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As well as being a prominent place of worship, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque also serves as one of Abu Dhabi's cultural highlights. Victor Besa / The National

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces entry fee for visitors

UAESeptember 17, 2026
President Sheikh Mohamed, in his previous capacity as Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, speaks with Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of Germany (R), prior to meeting at the Bellevue Palace during his visit to Germany in 2019. UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed's state visit highlights growing UAE-German ties

UAESeptember 09, 2026
Horse trainer Yousif Al Hammedi at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
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UAEAugust 29, 2026
The role of Emirati women is celebrated at an Adnoc event, at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre. Victor Besa / The National

UAE leaders pay tribute to achievements of Emirati women

UAEAugust 28, 2026
The Suhail star signals the end of peak summer. AFP

High humidity prevents sighting of Suhail Star but end of summer is near

UAEAugust 25, 2026
Disney Worldbuilders documentary. Photo: Disney

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A new study by scientists from Khalifa University could guide future excavations on Al Sinniyah Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Radar helps shed new light on 'major human settlement' at ancient UAE site

UAEJuly 30, 2026
Cyclists on the UAE Tour were among the first to pass through Masfout Gate. Photo: Abu Dhabi Sports Council / X

Masfout, the Ajman exclave that's now truly on the world map

UAEFebruary 23, 2026
Nomad Abu Dhabi transformed the departure gates and main hall of the defunct terminal into a retrospective of art and design. Victor Besa / The National
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Modern treasure: Former Abu Dhabi airport terminal now a protected heritage site

CultureFebruary 15, 2026
Authorities have urged worshippers 'to take care to adhere to the new timings', which are to take effect from January 2. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

UAE to hold Friday prayers earlier from start of 2026

UAEDecember 10, 2025
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'Give me your hand, Zayed': How a meeting of two rulers led to UAE's formation

UAEDecember 01, 2025
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Book takes 130,000-year journey through the UAE’s past

UAEJanuary 31, 2025
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UAE's earliest moments preserved in photo archive

UAEDecember 01, 2024
The rare photograph will be on display in Sharjah until Sunday, November 17. Photo: Inlibris

Rare photo of UAE from 1903 on display for the first time at Sharjah International Book Fair

UAENovember 09, 2024
Abu Dhabi Streets never shares exact locations for the buildings they feature. Credit: Abu Dhabi Streets

The quiet beauty of Abu Dhabi's side streets

CommentMay 09, 2024
Tributes have been paid to the rich legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Photo: Al Ittihad
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UAE launches Dh20bn global humanitarian initiative

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