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Ras Al Khaimah, Umm A Quwain and Sharjah have closed beaches over the oil spill, which was confirmed on Friday. Photo: Ministry of Climate Change and Environment

Ras Al Khaimah closes all beaches 'until further notice'

Precautionary measures taken as authorities seek to contain oil slick off coast of Umm Al Quwain

Final bridge at Dubai World Centre roundabout to open on Friday

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, visits the Technical Training and Qualification Centre in Greece. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

Sheikh Khaled meets Emirati military students on official visit to Greece

How AI is driving the future of clean water and energy at WETEX 2026

The Can’t Get Knafeh of It bar inspired a confectionery craze. Getty Images

Dubai Chocolate brand clinches UAE award win in honour of global success

Binance's Qafila 2026 campaign rewards Gen Z users driving digital finance adoption across the region

Talking your language: UAE unveils AI tool designed to master Arabic dialects

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Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the National Gallery of Greece on Friday. Photo: Wam

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits National Gallery of Greece and National Archaeological Museum

Abu Dhabi unveils plan to recruit 2,000 Emirati teachers in five years

'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable

Woman diagnosed at 26 'thought arthritis was for the elderly'

UAE tackles supertanker oil spill in Arabian Gulf

Dubai Municipality reveals plan to keep city safe from impact of heavy rain

UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial Consultations amid investor claims and payment concerns

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met Constantinos Kombos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. Wam / Getty Images

Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional security with Cypriot Foreign Minister

UAE and Cyprus discuss bilateral ties and Middle East stability in high-level call

President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates jiu-jitsu team after Asian Games medal haul in Japan

Health plan aims to counter effects of climate change

UAE announces plan to invest €15 billion into Greece

Sharjah tests AI-powered fire-detection system using thermal cameras and drones

IMI Media Academy and Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation announce partnership

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute after death of 'dedicated' Dubai Police leader

The latest funding will help boost the UAE's Operation Gallant Knight, which was set up in response to the outbreak of the war in Gaza in October 2023. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai pledges Dh150m to support humanitarian campaigns across UAE

Vital funds will help several initiatives, including Emirati aid operations in Gaza

The doctor will see you now, for longer: Abu Dhabi launches time-saving AI tool

Hundreds arrested as UAE leads $39bn global crackdown on digital crimes

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed and Greek Prime Minister hold key talks in Athens

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