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Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah have been temporarily closed. Photo: Umm Al Quwain Municipality

UAE contains oil spill from tanker Gem No 2

Specialised technical teams work to stabilise and repair damaged tanker

UAE officials referred to military court over fraud allegations

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has sent an invitation to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to attend the UN Water Conference.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid invites Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the UAE

Dubai Police arrest six over Dh2.6 million cryptocurrency fraud

Fabricated online images can cause serious harm to a child's mental health. AFP

UAE parents given safety warning over AI-generated images used to bully children

Khor Fakkan Port expansion to strengthen Sharjah's role in regional trade

Construction starts on two new bridges on Dubai's Palm Jumeirah

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Long-time Dubai resident and Erth Award winner Shaukat Ali Rana has created a museum in his home that documents Dubai's history. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

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UAE's Emirates Red Crescent provides Dh50 million in winter aid to Gaza

UAE oil spill: Sharjah closes all beaches as clean-up effort continues

Gargash says 'wars only lead to further crises' amid concerns of Iran escalation

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Canadian PM Carney as trade deal signed

President establishes Zayed the Founder Day in honour of Sheikh Zayed

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Abu Dhabi students help pack 10,000 winter relief kits to help needy Gazans

Crucial support comes as enclave's residents prepare for plummeting temperatures

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