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Jumeirah Village Triangle's parks have been declared pet-free zones.

Why Jumeirah Village Triangle is no longer Dubai's most dog-friendly community

July 27, 2019
People enjoy the Astoria Pool on a hot afternoon in the borough of Queens, New York City, on July 20, 2019. The US is sweating through a weekend of hot weather, with major cities including New York and Washington bracing for temperatures close to 38 degrees Celsius. Photo: Johannes Eisele / AFP

You think this is hot? The US heatwave has nothing on the UAE summer

July 25, 2019
Not even the desert is off limits in the summer, as proven by Saeed Saeed on an early morning July visit. Courtesy Saeed Saeed 

Complaining about summer in the UAE? Check your privilege

July 19, 2019
For sale' sign and house outline in grass. Getty Images

My angst-filled experience of buying a home in the UAE

July 13, 2019
Krishna takes a selfie outside Chopstix. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Upon a quirky discovery in Dubai, wondering when a chopstick is no longer a chopstick

July 12, 2019
Dragon boats race at the Dragon Boat Festival.Courtesy Shangri-La Hotels 

Skip brunches and try public transport: 10 things you should know when you move to Abu Dhabi

July 12, 2019
Rihanna has previously extolled the bonuses of a 'fluctuating' body shape. AFP

Learning to see a 'fluctuating' body shape as a pro, not a (body)con

June 30, 2019
One Abu Dhabi dentist reported as many as 40 per cent of their patients had never used a toothbrush. Getty Images

In dental denial: Why men like me don't go to the dentist

June 28, 2019
Generation Z, or Gen Z is the demographic that comes after Millennials. Getty

Five things older people get wrong about Generation Z

June 25, 2019
Nada El Sawy with her mother, centre, dad, right and her two brothers in April 2018 in Los Angeles, California, where Nada grew up and where her dad and brothers still live. Courtesy Nada El Sawy

Moving forward with grief: 'How I’ve learnt to live a year after losing my mother'

June 24, 2019
Knowing some key words in Arabic can make hair cutting in Abu Dhabi a smooth experience. Silvia Razgova / The National

Zero to tarteeb: 5 terms to know before visiting a UAE barber or 'saloon'

June 22, 2019
Fitness trackers can yield positive results when it comes to our health, but they can also be time-consuming, disheartening and encourage OCD tendencies AP

One track mind: how my Fitbit took over my life

June 21, 2019
Abu Dhabi Municipality Completes Al-Zahia Development Project at AED 258.8 Million. Wam

Abu Dhabi's redeveloped Al Zahiyah district reveals unexpected gems

June 15, 2019
As adults, it can be more difficult to put ourselves out there when it comes to forging new friendships. Delores Johnson for The National

The reality of making friends as an adult: what six months in the UAE has taught me

June 9, 2019
The Spice Girls in their heyday, from left, Sporty (Melanie Chisholm), Ginger (Geri Halliwell), Baby (Emma Bunton), Scary (Melanie Brown) and Posh (Victoria Beckham) in 1996.

The Spice Girls, Tamagotchis and Disney: the 1990s are back in a big way

June 7, 2019
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Food distribution has already begun in Jordan, Pakistan and Egypt as part of the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign that aims to support disadvantaged communities across 20 countries during the holy month of Ramadan. WAM

100 million meals, 2022 for business normality, 1,958 new cases - The Daily Update

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A pedestrian uses an umbrella during a downpour in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

Ramadan rain, UAE's moon rover, 1,798 new cases - The Daily Update

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William Li, chief executive officer of Nio Inc., front right, uses a smartphone to take a photograph during an event marking the rollout of the company’s 100,000th electric vehicle at the automaker’s factory in Hefei, Anhui province, China, on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Nio said it delivered 7,257 cars last month, bringing its first quarter total to 20,060 vehicles - a 423% jump from the previous year period. Photograph: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Can the reality of the electric vehicle market justify the hype?

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Reporter: N/A. Stock. General view of Downtown, Dubai and Business Bay. Friday, April 9th, 2021. Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai rent freeze, UAE passports, 2,022 new cases - The Daily Update

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