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On Saturday, India celebrates its independence from British colonial rule. AFP

India remains friend of UAE as 80th Independence Day nears

Envoy speaks of ‘golden age’ as India marks 80th Independence Day

National unity marks Pakistan Independence Day celebrations

The UAE's Gender Balance Strategy will create new opportunities, according to Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed, President of the UAE Gender Balance Council. Getty Images

UAE Gender Balance Strategy 'creates new opportunities'

UAE's music royalty fee 'will benefit creative community'

Emiratis have been granted another two years to activate housing loans in Abu Dhabi. Mona Al Marzooqi / The National

Emiratis given extra two years to activate housing loans in Abu Dhabi

Prophet Mohammed's birthday: Holiday confirmed after Rabea Al Awwal moon spotted

UAE class of 2026 shows resilience and ambition with outstanding A-Level results

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President Sheikh Mohamed discusses regional stability with Bahrain’s King Hamad

Du and Khalifa University 6G trials bolster UAE role in 'shaping the future'

Abu Dhabi's free visa package set to attract more Indian tourists to UAE

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UAE residents to ring in 2027 with three-day weekend as holiday dates revealed

President Sheikh Mohamed tells of pride in UAE's young people

A vehicle carrying Daniel Kinahan leaves the Special Criminal Court in Dublin following his extradition to Ireland from the UAE. Photo: Reuters

Kinahan extradition shows global co-operation key to fighting organised crime

Successful extraditions help countries' reputations and boost partnerships in other areas

UAE workers receive more than Dh830m from protection schemes

UAE to charge businesses new fee for playing copyrighted music

Emirati teen recovers from serious cycling accident to get back in saddle

Celestial events to light up UAE skies

Ruler of Dubai shares photo with grandsons in London

'Huge relief': UAE small businesses welcome corporate tax reprieve

People gather to watch the Perseids meteor shower from the top of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah last year. EPA

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Celestial events to light up UAE skies

Perseid meteor shower, planets aligning and solar eclipse taking place on same day around the world

Ruler of Dubai shares photo with grandsons in London

'Huge relief': UAE small businesses welcome corporate tax reprieve

UAE thwarts cyber attacks on aviation, energy and education sectors

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