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      Shireena Al Nowais is an Emirati journalist and a long-standing chief local reporter for The National
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      Zaigham Burney is determined to play a full role in his children's lives despite the demands of work. Photo: Zaigham Burney
      Fathers in UAE encouraged to put families first in parent-friendly workplace plan

      On Father's Day, UAE official welcomes progress but says more work still to be done to change attitudes

      UAEJune 21, 2026
      Luna El Khaldy is a specialist psychologist at Dubai's Human Relations Institute and Clinics. Photo: HRIC Dubai
      UAE social media policy to aid parents facing 'impossible job'

      A psychologist consulted in the drafting of the policy highlights need to protect young minds

      UAEJune 19, 2026
      The UAE will ban under-15s from using social media under sweeping new legislation. Reuters
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      Everything we know about UAE's social media ban for under-15s

      UAE government is taking strong action to protect children online

      UAEJune 18, 2026
      The UAE Aid Agency co-ordinates relief operations in support of needy communities around the world. Photo: Wam
      UAE studies humanitarian aid early warning centre plan

      Aid centre would harness AI to speed up relief efforts

      UAEJune 17, 2026
      Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court ruled that both parents had failed in their obligation to protect their children's privacy and welfare. Photo: Wam
      Abu Dhabi court bans parents from posting children on social media

      Ruling comes after father took legal action against ex-wife to prevent children being used in promotional content

      UAEJune 16, 2026
      The jobseeking event began in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Victor Besa / The National
      Play02:06
      Job fair exceeds target to employ 5,000 Emiratis a year ahead of schedule

      Industrialists Career Fair has already reached target set for 2027

      UAEJune 08, 2026
      Abdulla bin Touq, Minister of Economy, at the launch of the Naseej installation at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      Play02:00
      UAE plan to recycle textile waste can provide major financial boost

      Reducing 220,000 tonnes of wasted textiles will create opportunities, says Minister of Economy

      UAEJune 07, 2026
      Sonye Wilgen underwent double lung transplant surgery at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh for The National
      Play01:54
      Racing driver given gift of life by double lung transplant in Abu Dhabi

      Sonye Wilgen hails doctors and the donor who gave her new hope after years of health struggles

      UAEJune 06, 2026
      Rocio Ruiz with daughter, Sophia, eight, at the Naseej installation at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
      'We waste so many clothes': UAE plan to recycle textiles wins public support

      Shoppers welcome Naseej initiative at Yas Mall event

      UAEJune 05, 2026
      A young gymnast takes part in the UAE Games in Dubai on Wednesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play00:41
      More than 1,000 athletes take part in UAE Games with sights on Special Olympics

      Competitors hoping to book their place at 2027 event in Chile

      UAEJune 03, 2026
      Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, at the St Regis hotel in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UN's nuclear chief tells of 'extreme gravity' of Barakah power plant attack

      Rafael Grossi described drone strike launched at plant as carefully aimed operation

      UAEJune 02, 2026
      Rayan Daboul was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2022. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Play02:27
      'It is not a death sentence': MS patients share their stories

      People living with condition say joining society was vital in coming to terms with diagnosis

      UAEMay 28, 2026
      Zinab Esmaeil teaches Arabic to her class at RAK Academy. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Focus on phonetics: School scheme making Arabic easier to learn to be expanded

      Iqra programme will be established in Ras Al Khaimah private schools from September

      UAEMay 22, 2026
      President Sheikh Mohamed has directed the creation of a health system to provide comprehensive health care for Emiratis. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
      President approves unified medical insurance for Emiratis

      Health care no longer restricted to the emirate UAE citizen is from

      UAEMay 19, 2026
      M42 says its kidney.com platform combines decades of expertise with AI agents to help provide a service tailor-made to each patient. Getty Images
      Abu Dhabi's M42 uses AI to offer kidney disease patients personalised support

      Service launched in UAE, France, Germany, Portugal and UK

      UAEMay 15, 2026
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