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UAE volunteers ready to help in Gaza field hospital
UAE medics attend a workshop in Abu Dhabi before travelling to war-torn country
Medical volunteers, Maitha Al Naqbi- 28 SKMC
Angham Shaheen-27- Healthpoint at a field hospital in Gaza. Victor Besa / The National
Dubai is the host of the Cop28 summit. The emirate is committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Getty ImagesDubai sets out plans for 50 per cent emissions cut by 2030
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Fatima Al Najjar, 63 and Abdullah Al Najjar, 65. 'God protect Gaza and the UAE,' Mr Al Najjar said. Victor Besa / The National
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Gazan cancer patients hail treatment received in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) is involved in MS trials that could lead to a major breakthrough.Abu Dhabi takes part in global clinical trial for MS treatment
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Swara Bondge believes her generation should work hand-in-hand to fight climate change. Rana Afifi / The National'We could lose humanity': Pupils call for action at Cop28
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Cobalt, a mineral in demand for the energy transition industry, is mostly found on culturally significant land for indigenous communities. AFPIndigenous leaders voice concern at Cop28 over green mining expansion
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CertaLink arrives at a time when the eyes of the world are turning towards Cop28Smart certification system from Siemens Energy validates route to green goals
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Dr Amna Al Shamsi has said young people must be central to the climate debate. Photo: Ministry of EducationYoung people urged to be catalysts for change
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Manos Raptopoulos, President, SAP EMEA South. Supplied PhotoTechnology and collaboration are key to successful climate action
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A Closer Look
A Closer Look: What has Cop28 achieved so far?
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A key talking point at Cop28 in Dubai will be how to move away from the burning of fossil fuels. Bloomberg
Why the world struggles to say no to fossil fuels
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Bill Martin, 78, was born in England and lives in South Africa and each year flies in to play Santa in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Working Wonders: Meet the UAE's Santa Claus
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Jamilla Paul says RAK’s Al Hamra Village is 'an amazing place to live'. Antonie Robertson / The National
My Own Home: RAK family love four-bed villa in Al Hamra Village
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From left, Oumar Cisse of Mauritania, the UAE's Hoor Ahli and Houyame Hakmi from Morocco, with The National's Cody Combs. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Cop28 youth climate champions make voices heard
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My Dubai rent
Vijay Irudhayaraj and his wife Reebavijay rent a one bedroom apartment in Midtown by Deyaar. Antonie Robertson / The NationalMy Dubai Rent: Couple pay Dh52,000 for Production City apartment
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Dr Ed Cody with his wife Kate and daughter Jessica. All photos Pawan Singh / The NationalMy Dubai Rent: Doctor pays Dh166,000 for Damac Hills townhouse
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Rebecca Moses says the block where she lives in Sobha Hartlands is 'one of a kind'. Antonie Robertson / The NationalMy Dubai Rent: Londoner pays Dh85,000 for Sobha Hartland flat
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Nada Mustafa with husband Shaquille Ahmed and daughter Fatima, aged 8, outside their home. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalMy Dubai Rent: Doctor pays Dh170,000 for 'her perfect home'
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A Day in the Life
Lisa Matthews is the general manager of the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalDay in the Life: Dubai equestrian club boss aims to make polo inclusive
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Interviews with Emirates Rugby Sevens administrator Mathew Tait.
Antonie Robertson/The NationalDay in the Life: Ex-England rugby star behind the Dubai Sevens
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Dr Dmitri Koutsoubakis, chief executive of Wellfit in Meydan in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The NationalDay in the Life: Wellfit gym boss aiming to get the nation fitter
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Emirati chef Sultan Kayed, 26, is the owner of burger joint Goat and Lit Pizzeria. Antonie Robertson/The NationalDay in the Life: Emirati chef inspired by love of TV food shows
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UAE Foreign Minister discusses Gaza crisis with UN Secretary General
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed stressed the importance of strengthening the humanitarian response to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip in a telephone call with Antonio Guterres on Wednesday.
