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Dubai's plans for a new 12-lane motorway are being backed to help the city keep pace with future demand. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai's new motorway to cut congestion and boost road safety

Twelve-lane road will connect to Al Maktoum International Airport and Etihad Rail

UAE worshippers to be urged to conserve water

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, spoke of the future of the Middle East after a spate of Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours. Antonie Robertson / The National

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Dialogue with Iran key to 'turning page' on crisis, Dr Gargash says

Sheikh Khaled extends condolences to martyred serviceman's family

Visitors at Gisec Global at Dubai Exhibition Centre. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai cyber chief urges public to be vigilant over AI-powered deepfake threat

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque introduces entry fee for visitors

Unlicensed driver and car owner to pay insurer Dh295,294 after Al Ain crash

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The UAE Floating Hospital has received 11 new patients from the Gaza Strip for medical care and treatment. Photo: WAM

UAE floating hospital in Al Arish receives more patients from Gaza

Under Operation Gallant Knight 3, medical complex has now treated 115 Gazans

UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts over unlicensed domestic worker recruitment

Grand Tour initiative unveiled as UAE prepares for winter tourism lift-off

Qaza haircuts and make-up come under scrutiny at UAE schools

Etihad Rail station in Abu Dhabi to connect directly to airport

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Ahmad Al Shara discuss economic ties in Abu Dhabi

Jebel Jais to get 80km Grand Loop hiking trail and five-day climbing route

Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, has said the UAE champions diplomacy and efforts to preserve Arab culture. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Fake news treated as security threat during Iran war, says UAE minister

Noura Al Kaabi tells Dubai summit misinformation could be weaponised if combined with AI

UAE schools prepare pupils for upcoming under-15s social media restrictions

Emirates passengers can book flights using Jaywan cards and get discounts

UAE prepares for flu season by urging vulnerable groups to take vaccine

Thailand cuts visa-free entry to 30 days for travellers from UAE and elsewhere

Head start for UAE school leavers as platform links pupils with placements

Gates Foundation praises UAE's AI approach and agricultural tech ambition

The new visa-free rules apply to tourists from more than 60 countries. Bloomberg

Thailand cuts visa-free entry to 30 days for travellers from UAE and elsewhere

Rule applies to more than 60 countries, including the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman

Head start for UAE school leavers as platform links pupils with placements

Gates Foundation praises UAE's AI approach and agricultural tech ambition

Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara to deliver keynote speech at Arab Media Summit

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