Firefighters in full gear during their record climb of Burj Khalifa. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai fire crews in full gear climb Burj Khalifa's 159 floors to set new record

Feat at world's tallest building recognised by Guinness highlights ability of firefighters to respond to emergencies

UAE

Sobha Realty pledges Dh500 million endowment for Arab Reading Challenge

UAE

UAE lottery shares first words of Dh100m winner after hearing of jackpot success

UAE

Funding cuts and war threaten global efforts to wipe out polio

Health

President Sheikh Mohamed reconstitutes AI and Advanced Technology Council

UAE

Twins to donate half of Dh500,000 reading prize to Palestine

UAE

UAE influencers have three months to sign up to mandatory licensing scheme

UAE
Hundreds of drivers have signed up for a defensive driving course to protect against reckless behaviour from fellow road users. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE defensive driving course proves popular in effort to put brakes on road rage

Hundreds enrol for training that aims to put brakes on aggressive motoring and promote excellence behind the wheel

UAE

'Best Tourism Village' welcomes runners from across the country

UAE

Sheikh Tahnoon discusses Gaza ceasefire with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner

US

Ras Al Khaimah opens carbon-capture plant in boost to net-zero drive

UAE

Abu Dhabi Police return $38 million to victims of online fraud

UAE

More UAE families turn to homeschooling – but say it's about more than costs

UAE

Dubai launches incentive scheme to spur hotel development in emerging areas

UAE
Abu Dhabi Police recovered Dh140 million from cybercriminals in the last two years.

Abu Dhabi Police return $38 million to victims of online fraud

Public urged to be careful and report suspected scams

UAE

More UAE families turn to homeschooling – but say it's about more than costs

UAE

Dubai launches incentive scheme to spur hotel development in emerging areas

UAE

Abu Dhabi launches self-driving Robosweepers to keep streets clean

UAE

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