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Etihad Rail's passenger trains will soon zoom across the country. Wam

Etihad Rail: UAE on cusp of new era with launch of passenger trains in 2026

Long-waited public transport service set to change the face of the Emirates

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Sea turtles in Gulf under heavy pressure from human activity, study shows

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President Sheikh Mohamed is greeted by Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan, upon arriving at Nur Khan military base in Islamabad for an official visit. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on official visit

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Dubai announces New Year's Eve celebrations action plan

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