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Etihad Rail and Etihad Airways are to discuss ways to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway to exploring the wider UAE. EPA

Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi to connect directly to airport

Agreement signed at Arabian Travel Market conference in Dubai

'The descending is over, we're going to take off': UAE tourism ready to soar

UAE authorities have advised families seeking domestic workers to verify the legitimacy of advertisements. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts over unlicensed domestic worker recruitment

Qaza haircuts and make-up come under scrutiny at UAE schools

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syrian president Ahmad Al Shara. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

UAE schools prepare pupils for upcoming under-15s social media restrictions

Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route

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UAE-based hospitality experts believe the sector is recovering from the initial impact of the Iran war. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Sheikh Khaled meets Citigroup CEO to discuss banking sector co-operation

UAE steps up scrutiny of academic certificates with Dh30,000 fine for fakes

UAE sends five convoys carrying 819 tonnes of aid into Gaza

The announcement was made by the Ministry of Defence. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Military funeral held for two UAE servicemen who died on training mission

Ministry of Defence expresses sincere condolences to bereaved families

UAE doctors use AI to explain why cancer treatments work for some but not others

Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today

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Etihad Rail's Dubai station almost ready for September 30 opening

Dubai visitor numbers recover as tourism boss hails city's determination

Major traffic diversions begin at Dubai's Al Safah and City Walk

Finishing touches are being applied to Dubai Al Yalayis Station ahead of its grand opening. The National

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Etihad Rail's Dubai station almost ready for September 30 opening

The journey from Al Yalayis Station to Abu Dhabi will take 57 minutes

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Major traffic diversions begin at Dubai's Al Safah and City Walk

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Jordanian King Abdullah in Abu Dhabi

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