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Hajj begins with 1.5 million pilgrims in Mina
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- Hajj begins with 1.5 million pilgrims in Mina
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- 1:15
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- 1 month ago
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- More than 1.5 million Muslims gathered in Makkah on Monday for the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, which this year takes place as countries push for an end to the war in the Middle East.
The National's Suhail Akram reports.
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- Arabian horse beeding in Syria: Revival after years of war
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- 2:05
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- 1 month ago
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- In Syria, the return of purebred Arabians is widely welcomed at races and competitions.
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- Pilgrims circle Kaaba before annual Hajj begins
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- 1:45
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- 1 month ago
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- Hajj pilgrims visiting the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia discuss rising prices caused by Iran war.
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- US will give diplomacy 'every chance to succeed' in Iran talks, says Rubio
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- 0:39
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- 1 month ago
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says deal on the table is 'pretty solid' and has 'a lot of support in the Gulf'.
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- Finland’s schools teach the art of compromise
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- 'Non-violent ways to solve disputes': What is Kiista, the interactive conflict-resolution game designed to teach young people how to negotiate and de-escalate tensions?
The National's Mohamad Ali Harisi reports from Finland.
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- UAE aid convoys deliver 930 tonnes of relief to Gaza before Eid Al Adha
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Convoys carrying aid from the UAE entered the Gaza Strip to deliver essential supplies to civilians before Eid Al Adha.
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- Several killed in railway blast in Quetta, Pakistan
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- At least 16 people have been killed and many others injured, in a bomb blast on a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan.
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran war announcement possible later on Sunday.
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- At least 30 are feared trapped after a building under construction collapsed in the Philippines.
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- How Finland made peacemaking part of its national identity
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Known for saunas and icebreakers, Finland has quietly built a reputation as a global hub for peace mediation and diplomacy.
The National’s Mohamad Ali Harisi reports from Finland on how the country made peacemaking part of its national identity.
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- Gaza flotilla members beaten by police in Spain
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Spanish police have reportedly assaulted activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla in Bilbao after being deported by Israel.
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- Gunman killed after opening fire near White House
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A gunman who fired at a White House checkpoint was shot by officers and died after being taken to the hospital on Saturday evening, the Secret Service said.
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- Trump's new favourite phrase: 'Thank you for your attention to this matter'
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Why does US President Donald Trump say “thank you for your attention to this matter” so much?
The National’s Cody Combs looks at the US leader's favourite phrase, and what he really means when he says it.
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- China coal mine blast kills at least 90.
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- China coal mine blast kills at least 90 after gas explosion in northern Shanxi province.
The blast occurred at the Liushenyu coal mine, where 247 workers were on duty underground. It is China's deadliest mining accident since 2009.
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins India visit with Kolkata stop.
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins India visit with Kolkata stop ahead of talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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- Muslim pilgrims perform Tawaf in Makkah.
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Muslims perform Tawaf around the Kaaba in Makkah ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
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- Israeli double-tap strike targets paramedics in Lebanon
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Israeli double-tap strike kills two paramedics in Lebanon. Six medics have now been killed in 24 hours, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
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- The Iran conflict sent gold prices to their lowest level in 2026 amid market volatility.
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US military video purports to show 'accelerating' UFO in Syria
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Footage comes as part of a second batch of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings released by the Pentagon.
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- Videos show submerged and floating cars as locals make their way in knee-deep water
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Pep Guardiola delivers heartfelt message ahead of Man City exit
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Pep Guardiola will step down after 10 years at Manchester City, bringing to an end a historic era that delivered 20 trophies and transformed the club.
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- Nato chief says security efforts in Strait of Hormuz are ongoing
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- European allies are pre-positioning demining assets under a French and British-led initiative focused on freedom of navigation, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte tells The National.
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- Rubio reiterates Iran nuclear red line at Nato talks
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The National’s Tom Watkins reports from Sweden, where Nato allies meet for discussions focused heavily on Middle East tensions.
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- Dubai Police seize car over stunt driving in residential area
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Dubai Police impounded a car and fined its driver Dh50,000 after he was caught performing dangerous stunts on the road.
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- Rubio says US and Nato allies need ‘Plan B’ on Hormuz
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US and its Nato allies need a 'Plan B' if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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- Brent oil prices in 2026
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Brent oil prices soaring following the Iran conflict, climbing from about $61 a barrel to above $126.
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- Tunisia rely on defence to make an impact at the World Cup.
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Tunisia reached a third successive World Cup and sixth overall with a near-perfect qualifying campaign, winning nine of 10 games. Tunisia’s strength lies in their defence, having not conceded a single goal during African World Cup qualifying. Despite his youth, midfielder Hannibal Mejbri has emerged as a real leader in the squad and will be central to Tunisia’s hopes of making it out of the group.
This video is part of a series by The National previewing the highest number of Arab teams going to the World Cup. Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments.
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- Former NSA chief Tim Haugh on Iran, UAE targets and future of AI warfare
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- 27:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Former US Cyber Command chief breaks down how rising regional tensions are reshaping warfare, from attacks on infrastructure in the UAE to the declining cyber capabilities of Iran.
00:00 Iran cyber reality check
07:26 China pressure lines
08:51 Striker attack breakdown
16:45 UAE AI megacenter risks
23:05 Data centers as targets
26:34 Mythos threat and opportunity
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- Saudi security forces hold parade in preparation for Hajj
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Saudi security forces hold parade in preparation for Hajj as authorities prepare for the influx of pilgrims.
