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President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated pupils, parents and teachers on the start of the new academic year. UAE Presidential Court

UAE President sends out message of support on first day of school

UAE leader congratulates pupils, parents and school staff on start of academic year

My Own HomeStylist trades five-bedroom villa for Dh3.4m Rukan townhouse

More cautious behaviour behind the wheel than in other emirates was noted in Sharjah. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Sharjah drivers ranked UAE's safest in traffic study

Banque Misr 'conducting business as usual', UAE and Egypt bank regulators say

The new programme is part of a wider nationwide drive to shape an education and research system that can keep pace with technological change. The National

UAE to develop Emirati experts in science and technology under national drive

UAE sends 83 tonnes of aid to Nepal to boost relief efforts after deadly floods

Inside Dubai's Harrow School set for grand opening for new academic year

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The additional lanes are expected to reduce travel times by up to a quarter. Photo: Dubai Media Office

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 shortly after being launched from Cape Canaveral creates a 'jellyfish' cloud effect as it passes over New York City. Getty Images

Starlink launches in UAE – but is it an alternative to the telecoms duopoly?

Service 'currently at capacity' and users can pay deposit to join waiting list

Scientist shaping Abu Dhabi's environment and carving a path for women

UAE's 'Lincoln Lawyer' beats traffic with mobile office

UAE leaders pay tribute to achievements of Emirati women

Adnoc Academy launches major drive to develop Emirati women engineers

Dubai's Uptown Motor City residents oppose paid parking plan

Gastric stent developed in UAE could help patients after weight-loss surgery

(L-R) Alia Matar Aldaheri, Maryam Adil Alawani, Hour Saif Alblooshi and Mariam Hamdan Alkaabi, Safety Leader's at ADNOC during Adnoc’s Emirati Womens Day event held at the Abu Dhabi Energy Center. Victor Besa / The National

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