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President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Crown Prince Court / Reuters

President Sheikh Mohamed and India's Modi discuss efforts to boost ties in call

The two leaders explored ways to further collaboration between long-standing allies

E-scooter police patrols in Dubai recover stolen Dh190,000 in minutes

Interpol's headquarters in Lyon. UAE and Swedish authorities worked together to detain the fugitive. Reuters

UAE and Sweden arrest suspected leader of global money laundering gang

Hundreds join iPhone 18 frenzy as new models go on sale across UAE

President Sheikh Mohamed receives a delegation from Ethara, the company responsible for organising the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mohamed meets Ethara team after F1 Promoter of the Year win

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid explores project tracing cultural history of Al Khuzam

Dubai's new motorway to cut congestion and boost road safety

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GenBio AI has high hopes for future iterations of what it is calling AIDO Cell, a general-purpose simulator for cell biology

UAE hails AI cell model capable of simulating responses to drugs

GenBio recently announced AIDO Cell, to which the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence contributed

Najat Al Saghira, Egyptian star of screen and song, honoured in Abu Dhabi

Iran's IRGC behind 'many' cyber attacks on UAE, says security chief

Hezbollah must be convinced to disarm, Lebanese politician says at Dubai event

Sheikha Latifa: No one was paid for positive posts about UAE during Iran attacks

Dubai approves 12-lane motorway linking Sharjah and Abu Dhabi

UAE floating hospital in Al Arish receives more patients from Gaza

UAE authorities have advised families seeking domestic workers to verify the legitimacy of advertisements. Pawan Singh / The National

UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts over unlicensed domestic worker recruitment

Licensed businesses required to provide clear contracts and approved prices

Grand Tour initiative unveiled as UAE prepares for winter tourism lift-off

Qaza haircuts and make-up come under scrutiny at UAE schools

Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi to connect directly to airport

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route

Fake news treated as security threat during Iran war, says UAE minister

President Sheikh Mohamed receives Syrian president Ahmad Al Shara. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

UAE and Syrian leaders meet to strengthen bilateral co-operation and regional stability

Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route

Fake news treated as security threat during Iran war, says UAE minister

UAE schools prepare pupils for upcoming under-15s social media restrictions

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