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- Hajj explained: how some rituals differ for men and women
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The National’s Thoraya Abdullahi and Saeed Saeed explain the key stages of Hajj and how some practices differ for male and female pilgrims during the annual journey.
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- Syrian Circassians commemorate Day of Mourning
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Syrian ethnic group marks the day in memory of its forcible displacement by Russia in the nineteenth century - a remembrance banned by the Assad regime.
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- More weapons, less action: What are the Houthis up to? | Beyond the Headlines
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- 18:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- It took the Houthis at least a month to enter the Iran conflict in late March and early April and the Yemeni rebels have been largely restrained since a Pakistan-brokered truce began last month.
But they have not exactly been idle either. A report from Conflict Armament Research (CAR) found the Houthis have been expanding their arsenal, mainly through illicit shipments of what are thought to be more advanced weapons from Iran-linked arms supply networks.
At the same time, the group has threatened to launch more attacks if the US and Israel resume their military campaign in Iran, causing fears such escalation could also choke off international shipping in the Bab Al Mandeb Strait.
In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, host Nada AlTaher examines the risks that come with the Houthis’ expanding weaponry and the role the group could play next in, and beyond, the Iran conflict.
She speaks to Rob Hunter-Perkins, one of the CAR report's ...
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- Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israel of abuse during detention
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Freed Gaza flotilla activists accuse Israel of abuse during detention following attempted aid mission to Gaza.
The activists said they suffered abuse and mistreatment in Israeli custody, alleging they were beaten and had Tasers used on them.
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- Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to title glory.
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ronaldo leads Al Nassr to title glory after scoring twice in a 4-1 final-day win over Damac to clinch the Saudi Pro League trophy.
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- World Cup-winning cricketer using his past struggles to help others.
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Robin Uthappa, now based in Dubai, says his past struggles with mental health inspired him to launch a coaching platform focused on helping others navigate difficult times.
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- Nightly rallies and waves of flags expose divisions inside Iran.
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- While some Iranians see the gatherings as imposed and disruptive, others view them as a show of solidarity in the face of external threats.
Lizzie Porter reports on divisions inside Iran in the first of a weekly series by The National on the changing lives of around 100 million people impacted by the conflict.
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- Gaza divisions risk becoming permanent, Board of Peace head warns
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Gaza divisions risk becoming permanent, Board of Peace director general warns.
Nickolay Mladenov warned that another generation of Palestinians could grow up ‘in tents, in fear’ if the current situation becomes permanent.
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- Trump says US will destroy Iran's enriched uranium
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US President says Tehran cannot retain its stockpile of uranium as two sides seek deal to end war.
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- Rubio says toll system in Strait of Hormuz would make deal 'unfeasible'
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US Secretary of State claims Iran talks have made some progress, but US President has other options if they fail.
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- UN envoy calls for transition to civilian rule in Sudan
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- 1:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A transition to civilian rule in Sudan must be strengthened through inclusive political dialogue involving civil society, says UN envoy Pekka Haavisto.
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- Iraq's highly awaited World Cup return after 40 years
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Four decades after their last World Cup appearance, Iraq sealed an emotional return to the global finals. Aymen Hussein’s winner against Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off made Iraq the 48th and final team to qualify for the 2026 finals after a gruelling two-and-a-half-year qualifying process. Iraq are back after 40 years and looking to show they belong on the biggest stage.
This video is part of a series by The National previewing the highest number of Arab teams going to the World Cup. Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments.
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- How US aid to DR Congo collapsed before Ebola outbreak
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its third-largest Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 130 deaths and over 500 suspected and confirmed cases reported, according to health officials.
The International Rescue Committee said cuts to US foreign aid have weakened disease surveillance systems and slowed the response to the outbreak, which is now spreading into parts of Uganda.
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- Paymera: Syria’s first step towards global payments
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Start-up Paymera is striving to build the country’s first digital bridge connecting Syrians to international payment networks.
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- Trump says he could be Prime Minister of Israel
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- US President claims to have 99% approval in Israel amid the war with Iran.
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- Gulf oil flows may not recover until mid-2027, says Sultan Al Jaber
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Gulf oil flows would take months to recover even if the Iran conflict ends immediately, warns Dr Sultan Al Jaber.
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- Abu Dhabi opens advanced coastal and hydrodynamic testing centre
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- 2:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The new facility allows scientists and engineers to simulate complex marine environments and accurately assess how off-shore structures will perform.
This content was produced by The National in partnership with NMDC Dredging and Marine.
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- Modi’s gift to Meloni sends Melody toffees flying off shelves
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A packet of India’s Melody toffees gifted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni has gone viral online, with shoppers reportedly rushing to quick-commerce apps and causing the candy to sell out in several cities.
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- Jordan prepare for historical first World Cup
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Jordan's main concern ahead of their World Cup debut centres around the fitness of two of their key attacking players, Ali Olwan and Yazan Al Naimat. A front line that relies heavily on speed and incision will have to be more than the sum of their parts if they are to make an impact in North America. Will the underdog rise to the occasion?
This video is part of a series by The National previewing the highest number of Arab teams going to the World Cup. Who will you be supporting? Let us know in the comments.
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- Hormuz crisis must end, says Dr Sultan Al Jaber
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has already cost the world more than one billion barrels of oil, said Dr Sultan Al Jaber.
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- London bikers rally for British couple detained in Iran
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Motorcyclists rode to London’s Parliament Square to raise awareness about British couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who were arrested in Iran during a round-the-world motorcycle trip last year.
