Shuchita Gautam
Shuchita Gautam

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Passenger traffic at Dubai Airports Terminal 3. Antonie Robertson / The National
Here's how to get residency in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

A comprehensive guide to the Emirates' visa system

July 10, 2023, 7:53 AM
Dr Al Neyadi carries out experiments at the Columbus lab on the ISS. Photo: Sultan Al Neyadi@Twitter
Sultan Al Neyadi carries out space experiments on substances and liquids

The Emirati astronaut will take part in more than 200 science experiments while on board

March 15, 2023, 3:15 PM
Cop28 President-designate Dr Sultan Al Jaber, centre-left, opposite US climate envoy John Kerry and their delegations at the White House. Yousef Al Otaiba, the UAE's ambassador to the US, third left, also attended the meeting. Photo: UAE Embassy in the US
Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets John Kerry at the White House

The pair discussed opportunities to accelerate climate action before Cop28

March 09, 2023, 4:39 PM
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My son’s four years at a US university will cost me Dh1.2m

The likes of Stanford and Columbia charge $80,000 a year and chances of getting financial aid are slim for international students

March 03, 2023, 5:24 AM
'We are proud of the performance of our sons and daughters who have worked hard over the years to build an ambitious strategic project that will propel our national economy to greater heights,' said Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. Photo: Wam
Sheikh Mohammed launches Etihad Rail freight operations across UAE

With 38 locomotives and more than 1,000 wagons, new network is capable of transporting all types of goods

February 23, 2023, 6:26 PM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, greets the contestants as they cycle along the tour route. Photo: DMO
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid greets cyclists at UAE Tour in Dubai

Total of 137 professional riders representing 20 teams from around the world competing in international cycling tournament

February 23, 2023, 4:06 PM
Residents from some countries have to pass a driving test to receive a UAE licence. Christopher Pike / The National
How much does an Abu Dhabi driving licence cost?

A step-by-step guide to applying for a licence

February 22, 2023, 4:34 AM
Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell in Munich. Photo: Office of the UAE Special Envoy For Climate Change
Dr Sultan Al Jaber meets key officials at Munich Security Conference

Cop28 president-designate holds talks on crucial topics, from increasing climate finance to global participation and inclusion

February 19, 2023, 3:53 PM
A passenger died while travelling from Dubai to Dhaka on a flydubai flight. Photo: Chad Slattery
Flydubai flight diverted as passenger dies

Plane made an emergency landing in Karachi

February 19, 2023, 9:30 AM
An Emirati search and rescue team has saved two young men, 19 and 21, from under the rubble in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras. Photo: Wam
Emirati rescue team saves two men trapped under rubble in Turkey

Men pulled to safety nine days after devastating earthquake hit Turkey and neighbouring Syria

February 14, 2023, 4:56 PM
Dubai Marina was the place where most expats bought apartments last year in the emirate, Better Homes said. Pawan Singh / The National
Where expats like to buy property in Dubai

Dubai Marina tops 2022 list, with two-bedroom apartment costing Dh1.5m to 2.5m

January 25, 2023, 7:05 AM
Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Razan Al Mubarak and Shamma Al Mazrui. Photo: The National
Three leading Emiratis inspiring us to fight climate change

Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Razan Al Mubarak and Shamma Al Mazrui have campaigned to protect the environment for a better and sustainable future

January 12, 2023, 6:21 AM
Rainy weather in Dubai as residents try to avoid getting wet. Antonie Robertson/The National
More rain on the way this week after weekend deluge

Changeable conditions predicted for the week ahead

January 08, 2023, 8:07 AM
More than 41 per cent of female business leaders said the lack of access to markets was the main challenge they faced, a new survey shows. Photo: Nama
Female Emirati entrepreneurs' businesses are booming, survey finds

Total of 25,000 Emirati women owned 50,000 businesses worth Dh60bn in 2021

December 22, 2022, 12:13 PM
Abu Dhabi's marine ecosystem preservation and rehabilitation programmes are listed in the UN's top 10 global initiatives. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
UN lists Abu Dhabi eco projects and rehabilitation initiatives in its top 10

The emirate's environment agency was chosen for its work to protect endangered marine animal species

December 14, 2022, 10:50 AM