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Etihad Rail launched its landmark passenger line on June 30. Photo: EPA

Etihad Rail stations in Madinat Zayed and Liwa to open in November

The two stations were due to open to the public on December 30

New passport centres provide relief for Indians in UAE after weeks of delays

Researchers from Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) have raised hopes of slowing the impact of Huntington's disease. Wam

Abu Dhabi scientists offer new hope for people with Huntington's disease

Sheikh Khaled views plans for Dh100bn Marsa Al Saadiyat development

Mediclinic City Hospital marks completion of 100 kidney transplants

Mediclinic City Hospital marks completion of 100 kidney transplants

Major e-scooter accidents double in the UAE prompting calls for stricter regulations

UAE doctors warn over ultra-processed foods as study reveals stark health risks

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Companies with at least 50 employees must ensure Emiratis make up 10 per cent of their workforce by the end of 2026. Silvia Razgova / The National

Emiratisation on track with 190,000 employed in private sector

Total of 95 per cent of companies met targets in first half of this year

Football supporters flock to fan zone in Dubai to watch World Cup final

US decision to raise UAE export status will strengthen AI security, Core42 says

UAE sends 980 tonnes of aid to Gaza in latest humanitarian mission

UAE residents report Instagram and Facebook services outage

UAE food stocks will not be compromised by conflict, economy ministry says

Dubai unveils action plan to boost 'last-mile' public transport links

Inaccurate reports of blasts in Business Bay remain under investigation. Antonie Robertson / The National

UAE widens investigation into false reports of explosions in Dubai

Claims of blasts heard in Business Bay denied by authorities

UAE condemns further Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

Dubai Police issue warning over scam adverts offering visas and jobs for cash

President says UAE still guided by founding values in Union Pledge Day message

Illegal drugs concealed inside vapes, new national campaign warns

UAE to boldly go with programme to boost nation's expertise in space sector

Could the UAE's national tree hold the secret to youthful skin?

Authorities have warned against the false belief that e-cigarettes are less harmful than conventional cigarettes. Photo: AFP

Illegal drugs concealed inside vapes, new national campaign warns

Authorities raise awareness of dangers of vaping, particularly for young people

UAE to boldly go with programme to boost nation's expertise in space sector

Could the UAE's national tree hold the secret to youthful skin?

Abu Dhabi Maritime warns of fines for offenders in emirate's waterways

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