A tomb named F4169 in the Bisya area of Oman after excavation. Photo: Olivia Munoz

Study of ancient tombs in UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia unearths cultural ties

Four-year project offers glimpse into early trade routes and shared customs dating back centuries

UAE

UAE bans veterinary use of antibiotic in bid to curb drug resistance

UAE

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Indian foreign minister on visit to Mumbai

UAE

UAE universities enjoy enrolment boost amid decline in students heading to UK

UAE

Doctors and teachers to benefit from AI but safeguards needed to protect sensitive information

UAE

Ras Al Khaimah targets Chinese investment at Shenzhen business summit

UAE

Dubai airport tries self-driving wheelchair for quicker trip from check-in to plane

UAE
Technology is making air travel a smoother experience for the disabled, experts say. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai airport tries self-driving wheelchair for quicker trip from check-in to plane

Dubai AccessAbilities Expo shows how cutting-edge tech is helping ease of access for travel and health care

UAE

Parts of UAE hit by heavy rain and hail as alert issued over 50kph winds

UAE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid urges Gulf unity and rejects attempts to sow division

UAE

Still sweating in October? UAE temperatures remain high as El Nino intensifies

Environment

ExclusiveInside flydubai Flight 1073: Hero captain tells of fight for his life

UAE

UAE sends 60 lorries of food and shelter aid to Gaza

UAE

Sheikh Abdullah holds calls with foreign ministers over regional security

UAE
President Sheikh Mohamed meets Prince Khalid bin Salman, Minister of Defence for Saudi Arabia. Also present were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court
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President Sheikh Mohamed meets Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence

Regional security discussed during meeting in Abu Dhabi

UAE

Abu Dhabi Police confiscate 9,000 e-scooters in 10 months

UAE

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches latest Arab Hope Makers initiative with Dh1 million prize

UAE

'My soul is Iraqi, my heart is Emirati': Iraqi community comes together in celebration in Dubai

UAE

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