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Annually thousands of tourists flock to Simon's Town's Boulders Beach to see the African penguin. However, the beloved flightless birds currently face extinction in the next 10 years. Photo: SANCCOB

Flightless fight: Inside the African penguin’s battle for survival

One of Cape Town’s most loved tourist attractions is currently facing extinction. Experts reveal what it will take to save the species of seabird

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Three decades of preserving Maldivian paradise at Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Travel

A historical journey on the Slave Heritage Trail in Mauritius

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Emirates to resume second daily flight to Beirut from April 1

Travel

Can Indian Kashmir compete as global winter sports destination?

Travel

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi bets on Lebanon tourism recovery with new Beirut route

Aviation

Vida Dubai Mall review: A stylish stay from Dh600 in heart of city

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Jane Birkin with her Hermes bag in 1996. Photo: Mike Daines / Shutterstock

Six things to know about Jane Birkin's Hermes bag as it goes on sale

Handbag will feature in Sotheby's first Fashion Icons auction

Fashion & Beauty

How Egyptian designer Emily Mikhaiel is reinventing ethical fashion

Luxury

Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian to join Paris haute couture calendar

Luxury

Jonathan Anderson takes over at Dior as Maria Grazia Chiuri steps down after nine years

Luxury

From Jordanian royals to Emily in Paris, designer Nohma Kaaki is going places

Luxury

One Last Thing with Sarah Taibah

Luxury

Missoni brings the colours of sunset to another Ras Al Khaimah development

Luxury
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Yas Bay Waterfront will host fireworks on the first three days of Eid. Victor Besa / The National

Where to watch Eid Al Adha 2025 fireworks in the UAE

Several venues are hosting displays to celebrate the festival

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Museums of the UAECriminology enthusiasts will love the Dubai Police Museum

Things to do

Where to eat, shop, visit and stay on Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island

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Global Village extends opening period until May 18

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Today's cartoonCartoon for June 9, 2025

Alcaraz retains French Open crown after astonishing win over Sinner

Israel says Mohammed Sinwar's body found in Gaza tunnel

National guard in LA to quell immigration raid protests

Hoax bomb threat on Gulf Air flight to Kuwait

Sheikh Mohamed shares Eid greetings with Syrian President

Iran claims to have 'trove' of Israeli nuclear files

UAE World Cup plans hit as Al Dahnhani and Adil dropped and fined Dh500,000

Saudi Arabia's first competitive female skier on life as a trailblazer

Iman Pahlavi, the granddaughter of the last Shah of Iran, is engaged

What is the difference between Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha?

What does habibi mean? When and when not to use the term in the UAE

The ghost of Emirati present

Emirati professor becomes a Dubai taxi driver to explore what drives us

Meet the man who might be the tallest in the UAE

The 10 animals the world wants to see most

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

Eid Al Adha fireworks light up UAE holiday celebrations

UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers in Abu Dhabi

UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers in Abu Dhabi

Activist ship Madleen nears Gaza amid Israeli warnings and blockade threat

Activist ship Madleen nears Gaza amid Israeli warnings and blockade threat

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