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Ras Al Khaimah, Umm A Quwain and Sharjah have closed beaches over the oil spill, which was confirmed on Friday. Photo: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

UAE oil spill: Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'

Precautionary measures taken as authorities seek to contain oil slick off coast of Umm Al Quwain

Sheikh Khaled meets Emirati military students on official visit to Greece

The Can’t Get Knafeh of It bar inspired a confectionery craze. Getty Images

Dubai Chocolate brand clinches UAE award win in honour of global success

How AI is driving the future of clean water and energy at WETEX 2026

The Jais platform can transcribe Modern Standard Arabic, as well as dialects spoken across 19 Arab countries. Photo: Core42

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Talking your language: UAE unveils AI tool designed to master Arabic dialects

Binance's Qafila 2026 campaign rewards Gen Z users driving digital finance adoption across the region

Parts of UAE set for rain, fog and 50kph winds but temperatures remain high

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Abu Dhabi has set out plans to recruit 2,000 Emiratis for teaching positions over the next five years. Photo: The National

Abu Dhabi unveils plan to recruit 2,000 Emirati teachers in five years

Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge is joining forces with private school groups to integrate local talent

'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable

Woman diagnosed at 26 'thought arthritis was for the elderly'

UAE tackles supertanker oil spill in Arabian Gulf

Dubai Municipality reveals plan to keep city safe from impact of heavy rain

UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial Consultations amid investor claims and payment concerns

Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional security with Cypriot Foreign Minister

President Sheikh Mohamed receives members of the UAE jiu-jitsu team from the Asian Games in Japan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates jiu-jitsu team after Asian Games medal haul in Japan

Sheikh Mohamed meets UAE medallists, coaches and support staff

Health plan aims to counter effects of climate change

UAE announces plan to invest €15 billion into Greece

Sharjah tests AI-powered fire-detection system using thermal cameras and drones

IMI Media Academy and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation announce partnership

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute after death of 'dedicated' Dubai Police leader

Dubai pledges Dh150m to support humanitarian campaigns across UAE

A new AI system will allow doctors to cut down on administration and spend more time with patients. M42

The doctor will see you now, for longer: Abu Dhabi launches time-saving AI tool

'Ossi', whose has four main agents work alongside the emirate's electronic medical records, will be available at seven M42 centres

Hundreds arrested as UAE leads $39bn global crackdown on digital crimes

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and Greek Prime Minister hold key talks in Athens

Two UAE scientists recognised in programme to support female researchers

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