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Fatima Al Mahmoud (L) and Jenna Kleinwort, the 2022-23 mental health journalism fellows in the UAE. Victor Besa / The National

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Akther Arkate, his wife Rehana and their children live in a three-bedroom apartment in Dubai Production City. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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People enjoy the fountain show on New Year's Eve in Dubai. The attraction will be closed for five months from April 19. Pawan Singh / The National

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The PAL-V flying car on display at the Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park. Antonie Robertson / The National

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