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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, honoured winners of the Award for Excellence in Government Performance. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Sheikh Khaled honours Abu Dhabi's best-performing government departments

Annual awards ceremony celebrates crucial work of government organisations across the capital

Half of UAE government services to be powered by AI in two years

UAE workers will enjoy a long holiday to mark Eid Al Adha. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Eid Al Adha 2026: UAE set for six-day break as start dates predicted

Ready for take-off: First look inside Dubai's air taxi vertiport

The new Ghantoot road toll gate will be activated on May 4. Antonie Robertson/The National

Abu Dhabi to activate two new toll gates in May

Dubai motorists to pay for valet parking through Salik e-wallets

Abu Dhabi's mental health helpline offers crucial support during Iran war

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Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has stressed the importance of international co-operation to help 'eradicate the roots of terrorism'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Abdullah says UAE will confront 'terrorism and extremism in all forms'

Emirates on Monday announced it dismantled organisation and arrested its members

'Sheikh Zayed kept going': UAE training scheme is inspired by Founding Father

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid reviews Dh3 billion plan to revamp Dubai beaches

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah in Abu Dhabi

How ancient communities used mangroves and beaches as 'Iron Age supermarkets'

President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama

UAE sends 100 tonnes of Gaza food aid to Al Arish in Egypt under aid operation

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UAE dismantles terrorist cell and arrests members

Group was preparing systematic terrorist and sabotage activities within UAE

Emirati recovers after rare stroke mistaken for headache

Meet the next generation of young UAE conservationists working to make a positive difference

'So excited to be back': Pupils return to classrooms amid Iran ceasefire

UAE launches digital platform to monitor prices of essential goods

Cartel accused of foul play over fixing of poultry prices in UAE amid Iran crisis

Dubai launches scheme to allow remote working from public parks

The UAE has launched the Main Commodities Prices Platform to help consumers find the best deals on essential goods. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE launches digital platform to monitor prices of essential goods

Minister says the move will protect consumer rights

Cartel accused of foul play over fixing of poultry prices in UAE amid Iran crisis

Dubai launches scheme to allow remote working from public parks

Dubai Police rescue tourists stranded in Hatta mountains

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