Today in History - May 17

Indian artist Rouble Nagi wins $1 million world's best teacher prize

Cartoon for February 7, 2026

Going underground: Can the Dubai Loop help solve traffic congestion?

US works on transition plans for Iran even as envoys head to Oman for nuclear talks

Daily prayer times in Ramadan 2026 across the UAE

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al Nassr squad again

Trump confirms future meeting after 'very good' talks on Iran nuclear programme

Abu Dhabi road closures in place this weekend for UAE Tour Women

Rise and fall of Mazloum Abdi, the Syrian Kurdish commander all but abandoned by the US

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