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Bruce and Charlie Lauder are representing Britain at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026. Victor Besa / The National

Love match: Sport brings couples together at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

Partners tell of the joy of competing side by side at major event

Etihad Rail test ride from Dubai to Fujairah sets scene for long-awaited launch

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, at the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi. Photo: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed / X

Sheikh Hamdan praises sport's power to unite at Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

100 not out: Science of human longevity in spotlight at Dubai World Health Expo

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - February 09, 2026: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (R), meets with HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt (L), at Masdar City. ( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court ) ---

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President Sheikh Mohamed with Gabon's President Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon’s Minister of Economy Thierry Minko, and Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade. Wam

UAE and Gabon sign Cepa to enhance bilateral ties

Agreement is aimed at bolstering private-sector collaboration and enabling investment in key sectors

Scientists stress-test corals to see which can stand the heat of climate change

UAE and US sign critical minerals and rare earths framework

'Love and brotherhood': UAE ship with 4,000 tonnes of Gaza aid arrives in Egypt

UAE President meets German Chancellor Merz in Abu Dhabi as energy deals agreed

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