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Dubai's proposed integrated underground system is part of wider efforts to reshape mobility above and below ground. Photo: Dubai Media Office

Dubai plans new underground transport network

Future of mobility extends beyond roads, says head of emirate’s Roads and Transport Authority

Airports forced to review security as missile and drone threats rise

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said the teacher will be deported after serving his jail term and will have to cover the legal costs of the case. Photo: ADJD

Abu Dhabi court sentences teacher to two years in prison for assaulting pupils

Therapeutic riding helping people build confidence and skills

The NCM is forecasting wet weather in Al Ain from Tuesday until Thursday

UAE weather: Rain expected across parts of country in coming days

'Being allowed to leave does not erase injustice': Former Dubai resident leaves Iraq after years of detention

Boehringer Ingelheim film raises awareness of pulmonary fibrosis in UAE

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Al Ain airport is now known as Tahnoun International Airport. Photo: UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism

Al Ain Airport renamed as Tahnoun International

Move honours the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed's decades of service to the UAE

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UAE National Guard rescues 22 people after oil tanker catches fire

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Foggy mornings and scattered rain expected across UAE until Tuesday

Dubai introduces digital Nol QR tickets for metro, buses and trams

The Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge begins airlift operations to support Gaza. Photo: Wam

Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge begins Gaza food airlifts

Aid will be delivered by air and sea across seven shipments

UAE in legal action over online bullying of child with disabilities

UAE school pupils turn feathers into fertiliser in drive to tackle waste

Why banning children from social media may not be enough to keep them safe online

Flydubai co-pilot 'planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv Airport'

Dubai Orchestra Foundation established

President Sheikh Mohamed and Canadian PM Carney discuss ties

Worshippers pray for rain on Friday. Victor Besa / The National

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UAE worshippers answer President's call to pray for rain

Salaat Al Istisqaa performed by worshippers on Friday around the country

Agricultural city being developed in Abu Dhabi to aid UAE's food security efforts

UAE's revised suicide law can 'reduce mental health stigma and improve support'

Community mourns NYUAD post-doc researcher Dr Xiangyu Wang

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