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The UAE has approved the use of a drug that will enable gene therapy treatment for children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy. AFP

UAE-approved drug offers lifeline to older children with spinal muscular atrophy

Itvisma opens up gene-therapy treatment to children over two and adults

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President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Prime Minister of Norway

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Dubai is seeking to promote its wealth of natural attractions, such as the Hatta beauty spot. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai to launch RV network to plot course for nature trips

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Dubai Police handle 32,000 emergency calls to help weather UAE storms

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Discover Brouq – Qatar’s winter desert experience

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Macron reveals plan to build $12bn aircraft carrier on UAE visit

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  • Stevi Lowmass says Dubai Silicon Oasis offers good value for money. Pawan Singh for The National

    My Dubai RentSoapmaker loves life in Dh205,000-a-year villa close to her factory

  • My Dubai Rent. Chris Howlett's two bedroom apartment in Al Barsha, Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National

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  • Cristille Cruz Cabral with her husband Raymond. The couple rent a two-bedroom apartment in Liwan 2, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    My Dubai RentMarketing professional relishes living in 'hidden gem' for Dh74,000

  • My Dubai Rent. Louise Lambert rents a 1BR apartment in Business Bay, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  • Gagandeep, Nancy and Arshbir at home in Al Quoz. Victor Besa / The National

    My Dubai RentIndian family get great value at huge Dh65,000 two-bedroom home

  • My Dubai Rent. Sheeraz Shaikh and wife Sidra Maryam rent a 1br apartment in Ajmal Sarah Tower, Dubailand Residences Complex, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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  • Olga Sukhanova says she would love to buy her spacious apartment close to the water. Chris Whiteoak / The National

    My Dubai RentEntrepreneur would buy Dh113,000 'dream apartment' if rules changed




Delegates from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology have begun final tests on Sharjah Sat-2. Photo: Wam

Sharjah mini-satellite designed to help disaster response begins final tests

Sharjah Sat-2 will beam back high-resolution images to support operations on Earth

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Ras Al Khaimah hit by more than a year's rain during UAE storms

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President Sheikh Mohamed holds call with Sri Lankan leader

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Dubai schools to finish earlier on Fridays

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UAE paves way for CBD medical use with new law on hemp

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UAE's new school age cut-off will impact role of parents and educators

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Abu Dhabi weather images. Victor Besa / The National

As it happenedUAE rain disrupts travel as airlines announce flight cancellations and delays

Private sector firms urged to implement remote working on Friday

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Huge clean-up operation in Dubai as stormy weather eases

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UAE’s private sector urged to work from home as heavy rain sweeps the country

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UAE establishes new National Media Authority

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UAE humanitarian ship sets sail with 10 million meals for Gaza

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UAE humanitarian ship sets sail with 10 million meals for Gaza

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