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      Four of the 12 finalists of the 'Munshid Al Sharjah' 2022 competition. From left: Jamal Al Kaabi from the UAE, Rahif Al Hajj from Lebanon, Zakaria Al Zirek from Morocco and Abdullah Al Qasimi from Bahrain. Photo: NNCPR
      Tensions run high as 'Munshid Al Sharjah' 2022 picks its Nasheed star

      Twelve Arab finalists from around the world have been shortlisted for the annual music competition by Sharjah TV

      MusicMarch 24, 2022
      Omar Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications, says the UAE must be at the forefront of future technology. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Coding project to prepare programmers for UAE's fast-growing job market

      Evaluating coding skills will help the Emirates become digital centre for the region

      UAEMarch 22, 2022
      The UAE's new labour law provides more protection for new mothers. Silvia Razgova / The National
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      What are the new parental leave rules in the UAE?

      New mothers are entitled to an extra 15 days at half pay, with a further 45 days unpaid leave in case of illness

      GovernmentJanuary 31, 2022
      The UAE has set out new labour laws to come into effect in February. Getty Images
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      How easy is it to change jobs under the new UAE labour law?

      New rules around probation protect employer and worker from exploitation

      GovernmentJanuary 30, 2022
      Emirates airliners are seen on the tarmac in a general view of Dubai International Airport in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Reuters
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      UAE official advises people not to travel over Christmas as global Covid cases rise

      Dr Farida Al Hosani encouraged families to spend their holiday in the Emirates where possible

      UAENovember 25, 2021
      Abu Dhabi Police has issued a warning over the dangers of leaving children unattended in cars. Sammy Dallal / The National
      Abu Dhabi Police remind drivers about the dangers of leaving children in hot cars

      Parents who endanger their children’s lives by leaving them in a locked car could face a Dh1 million fine and a 10-year prison sentence

      CourtsJune 09, 2021
      Dubai regularly holds auctions of prestigious car licence plates. Courtesy RTA
      100 Million Meals campaign: prestigious 'AA' Dubai licence plate to be auctioned to raise money

      The emirate, series and number of a plate determine its value, with first few letters usually worth more

      TransportApril 27, 2021
      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, hosted the first Ramadan Majlis of the year on Monday. AP
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      Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed: Covid-19 vaccine must be available without discrimination

      The minister tells the logistics group summit that doses must be more evenly distributed between rich and poor countries

      HealthMarch 30, 2021
      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Hamdan bin Mohammed and Maktoum Bin Mohammed perform funeral prayers for the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, joined by several Sheikhs of the Al Maktoum family at Zabeel Mosque. Dubai Media Office
      Dubai Ruler writes poem to honour his late brother, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid

      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's poem is filled with words of admiration

      UAEMarch 25, 2021
      Merhan Keller, pictured in Dubai in 2019, made a criminal complaint against Egyptian television presenter Tamer Amin for crude slurs that he made against her in a live TV broadcast. Pawan Singh / The National
      Egyptian court convicts TV presenter over derogatory comments towards Dubai model

      Tamer Amin mocked Merhan Keller live on Egypt's Al-Nahar television

      CourtsDecember 16, 2020
      Worshippers perform the evening (Isha) prayers at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Makkah. AFP
      Kaaba to be adorned with a new hand-woven Kiswah

      Dressed annually Dhu Al Hijjah 9, on Saturday this year, the holy shrine is all set for the new Hajj season

      August 14, 2019
      The sun sets over the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Victor Besa / The National
      Ramadan 2019: stay the course with the best apps

      We review a selection of mobile tools for those observing prayers and fasting this holy month

      April 29, 2019
      Mariam Othman escorts Arsenal FC and Al Nasr players around the centre
      UAE Portrait of a Nation: The Queen of special needs children

      Mariam Othman has been helping run the Rashid Centre in Dubai for more than two decades

      UAEApril 26, 2019
      Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attend the Determination Retreat, at the Presidential Palace. Mohamed Al Hammadi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
      Dubai Ruler writes poem to celebrate Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed's birthday

      Layered with multiple meanings, the poem is filled with praise for the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, who turned 58 on Monday

      GovernmentMarch 12, 2019
      Raffles handbag by Singapore brand Kwanpen
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      The Luxury Network awarded a range of regional and international players at a gala ceremony on Bluewaters island

      LuxuryFebruary 25, 2019
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