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Nadhira Al Harthy was the first Omani woman to summit Mount Everest. Photo: Nadhira Al Harthy

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Omani climber dies after avalanche hits Pakistan's Broad Peak

Mountaineer was among team of 10 including world-renowned climber Nirmal Purja

How the UAE is embracing traditional medicine

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, with Bahrain's King Hamad in Manama. Photo: Wam

Sheikh Hamdan witnesses 'Bahrain Shield' joint military exercise in Manama

One month of Etihad Rail: How project has put UAE on track for transformation

Dr Amina Nabil, an Emirati surgeon and owner of LA Vogue Experts Clinic in Dubai, has warned of the 'consequences and complications' of the new surgical trend. Photo: La Vogue

Surgeons in UAE warn women off 'dangerous' XS-XL cosmetic trend

Dubai population passed 4.5 million by end of 2025

Abu Dhabi supermarkets to stop displaying unhealthy foods in high-volume areas

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Ruth Waithera and baby Skula received help from staff at Al Awir Centre with their relocation back to Kenya. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai shelter gives visa violators a helping hand to return home

Al Awir Centre accommodated 11,696 residency violators during first half of 2026, many of them victims of scams

UAE's floating hospital fits 51 Palestinian patients with prosthetic limbs

Emirati mountaineer becomes youngest Arab to top 7,000 metres

UAE launches Dh11.5 million Water Aid initiative to support outdoor workers

Cyclists dodge wildfires in charity ride from Barcelona to Paris

UAE's diverse energy mix and US partnerships will bolster AI goals, official says

UAE and US to develop AI military applications

The National Drug Enforcement Authority launched the successful campaign last month. Photo: National Drug Enforcement Authority

Dubai Police block websites promoting narcotics as anti-drug campaign ends

Campaign focused on making family first line of defence in fight against illicit substances

President Sheikh Mohamed and Greek PM discuss economic and AI ties in phone call

Abu Dhabi introduces robot-assisted procedure to boost lung cancer detection

UAE rainfall to become less frequent but more intense, study finds

UAE weather: Rain and high winds on horizon but temperatures to hit 49°C

UAE date farmer aims to be 'master of his field' as harvest season brings joy

NYUAD alumnus praises UAE system after winning Oxford scholarship

More rain is expected in eastern and southern areas of the Emirates this week. The National

UAE weather: Rain and high winds on horizon but temperatures to hit 49°C

Week of unstable weather continues after more heavy rain on Tuesday

UAE date farmer aims to be 'master of his field' as harvest season brings joy

NYUAD alumnus praises UAE system after winning Oxford scholarship

UAE's G42 joins Open Secure AI Alliance started by Nvidia

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