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Capt Smit Machchhar, left, with friend and colleague Dharav Gosalia, right, and another colleague on a SpiceJet flight some years ago. Dharav Gosalia

Hero flydubai captain was always ‘two steps’ ahead when on duty

Capt Smit Machchhar’s former colleague speaks of training and experience that helped his friend pull off a ‘miracle’

Indian resident in Al Ain wins $1 million draw after trying for 11 years

The UAE is taking steps to limit levels of sugar, salt and fat contained in packaged foods sold in the country. Photo: Getty Images

UAE drive to cut sugar, salt and fat to make healthy choices easier, experts say

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss regional security in call

PRYPCO Blocks wants to change the way people talk about property ownership

PRYPCO Blocks wants to change the way people talk about property ownership

Abu Dhabi launches major training programme to teach AI skills

Dubai approves shared housing zones across city

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Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed says the UAE is adapting to emerging threats to worldwide food security. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Sheikh Mansour: 'Innovation and resilience needed to boost global food security'

Vice President made comments on opening day of Global Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi

India condemns strike on oil tanker owned by Dubai company in Strait of Hormuz

UAE introduces new salt, sugar and fat limits with penalties of up to Dh500,000

UAE minister: teachers vital to learning in the age of AI

Dubai Police arrest two over Dh11.8m phone scams

Abu Dhabi unveils hundreds of luxury taxis to boost airport transport links

UAE President and Jordan's King Abdullah discuss $2.5bn rail project in call

Dr Hussain Khansaheb, an Emirati marine engineer, took part in an Antarctic expedition to help raise awareness about climate change in December. Photo: Dubai Holding

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Polar milestone: UAE becomes first Arab nation to join Antarctic research group

Membership to create opportunities to work with global scientists to assess Antarctica's role in climate systems

‘Don’t sleep please, we need you,’ dentist told flydubai pilot

Domestic worker in hospital after falling into open well in Fujairah

Speed limit caps lifted in Abu Dhabi after morning fog reduced visibility

Envision to end operations and stop product development if it can't find partner

UAE among global leaders in AI agent adoption, analysis shows

UAE aviation authority completes passenger transfers after flydubai Tel Aviv suspension

The golden visa scheme for teachers was launched under the directive of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

Dubai's Golden Visa scheme rewards outstanding educators on World Teachers' Day

Hundreds of private schoolteachers apply for residency scheme launched to retain top teaching talent in the emirate

Sheikh Khaled and King Abdullah launch $2.5 billion Jordan rail link

Dubai Police seize hundreds of e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in safety drive

Dubai schools tighten photo and video rules to protect privacy

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