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      Ajith Kumar. Photo: Ajithkumarracing
      Indian actor Ajith Kumar's car crashes during practice session in Dubai

      Manager confirms movie star escaped unharmed, after Porsche spun several times and crashed into barrier

      UAEJanuary 07, 2025
      An Etihad Airways flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi was forced to abort taking off at the last minute on Sunday night. Reuters
      Etihad flight aborts take-off in Melbourne after smoke seen from under plane

      Airline confirms all 271 passengers safe after incident on runway

      UAEJanuary 05, 2025
      Baby Aquila Mary Anto was born one minute after the clock struck midnight on January 1 in Abu Dhabi.
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      UAE families welcome first children of Generation Beta

      The first arrivals of 2025 were girls born in Abu Dhabi a minute after the clock struck midnight

      UAEJanuary 01, 2025
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      'Awoken by screams': Tenants raised alarm after Dubai building engulfed in flames

      Flames rapidly spread through hotel apartment block on Sunday night

      UAEDecember 30, 2024
      Travellers are warned to keep themselves informed of latest visit visa requirements before arriving in the Emirates. Getty Images
      UAE tourist visas: Here are the latest updates for travellers

      UK, US and Canadian passport holders now have 90-day tourist visas to be used within a 180-day period

      UAEDecember 23, 2024
      Air passengers wait to leave Beirut in August as the conflict with Israel escalated. Many thousands are expected to return in the coming weeks. EPA
      Gulf airlines delay resumption of Lebanon flights as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins

      Thousands of expatriate workers want to return home but few seats are available

      UAENovember 28, 2024
      Dubai resident Rabih Takkoush, second right, pictured with his family who are relieved about the ceasefire in Lebanon. Photo: Rabih Takkoush
      UAE's Lebanese community says damage is permanent despite ceasefire

      Truce between Hezbollah and Israel is welcomed but Lebanese living in the Emirates fear long-term effects of the war

      UAENovember 27, 2024
      The new Salik gate at Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road will be operational on November 24. Photo: The National
      Dubai’s two new Salik gates go live on Sunday

      Tolls will be in operation on Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and in Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road

      UAENovember 23, 2024
      A Middle East Airlines plane takes off from Beirut as smoke rises over Dahieh. Reuters
      Emirates cancels flights to Tehran but resumes services to Basra and Baghdad

      Airline extends its suspension of Beirut flights until October 15 and flydubai until October 31

      UAEOctober 07, 2024
      Malquot was treated to 'an all-lettuce cake for his fifth birthday at SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Photo EssayDugong marks birthday at Yas SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi with special cake

      After extensive rehabilitation, the five-year-old male has regained full health and is thriving at 110kg

      NewsSeptember 20, 2024
      Indian National Congress party workers wear masks of Kerala film stars during a protest against the government's action over alleged sexual abuse within the industry. AFP
      Kerala's MeToo: Female stars rally behind damning report

      Insiders tell The National how 'decades of patriarchal conditioning' is changing after sexual abuse claims rock industry

      Film & TVSeptember 12, 2024
      Five people have been killed in Dubai this year while riding e-scooters and e-bikes, police have said. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Dubai's JBR restricts e-scooter and e-bike use

      Dubai Community Management says decision aimed to ensure residents' safety

      UAEAugust 08, 2024
      Sneha May Francis with her husband Markos Abraham and son Rafael Francis Abraham. Sneha May Francis / The National
      CommentI didn’t take my husband’s last name – but gave my son mine

      In Indian culture, we take on our father’s last name uncontested. But what about a mother's heritage?

      LifestyleAugust 02, 2024
      Sana Ahmed, pictured in Paris, has faced travel setbacks this year. Photo: Sana Ahmed
      UAE residents face Schengen visa delays and shorter stays

      Despite good travel history and healthy financial records, expats are struggling to secure longer visas for Europe

      UAEJuly 19, 2024
      Mohammed Munsur has been an ITC bus driver for 15 years now. Victor Besa / The National
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      Photo essay: A day in the life of an Abu Dhabi bus driver

      When he isn't driving people around in big, blue buses, Mohammed Munsur from Bangladesh turns on the camera for social media

      UAEJuly 05, 2024
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