkey, Syria and Jordan on board to revive historic Hejaz railway

CultureSeptember 26, 2025

Mall of the Emirates, which opened in 2005, spans 255,000 square metres, with a two-year expansion under way. Photo: Majid Al Futtaim

20 facts about Dubai's Mall of the Emirates as it turns 20

LifestyleSeptember 19, 2025

The bracelet went missing from a lab where it was being restored. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Hunt for Egyptian pharaoh's missing bracelet

MENASeptember 17, 2025

The initiative by Louvre Abu Dhabi supports research in art history, museum studies, heritage science, conservation and archaeology. Antonie Robertson / The National

Makkah photos and Buddhist art: Louvre Abu Dhabi funds multifaceted research

CultureSeptember 08, 2025

Ibn Battuta in Egypt, Mid of the 19th century. Private Collection. Artist : Dumouza, Paul (1812-?). (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

How Ibn Battuta's Makkah pilgrimage turned into 29-year odyssey for the ages

TravelAugust 27, 2025

A study has revealed how three rural settlements grew in size and prosperity as demand for dates from Sohar's port and hinterland soared. The National

Scientists shed light on Gulf boom-time based on dates rather than oil

UAEAugust 24, 2025

The Emirates Motor Company showroom in Abu Dhabi in 1962. Abu Dhabi had no streets and very few cars when the company started selling Mercedes-Benz cars. Photo: EMC

How Mercedes and BMW became part of the UAE’s growth story

LifestyleAugust 22, 2025

Divers recover a headless statue from the water in Abu Qir Bay at the Mediterranean city of Alexandria. AP

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Quartz sphinx among sunken treasures recovered from sea off Egypt

Art & DesignAugust 21, 2025

Since the 1950s, Italian house Max Mara has imbued its collections with pockets. Getty Images

The surprisingly political history of pockets in women's clothing

LuxuryAugust 21, 2025

One of the major findings as Archaeologists have begun new excavations at the ancient monastery on Sir Bani Yas Island, off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The site, overseen by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), offers a glimpse into the region’s deep-rooted Christian heritage. February 5, 2025. Photo credit: Ahmed Ramzan for The National

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Ancient Christian cross found on Abu Dhabi island as experts dig into the past

UAEAugust 19, 2025

Monica Hanna has been a key member of campaigns to repatriate the Nefertiti bust. Reuters

Monica Hanna's pursuit of an Egyptology free from the legacy of colonialism

MENAJuly 18, 2025

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan at Buckingham Palace with Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen Mother and Prince Philip on July 18, 1989. Photo: Ministry of Presidential Affairs

How Sheikh Zayed stood up for Palestinians during his state visit to the UK

CultureJuly 11, 2025

Artefacts such as handmade tools found at Faya Palaeolandscape, in the Central Region of Sharjah, indicate a sophisticated level of occupation unique to the area. WAM

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Sharjah site with 210,000 years of human history wins World Heritage status

UAEJuly 11, 2025

The 10th-century poet Abu Al Tayeb Al Mutanabbi. Poetry is often considered to be the favourite class of art among Arab societies both today and throughout history.

How poetry can help us understand the Gulf's economic history

CommentJuly 10, 2025

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