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Drummer Khamees, an Abu Tabla, walks the alleyways of Abu Dhabi with his entourage to wake people for the day’s fasting in the 1970s. Photo: Al Itihad

When drummers woke the UAE for suhoor during Ramadan

CultureFebruary 20, 2026

The earliest storytellers of this land gathered under open skies, sharing stories that strengthened bonds and affirmed a shared identity. Chris Whiteoak / The National

A rapidly changing Abu Dhabi will always stay true to the roots of its story

CommentFebruary 19, 2026

Jesse Jackson's clarity is a lesson for all politicians: that their platforms need to have a moral bedrock. EPA

The world will miss Jesse Jackson's sense of moral purpose

CommentFebruary 18, 2026

Dubai International Financial Centre is one of the fastest-growing onshore financial hubs in the region. Getty Images

How Sheikh Mohammed’s vision shaped DIFC into a global financial hub

CultureFebruary 13, 2026

Lucy is considered one of the most important discoveries in human evolutionary science. Getty

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Lucy in Abu Dhabi: What our prehuman ancestor teaches us 50 years on

CultureFebruary 12, 2026

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi at the inauguration of the restored Al Mudarissa Tower on Saturday. Wam

Sharjah Ruler spotlights Al Dhaid’s past and future with new openings

CultureFebruary 08, 2026

Queen Elizabeth II with Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed, centre left, at the inauguration of the Dubai World Trade Centre in February 1979. Getty Images

When Queen Elizabeth II watched Dubai’s future rise from the desert

CultureFebruary 06, 2026

Sharjah Fort, also known as Al Hisn, is now a museum filled with fascinating insights into the emirate's defensive history. Antonie Robertson / The National

Inside a 19th century Sharjah fort that once served as a royal residence

CultureJanuary 30, 2026

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Isobel Abulhoul, founder of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, with authors at the event in 2013. Photo: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

Memorable moments from 17 years of Emirates Airline Festival of Literature

BooksJanuary 16, 2026

Abu Dhabi International Airport opened in 1982 after the demands of the city outgrew the airstrips at Al Bateen. Photo: Nomad

When Abu Dhabi's third airport spread its wings in 1982

TravelJanuary 09, 2026

Zohran Mamdani places his hand on the People's Quran, top, and one belonging to his grandfather as he is sworn in as mayor of New York, flanked by attorney general Letitia James, left, and his wife Rama Duwaji. AFP

'People's Quran' used by New York mayor Zohran Mamdani goes on public display

CultureJanuary 08, 2026

'Lulu’a': The Arabic word for pearl is shaped by history and beauty

‘Lulu’a’, or pearl, reflects a history of beauty and heritage

CultureJanuary 02, 2026

Sharjah International Airport opened in 1977. Photo: Sharjah Airport

When Sharjah Airport became a global gateway in 1977

LifestyleJanuary 02, 2026

Zohran Mamdani places his hand on a Quran as he is sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James alongside his wife, Rama Duwaji. AFP

Significance of the Quran at Zohran Mamdani's swearing-in ceremony

CultureJanuary 02, 2026

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Shadi's take on Egypt's restoration of two ancient statues

CartoonDecember 15, 2025

Buildings in Basra are being restored, after the city suffered from decades of war and neglect. The National

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The Unesco-led initiative restoring the 'Venice of the East' to its former glory

MENADecember 12, 2025

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