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The UAE's new Civil Transactions Law will be introduced on Monday, June 1. Getty Images

UAE law lowering age of adulthood to 18 comes into effect on Monday

Legislation will offer more rights and responsibilities to young people across the Emirates

Dubai motorists to pay 5 per cent VAT on road tolls and parking fees from Monday

More than 1,000 cases of the Ebola virus have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo: Reuters

UAE public warned against travel to three African countries due to Ebola virus

Dubai Police make arrests after uncovering $3.3m oud theft involving fake princess

Researchers created a forecasting method using AI after analysing three decades of UAE weather data. Pawan Singh / The National

AI technology forecasts UAE heatwaves with 96 per cent accuracy, scientists say

Dubai Police return lost bag with $20,000 and gold to passenger before flight

Travellers to UAE urged to check insurance plans as Iran war impacts coverage

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The country's newest millionaire is only the second grand prize winner since the national lottery was launched in December 2024. AFP

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President Sheikh Mohamed confers UK envoy to UAE with First Class Order of Independence

UAE dirham symbol set to appear on phone and computer keyboards

Health warning as UAE heads for spell of record heat

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President Sheikh Mohamed hosts UAE Rulers and citizens at Eid Al Adha reception

UAE President performs Eid Al Adha prayers at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Eid Al Adha morning prayers across the UAE.

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Sheikh Mohamed calls for 'peace and prosperity' in Eid Al Adha message

UAE leader offers warm wishes to Muslims celebrating around the world

Joy and celebration as thousands of UAE worshippers perform Eid Al Adha prayers

Sheikh Mohamed receives Russian First Deputy Prime Minister

Sheikh Khaled receives King of Eswatini in Abu Dhabi

UAE fight against obesity can 'boost national productivity by $51 billion'

UAE sends ambulances to Gaza as more patients received at floating hospital

UAE to waive Dh834m in bank loan interest fees for retired Emiratis

A woman injects herself with a Mounjaro pen in a bid to lose weight. Getty Images

UAE fight against obesity can 'boost national productivity by $51 billion'

Report suggests tackling obesity can benefit military and education sector

UAE sends ambulances to Gaza as more patients received at floating hospital

UAE to waive Dh834m in bank loan interest fees for retired Emiratis

UAE temperatures to hit 52°C – with hottest May day on horizon

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