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The public sector will resume official working hours on Monday, December 7, meaning many will enjoy a five-day break for Eid Al Etihad. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

UAE National Day holidays announced for public sector

This year marks 55th anniversary of United Arab Emirates' founding

Dubai steps up efforts to tackle bullying in education

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed. Victor Besa / The National

Fujairah crash that killed 14 has 'saddened us all', Dr Gargash says

Rethinking how we age: why brain health matters

Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah were temporarily closed. Umm Al Quwain Municipality

Against the tide: inside the gruelling effort to clear oil spills from UAE coast

Fourteen killed and 30 injured in Fujairah multi-vehicle road accident

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Crown Prince of Bahrain

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Noura Al Kaabi champions children's rights at Paris Peace Forum

President Sheikh Mohamed meets US envoys during Russia-Ukraine talks

Man arrested in Abu Dhabi over Dh14 million jewellery theft

New e-bike for faster roads displayed in Dubai as expert calls for tighter rules

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Ons Jabeur to meet Special Olympics UAE tennis players, plan to pick sporting talent, involve more athletes with developmental challenges in sport. Ons Jabeur Academy, Academic City, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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This is our new family, Ons Jabeur says of Special Olympics UAE

Tunisian tennis star’s academy in Dubai opens doors to train athletes with developmental disabilities

UAE leads the way in empowering Arab women, says international advocate

Four new pedestrian bridges being built in Al Dhafra

Ras Al Khaimah beaches reopen after supertanker oil spill

Dubai-it awards put spotlight on city's doers and strivers

New Dubai student card combines fare discounts and global benefits

Sharjah has staff, tankers and mobile pumps on hand ahead of rainy season

Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah and Supreme Council member, arrives in Antalya, Turkey for Cop31 climate talks. Photo: Wam

UAE sends high-level delegation to Cop31 climate summit in Turkey

Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah to represent President Sheikh Mohamed at two-day Leaders' Summit

UAE lifts Ebola-related visa suspension for Ugandans

UAE approves national genomics masterplan for all citizens

Children's reliance on chatbots 'a problem already', Dubai educators warn

Sharjah approves housing support for 1,100 families

UAE sets fines of up to Dh750,000 for non-Muslim places of worship that breach rules

Sheikh Mansour recognises cultural leaders at UAE Government Annual Meetings

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed chaired a meeting of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on Tuesday. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Sheikh Khaled unveils expansion of Abu Dhabi's Emirati family growth drive

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi says supporting families is investment in nation's future

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Global spread of new Covid variant highlights lingering danger of deadly virus

'Emerging stronger': President reaffirms UAE's resilience amid challenges

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