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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. President Sheikh Mohamed described the occasion as an opportunity to remember the Prophet Mohammed's legacy. Silvia Razgova / The National

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UAE leaders mark Prophet Mohammed's birthday with message of peace

Public holiday set for Friday, giving public and private sector workers three-day weekend

UAE social media laws: Rules, fines and what you need to know before posting

Construction work is under way on Abu Dhabi's Lulu Island. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi's Lulu Island primed for revamp as development plan confirmed

President writes to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman

A technology called rapid whole-genome sequencing is now more affordable than it once was. Getty images

Rapid genetic sequencing introduced for critically ill children in Dubai

UAE minister's call to empower communities to tackle crises

UAE markets free from E.coli-contaminated berries in US

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Emiratis working part-time in the public and private sectors will be covered by the UAE pension system. Silvia Razgova / The National

UAE pension coverage extended to part-time Emirati workers

Citizens working eight to 32 hours per week will be eligible

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New 50km driverless rail network set for Al Maktoum Airport

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Abu Dhabi steps up environmental monitoring

Dubai's Toyota Building to be demolished next year

Action has been taken against a woman who said she couldn't find suitable Emirati women to take part in a photo shoot for Emirati Women's Day, and wanted international models instead. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE takes action against resident for offensive statements about Emirati women

Online content violated standards set by Media Regulation Law and its executive regulations

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Dubai's Toyota Building to be demolished next year

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