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Laura Annon receives her A-Level results at Repton School Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE class of 2026 shows resilience and ambition with outstanding A-Level results

School pupils had to contend with mass disruption and upheaval because of Iran war

UAE directs $10 million in humanitarian aid to Colombia

The air bridge 'builds on Dubai Humanitarian’s long-standing efforts to aid humanitarian operations in Gaza, guided by the directives of the UAE'. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X

Dubai establishes route for aid flights to Gaza Strip

Dubai parking operator increases revenue despite Iran war

'The universe put on a show for us': Meteor shower thrills UAE stargazers GIF

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'The universe put on a show for us': Meteor shower thrills UAE stargazers

Lessons from Covid steered NYUAD through war, says new vice chancellor

Dubai to open two-lane bridge to improve Trade Centre traffic

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Coffee shops and restaurants are among establishments that will have to pay royalties to play copyrighted music from December. Photo: Newscom

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Alleged Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan leaves the Special Criminal Court after appearing on charges of organised criminal activity after his extradition to Ireland from the UAE. Reuters

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Alleged crime boss Daniel Kinahan appears in Irish court after UAE extradition

Irishman charged with directing criminal organisation under tight security at special court hearing

UAE convoys deliver 663 tonnes of aid to Gaza

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