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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, chaired the meeting of the Emirates Genome Council. Photo: Wam

UAE approves national genomics masterplan to bring personalised medicine to all citizens

Emirati Genome Programme reaches one million participants as country shifts focus to precision health care

'Emerging stronger': President reaffirms UAE's resilience amid challenges

The approved projects include plans to enhance community services across Dubai, prioritising residential areas for Emiratis. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X

Dubai to launch Metro line to Al Maktoum Airport to boost connectivity

Sheikh Khaled unveils expansion of Abu Dhabi's Emirati family growth drive

Educators say some children are relying on systems that cannot understand their emotions or recognise when they need help. Getty Images

Children's reliance on chatbots 'a problem already', Dubai educators warn

Sharjah approves housing support for 1,100 families

Dubai Ruler sends tents to Gaza to protect 50,000 from winter weather

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Dubai Municipality unveils fully electric waste collection lorry

Worshippers flock to temples in UAE to celebrate Diwali

Dubai opens 1.65km Al Khaleej Street tunnel to ease traffic in Deira

Colombian police officer praises Dubai's community approach to fighting crime

Abu Dhabi court finds NMC Health founder Dr BR Shetty liable in case involving $5.39bn

President Sheikh Mohamed during his visit to the home of Saeed bin Lahej Al Mansoori. Photo: Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed visits Saeed bin Lahej Al Mansoori at his Abu Dhabi home

The visit reflects UAE leader’s commitment to the people of the UAE

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