The school day is to conclude by 11.30am on Fridays to allow parents to pick up their children and attend prayers. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Early finish at schools in the UAE as new Friday timetable begins

Kindergartens and schools across the Emirates are adapting to a change in prayer times

UAE

UAE tracks 4,000 digital platforms in move to protect children

UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed meets Donald Trump adviser in Abu Dhabi

UAE

UAE appoints Special Envoy for Countering Extremism and Terrorism

UAE

Sister of four boys killed in Abu Dhabi car crash leaves hospital

UAE

Driverless-car control centre to open in Dubai Science Park

UAE

Etihad Rail reveals full 11-station passenger network ahead of launch

UAE
The UAE is one of dozens of countries to recall Nestle baby products over contamination concerns. Reuters

Nestle baby formula products recalled across Middle East after toxin scare

Move made after traces of bacteria found in production process

UAE

Emirati teen becomes youngest Arab to climb Antarctica’s highest peak

UAE

Dubai upgrades key road with advanced drainage to prevent storm flooding

UAE

Four Opec+ producers plan to triple compensation cuts by June

Energy

Filipina who won Dh30m Big Ticket jackpot to invest in UAE property

UAE

My Dubai RentFamily bids emotional goodbye to villa facing demolition

UAE

Body of Dubai golfer killed in Swiss fire repatriated to Italy

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Big Ticket winner Anna Gayongan at her home in Deira, Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National

Filipina who won Dh30m Big Ticket jackpot to invest in UAE property

Anna Gayongan to plan for future so winnings are not 'gone like the air'

UAE

My Dubai RentFamily bids emotional goodbye to villa facing demolition

UAE

Body of Dubai golfer killed in Swiss fire repatriated to Italy

UAE

Dubai launches four bus routes and changes more than 70 others to cut congestion

UAE

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