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Mercy and Goodness are able to play side by side after life-saving surgery in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Conjoined twins named Mercy and Goodness separated after Abu Dhabi surgery

The 15-month-old girls are recovering well in the Emirates after series of complex procedures

Elusive Arabian wildcats caught on camera for first time in decade

Rocio Ruiz with daughter, Sophia, eight, at the Naseej installation at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

'We waste so many clothes': UAE plan to recycle textiles wins public support

Ebola virus: UAE bars entry to travellers from three African countries

Staff carry the body of an Ebola victim at a hospital in Ituri province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. EPA

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'Identify, isolate and inform': Safety plans in place to tackle Ebola threat

Family awaits repatriation of Indian man's body after deadly Sharjah brawl

UAE's clothing waste plan must tackle 'environmental cost' of throwaway culture

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A national campaign is shining a light on the achievements of President Sheikh Mohamed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

UAE public can pledge support to President Sheikh Mohamed in national campaign

The Pledge and Commitment initiative aims to pay homage to the strong and visionary leadership of the country

Sheikh Abdullah condemns Iranian 'terrorist attacks' on Kuwait

More than 1,000 athletes take part in UAE Games with sights on Special Olympics

Gazan patient undergoes leg-lengthening surgery at UAE's floating hospital

No Ebola cases in the UAE after traveller who passed through tests positive

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Dubai crash after riding on wrong side of road

Dubai schoolboy receives Dh10m injection for rare disorder after donation drive

The Hijri New Year will be marked with a public holiday this month. Antonie Robertson / The National

Islamic New Year holiday announced for public and private sectors

Long weekend in store for employees across the Emirates this month

'I won't touch my phone again': Emirati driver's safety plea after call at wheel almost killed him

UN's nuclear chief tells of 'extreme gravity' of Barakah power plant attack

Dubai issues rules on responsible use of body cameras by enforcement officers

One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk, research shows

UK Athletics fined over 'tragic and avoidable' death of UAE Paralympian

'Fantastic feeling': Joy for UAE Lottery's first Dh30m jackpot winner

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Dubai Health Authority advise against alcohol consumption. Getty Images

One alcoholic drink a day increases cancer risk, research shows

There is no safe lower limit, doctors warn

UK Athletics fined over 'tragic and avoidable' death of UAE Paralympian

'Fantastic feeling': Joy for UAE Lottery's first Dh30m jackpot winner

Abu Dhabi rent freeze provides 'huge relief' for tenants

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