Qartuli's lamb chops are fresh off the grill and seasoned with onions and Georgian tomato satsebeli sauce. Photo: Qartuli
Restaurant of the week: Hearty Georgian dishes with a homely feel in Dubai

Dishes are generous, flavourful and good value for money - so expect to take home a doggy bag

May 10, 2024, 6:02 PM
A screengrab from a video posted on X showing flooding at Dubai airport. Photo: FL360aero
Chaos at Dubai Airport with runway flooded and plane backlog

International hub operates one-in-one-out policy for planes arriving and departing after unprecedented rainfall

April 17, 2024, 6:45 AM
Temperatures are set to rise to 40°C in some parts of the country during the Eid Al Fitr holiday. Silvia Razgova / The National
Temperatures to exceed 40°C this Eid Al Fitr holiday

Light rain has also been predicted on Wednesday and Thursday in Abu Dhabi and Dubai

April 08, 2024, 3:00 AM
President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE will continue to make a telling contribution to the eradication of diseases worldwide. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
World Health Day: President says UAE to focus on providing best care

Country will contribute to disease eradication efforts around the world

April 07, 2024, 8:24 AM
Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis perfectly blends contemporary luxury with Egypt's ancient history
Hotel of the week: Adding luxury to Egypt's ancient history

First-class service and seasonal dishes are what make this one of the capital's best city escapes

April 05, 2024, 6:02 PM
Sharjah's new Al Duaa Mosque has ablution places, bathrooms, car parks and housing for the imam and the muezzin. Wam
Sharjah opens new mosque to serve 1,500 worshippers

Al Duaa Mosque in Al Falaj area spans more than 5,000 square metres

April 04, 2024, 10:36 AM
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, speaks to a guest during an iftar reception at Emirates Palace. Among those also pictured are Francisco J Chacon Hernandez, Costa Rica’s ambassador of to the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad, Adviser for Special Affairs at the Presidential Court, and Martina Strong, US ambassador to the UAE. Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi / Presidential Court
Sheikh Mansour hosts iftar reception for ambassadors in Abu Dhabi

UAE Vice President celebrates the holy month with gathering at Emirates Palace attended by senior officials and ambassadors

April 03, 2024, 11:28 AM
The Mothers' Endowment Campaign was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Photo: Dubai Media Office
UAE education fund raises Dh1.4bn since start of Ramadan

Donations to Mothers' Endowment Campaign double in one week, with total so far exceeding Dh1bn target

April 02, 2024, 9:44 AM
More than 800,000 mangrove have been planted along Abu Dhabi's coastlines. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
Almost 850,000 mangroves planted along Abu Dhabi's coastlines

As part of the initiative from last year's Cop28 climate change summit, 10 mangroves are being planted for each visitor

April 01, 2024, 11:34 AM
Tributes have been paid to the rich legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Photo: Al Ittihad
UAE launches Dh20bn global humanitarian initiative

President Sheikh Mohamed makes announcement as part of tribute to UAE Founding Father on Zayed Humanitarian Day

March 29, 2024, 6:27 PM
About 743 tonnes of aid have been dropped into Gaza under the Birds of Goodness operation. Photo: Wam
UAE and Egypt send 79 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza

Joint operation brings total relief dropped to 743 tonnes since operation began

March 28, 2024, 6:09 PM
Sheikh Mohammed said the UAE continues to establish its humanitarian role, actively contributing to creating a better life for millions of people. Dubai Media Office
Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives spends Dh1.8bn on aid in 2023

The amount received by humanitarian and relief initiatives reached a record high

March 28, 2024, 4:51 PM
Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists to stop in a safe position to avoid major crashes on the motorway. Photo: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police crash video warns against stopping on motorways

Stopping in the middle of the road can lead to serious traffic accidents, say officers

March 26, 2024, 4:15 PM
President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena on Monday. Photo: UAE Presidential Affairs
Sheikh Mohamed holds phone call with Paraguayan President

Leaders discuss bilateral relations and the urgent need for de-escalation in Gaza

March 25, 2024, 6:29 PM
The UAE on Sunday sent a third ship carrying humanitarian supplies that left Fujairah for the Egyptian city of Al Arish. Wam
UAE and Jordan send 22 tonnes of aid to northern Gaza

Aircraft drop food into besieged enclave as part of joint humanitarian operation

March 25, 2024, 5:32 PM