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Pupils will return to schools in the UAE on Monday. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

Pupils' return to UAE classrooms is about more than schools reopening, say headteachers

In-class learning to resume after closure following attacks by Iran

UAE intercepts two drones from Iran on Sunday

Residents in Bur Dubai during extreme summer heat, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Summer heat builds early with temperatures set to hit 46ºC by Wednesday

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announces scheme to eradicate river blindness

Dubai has opened a new 500-metre bridge to boost traffic flow in the busy World Trade Centre area. Photo: RTA

Dubai opens 500-metre bridge to cut congestion under key World Trade Centre plan

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Opening of Ras Al Khaimah's landmark Wynn gaming resort delayed by Iran war

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Young Emiratis to be trained as storytellers of industry

Four-month programme begins this summer

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Ruler of Umm Al Quwain in Abu Dhabi

President Sheikh Mohamed receives winners of Nafis awards

UAE receives first shipment of Nvidia's advanced AI chips

Sheikh Mansour discusses Middle Eastern security with Erdogan

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The new rule is part of an 'integrated system aimed at raising road safety standards and improving traffic flow'. Alamy

Motorcycle delivery riders banned from faster Abu Dhabi roads

Rule will take effect on May 15

Three injured as UAE deals with Iranian missile and drone attacks

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Austrian Chancellor in Abu Dhabi

Flying the colours: Emirates unveils A380 livery featuring UAE flag

Abu Dhabi scientists invent sensors to transform keyhole surgery

UAE takes top spot again for AI adoption, Microsoft report says

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Researchers Dr Wael Othman, left, and Dr Mohammad Qasaimeh. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi scientists invent sensors to transform keyhole surgery

NYUAD researchers hope to commercialise their soft silicone sensors

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