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Worshippers gather at Al Garhoud Mosque for Friday prayers. Antonie Robertson / The National

Worshippers gather at UAE mosques early as new Friday prayer time comes into effect

Decision to move prayers forward from 1.15pm coincides with start of the UAE's Year of the Family

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The updated hours aim to allow parents to pick up their children from school and attend Friday prayers. The National

UAE revises public school hours on Fridays as earlier prayer times begin

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Abu Dhabi wants to attract the most talented employees to drive forward government development. The National

Abu Dhabi government to overhaul 'outdated' work rules to attract top talent

Emirate to introduce new employment legislation on January 1 to help future-proof its workforce

Sheikh Mohamed shares 'hopes for prosperity' in New Year message

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Revellers heading out for the New Year's Eve fireworks are advised to wrap up warm. AFP

UAE set for windy, chilly but dry New Year's Eve celebrations

National Centre of Meteorology forecasts dry conditions on final day of 2025

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UAE condemns alleged drone strike on Vladimir Putin's residence

Ecuadorian wanted by Interpol arrested in UAE

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed meets Fifa president Infantino in Dubai

Public parking will be free in Dubai on New Year's Day

Sharjah Ruler approves emirate's largest budget of $12.1bn

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Gianni Infantino, president of Fifa. Dubai Government Media Office

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed meets Fifa president Infantino in Dubai

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