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Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi says Sharjah's development is intended to support a growing population while enhancing the emirate's quality of life. Ruel Pableo for The National

Khor Fakkan Port expansion to strengthen Sharjah's role in regional trade

Sharjah's next growth phase puts connectivity and quality of life in focus

UAE sentences eight men to life in jail over Sudanese arms trafficking case

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Mayar Mohammed, the winner of this year's Arab Reading Challenge. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Egyptian girl, 11, wins Dh500,000 Arab Reading Challenge

Emirati advocate plans to build centre in Abu Dhabi to help people who stutter

President Sheikh Mohamed embraces Capt Smit Machchhar at a reception held in Abu Dhabi. UAE Presidential Court

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UAE President offers to teach flydubai captain some jiu-jitsu moves

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Company fined Dh15,000 for environmental offences in Abu Dhabi

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Dr Anwar Gargash has warned about the dangers of escalation in the Iran war. Victor Besa / The National

Gargash says 'wars only lead to further crises' amid concerns of Iran escalation

Adviser to UAE President emphasises need for diplomatic path to peace

Sheikh Khaled holds talks with Canadian PM Carney as trade deal signed

President establishes Zayed the Founder Day in honour of Sheikh Zayed

Abu Dhabi students help pack 10,000 winter relief kits to help needy Gazans

Cosmetic surgery sees slump as weight-loss drugs prove cheaper and simpler

President honours flydubai crew for courage during September 30 mid-air attack

Sheikh Khaled attends dinner hosted by Canada's PM during official visit

Sunita Williams during her stay on the International Space Station that began in 2024. Photo: Nasa

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Astronaut stranded on ISS for nine months praises UAE's space ambitions

Sunita Williams tells Abu Dhabi audience about being stuck on ISS for 286 days

Sharjah announces women-only clock tower in Kalba

Dubai's new urban development policy seeks to increase property value by Dh20bn

Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Australian and Latvian foreign ministers

Abu Dhabi announces Dh872 million project linking Ramhan and Jubail Islands to E12 motorway

'Raise it high': Sheikh Mohammed calls on UAE public to celebrate Flag Day

Hail hits Northern Emirates as Abu Dhabi issues rain alert

The CC44 number plate attracted the biggest bid of the night at Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City

Distinctive CC44 number plate fetches Dh6.72 million at Dubai auction

Premium plate helps drive more than Dh65 million in sales

Sheikh Khaled arrives in Canada to begin official visit

After 30 years in the Gulf, Abu Dhabi head teacher of BSAK to leave UAE

UAE Aid Agency announces $3 million in support for those returning to Afghanistan

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