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Shoppers browse the fish section at Al Jubail Market in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National

Sharjah fish market busy despite Iran crisis driving up prices

Vendors say demand has not fallen despite customers having to pay more

How UAE schools and nurseries are preparing to reopen

Parents in the UAE are looking forward to in-person learning replacing remote learning. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Comfort and relief': UAE parents welcome return to school

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai's first air taxi station

School buses are used by hundreds of thousands of pupils nationwide. The National

UAE suspends all school bus operations

UAE plans to create thousands of jobs in non-profit sector with Dh100 million fund

UAE schools to return to in-person learning on Monday

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Nurseries in government premises and commercial buildings will return first. The National

Nurseries in Dubai and Sharjah to start reopening from Thursday

Authorities in both emirates set out phased return after disruption caused by Iran war

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UAE economy will keep getting stronger, Meta president says

Sheikh Mohamed hailed for ensuring safety of EU citizens in UAE during Iran war

Dubai rallies to support beloved gym after fire

UAE supermarkets get British crisps and porridge after 16-day trek

UAE President celebrates marriage of Sheikh Zayed bin Tahnoon

Mayflies and mosquitoes are among the pest species flourishing because of the recent unstable weather. The National

UAE faces increase in pests after spells of heavy rain

Authorities share prevention tips and introduce initiatives to deal with problem of insects breeding in stagnant water

UAE nurseries to start reopening this week

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on official visit

UAE to cut salary top-ups for Emiratis in private sector to raise standards

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Jordan's Foreign Minister hold talks on Iran war

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran war with King of Bahrain

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity: Nominations open for 2027 event

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Jordan's Foreign Minister hold talks on Iran war

Sheikh Abdullah and Ayman Safadi call for international action to secure peace in region

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran war with King of Bahrain

Zayed Award for Human Fraternity: Nominations open for 2027 event

Abu Dhabi shuts down seven healthcare centres

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