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A radio telescope in New Mexico scans deep space. Getty ImagesEarth has received laser-beamed message from 16 million kilometres away
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Europe's space chief calls for greater UAE collaboration
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UAE's radar satellite plan set for lift-off
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UAE launches space academy to boost growing sector
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Astronomers discover most distant black hole yet recorded
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Reading skills scores for 15-year-olds in the UAE have dropped an average 14 points since 2018. Photo: AFPUAE schools promote reading amid falling literacy scores
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Teens' maths, reading and science scores plummet after Covid-19
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Student sustainability projects vie for $100,000 prize at Cop28
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Enrolment rises by 9,000 in one year at Dubai's Indian private schools
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Schools celebrate 52nd Union Day ahead of long weekend
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Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, mayor of Freetown, says her city's water supply, and not a new bridge, should be the priority. Pawan Singh / The NationalAfrican mayor fears her city could run out of water
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Energy industry urged to take swifter measures with methane pledge
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New AI weather model by IBM and Nasa to solve climate challenges
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Rishi Sunak unveils green plan ahead of Cop28
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Climate-robust alternative for Arabica coffee discovered
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Medical volunteers, Maitha Al Naqbi- 28 SKMC
Angham Shaheen-27- Healthpoint at a field hospital in Gaza. Victor Besa / The NationalUAE volunteers ready to help in Gaza field hospital
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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) is involved in MS trials that could lead to a major breakthrough.Abu Dhabi takes part in global clinical trial for MS treatment
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One of the units measuring vehicle emissions in central Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National.New taxis and tighter rules could cut Abu Dhabi emissions by 90%
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A man was detained at Dubai International Airport over an alleged drug smuggling attempt. Photo: Dubai CustomsMan arrested in Dubai for alleged attempt to smuggle marijuana
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WhatsApp drug dealer jailed for three years in Dubai
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Tourist's fine for abusing airport staff becomes three months in jail
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New centre in Sharjah offers lifeline for abused children
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Dubai debtors who prove inability to pay could avoid imprisonment
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Government
Ashish Moholkar said he will take his time when it comes to deciding what to do with this newfound wealth.  Chris Whiteoak / The NationalDubai resident to secure family's future after Dh15m lotto win
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'We can keep rainforests alive': Lawyer and PhD student offer climate solutions for Cop28
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Lebanese MIT professor wins Great Arab Minds award
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President Sheikh Mohamed welcomes Vladimir Putin to UAE
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Man arrested in Dubai for alleged attempt to smuggle marijuana
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Anish Garg, co-founder and chief operating officer, and Abhishek Shah, co-founder and chief executive of Neo Mobility. Antonie Robertson / The NationalGeneration Start-up: How a company is helping to decarbonise logistics
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Etihad Rail to run Abu Dhabi to Al Dhannah passenger service
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A Closer Look: All the details of Dubai's new Dh18bn metro line
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Dubai Metro Blue Line to reduce traffic and boost business
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Umm Al Quwain Police halve traffic fines for UAE National Day
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Heritage
The UAE celebrates its second Union Day, in 1973, with a parade along the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Peter AlvesUAE Union Day: The day the Emirates came of age
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Riyadh selected to host Expo 2030 ahead of Rome and Busan
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A timeline of UAE history since its founding in 1971
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'World's most beautiful' car race returns to UAE
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Festive Filipinos in Dubai send home surprise Christmas gift packages
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Expo City Dubai
Dubai Esports and Games Festival 2023 in Expo City. Photo: Dubai Esports and Games FestivalDubai Esports and Games Festival kicks off with industry summit
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Untold originated in Romania and will host its first festival in Dubai in February. Photo: UntoldUntold Dubai music festival: what we know so far
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More than 30 climate start-ups have secured funding from Expo Live Innovation programme to scale up their businesses and present at Cop28 later this year. Chris Whiteoak / The NationalGreen energy start-ups win $50,000 each in Expo Live funding
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Author Ben Okri launched his new book Tiger Work at Expo City Dubai’s Terra Auditorium at the first Connecting Minds Book Club. Photo: Pawan Singh / The NationalBen Okri’s new book takes a fresh approach to climate change
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A rendering of Marafy with its horseshoe-shaped waterway. Photo: RoshnSaudi Arabia plans 11km Jeddah canal megaproject
Megaprojects
Emaar Properties is currently looking at new locations in Dubai where it can expand. Photo: EmaarEmaar redesigning stalled Dubai Creek Tower, says founder
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The World Islands project will be completed by 2026, the project's developer said. Photo: Kleindienst GroupDubai's World Islands developer aims for 2026 finish after delays
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A first glimpse of Expo City Dubai's Expo Valley. Photo: Expo City DubaiFirst glimpse of Expo City's new residences on sale this week
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