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Improving the quality of life in older people is proven to have a positive economic impact. Getty Images

Commitment to prevention is key as Dubai sets out longevity action plan

Hospital leaders welcome government drive to promote healthier and longer lives

How Dubai health workers are helping to tackle deadly Ebola outbreak in Africa

Excitement as the World Cup kicks off in Bla Bla by McGettigan's in JBR, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Mexican magic as UAE football lovers embrace late-night start for 2026 World Cup

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed condemns latest Iranian attacks on Kuwait

The UAE has approved a breast cancer drug which its manufacturers say can reduce the deadliness of the disease by 56 per cent. Getty Images

UAE approves breast cancer drug that can prevent tumours from growing

UAE to provide prosthetic limbs for Gazans injured in war

Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

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Abdulsalam Aljarmah has arrived in the US after a months-long road trip celebrating Jordan's historic World Cup qualification. Photo: Abdulsalam Aljarmah

From Turkey to Texas: Jordanian super fan makes epic World Cup road trip

Abdulsalam Aljarmah has travelled to dozens of countries to promote Jordan's tournament debut

Businessman sets up Dh1 million fund for victims of deadly Dubai road crash

UAE venues aim for World Cup cash-in to revive profits

Sheikha Latifa meets Crown Princess of Sweden

Sharjah Ruler orders Dh8 million heritage market in Khor Fakkan

Dubai sends 60 tonnes of aid to DR Congo to help with Ebola virus response

Sheikh Mohamed receives Presidential Camel Racing Team

Dubai offers types of visas including two or four-day transit visas, to 90-day multiple-entry visas. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai tourist visa applications to be processed within 48 hours, agency says

Service fees start at Dh200 for the single-entry visa, which can also be extended on expiry

New Abu Dhabi judges and prosecutors sworn in

Sheikh Hamdan says UAE continues to invest in defences

UAE floating hospital in Al Arish receives five new cases from Gaza

UK's Harrow School on track to open in Dubai in September, says headteacher

Nepalese security guard to share Dh30m UAE lottery fortune

Advanced UAE satellites go live to boost global disaster response capabilities

Harrow International School Dubai sits on a 50,000-square-metre site in Jumeirah Village Circle. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UK's Harrow School on track to open in Dubai in September, says headteacher

Supply chain disruptions linked to regional conflict have been resolved, with some families who deferred now choosing to start this autumn

Nepalese security guard to share Dh30m UAE lottery fortune

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