Lebanese scholar Professor Charbel Dagher is the latest winner of the award. Victor Besa / The National

Lebanese writer named Great Arab Minds winner for literature and arts

Professor Charbel Dagher recognised for contributions to poetry, writing, literary criticism and study of Arabic arts

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When is Ramadan 2026? Date forecast by Emirates Astronomy Society

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Doctors call for greater meningitis awareness as cricket star battles disease

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Emir of Qatar review efforts to boost ties

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Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Mansour set out hopes for UAE progress at New Year talks

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UAE lowers age of adulthood to 18 in modernisation drive

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People power: UAE unveils government authority to be led by citizens

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Baby Hamdan was born at Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi

As revellers ring in new year, families across the UAE welcome newborns

Two Emirati boys among first children born this year as families express joy and hope

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Mid-air fault forces Emirates flight to circle over London for more than an hour

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Jail for Dubai Bitcoin scammer Sahni as he loses final appeal

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UAE companies race to prepare for expanded single-use plastic ban

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UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

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Abu Dhabi government to overhaul 'outdated' work rules to attract top talent

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

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The Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship was carrying aid supplies for the people of Gaza. Wam

UAE humanitarian ship carrying essential aid for Gaza arrives at Al Arish

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship contains more than 7,300 tonnes of supplies

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Abu Dhabi government to overhaul 'outdated' work rules to attract top talent

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

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UAE sets Dh6,000 minimum wage for Emiratis in private sector

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