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Aid from the UAE enters Gaza. Photo: Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

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UAE aid convoys deliver 930 tonnes of relief to Gaza before Eid Al Adha

Food and clothes among supplies sent to families in enclave under Operation Gallant Knight 3

Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iran conflict with regional and US leaders

A prisoner speaks to a loved one through video call. Photo: Dubai Police.

Dubai inmates to receive virtual Eid visits from families abroad

No increase in fees for Dubai private schools in 2026-2027

Salik recorded a sharp drop in journeys through the road toll network in the first three months of this year owing to the Iran war. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai's Salik and Parkin to add 5 per cent VAT on road toll and parking fees

Dubai Police seize car after driver caught on video performing stunts

Dubai introduces law to preserve emirate's key archaeological sites

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More than 95 per cent of private school pupils have in-person learning, despite the disruption caused by the war. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

No increase in fees for Dubai private schools in 2026-2027

Dubai announces free parking and Metro timings for Eid Al Adha holiday

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid during a visit to the Jumeirah Archaeological Site in 2020. Wam

Dubai introduces law to preserve emirate's key archaeological sites

Dubai's Salik and Parkin to add 5 per cent VAT on road toll and parking fees

UAE weather: Temperatures to top 45ºC during Eid Al Adha

Focus on phonetics: School scheme making Arabic easier to learn to be expanded

Dubai's Arabian Travel Market rescheduled for September after Iran war delay

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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Adia’s board of directors, and Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, Managing Director of Adia. Photo: Abu Dhabi Government Media Office

Abu Dhabi leaders review Adia's progress as it marks 50th year

Recent regional developments and their impact on the global economy discussed

New UAE tenant credit-screening plan must be used 'fairly and responsibly'

Somali sheep up 40 per cent: UAE livestock costs surge ahead of Eid Al Adha rush

Recovery driver dies in Dubai after being crushed by vehicle he was unloading

More than 195 tonnes of food supplies from the UAE enters Gaza

Abu Dhabi students reunite for graduation ceremony after challenges of war

UAE launches first batch of AI agents to aid tax audits and customer service

Saif Salem Saif Ali Al Maqbali was convicting of inciting marriage to minors in Morocco. Wam

Emirati jailed for three years for inciting marriage to underage Moroccan girls

Saif Salem Saif Ali Al Maqbali was also fined Dh5 million by Abu Dhabi court

Apple Sports app now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Ebola virus: Why is rare strain behind new outbreak raising global alarm?

'If we weren't passing, he would have died': Team keeping Sharjah's waters safe

UAE committed to 'supporting regional security in co-ordination with partners'

UAE sends 540 tonnes of Eid clothing for children in Gaza

Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London turns back due to technical issue

UAE flags raised above Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

UAE committed to 'supporting regional security in co-ordination with partners'

The Emirates has emphasised the need for a comprehensive and sustained approach that addresses Iran’s threats

UAE sends 540 tonnes of Eid clothing for children in Gaza

Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London turns back due to technical issue

Lebanese education group wins $500,000 schools prize for helping war-hit teens

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