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      Being covered in salt is one of the treatments offered at the cave in Al Ain. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Photo essay: A visit to Al Ain's man-made salt cave

      The site promotes better health and well-being in the UAE

      WeekendOctober 13, 2023
      The majority of young Arabs say social media is having a negative impact on their mental well-being. Reuters
      Arab Youth Survey 2023: Social media causing decline in mental health

      Almost three in four say they are struggling to disconnect from online platforms

      UAEOctober 10, 2023
      Mohamed Mandi, known for his stylized form of the Arabic alphabet, at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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      Photo essay: Arabic calligraphy thrives at Qasr Al Hosn

      Mohamed Mandi is helping to nurture tradition through the use of visual art

      WeekendOctober 06, 2023
      Air-conditioning settings can be detrimental to health, doctors say. Photo: Morsa Images
      Air-conditioning wars: which side are you on?

      Setting indoor temperatures too low can hamper productivity and trigger colds, headaches and other illnesses

      WeekendOctober 06, 2023
      Schoolboy environmentalist Sultan Albadi, from Sharjah, signing his third book. Photo: Sultan Albadi
      Emirati environmentalist, aged 11, aims to inspire his peers

      Sultan Albadi is on a mission to make the world a better place for children his age

      EnvironmentOctober 06, 2023
      Visitors from China were given a special welcome at Dubai International Airport on Sunday. Photo: General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs
      UAE celebrates China's national day with warm welcome for visitors

      Passport officers handed out chocolates and souvenirs displaying the flags of the two countries

      UAEOctober 02, 2023
      Western cattle egrets nesting in the sidr tree in Al Ain. Victor Besa / The National
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      Al Ain tree brings joy to a community as nature's perfect nesting spot

      Two colourful species of birds have made the sidr tree their home for many years

      EnvironmentSeptember 17, 2023
      The Kite Beach Centre in Umm Al Quwain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Photo essay: A flying visit to Umm Al Quwain's Kite Beach Centre

      From mangrove tours to kitesurfing or just chilling at the beach, this little corner of the UAE is a must-visit

      WeekendSeptember 15, 2023
      Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has emphasised the need to protect the Arabic language. Photo: Sharjah Media Council
      Preservation vs westernisation: the debate about the future of Arabic

      Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi speaks of need to preserve the Arab world's unique language

      WeekendSeptember 15, 2023
      Hani Al Malki was caught up in chaotic scenes at the annual festival. Photo: Hani Al Malki
      Dubai resident stranded at Burning Man describes chaos of rationing food and water

      Hani Al Malki believes a major disaster was only narrowly averted

      UAESeptember 06, 2023
      Newly planted mangrove seedlings in Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      UAE to plant 10 mangroves for every person attending Cop28

      Project could result in 800,000 being planted in Abu Dhabi to help mark climate change talks in Dubai

      Cop28September 05, 2023
      Sultan Al Neyadi ahead of his spacewalk on Friday. Photo: Sultan Al Neyadi
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      Al Ain looks forward to welcoming home local hero Sultan Al Neyadi

      Residents are eagerly awaiting the Emirati astronaut's return to celebrate his stellar accomplishments

      UAE in SpaceSeptember 03, 2023

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