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More than 95 per cent of private school pupils have in-person learning, despite the disruption caused by the war. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court

No increase in fees for Dubai private schools in 2026-2027

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, directed the move

Dubai's Salik and Parkin to add 5 per cent VAT on road toll and parking fees

Dubai Police shared a video on social media of a driver performing dangerous stunts. Photo: Dubai Police

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Dubai Police seize car after driver caught on video performing stunts

Dubai introduces law to preserve emirate's key archaeological sites

People take shelter from the sun in Bur Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE weather: Temperatures to top 45ºC during Eid Al Adha

Dubai announces free parking and Metro timings for Eid Al Adha holiday

Focus on phonetics: School scheme making Arabic easier to learn to be expanded

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was joined at the AI-focused government retreat by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed. Photo: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid / X

UAE launches first batch of AI agents to aid tax audits and customer service

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches agents at retreat attended by leading officials

Emirati jailed for three years for inciting marriage to underage Moroccan girls

Apple Sports app now available in UAE and Saudi Arabia

Ebola virus: Why is rare strain behind new outbreak raising global alarm?

'If we weren't passing, he would have died': Team keeping Sharjah's waters safe

UAE committed to 'supporting regional security in co-ordination with partners'

UAE sends 540 tonnes of Eid clothing for children in Gaza

An Etihad flight on its way to London returned to Abu Dhabi shortly after take off due to a technical issue on Wednesday morning. Reuters

Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to London turns back due to technical issue

Later flight from Heathrow to Abu Dhabi delayed as result

Lebanese education group wins $500,000 schools prize for helping war-hit teens

AI ambitions remain high for UAE CEOs, report finds

Sheikh Hamdan unveils Dh1 billion plan to boost UAE space sector

Kenya seeks to build AI-driven future against backdrop of violent unrest

Drone strike on Barakah plant launched from Iraq, says Defence Ministry

The inside track on the first Etihad Rail passenger station to be completed

Ambassador Philip Thigo, Kenya's special envoy on technology, said Africa was primed to launch its 'silicon savannah', to match the US Silicon Valley. Photo: Gitex

Kenya seeks to build AI-driven future against backdrop of violent unrest

Gitex Kenya event highlights nation's soaring ambitions but current challenges loom large

Drone strike on Barakah plant launched from Iraq, says Defence Ministry

The inside track on the first Etihad Rail passenger station to be completed

President approves unified medical insurance for Emiratis

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